All Obituaries

Javis Jerome Mayers, 47, was born on March 27, 1974 to Larry Bookman and Diane Roberts in Newberry County, South Carolina.  He departed this earthly life Sunday, September 12, 2021. Javis was a graduate of Chapin High School, Class of 1993.  He played high school football for the Chapin Eagles.  Javis was an avid fan of the New York Knicks, San Francisco 49ers, and Lady Gamecocks.  Javis loved listening to his music.  Family and friends know him for two of his...

Mr. Buster Wayne Perry was the son of the late Mrs. Minnie Othel (Charles) Gortman and the late Mr. Jesse Tolen.  He was born in Lexington County, South Carolina on March 24, 1962.  He departed this earthly life to be with our Master on Saturday, September 4, 2021. Mr. Perry was educated in Lexington County School District 3, graduating from Batesburg Leesville High School in 1981.  He went on to earn an Associate of Arts in Drafting and Architectural...

Keisha Lavon Wahidah Adams was born on April 17, 1976 at Lexington Medical Center to the Reverend Joe Louis Adams, Sr. and Ethel Vera Rowe Adams.  She was a resident of Newark, New Jersey until she relocated to South Carolina.  She joined Tabernacle Baptist Church at an early age.  She loved to fellowship at Hall Chapel Missionary Baptist Church with her grandparents, the late Deacon George and Lizzie Bell Adams.  At death, she was a full pledge Muslim. Keisha was...

Mrs. Claudia Louise Keisler, 76, daughter of the late James L. Johnson, Sr. and the late Viola Norris, was born January 30, 1945, in Lexington County, South Carolina. On Sunday, July 18, 2021 at Prisma Health Heart Hospital, Columbia, South Carolina, God sent an angel to guide her to eternal rest while surrounded by her family. Mrs. Claudia Louise Keisler was educated in the public schools of Lexington County, Twin-City High School, Class of 1963.  After graduating, she went on to...

Mr. Charles Lewis Collins, Sr., 83, son of the late Charlie W. Collins and the late Salley Mae Clark-Collins, was born July 10, 1938 in Aiken County, South Carolina.  He departed this earthly life in the early hours of Wednesday morning, July 14, 2021 in Aiken, South Carolina. Mr. Collins was educated in the public schools of Aiken County, South Carolina.  He was married to the late Mary R. Collins. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by one daughter,...

Jimmy Lee Weaver, son of the late David Corley and Evangeline Weaver, was born November 19, 1956 in Edgefield County, South Carolina.  He entered into eternal rest on Friday, July 2, 2021 at his home in Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina. Jimmy was educated in the public schools of Edgefield County, South Carolina.  He attended Tabernacle Baptist Church, Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina.  He was employed by Columbia Farms for over 20 years until his health began to fail...

Jacqueline Antionette Tomlin was born November 2, 1969 in Sumter, South Carolina to George Lee Tomlin and the late Malvenia Anderson Tomlin.  Jacqueline, fondly known as Jackie, departed this life on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at her home in Sumter. Jackie attended the public schools of Sumter County and was a member of Congruity Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her sister, Pamela Y. Tomlin. She leaves to cherish her memories: her father, George L. Tomlin, of...

Our dearly beloved, Cynthia Ann Simpkins, peacefully transitioned from earth to eternal life on Monday, June 14, 2021 at her home in Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina.  She was born September 3, 1968 in Newberry, South Carolina to Charles and Sylvia Simpkins. Cynthia was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Bernice and Flossie Simpkins; maternal grandparents, Solomon Sr. and Roxie Foulks and an uncle, Robert Foulks. Cynthia attended primary and secondary school in...

Ta’Shya Michelle Jay, 11, was the daughter of Shandreka Michelle Jay and Terrance Brunson.  She was born September 19, 2009 at Prisma Health Baptist Hospital in Columbia, South Carolina.  On Wednesday evening, June 9, 2021, God added another angel to His heavenly choir. Ta’Shya was a rising 5th grader at Batesburg-Leesville Elementary School.  She had a very big heart and never met a stranger.  She was a TikTok queen, constantly making videos.  She was...

Thayer Calvin Bowers was born in Lexington South Carolina on July 1, 1969.  On Monday, May 31, 2021, he entered eternal rest. Thayer was a proud graduate of Batesburg Leesville High School Class of 1988.  During high school, he earned a coveted role as a tenor on the Allstate Honors Traveling Chorus.  Thayer was an all-around, outstanding athlete as a member of the B-L Panthers Basketball and Baseball teams.  Following high school, Thayer proudly served in the South...