Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Wagener and Lexington, SC and surrounding areas.

James Lee Gunter

James Lee Gunter

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...

Latraca Perry Garvin

Latraca Perry Garvin

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...

Glassco Clinton Steadman

Glassco Clinton Steadman

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....

Claude Ray Sr.

Claude Ray Sr.

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...

Rodney Mckensey James

Rodney Mckensey James

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...

Willie Frazier

Willie Frazier

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...

Longus Corley

Longus Corley

Dec 30, 2022

Mr. Longus Corley Sr., son of the later Mr. Robert and Clara Corley departed this life Friday, December 30, 2022 while at his home surrounded by his family.   Longus was loved and admired for his smile, and warm personality.

Longus attended the Friendship Baptist Church and graduated from Schofield High School.  He later attended trade school in...

Glyendia Teresa Davis

Glyendia Teresa Davis

Dec 23, 2022

Glyendia Teresa Davis was born July 31, 1956 in Salley, South Carolina to Anna Laura Quattlebaum and Phillip Lloyd. Glyendia died peacefully on the morning of December 23, 2022 in Minnesota. Glyendia was a beloved daughter, sister, cousin, aunt, mother, grandmother, and friend. Known for her generous spirit and infectious energy, wherever Glyendia traveled she made strangers into friends...

Robert Y Jones

Robert Y Jones

Dec 4, 2022

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Funeral services for Mr. Jones will be held on Thursday December 8th, at 2:00 pm at New Bethel AME Church, 500 S. Lake Drive, Lexington South Carolina.  There will be a viewing for Mr. Jones on Wednesday December 7th from 2 to 6 pm at the J. H. Robinson Funeral Home of...

Lorine Friday

Lorine Friday

Nov 30, 2022

Ms Lorine Friday was born September 18, 1935 to the late Robet and Naomi Friday.  She departed this earthly life on Monday, January 16, 2023.

Ms Friday graduated from Schofield High School in Aiken, South Carolina with honors.  At an early age, she joined Saron Baptist Church.  After returning to South Carolina from New York, she became...

Betty Rose (Jordan)  Jerald

Betty Rose (Jordan) Jerald

Nov 7, 2022

Betty Rose Jerald was born July 14,1948 to the late Leroy Jordan and Lois Isaac Jordan in Aiken County, South Carolina. She departed this life on November 07, 2022, in Augusta, Georgia.

Betty Jerald joined the Baughmanville Baptist Church at an early age. She was educated in the Aiken County Public School System and graduated high school...

Cora B Shade

Cora B Shade

Nov 2, 2022

Cora B. Shade, daughter of the late Luchius Williams and the Late Mamie Shade transitioned to her heavenly home on November 2, 2022.

Cora was born on June 7, 1942, in Jefferson County Alabama.  She was a resident of Rolling Fork Mississippi, in Sharkey County.

Services for Cora will be held in Anguilla, Mississippi at...

Tonya D Fanning

Tonya D Fanning

Oct 22, 2022

Tonya Denise Fanning, daughter of the late Carol Davis and John D. Bowman was born on February 20, 1969 and departed this life on October 22, 2022.

Tonya graduated from Lexington High School with the Class of 1987. She also graduated from Remington College in 2017.

Tonya was a loving mother to her sons.  She...

Donnie Oniel Schofield

Donnie Oniel Schofield

Oct 21, 2022

Donnie O'Nel Schofield, son of the late Juanita Schofield,  was born on July 2, 1953 in Aiken County, SC and transitioned to his new home on October 21, 2022.

Donnie worked as a Foreman for Atlanta Gas Light Company. He loved cars, horses, and Western movies. He enjoyed playing cards, cracking jokes, and good soul food.

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Larry Smith

Larry Smith

Oct 14, 2022

Larry D. Smith, son of the late Johnny Smith and the late Ella Mae Doms Smith, was born on October 6, 1953, and transitioned to his new home on October 14, 2022.

Larry graduated from the public schools of Aiken County and retired from the Aiken County Department of Sanitation.  At an early age, Larry joined Calidonia...

Allen A Dreher

Allen A Dreher

Sep 26, 2022

Allen A. Dreher, son of the late Handy Devon Davis Jr. and Sandra Dreher, was born on April 5, 1975 and departed this earthly live on September 26, 2022.

Allen graduated from Lexington High School where he as on the wrestling team.  Allen was an avid artist and fisherman.  He enjoyed working as a landscaper.

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Leander Jones Jr.

Leander Jones Jr.

Sep 19, 2022

Leander Jones Jr. was born on September 2, 1955 to the late Leander Hones Sr. and the Late Mary Louise Jones.  He went home to be with the Lord on September 19, 2022, surrounded by his wife and family.

Leander graduated from North Lenoir High School and furthered his education at Lenoir Community College.  He was employed...

Willie Mae Davenport

Willie Mae Davenport

Sep 12, 2022

Funeral services for Willie Mae will be held on Saturday September 17, 1:00 PM at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 607 Kestrel Dr. in Leesville South Carolina.  There will be a viewing for Mrs. Willie Mae on Friday from 2 to 6 pm at the J.H. Robinson Funeral Home in Wagener, South Carolina.

Willie Mae (Quattlebaum-James) Davenport was the...

Timothy Tyler

Timothy Tyler

Sep 1, 2022

On the evening of September 1, 2022, our great God in His infinite wisdom called home His own, Timothy Tyler. Timothy was the son of the late Tounith and Juanita Tyler.  Timothy was educated in the Aiken County School System.  He joined the Smyrna Missionary Baptist Church at an early age where he sang on the Male Chorus.  Timothy was...

Elmore Brown Jr.

Elmore Brown Jr.

Aug 27, 2022

Celebration of life

"And I heard a voice from heaven saying blessed are the dead who die in the Lord"

Revelations 14:13

Mr. Elmore (Booger Boy) Brown Jr . silently left with the Angels. Away to a land that is free from sickness, sorrow, and pain, on the morning of August 27 th...

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