All Obituaries

BeverlyJean Newell was born on June 9, 1950 to the late Marjorie Wadlington in Queens, New York.  She transitioned from labor to reward on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at Lexington Medical Center, Lexington, South Carolina. BeverlyJean lived in Queens, New York for 35 years and was a faithful member of Holy Unity Baptist Church where she sang on the adult choir.  She was the youngest of her 4 brothers, Lawrence, Steven, Douglas and Barry. They were very protective of their baby sister....

Ms. Beatrice Summers, 93, daughter of the late George W. and Myrtle Wheeler Summers, was born October 5, 1927 in Gilbert, South Carolina.  She peacefully transitioned to her heavenly home on Friday, April 23, 2021 from her home in Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina. “Queen Bea”, as she was affectionately known, was educated in the Hollow Creek Schools of Gilbert, South Carolina.  At an early age, she joined Good Hope CME Church, Gilbert, South Carolina.  Ms....

Therone Shentall Bowers was born in Lexington, South Carolina on December 19, 1986. On Monday, April 5, 2021, he entered into eternal rest. He was a 2005 graduate of Gilbert High School where he was well liked and respected by faculty, staff and fellow students.  At an early age he accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior and joined the St. Mark Baptist Church.  He was employed by Southeast Trucking. Therone was always full of positivity and love.  You could expect to find him...

The home going service for Cynthia Victoria Cannon 53, daughter of the late Carrie Mae Cannon and the late Willie B. Bookman. Raised by her maternal grandparents the late John Henry and Eartha Lee Cannon who also preceded her in death. Cynthia was born March 23, 1968. She departed this earthly life on Monday April 5, 2021. Cynthia worked at Babcock for 17 plus years. She graduated from Batesburg-Leesville High School in 1986. Cynthia leaves to cherish her precious memories two sons:...

On the afternoon of Monday, April 5, 2021, Deaconess Flossie Baston Simpkins peacefully transitioned from earth to glory.  She was born August 7, 1926 in Edgefield County, South Carolina to the late Fletcher and Sallie Baston.  She entered into marital bliss with the late Bernice Simpkins on March 18, 1948.  From this union, they begat three children:  Willie, Charles and Johnny.  She was preceded in death by one daughter, Betty Barr-Hubbard and one son, David...

Mrs. Kurlina Betty Gardener, daughter of the late George Herman “Papa” Staley and Nettie Bell Williams Staley, was born on October 24, 1928 in Aiken County, South Carolina. She departed this life on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at the Pruitt Health Retirement Home in Aiken, South Carolina. At an early age, Mrs. Gardener was baptized at Chalk Hill Baptist Church in Aiken County.  She also attended Olive Branch Baptist Church as a youngster with her parents and Tabernacle...

Freeman Gary was born January 14, 1935 in Greenville (Butler County), Alabama to Mr. Eddie Lee and Mrs. Ida Mae Gary.  He was a faithful member of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina and enjoyed working with Youth Explosion until his health failed. Freeman was a proud veteran and served 21 years in the United States Army, retiring with the rank of Staff Sergeant.  He served in the Korean Conflict and during the Vietnam Conflict as a...

James Earl Smith “Pecan” was the son of the late Frances Ruth and Robert Sullivan. James was born September 28, 1960 in Lexington, SC. He departed his life on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at home surrounded by family. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Shaquanah Jones and son, Trovakas Tromaine Harris. He leaves to cherish his memories and carry on his legacy:  wife – Shirley Smith of the home; six children – Keosha Jennings (Shonta Croft), James Earl...

Mr. Clabie Cecil Edmond, 72, son of the late Clabie D. and Connie Staley Edmond, was born May 2, 1948 in Lexington County, South Carolina.  On the morning of Thursday, March 25, 2021, God sent a band of angels to escort him to his heavenly home from Lexington Medical Center, West Columbia, South Carolina. Clabie was educated in the public schools of Lexington County, South Carolina, graduating from Twin City High School, Class of 1966.  He was married to the love of his life,...