Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Apr 23, 2023

Craig Wesley Edwards was born February 1, 1977, to the late William "Taft" Edwards, Sr. & Leona Edwards in Augusta, Georgia.  He departed this earthly journey to transition to his eternal home on April 23, 2023.

Craig was married to the love of his life, Chandra Wigfall-Edwards.  He was educated in the public schools of Aiken County...

Apr 21, 2023

We are sad to announce the death of Fredrick Jerome Price, age 76, who passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones at Hospice House of the Piedmont in High Point, NC on Friday, April 21, 2023 after a brief illness. Fred (Jerome) was born in Greensboro, North Carolina on June 11, 1946. He graduated from Dudley High School...

Apr 9, 2023

Mr. James E. Stokes, II was born on December 30, 1975, in Statesboro, Georgia. He was the son of the late James E. Stokes and Mary Louise Stokes Clark. He departed this life on Sunday, April 9, 2023.

Mr. Stokes was educated in the public schools of St. George and Lexington High School. He received his diploma...

Apr 6, 2023

Shakimma Pontoo, daughter of Rhonda Sampson, was born in Augusta, GA on July 31, 1980 and departed this life on April 6, 2023.

Shakimma attended the public schools of Aiken County, SC and graduated with the class of 2004.  At an early age she joined Smyrna Baptist Church where she was later baptized.

Shakimma enlisted...

Mar 30, 2023

Mary Hudson was Born October 10, 1948, to Simon Brown, Sr. and Geneva Ellison Brown. She was a wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.

Mary was a proud graduate of A L Corbett, Wagener, SC, Class of 1967. Upon graduating high school, she furthered her studies at South Carolina State University, Orangeburg, SC. She was a...

Mar 20, 2023

Mr. Clarence Brown was born on April 4, 1952 to the late Gus and Marion Brown in Aiken County, South Carolina.  He departed this life on March 20, 2023.

At an early age, Clarence joined the Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church of Kitchings Mills SC.  He attended the public schools of Aiken County, graduating from Wagener Sally...

Mar 15, 2023

Life Reflections

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge will award to me on that day {11 Timothy 4:7-8)

Mrs. Willie Mae Sampson-Brown affectionately known as "Sister" and "Shorty"...

Mar 7, 2023

Mr. Albert Cooley Hammonds , native of Wagener  SC, was the son of the late Sam Jones and Maggie Wells Hammonds, was called to his eternal resting place on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at MUSC Providence Hospital, Columbia SC. He was married to the late Mrs. Jessie Venetia Hammonds for 53 wonderful years.

Affectionately known as Uncle...

Mar 5, 2023

Terry Jones, son of the late Gladys Davis, William "Doug" Green, and his father and foster parents Mr. M. and Mary Jones.  He was the Godson on Herbert Powell.  Terry  passed away on March 6, 2023.

Terry, also affectionately know as "TJ" and "Stringbean, was born on July 14, 1957 in Lexington, SC.

Terry grew...

Feb 26, 2023

Mr. Charles Edward Davenport was born on August 31, 1944 to the late Melvin, Sr. and Gladys Davenport of Wagener, South Carolina.  He departed this earthly journey on February 26, 2023.  Charles was married to Gloria Holloway Davenport on September 18, 1965 in Aiken County, South Carolina.  This beautiful union lasted for over 57 years.

Charles dedicated...

Feb 23, 2023

If you grew up in the house with Lillian and Andrew Cleve Gates, you could be pretty sure you would do three things:  behave, go to church and eat delicious meals. Lillian made the best pound cakes and explained to her children that she made the pineapple cakes because "your daddy liked them."   Her joy as a wife and...

Feb 21, 2023

Velma Williams

November 12, 1944 - February 21, 2023

Velma ( Dollbaby) Williams was born on November 12, 1944 in Kitchen Mills, South Carolina to the late Gladys Williams(1967) and Jessie Gant(2006). Velma spent the early years of her life on the family's home place.

Velma began her education at Pine Grove Elementary in South...

Feb 20, 2023

Gary L Ramey passed away Feb 19 at home with his wife of 32 years by his side.

Gary was born in Spring Hill, KS on the family farm Nov 14, 1937. He moved to CA when he was 21 and spent his life in business for himself building horse barns and corrals, dog kennels and fireplace...

Jan 30, 2023

Celebration of Life services for Derrial L. Gardner will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2023, 2:00PM at Spring Hill AME Church, 228 Windy Hill Ct. Gilbert, SC.  The Gardner family will be accepting friends and having a viewing at the J.H. Robinson Funeral Home, 701 Hendrix St., Lexington, SC.