All Obituaries

Princess Icess Fuller was born April 2, 2001 in Miami, Florida to Rita Williams, also known as Sabrina and the late Eugene X. Fuller.  Princess received her education at Batesburg-Leesville High School, Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina.  She was a member of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, Reverend James A. Duncan, Pastor.   She also attended Zion Hopewell Full Gospel Family Worship Center under the leadership of Bishop Theotis White, Sr. As the angels called...

Josephine Frances Humphrey-Tailor was born in Leesville, South Carolina on March 31, 1948. She was affectionately known as “Jo-Jo” to all her family and friends. She was raised by her devoted and loving grandmother, Margaret (Sing) Humphrey. As a child, she joined the Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Leesville, South Carolina. She attended the local schools and graduated from Twin City High School in Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina. Shortly after graduation, she went...

Mrs. Charles Ann Cannon Ruth, 46, daughter of the late Charles and Annetta Cannon, was born June 25, 1972 at Mills Clinic, Prosperity, South Carolina.  She departed this earthly life on Sunday, September 9, 2018 at her home in Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina.  She was married to Mr. Tony Ruth. Mrs. Ruth joined Tabernacle Baptist Church, Batesburg-Leesville and was a watchover at Olive Branch Baptist Church, Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina.  She was preceded in death...

Ricardo Calvin Jones was born on May 25, 1973 in Columbia, SC. He departed this life on Saturday, August 18, 2018 in Atlanta, GA. He was the son of Reginald and Rachel Green (Jones) of Columbia, SC, and brother of the predeceased Jessica Green of Columbia, SC. After attending A.C. Flora High School, Ricardo became a dedicated employee of National Distributing Company Inc, where he served over 20 years. He was affectionately known throughout the beverage community as...

Mr. Willie Henry Lytes, Sr., 78, son of the late Boysie Lytes, Sr. and the late Alberta Davis Lytes, was born June 21, 1940 in Lexington County, South Carolina.  He was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at his home in Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina.  Mr. Lytes was educated in the public schools of Lexington County, attending Twin City High School in Batesburg-Leesville.  At an early age, he joined Saint John CME Church where he was very active...

Donald Russell Leaphart, 57, son of the late Preston Alphonso and Annie Leaphart, was born April 12, 1961 in Lexington County, South Carolina.  He departed this earthly life on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 in Lexington, South Carolina.  Donald received his education in the schools of Lexington County District 1.  He was a member of New Hope CME Church where he attended Sunday school and was an avid participant in class.  He also served on the trustee board and was a Lay...

Mr. Promise “Billy” Quattlebaum, son of the late Wakefield and Ora Lee Quattlebaum, was born March 11, 1954 in Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina.  He peacefully departed this earthly life to be with the Lord on Monday, August 13, 2018. Promise, affectionately known as “Billy”, was educated in the public schools of Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina.  he was baptized at an early age.  He was employed by Rawls Auto Auction and Mr. B’s...