All Obituaries

Mr. Jawara Arkeem Brunson, 26, was born February 11, 1992 in Lexington, South Carolina to Dianne Brunson and the late Thomas “Hee-Haw” Tolen.  He departed this earthly life on February 6, 2019. Jawara attended the public schools of Lexington County, South Carolina.  He was employed for many years by Amick Farms.  He laughed and joked anytime you would see him.  He was loved by anyone who knew him and will be dearly missed. He leaves to cherish his precious...

William Recardo “Bush” Gary, 49 was born October 18, 1969 to Vernetha Lytes and the late Willie Robert “Ricky” Gary. William spent most of his life here in South Carolina with a brief stay in New Haven, Connecticut.  He was educated in the school systems of Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina.  William was a loving, caring and sweet spirited man whom everyone he came in contact with loved him back.  William was employed with Southern Installations in...

Mr. Denny Lee Kinard, 70, son of the late Lester Ray Kinard and the late Lila Kinard, was born October 4, 1948 in Saluda County, South Carolina.  He departed this earthly life on Sunday, February 3, 2019 at Pruitt Health Center in Aiken, South Carolina.  He was married to the late Betty Price Kinard.     Mr. Kinard was educated in the public schools of Lexington County, South Carolina, graduating from Twin City High School, Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina....

Linda P. Dawkins, age 71 resided in West Columbia, South Carolina; where she departed this earthly realm on January 29, 2019. She was a child of God, with a zest for life, and an infectious smile, as she touched many lives. Linda was educated at Twin City High School and a member of the Class of 1965. She worked as a devoted employee of Park Street Baptist Church in Columbia, South Carolina from which she later retired.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Lloyd...

Mr. Ernest C. Scott, Jr., 71, was born May 14, 1947 in Brooklyn, New York.  He was the oldest of five sons born to the late Alvernie Scott and the late Ernest Scott, Sr.  He departed this earthly life on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at Pruitt Health of Columbia in Columbia, South Carolina. Ernest and his four brothers were raised in the Catholic faith.  After graduating from George Westinghouse Technical High School, Brooklyn, New York in 1966, Ernest enlisted in the U.S. Navy...

Sammie Lee Gilliam, Jr., 55, son of the late Sammie Lee Gilliam, Sr. and the late Thelma Hazel Gilliam, was born May 17, 1963 in Prosperity, South Carolina.  He departed this earthly life Sunday, January 20, 2019 at his home. Sammie, affectionately known as “Big Sam”, was educated in the public schools of Lexington County District 3, graduating from Batesburg-Leesville High School, Class of 1982.  At an early age, he joined Philippi Missionary Baptist Church of...

Ruby Mae Johnson, 77, daughter of the late Jim and Melissa Johnson, was born March 4, 1941 in Leesville, South Carolina.  She departed this earthly life on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at Lexington Medical Center, West Columbia, South Carolina. Ms. Johnson was educated in the public school systems of Lexington County, South Carolina.  She was a member of Olive Branch Baptist Church, Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina working on the Pastor’s Aide Ministry.  She attended...

Mrs. Ella Mae H. Coleman, 92, was the daughter of the late Richard and Lucretia Holloway.  She was born July 26, 1926 in McCormick, South Carolina.  She departed this earthly life on Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at Lexington Medical Center, West Columbia, South Carolina. Mrs. Coleman was educated in the public schools of South Carolina and received her high school diploma.  She was married to the late Perry James Coleman. Mrs. Coleman was employed by Rikard’s Nursing...

Mr. David Foulks was born April 8, 1949 in Lexington County.  He departed this earthly life on December 11, 2018.  He was the son of the late John Foulks and Thelma Williams Harris Foulks, both preceding him in death. David attended Twin City High School and received training through Job Corp in his early years.  He was a construction worker until his health began to fail.  He always loved to fellowship with family and friends.  He was a member of Olive Branch...

Mr. Johnnie Charles “Bo” Lindsay answered the call of God November 17, 2018 to come home after several months of illness.  Born in Lexington County on September 20, 1934, he was the son of the late Jack Albert and Roberta Lindsay. Bo graduated from Twin City High School.  After graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served many years.  He was a great family man who loved his family, getting them together at any time, date, day or place.  He loved the...