All Obituaries

Mrs. Pearlie Mae Peeples departed this earthly life on Monday, March 2, 2020, after an extended illness.  Born on November 22, 1940, she was the daughter of the late William C. Gary and the late Della Mae Gary. Mrs. Peeples was educated in the public schools of Lexington County, South Carolina.  She was a member of St. John C.M.E. Church in Batesburg- Leesville, South Carolina for over forty years.  She worked as a faithful Local & District Missionary, a dedicated...

Mr. Sylvester Leaphart, 61, son of the late James Herbert and Ellree Leaphart, was born June 4, 1958 in Prosperity, South Carolina.  On Saturday, February 15, 2020 after an extended illness, he answered the Master’s call and left this earthly life at Lexington Medical Center, West Columbia, South Carolina. Sylvester, affectionately known as “Zeak”, attended the public schools of Lexington County District 3.  He was married to the late Gracie E. Leaphart. Zeak...

Deacon Claude Carter, Sr., 93 of Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina made his heavenly transition on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at Lexington Extended Care Facility.  Born September 7, 1926 in Saluda County, he was son of the late Berry and Hattie Banks Carter. Deacon Carter was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church where he served faithfully as a Deacon for many years.  He was employed by Burlington Industries where he retired after 30 years of employment.  He was well...

Mae Sanders Grube was born in South Congaree, South Carolina on October 19, 1947.  She departed this earthly life on Sunday, January 7, 2020. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles Grube; grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. E.O. Kyzer; sisters, Geneva, Shirley and Betty. Mae is survived by her loving family: Robert “Pop” and Sandra “Ma” Johnson; special siblings – Anthony Wilkins, Gregory Wilkins, Cassandra (Kenny) Martin, Daryl Wilkins, Lachele...

Ina Tolen Simpkins, 65, was born on May 12, 1954 in Lexington County, SC to the late Washington Price Tolen and the late Rosa Bell Jones Tolen.  She departed this life peacefully on the morning of December 25, 2019 at her residence. She was educated in the Lexington County School District 3 at Twin City High School, Batesburg, SC.  At an early age, she joined Wesley Chapel CME Church.  She worked at Shaw Textile Mill until her retirement. Ina was surrounded and supported by...

Mrs. Lizzie Williams Etheredge, 99, daughter of the late Howard and Mattie Gantt Williams was born June 20, 1920 in Lexington County, South Carolina.  She departed this earthly life on Wednesday, December 19, 2019 at Saluda Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Saluda, South Carolina.  Mrs. Etheredge was educated in the public schools of Lexington County, South Carolina, graduating from Hampton High School.  She was married to the late Theodore Etheredge, Sr. She was a member...

Mrs. Thessalonia Summers Cook was born in Gilbert, South Carolina on December 6, 1932 to the late George W. Summers and Myrtle Wheeler Summers.  Thessalonia lived in Gilbert all of her life.  In her early life, she worked at Lexington Sportswear.  When she retired, she began working as an aide for the special needs children for Lexington School District 1 for 23 years. She met and married the late Adam George Cook and together they had nine children.  She was preceded in...

Mr. Robert Kenneth Shepherd, 63, son of the late Robert and Ernestine Shepherd and the late Atherine Shepherd McDaniel, was born January 26, 1956 in Columbia, South Carolina.  After a lengthy illness, God called him home on Friday, December 6, 2019 from his earthly home surrounded by family and friends. "Shep", as he was affectionately called, was educated in the public schools of Lexington County District 3, graduating from Batesburg-Leesville High School, Class of...