All Obituaries

Raymond Etor Wise, 79, son of the late Eugene and Eola Ligon Wise was born August 13, 1944, in Edgefield County, South Carolina.  He departed this earthly life on Monday, March 25, 2024, at Lexington Medical Center, West Columbia, South Carolina He was educated in the public schools of Aiken County in Ridge Hill schools.  He worked as a general mechanic repairing cars. He was preceded in death by his father, mother and a brother, Ulysses Wise. Those left to cherish his...

Dottie Harris Speath was born in Leesville, South Carolina to the proud parents of the late Leon “Son” Crusau and the late Mary Hair Harris on February 8, 1945.  She was the fourth of six children (two of which have passed).  Dottie accepted Jesus Christ at a young age at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina. Dottie attended Twin City High School in Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina, where she was an avid learner. She...

Mr. William Michael Coleman, 57, son of Bertha Johnson and J.C. Coleman, was born May 25, 1966 in Washington DC.  He departed this earthly life on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. William was married to Audrey Hendrix Coleman.  He was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church, Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina. He leaves to cherish his precious memories:  his wife, Audrey Coleman of Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina; his loving mother, Bertha Johnson of Fort Washington,...

Patricia Quattlebaum West, 58, daughter of Ms. Linda Jay and the late Mr. Jesse Jay, was born December 22, 1965 in Aiken County, South Carolina.  She departed this earthly life on Friday, January 19, 2024 at her home in Lexington, South Carolina. She was married to Major Lee West and together they had three children, Katara Leaphart, Major Quattlebaum and Justin Quattlebaum. Patricia was educated in the public schools of Lexington County, South Carolina, graduating from...

Richard Lee West, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Lorenzo West, Sr. and Andrena Padgett West, was born on July 31, 1946 in Saluda County, South Carolina.  He departed this earthly life on Friday, January 5, 2024, at Lexington Medical Center Extended Care, Lexington, South Carolina. He was married to the late Iletha McCrowre West, and they had two children, Loretta West and Richard Tyrone (Jewell) West, Jr. Richard was educated in the public schools of Lexington County, South Carolina,...

Ella K. Speach Mingo was a daughter of the late Johnnie and Mamie L. Speach.  God called Kathy home on Friday, December 8, 2023.   Kat, as she was affectionately known, was born August 25, 1951 in Leesville, South Carolina.  She was blessed to grow up with two biological sisters, Mary R. Speach and Johnnie M. Speach Lemon, and a step-sister, Nora Anderson. Kat gave her life to God and joined Friendship Missionary Baptist Church at the age of 12 years old.  She completed...

Bettye Catherine Coleman Guyton was the daughter of the late John Henry and Butler Mae Coleman.  She was born August 19, 1943 in Saluda County, South Carolina.  Bettye entered her eternal rest on December 3, 2023 at the Aiken Regional Medical Center. She was married to Reverend Eugene Guyton for 51 years.  She was educated at Twin City High School, Batesburg, South Carolina. Bettye joined Philippi Baptist Church at an early age.  She was closely affiliated with...