All Obituaries

Mr. Johnny Robinson, Jr., 69, son of the late John Arthur and Minnie Bell Robinson, was born October 20, 1950.  He departed this earthly life on Friday, August 21, 2020.   Johnny was a member of the Saint Mark Missionary Baptist Church, Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina. He leaves to cherish his precious memories:  one loving sister – Brenda Scott of the home; one loving brother – Leroy (Katie) Robinson of Batesburg-Leesville South Carolina; a host of nieces,...

Ruby Mae Lites-Gary, 75, was born on April 8, 1945 in Lexington County, South Carolina to the late Eugene Lites and Girley Haltiwanger.  She departed this earthly life on Friday, August 21, 2020.  She was married to John Edward Gary.  Ruby Mae was educated at the Rosenwald School in Lexington, South Carolina.  She was a member of Spring Hill AME Church, Gilbert, South Carolina.  Ruby Mae was employed by Clayton Rawls for many years.  She was...

Mary Ann Milhouse was born February 19, 1951 to the late Reverend Joseph and Josephine Milhouse in Aiken County, South Carolina.  After a brief illness, God sent an angel to escort her to her heavenly home on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 from Prisma Health Baptist Hospital, Columbia, South Carolina. Mary was educated in the public schools of Aiken County and attended A.L. Corbett High School, Wagener, South Carolina.  Later, she attended adult education classes and received her...

Johnnie L. Pixley, 80 was born to the late Willie Douglas Pixley and Elberta Kemp Pixley.  He was born in Edgefield County-on April 30, 1940.  He entered into rest on Monday, August 17, 2020 at Aiken Regional Medical Center. Johnnie “Shug” was educated in Johnston Training School in Edgefield County.  He was employed by Hearts Grocery Company for many years. Johnnie was preceded in death by both parents; brothers Joseph, Robert, Richard, Grady, George, John Henry...

Ola Bell Abney-Perry was a person who believed in being on time, even if it meant rising a 4:00 a.m. so that she would be at her job on time.  On August 12, she had an appointment that she had to keep.  So, she traveled from Lexington Medical Center to Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina in order to be on time for her appointment.  There, she fellowshipped with her children and grandchildren for a little while.  Ola knew that she had to be on time for her final...

Hattie Bell Harris, daughter of the late Hattie and John Cannon, was born on January 7, 1933 in Lexington County, South Carolina.  She had eight siblings whom preceded her in death.  She departed this life on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at Lexington Medical Center, West Columbia, South Carolina. She was married to the late Roy Harris at an early age.  After her husband passed, she shared her life with her special friend, Robert "Bo" Davis from Batesburg-Leesville,...

Mrs. Evetta M. Cook, 92, daughter of the late David and Lula Dozier, was born July 30, 1927 in Saluda County, South Carolina.  On Monday, July 27, 2020, God sent an angel to escort her to her heavenly home from Lexington Medical Center Extended Care, Lexington, South Carolina.  She was married to the late Ernest L. Cook. Mrs. Cook was educated in the public schools of Saluda County.  At an early age, she joined Christian Chapel F.B.H. Church where she served faithfully as...

Ora Lee Padgett, daughter of the late Robert Clark and Savannah Davenport Clark was born in Lexington County on December 12, 1945.  She is survived by her husband, Robert G. Padgett, Sr.; children, Gloria Clark-Williams (Gregory), Velincia R. Lewis (Solomon), Robert G. Padgett, Jr. (Laurie) and Yushica R. Padgett (Christopher Burgess); adopted daughter, Cassandra West-Gary (Kenny); and a God-daughter, Yushenia Barr. She had eight grandchildren, Trena...