All Obituaries

Mrs. Claudia Louise Keisler, 76, daughter of the late James L. Johnson, Sr. and the late Viola Norris, was born January 30, 1945, in Lexington County, South Carolina. On Sunday, July 18, 2021 at Prisma Health Heart Hospital, Columbia, South Carolina, God sent an angel to guide her to eternal rest while surrounded by her family. Mrs. Claudia Louise Keisler was educated in the public schools of Lexington County, Twin-City High School, Class of 1963.  After graduating, she went on to...

Mr. Charles Lewis Collins, Sr., 83, son of the late Charlie W. Collins and the late Salley Mae Clark-Collins, was born July 10, 1938 in Aiken County, South Carolina.  He departed this earthly life in the early hours of Wednesday morning, July 14, 2021 in Aiken, South Carolina. Mr. Collins was educated in the public schools of Aiken County, South Carolina.  He was married to the late Mary R. Collins. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by one daughter,...

Jimmy Lee Weaver, son of the late David Corley and Evangeline Weaver, was born November 19, 1956 in Edgefield County, South Carolina.  He entered into eternal rest on Friday, July 2, 2021 at his home in Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina. Jimmy was educated in the public schools of Edgefield County, South Carolina.  He attended Tabernacle Baptist Church, Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina.  He was employed by Columbia Farms for over 20 years until his health began to fail...

Jacqueline Antionette Tomlin was born November 2, 1969 in Sumter, South Carolina to George Lee Tomlin and the late Malvenia Anderson Tomlin.  Jacqueline, fondly known as Jackie, departed this life on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at her home in Sumter. Jackie attended the public schools of Sumter County and was a member of Congruity Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her sister, Pamela Y. Tomlin. She leaves to cherish her memories: her father, George L. Tomlin, of...

Our dearly beloved, Cynthia Ann Simpkins, peacefully transitioned from earth to eternal life on Monday, June 14, 2021 at her home in Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina.  She was born September 3, 1968 in Newberry, South Carolina to Charles and Sylvia Simpkins. Cynthia was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Bernice and Flossie Simpkins; maternal grandparents, Solomon Sr. and Roxie Foulks and an uncle, Robert Foulks. Cynthia attended primary and secondary school in...

Ta’Shya Michelle Jay, 11, was the daughter of Shandreka Michelle Jay and Terrance Brunson.  She was born September 19, 2009 at Prisma Health Baptist Hospital in Columbia, South Carolina.  On Wednesday evening, June 9, 2021, God added another angel to His heavenly choir. Ta’Shya was a rising 5th grader at Batesburg-Leesville Elementary School.  She had a very big heart and never met a stranger.  She was a TikTok queen, constantly making videos.  She was...

Thayer Calvin Bowers was born in Lexington South Carolina on July 1, 1969.  On Monday, May 31, 2021, he entered eternal rest. Thayer was a proud graduate of Batesburg Leesville High School Class of 1988.  During high school, he earned a coveted role as a tenor on the Allstate Honors Traveling Chorus.  Thayer was an all-around, outstanding athlete as a member of the B-L Panthers Basketball and Baseball teams.  Following high school, Thayer proudly served in the South...

Mrs. Katie Mae Samuel Robinson, the wife of Mr. Leroy Robinson, and the daughter of the late Lawson Samuel and Annie Lee Rikard Samuel, was born May 22, 1944 in Newberry County.  She departed this earthly life on Saturday, May 29, 2021 at her home. Katie Mae attended the public schools of Newberry County, South Carolina.  She attended Midlands Technical College where she obtained her CDM.   She worked in Food Service as a Dietary Manager at LMC Extended Care, formerly...

Dorothy Talley Drafts, loved many and was loved by many.  Her sunny personality and quick wit was very winning. She was born in Richmond, VA to the late Deacon John Ernest & Mother Caroline Blackwill Talley on May 2, 1929.  She was the youngest daughter of eight children who graduated from Armstrong High School in Richmond and furthered her education in the nursing profession at the Medical College of Virginia. Reared in a God-fearing home by her parents, she received Christ...

Shannon Trovotust Etheredge was born on June 15, 1978 in Lexington County to Ms. Nettie Marie Etheredge and Michael Gantt.  He was called into eternal rest on Thursday, May 13, 2021. Shannon E., as he was affectionately called, attended the public schools of Lexington County in Batesburg-Leesville. While in high school, he was an all-around athlete participating in basketball, track and field, but was most known for his outstanding football skills. Shannon enjoyed spending time with...