All Obituaries

Ms. Eboni Natasha Bowers, 46, lovingly known as “Tasha”, was born in Richland County, South Carolina on September 12, 1971.  She departed this earthly life on Friday, July 27, 2018 in Columbia, South Carolina.    She was educated in the public schools of Lexington County, South Carolina.  At an early age, she joined Friendship Missionary Baptist Church where she was a member of the choir.  She later became a faithful member of Helping Hands Ministries...

Ms. Eva Darlene Padgett, 60, was born April 12, 1958 to the late Clarence Padgett, Sr. and the late Gladys Perry Padgett in Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina.  She departed this earthly life on Friday, July 13, 2018 at Palmetto Health Richland, Columbia, South Carolina.  Eva, affectionately known as “Darlene” to family and friends, was a Batesburg-Leesville High School graduate, Class of 1977.  She attended Benedict College in Columbia, South Carolina after...

Born October 28, 1977, James Tyrone Chatman was called home to the Lord, after a battle with his health on Friday, June 29, 2018, at home surrounded by the love of his life Ms. Rebecca Clark and other loving family members. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, James C. Cannon, Sr. and maternal grandmother, Mamie B. Chatman. Tyrone attended Batesburg-Leesville High School Class of 1996; where he participated as a proud member of the Panther Football Team.  His job...

Henrietta Smith Robinson Buckett, 87, was born to the late Henry Smith and Lula Mae Padgett Smith on December 12, 1930 in Ridge Spring, South Carolina.  Henrietta was married to the late Joe Ben Robinson and after his demise, later in life married the late Collie Buckett.  Henrietta went home to glory on Monday, June 18, 2018 at her home in Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina. Henrietta retired from J.B. Martin Company of Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina.  She was...

Mrs. Roseita Morris Perry, 57, daughter of the late Rosetta Morris and Will Robinson, was born September 29, 1960 in Newberry County.  She departed this earthly life on Monday, June 4, 2018 at Aiken Regional Hospital, Aiken, South Carolina.  She was married to the late Melvin M. Perry. Mrs. Perry was a graduate of Batesburg-Leesville High School, Class of 1979.  At an early age, she joined Olive Branch Baptist Church, Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina. Roseita was the aunt...

Ms. Shelby Nicole Still, 47, daughter of Lula Tolen and Dave Tolen, was born August 4, 1970 in Washington, DC.  On Sunday, June 3, 2018, she was granted her wings and departed this earthly life at Palmetto Health Richland Hospital in Columbia, South Carolina. Ms. Still was educated in the public schools of Lexington County School District 3, graduating from Batesburg-Leesville High School.  She then attended Piedmont Technical College, Newberry, South Carolina earning an Associate...

Mr. Timmy Brown was born October 10, 1947.  He departed this earthly life on Friday, June 1, 2018.  He was the son of Mary Lee Geiger and the late Johnson Geiger.  He was raised by Mary Small. He was married to Rosa Mae Brown. He was preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Linda Stroman and a brother-in-law, Jonathan Stroman. Those left to cherish his precious memories include:  his wife – Rosa Mae Brown; children – Elizabeth Brown, Mary Brown and Timothy...

Mrs. Jinnie Ruth Bynum, 83, daughter of the late Albert Sligh and Ida Mae Norris, was born in Leesville, South Carolina on May 20, 1935.  On Tuesday, May 29, 2018, she answered the call and went to be with our Lord after a brief illness.  Mrs. Bynum was educated in the public schools of Lexington County, South Carolina.  She was married to McRell Bynum.  She was employed by Amick’s Poultry for several years. She was preceded in death by both parents and one...

SSG (Ret.) Clyde Winston Rucker, 86, son of the late Samuel and Lula Gaines Rucker, was born in Oconee County, South Carolina on March 23, 1932.  He departed this earthly life on Friday, May 25, 2018 in Lexington, South Carolina.  He was first married to the late Virginia Rucker.  After her passing, he met and married Murene Rucker.   SSG Rucker was a graduate of Alexander Hamilton High School in New York.  He enlisted in the U.S. Army soon after graduation. ...

Mr. Frankie Landy, 63, son of Mary A. Landy and the late Powell Landy, Sr., was born October 14, 1954 in Aiken County, South Carolina.  He departed this earthly life at home on Monday, May 14, 2018 following a brief illness. Frankie was educated in the public schools of Aiken County, graduating from Ridge Spring-Monetta High School.  At an early age, he joined Chinquapin Baptist Church, Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina.  He was employed by Golden State Foods for over 25...