All Obituaries

Mrs. Lillie Mae Rabb Edmond Lomax Harris, daughter of the late L.C. (Bip) Rabb and Clara D. Rabb, was born on March 7, 1940 in Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina.  She joined the Mount Pleasant CME Church at an early age and served faithfully until it closed.  She graduated from Twin City High School in Batesburg-Leesville in 1957; after which, she met and married the late Alonzo Edmond, Sr.  Five children were born in this marriage:  Vivian, Dian, Carolyn, Alonzo,...

Ruby M.  Adams, 78, daughter of the late Sam and Essie Maddox, was born March 4, 1942.  After a lengthy illness, God called her home on Sunday, October 18, 2020. Ruby was educated at Twin City High School. At an early age, she joined the Olive Branch Baptist Church.  She taught Sunday School for many years.  She was employed with the Batesburg-Leesville District Three for many, many years where she retired. Ruby was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Adams and...

Patricia A. Veal Balthrope was the daughter of the late William and Leola Gantt Veal.  Patricia, affectionately known as Pat, was born on February 18, 1934 in Lexington County, South Carolina.  She transitioned, ever so sweetly, from earth to Glory on September 20, 2020. Pat was educated in the school district 1 of Lexington County, graduating from Lakeview High School.  After graduating high school, she moved to Brooklyn, New York, where she spent most of her years. ...

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...