All Obituaries

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Our dear son, brother, cousin and friend, Elisha Jones peacefully transitioned from the physical world to eternity on Sunday, January 22nd, 2023 at his home in Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina after a hard-fought battle with cancer.  Elisha was born in Lexington County, South Carolina to Raheim Jones and Yolanda Simpkins Williamson on June 9, 2002.  He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Doris Simpkins.  Elisha was homeschooled by his loving mother...

Mrs. Sybil Juline Lorick, 89, was born May 5, 1933.  She departed this earthly life on Thursday, January 19, 2023.  She was married to the late Sammie Lorick. Mrs. Juline was educated in the public schools of Lexington County, graduating from Swansea High School, Class of 1950.  She enjoyed studying the bible with the Jehovah’s Witnesses for about 3 years. Mrs. Juline loved all of her family and friends.  She enjoyed cooking, baking pound cakes, fishing, boat...

Howard Garvin, 80, passed away peacefully at his home on January 7, 2023.  He was born April 5, 1942 in Batesburg, SC.  Howard was the fourth of 14 children born to the late James Wesley and Rachel Perry Garvin.  He is preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, grandson, Gabriel; brothers and sisters; James Jr., Eddie Frank, Garry, Stella and Rachel. Howard was baptized at Chinquapin Baptist Church at a young age in his hometown, and was a graduate of Ridge Hill High...

Mrs. Sallie Mae Cannon was born July 29, 1928 in Saluda County, South Carolina.  She was the daughter of the late Major Adams and Genova Wallace.  She departed this earthly life on the morning of Saturday, December 31, 2022. Mrs. Sallie was educated in the public schools of Lexington County, South Carolina, attending Hampton Jr. High School in Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina.  She was first married to the late Clyde Ray Johnson.  After her first husband’s...

Andre L. Corbett, 40, was born February 12, 1982 in Lexington County, South Carolina to Hazel and Calvin Corbett.  He departed this earthly life on Sunday, December 11, 2022 at Agape Hospice Center in Lexington, South Carolina. Andre was preceded in death by two loving grandmothers, Nancy Lee Wise and Mary Elizabeth Corbett; lovely aunt Catherine Council; uncles James Corbett, Tommy Lee Corbett and Charlie Wise. Those left to cherish his precious memories include:  his mother...

Evelyn G. Jones Williams was born in Saluda County on December 8, 1921, to Frances Jones and Elijah Miles and was the last remaining survivor of her six (6) siblings.  She completed high school in Saluda County and completed cosmetology school in Orangeburg, South Carolina.  She married the late Josh Williams on October 9, 1948 and celebrated the birth of five (5) children: Jerry, Josh, Patricia, Montez and Lionel. She joined the then segregated Women’s Air Corp...

Mr. Wane Calvin Hill was called home to be with his heavenly father on Friday, October 28, 2022 at Lexington Medical Center in West Columbia, South Carolina. At an early age, he joined Saint Mark Missionary Baptist Church.  A graduate of Twin City High School, Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina, he was employed by Smokey Valley, Jackie Hite BBQ, both of Batesburg-Leesville, and Amick Farms of Saluda, South Carolina. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his three...