All Obituaries

Artener Cook Bonneville, affectionately known as “Tina”, was one of thirteen children born to the late Elliott and Belle Cook on March 9, 1916 in Gilbert, South Carolina.  Tina was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters – Mary Lou Cook, Johnny Lee Cook, Sr., Adam George “A.G.” Cook, Julia Geiger, Bessie Mae Davis, F.D. Cook, James Willis “J.W.” Cook, Clara Bell Cook, Arthur Ray Cook, Sr., Elliott Allen Cook and Jimmy Allen Cook.  She...

Sylvester Coleman was born in the County of Lexington, South Carolina on May 2, 1954.  His parents were the late Gussie and Vestula Coleman.  Sylvester was educated at Twin City School.  Ever adventurous, as a young man, Sylvester left South Carolina for the big city of New York; where his late sisters Bennie May Bryant, Beatrice Jamon and one of his late brothers Cleaveland Coleman resided. He was also the brother of the late Walter, Robert and Fred Coleman, Dorothy Maddox...

Linda Marie Kearse Stroman, 54, was born December 24, 1964 in Lexington County, South Carolina to the late Willie and Mary Lee Smith Kearse.  She departed this earthly life on Sunday, April 21, 2019 at Opus Acute Care, West Columbia, South Carolina.  She was married to Sammie Stroman. Linda was educated in the public schools of Lexington County, graduating from Batesburg-Leesville High School.  She was a member of St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, Batesburg-Leesville, South...

Staff Sergeant (SSG Ret.) Mario Calice, 66, was born January 14, 1953 in Haiti.  He departed this earthly life on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at his home at 128 West Hampton Street, Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina.  He was married to Caroline Calice. SSG (Ret.) Calice was educated at the International High School in New York.  After high school, he attended John Jay College, New York.  He was a member of St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, Batesburg-Leesville, South...

Deacon Willie Roye Etheredge, Sr., 83, was born January 5, 1936 in Lexington County to the late Oscar William and Hattie Bell Brunson Etheredge.  He was the oldest of eleven children.  He was granted his wings and lifted to heaven on Wednesday evening, March 6, 2019 at Lexington Medical Center, West Columbia, South Carolina after a brief illness. Deacon Willie Roye, also known to many as “The TV Man”, was educated in the public schools of Lexington County, South...

On Monday, March 4, 2019, God in His infinite wisdom, saw fit to call to rest our loved one, Mrs. Geneva Smith Nicholas. Mrs. Nicholas was born March 28, 1926 in Edgefield County, South Carolina to the late John and Sarah Lou Higgins Smith. At an early age, she accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior and was baptized at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina.  Mrs. Nicholas received her education at the Batesburg High School and graduated in 1945.  After...

James A. Creed was born on Friday, October 1, 1937 in Lexington, South Carolina to the late John and Honoria Creed of Leesville, South Carolina.  If Bam’s personality is any indication, we surmise that it was a sunny, beautiful day.  After a prosperous and productive stint of 81 years, 4 months and 25 days, James made his transition to his eternal home.  James graduated from Twin City High School in 1955, where he lettered in basketball and baseball.  Upon...