All Obituaries

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...

Family receiving friends at 145 Aiken Street, Batesburg-Leesville, SC.

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...