Obituaries

Aug 12, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for Willie Staley. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jul 24, 2024

Celebration of Life

On December 12, 1941, God blessed Willie and Grace Salley with a daughter, named Gladys Lucille Salley. The third of four children, Gladys grew to become an undeniably precocious and mischievous child. Educated in the Aiken County school system, the quick-witted and charismatic, Gladys excelled in academics. During her secondary schooling she would meet...

Jul 23, 2024

In lieu of flowers the family wishes for donations to be made to New Bethel AME Church Youth Department.

Mrs. Mary Louise Green Stokes-Clark was born on April 1, 1948, in Lexington, South Carolina to the late James Olin, Sr. and Emma Jane Green. She departed this life on Tuesday, July 23, 2024.

Mrs. Stokes-Clark...

Jul 22, 2024

The family asks that in lieu of flowers you contribute to The Jerutha Benjamin Business Scholarship Fund at Midlands Technical College.

Donations by check may be made out to the MTC Foundation and note the name of the scholarship fund.  You may also give by card.

Mail to: Midlands Technical College Foundation; PO Box 2408;...

Jul 10, 2024

Mary Catherine Felder, daughter of the late Rosa Mae Issic and the late Mr. Daffney passed on July 10, 2024.

Mary was born on November 7, 1942 in Aiken County, South Carolina and was educated in the Aiken County Public School System.  She was a homemaker and worked as a sharecropper.

Mary became a member...

Jul 4, 2024

Betty Jean Sugick transitioned to her heavenly home on July 4, 2024 in Lexington, South Carolina.

Betty Jean was born on December 14, in Washington, DC.  She was the daughter of the late Kurlina Gardner and the late Milas Barr.

Betty Jean spent most of her life in this community.  She Graduated from the Twin...

Jun 30, 2024

Mrs. Doris Golson passed away on Sunday June 30, while surrounded by her loved ones.

Doris was born on February 20, 1948, in Lexington County, SC.  She was the daughter of the late Dora B. and Booker T. Baston.

Doris lived in Salley since 1968.  She was previously from Leesville, SC.

Doris was...

Jun 29, 2024

Alwillie Wooden peacefully transitioned to her heavenly home on June 29, 2024.

Alwillie was the daughter of the Late Lawrence and Ida Bell McCullough.  She was born in Aiken County on December 24, 1922.

Alwillie was a lifelong member of the community.  She completed the 11th grade in the education system of that time.  She...

Jun 27, 2024

James Stanley Chestnut, son of the late Willie and Rosa Lee Chestnut, was born on July 18, 1946, in Boiling Springs, SC.  He passed on June 27, 2024.

James was previously from Leesville, SC, but has been in the Wagener Community for the last 24 years.  During this time, he attended Saron Baptist Church.

James...

Jun 24, 2024

Willie Mae Samuel Hughey was the 11th and last surviving child of the late Joe L. and Hannah Steadman Samuel.  She was born on July 30, 1934, in Aiken County, SC, and departed this life on June 24, 2024, at MUSC in Columbia, SC.

Willie Mae sought the lord at a early age and became a member...

Jun 21, 2024

Today is Robert "Bob" Green Sr., commencement.  This is his graduation from the University of Life.

Robert Green Sr. was the third child of the late Jerry and Janie Reed-Green.  He was born on July 10, 1944, and departed this life on June 21, 2024, at Anchor Rehab Center in Aiken, South Carolina.

Robert sought...

Jun 18, 2024

Ms. Margaret Elane Woods was born on April 17, 1957, in Charleston, SC.  She transitioned to her heavenly home on June 18, 2024, while surrounded by her family in Savannah, Ga.

Margaret was the daughter of the late Margaret Ware and granddaughter of the late Viola Grant.

Margaret relocated here to Salley, SC after spending...

Jun 4, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for Sherry Ann (McDaniel) Brown. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

May 19, 2024

Oscar Daniel Stroman, Jr, the son of the late Oscar Daniel Stroman, Sr. and the late Dorothy (Doris) McKie Stroman, was born on February 10, 1951 in Salley, South Carolina.

At age 73, Oscar passed away peacefully on May 19, 2024 at Lexington Medical Center.

Oscar lived a life guided by integrity and discipline. His...

May 12, 2024

Abraham Leaphart Jr., was born on February 20, 1946 to the Late Abraham Sr. and Panzie Leaphart.

"Bug", as he was affectionately called by his friends and family, gained his wings on Sunday, May 12, 2024.

Abraham graduated from Lexington Rosenwald High School in 1964 where he excelled in football and basketball during his high...

May 9, 2024

Calvin Levon Edward, son of Shirley Edwards, and the late Paul "Pete" Edwards, was born on August 7, 1971 in Aiken County, SC, and passed on May 7, 2024.

Calvin attended the schools of Aiken County South Carolina and graduated from Wagener Salley High School.  As a youth Calvin attended both Saron Baptist Church and Baughmanville Baptist...

May 9, 2024

Sunrise:

On January 19, 1971, God saw fit to bless Larry and Eartha Davenport with their son, Mr. Timothy Leviticus Davenport. "Tim," as he was affectionately called by all who knew him, was a remarkable child. After successfully completing his primary and secondary education in the Aiken County Public School systems, Tim went on to become a...

May 6, 2024

Shirley Ann Fluker died May 6,2024, at her home surrounded by her loved ones.

Sirley was born in Chester, South Carolina to the late Josh Jones Jr. and Mary B. Jones.

Shirley leaves to cherish her memory, two daughters Tanya M. Keith, Mallory A. Shines (Eric)of Pine Bluff AR. Two son, Charles F. Phelps (Yvonnita)Eddie...

May 3, 2024

Ms. Terri Jody Green, 66, died on Friday, May 3, 2024, in Charleston, SC.

Born in Lexington, SC on February 16, 1958, she was a daughter of the late Robert Louis Green and the late Bessie Aretha Strother Green.  Terri was educated in the public schools of Lexington, SC and was one of the first African American...

Apr 28, 2024

Rodney McKensey James Jr., affectionately known as "Hot-rod" was born on July 19, 2000 to Yolang Posey,  the late Rodney James Sr.  He passed on April 28, 2024.

Rodney was born in Aiken, South Carolina and was a lifelong resident of Wagener, South Carolina.  He attended the schools of Aiken County, South Carolina before transferring to Airport...