Obituaries

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.

Jan 22, 2023

James Lee Gunter, better known as "Beno/Rocky" departed this life to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 22, 2023 in Orlando Regional Hospital,  Orlando, Florida.

James was born in Columbia, SC on October 26, 1952.  He was the beloved son of the late Thomas Sims II and Myrtis Tyler Sims.

James attended the public...

Jan 21, 2023

Mrs. La'Traca Denise Garvin better known as Neicy was born on January 4, 1984 to Raymond Chandler, Jr. and Barbara Ann Perry. She entered her eternal rest on Saturday, January 21, 2023.

La'Traca was a very fun loving and energic person. She had a heart of gold with a smile that would light a dimmed room. She...

Jan 18, 2023

Glasco Clinton Steadman was born in Aiken County, South Carolina on June 19, 1946. He was a son of the late Henry Steadman, Sr. and Earlean Tyler Steadman. Glasco was affectionately known to his family as "RED."

At an early age, Glasco accepted Christ as his savior and joined Chalk Hill Baptist Church in Wagener, South Carolina....

Jan 14, 2023

Mr. Claude Ray, Sr. was the son of Mr. Eugene and Mrs.  Rebecca Ray. He was born on August 29, 1951. Claude made his peaceful transition from Labor to Reward on January 14, 2023. Claude received his education at Rosenwald High School. He was a member of Darian Baptist Church in Pelion, SC. Claude loved racing, football and especially...

Jan 2, 2023

Rodney McKensey James Sr. was the son of Ulysses James Sr and Jeanette James.  He was born on April 9, 1967 in Aiken County, South Carolina.

Rodney  who was affectionately known as "G.O.A.T." received his education in the schools of Aiken County, graduating from Wagener-Salley High School.  He was a member of Chalk Hill Baptist Church in...

Jan 1, 2023

Willie Frazier was born February 27, 1951, to the late Roy Frazier, Sr. & Lillian Smith Frazier in Wagener, South Carolina.  He made a peaceful transition to his eternal home on January 1, 2023.

Willie was educated in the public schools where he attended Sardis Elementary School, A.L. Corbett Middle School, and became a proud graduate of...