Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Wagener and Lexington, SC and surrounding areas.

Sylvester Ray

Sylvester Ray

Sep 27, 2023

Mr. Sylvester Ray, son of the Late Eugene Ray and the Late Rebecca Ashley Ray, was born on December 27, 1955 in Orangeburg County South, Carolina.  He peacefully transitioned to his new resting place on September 27, 2023.

Sylvester attended the public schools of Lexington County, South Carolina.

Sylvester worked all of his adult life...

Bobby James

Bobby James

Sep 26, 2023

Mr. Bobby James was born on February 25, 1950, in Orangeburg County, South Carolina to the late Mr. Boy James and the late Mrs. Bethsheba Clemons James.  On Tuesday September 26, 2023, the Lord reached down and claimed one of his own.

Mr. Bobby James departed this life at his residence in Pine Dale, South Carolina.

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Willie Marion Black Jr.

Willie Marion Black Jr.

Sep 21, 2023

Willie Marion Black Jr., son of the late Willie Marion Black Sr. and Roberta Black was born on October 8, 1947 in Lexington, South Carolina.

Willie was a graduate of Lexington Rosenwald High School, class of 1965.  He enlisted in the US Army in 1965 and served his country for four years.  During this time, he completed...

Lyle Jaye Hines

Lyle Jaye Hines

Sep 18, 2023

Lyle Jaye Hines, son of Dores Simmons, was born on April 3, 1975 and passed on September 18, 2023.

Lyle leaves to cherish the memories of the life he lived two sons, Tamir Hines and Aljabir Hines; one daughter Desirea Hines; one grandson and a host of other family members and friends.

Service information will...

Carrie Lean Williams

Carrie Lean Williams

Sep 14, 2023

Carrie Lean Williams

"Guild Me O Thou Great Jehovah"

Carrie Lean Williams, born on May 19, 1933, in Georgia to proud parents Jim Henry of Canton, MS, and Mariah Watson of Poplarville, MS, peacefully passed away on September 14, 2023, at her home in Lexington, SC, with the loving presence of two of her devoted...

Morris Ray

Morris Ray

Sep 11, 2023

Morris Ray, age 64, passed away on September 11, 2023. He was born January 1, 1959, to Eugene Ray and Rebecca Ashley Ray.

Morris worked for Fogle Brothers, Guinyard Brick Company, and Transtel of Pelion from which he retired due to health reasons. He remained active by pressure washing, cutting yards and maintaining his landscaping business.

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Lashanda Michelle Patterson

Lashanda Michelle Patterson

Sep 10, 2023

Lashanda Michelle Patterson was born on Saturday, April 2, 1988, in Augusta, GA.

She was educated in the Barnwell County School System and was a 2007 graduate of Williston-Elko High. Shanda, as she was affectionately called, loved playing sports during her adolescent years. She enjoyed being a cheerleader, as well as playing basketball, volleyball and running track....

Barbara Patterson

Barbara Patterson

Aug 31, 2023

Barbara Jean Patterson, daughter of the late Leila Mae & Junious Patterson, was born on Monday, April 2, 1951, in Aiken, SC. She quietly and swiftly transitioned on Thursday, August 31, 2023, while surrounded by her loving family.

Barbara was a 1971 graduate of Martha Schofield High. At an early age, Barbara was baptized at Mt. Harris...

Dawson Riley Linden

Dawson Riley Linden

Aug 17, 2023

Dauson Riley Lindon, son of Dorothy Boyd Linden and Stephen Linden was born on March 31, 2003 and died August 2023.

Jatavious Kendall Harris

Jatavious Kendall Harris

Jul 17, 2023

Jatavious Harris (Bay Bay) was born on May 26, 2003 and departed this life on July 17, 2023.  He was the loving son of Tiffany Watson and Tarik Harris, Sr.

Jatavious attended school in Clearwater, South Carolina, and was a 2021 graduate of Ridge Spring-Monetta High School in Monetta, South Carolina.

Jatavious became a member...

Levi Frazier

Levi Frazier

Jul 7, 2023

Levi Frazier, son of the late Reba Clark Frazier, was born on November 15, 1951.  Levi transitioned from his earthly home on July 7, 2023, after a brief illness.

Levi Was born and raised in Aiken County, South Carolina, and he was educated in the public school system of Aiken County, South Carolina.  At an early age...

Lavonne (Tate)  Anderson

Lavonne (Tate) Anderson

Jun 21, 2023

Deaconess Lavonne Tate Anderson, oldest daughter of the late Robert Bankhead and Bettie Jean Tate was born February 21, 1960, in Baltimore, Maryland.

On the evening of June 21, 2023, God so gently whispered to Lavonne it's time for you to come home and take your rest. One of Lavonne's greatest attributes was caring and taking care...

Marilyn Maxine Poole

Marilyn Maxine Poole

Jun 7, 2023

Marilyn Poole, daughter of the late Silac Crocket and Sandra Tillery was born on December 16, 1964 and passed on June 7, 2023.

Graveside services for Marilyn has been scheduled for Friday, June 16, 2023 at 11AM.  Services will be held at the Swedenburg-Gunter cemetery, Seivern Road, Wagener, SC.

Joseph Golson Jr

Joseph Golson Jr

May 31, 2023

Joseph Golson, son of Joseph Golson Sr and Catherine Thompson Golson, passed on May 31, 2023.

Funeral Services for Mr Golson will be held on Wednesday, June 7 at 1:00 p.m. at Jerusalem Branch Baptist church.

Betty Joann (Mccreary)  Gomillion

Betty Joann (Mccreary) Gomillion

May 28, 2023

Betty Joann McCreary- Gomillion, daughter of the late Eroy McCreary and Boyzetta McCreary was born on September 23, 1944 in Salley, South Carolina.

Betty has four siblings Rosmond McCreary, Bonnie McCreary, the late Delores Pontoo and the late Daisy Mae Blalock.

When Betty was fourteen years old they moved from South Carolina to Hempstead, New...

Suzette English

Suzette English

May 24, 2023

Susie Birthna English, daughter of Charles Major Sr and Connie English transitioned to her heavenly home on May 24, 2023.

Funeral services for Suzette will be on Friday, June 2, 2023 at 1:00pm.  Services will be held at Darian Baptist Church, Pelion, SC.  There will be a viewing at the J.H. Robinson Funeral Home of Wagener, SC...

Minnie Davis

Minnie Davis

May 24, 2023

Minnie Gates Davis, affectionately known by family and friends as "Mimmy," was blessed by God with the gift of LOVE. She demonstrated love by the way she embraced her family and community. At one time she was the community's "hair dresser." Later she baked and decorated cakes for special occasions. She joined New Bethel AME church and received Christ...

Alphonzo Jones

Alphonzo Jones

May 13, 2023

Alphonzo Jones was born June 16, 1951 in Aiken County, South Carolina, and departed this life on May 13, 2023 while at Detroit Receiving Hospital, Detroit Michigan.

Alphonzo was educated in Aiken County Public Schools, graduating from Wagener-Salley High School in 1971. He played football, had enormous charm and a great sense of humor. He loved to...

Howard Franklin

Howard Franklin

May 12, 2023

Howard Franklin, son of the late Corine O'Neal and Earnest Leaphart was born December 31, 1943, in Lexington South Carolina. He departed this life on Friday, May 12, 2023, at the Lexington Medical Center.

Howard was raised by his late grandmother, Sara Franklin. As a young boy, Howard attended Lexington Rosenwald School in Lexington. Howard faithfully attended...

Patricia Diane Broadwater

Patricia Diane Broadwater

Apr 30, 2023

Patricia Diane Broadwater was born June 2, 1956, in Saluda, South Carolina to the late James and Wilma Howard. She was the 7th born of 8 children. Patricia, affectionately known as "Diane", transitioned to her eternal home on Sunday, April 30, 2023.

Diane was educated in the Saluda County School District and was a graduate of the...

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