All Obituaries

Sunnie B. Jackson, 69, son of the late James Jackson, Sr. and the late Ella Mae Jackson, was born March 30, 1950 in Saluda County, South Carolina.  He departed this earthly life on Thursday, September 5, 2019 at Carlyle Senior Care of Aiken, South Carolina. Sunnie was educated in the public schools of Lexington County, graduating from Twin City High School, Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina.  He joined Shady Grove Baptist Church at an early age.  He was last employed...

Willie Roy Etheredge, Jr., 60, son of the late Willie Roye Etheredge, Sr. and the late Birdell Adams Etheredge, was born December 18, 1958 in Prosperity, South Carolina.  On Tuesday evening, September 3, 2019 after an extended illness, he answered the call of God and went to his heavenly home. Willie Roy was known by many names – Sleepy, Roy, Big Jr.  He was educated in the public schools of Lexington County, School district 3, graduating from Batesburg-Leesville High...

MRS. RUBY LEE STALEY, peacefully answered the call from God on Tuesday afternoon at the Lexington Medical Center to come on home and take your rest.  She knew that in her Father’s house there were many mansions and there was one prepared for her. Ruby was born in Aiken County, Wagener, South Carolina, May 27, 1945.  She was the daughter of the late Gus and Marion Reed Brown.  She attended Wagener Salley High School. At a young age she joined the Zion Hill Baptist...

Debra Elizabeth Johnson 58, daughter of the late Johnnie “Bo” and Juanita Lindsay, born on November 1, 1960.  She departed early morning of August 9, 2019. Debra was preceded in death by her brother, Johnny C. Etheredge and sister, Maria Williams. Debra was educated in the public school of Batesburg-Leesville.  She was a dedicated member of the St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, where she served in various roles, deaconess, usher, and Sunday school teacher.  She...

Gwenievere RaeAnn Cade was born on March 25, 2019 at 3:45 p.m., to the proud parents Christopher and Sherrayne Cade of Columbia, SC.  She departed this earthly life on July 29, 2019 in her home at the age of 4 months and 4 days old.  Baby Gwen days were spent laughing, playing and eating.  She loved her brothers and sister. She had started to roll over and grab everything in reach and of course it went straight into her mouth covered with drool.  She would grab her...

Little Miss Kaniyah Abigiel Israel Payton was born on June 5, 2018 to Mr. and Mrs. Driscoll and Lauren Payton. Kaniyah was the true definition of life. Through her actions, she showed people what strength and love really was. She will be loved and missed by all who had the pleasure of seeing her smiling face and hearing her story. Her fond memories will be preserved by her parents, as well as her siblings: Kamron and Kauryn; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Hillard and Jean Tate of...

Mrs. Joann Davenport of 409 Coops Court, West Columbia, South Carolina, was born on April 26, 1948. She entered Eternal Rest on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at Agape Hospice House and Suites, Lexington, South Carolina 29072. She was a member for Mount Zion AME Church where she served as a Stewardess on the Steward Board until her declining health. A loving and devoted wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandparent, great-grandparent, sister, aunt and friend, who enjoyed spending quality time with...

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...