Mrs. Ermene Canzater, 82

I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth.

                       Psalms 121: 1-2

Ms. Ermene R. Canzater went home to be with the Lord on Sunday July 17, 2016 at the National Health Care Facility on Parklane Rd. at the age of 82.

Born July 12, 1934 in Blythewood, SC to the late Wylie and Elizabeth Martin Robertson. She graduated from Bethel High School and was employed at Crafts Farrow State Hospital where she became the supervisor for laundry and supply, retiring after 30 years of dedicated service.

Ermene joined Mt. Zion Baptist Church at an early age, she was a member of the Jubilee Choir and Missionary, remaining faithful until her health declined. She loved the Lord, her favorite pass time was singing gospel hymns. She also enjoyed spending time with her family, friends and her church family as well as gardening, canning, sewing and cooking. Two of her favorite things to eat were sweets and watermelon.

Ermene is survived by her two daughters; Mrs. Patricia A. Green (Larry), Ms. Lillie Ronetta McClendon, both of Blythewood, SC one son; Mr. Henry Levi Canzater (Tiffany) of Columbia, SC two god-daughters; Ms. Cynthia L. Hollis of Columbia, SC and Ms. Donna R. Donald of Ridgeway, SC one god-son; Mr. Michael E. Reed of Columbia, SC one daughter-in-law; Ms. Elizabeth Canzater of Ridgeway, SC one brother; Mr. Martin Robertson of San Bernardino, CA three sister-in-laws; Mrs. Catherine Jackson(Woodrow) of New York, Ms. Elease Taylor and Ms. Mary Washington both of Blythewood, SC brother-in law; Mr. John P. Lawhorn of Blythewood, SC. 9 grandchildren,18 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other loving relatives and friends, all of whom will miss her dearly.

Special friends Ms. Frances Riley, Ms. Maggie Byrd and Mr. Jason Wages.

Thanks to the staff at Palmetto Hospice and the National Health Care Facility. A special thanks to Anita, Pandora and Vince.

She was preceded in her homegoing by her husband, Mr. Alfonso Canzater Sr. A son Mr. Alfonso Canzater Jr.

Seven sisters and three brothers.

Funeral services will be 11:00 am Saturday July 23, 2016 @ Mt. Zion Baptist Church with burial in the Church Cemetery.

The family will receive visitors Friday July 22, 2016 from 5 pm to 7 pm @ Russell-McCutchen Chapel, 324 S. Vanderhorst St. Winnsboro SC 29180.

Infant Braxton Jai Woodard, 2 wks

                                                
                                         Braxton Jai' Terrius (Champ) Woodard                                                         Sunrise                                                                            Sunset

                  June 24, 2016                                                                 July 9, 2016 
                                                                      Luke 18:16

But Jesus called them to him, saying, “Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God.

Braxton Jai' Terrius (Champ) Woodard, 2 wks, of 125 Chatham Cir. Winnsboro SC passed away on July 9, 2016.  He leaves to cherish his memories his  parents:, Leroy and Brenda Woodard, two brothers: Leroy J. Woodard and Brayson M. Woodard, one sister: Le'Ajah E. Woodard, grand-parents Sharon Johnson, and Leroy and Vanessa Woodard, God-parents: Tommy and Yolanda Dodds, aunt, uncles and a host of other loving relatives and friends whom all miss him dearly. Funeral service will be 1:00 pm July 16, 2016 at Russell-McCutchen Funeral Home  324 S Vanderhorst St Winnsboro SC 29180 with a private burial.

Mr. Willie Lee Ashford, 83

Mr. Willie Lee Ashford

Sunrise                                                                                                                      Sunset

August 16, 1932                                                                                                      July 3, 2016

Romans 1:16, KJV

“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believeth;

Mr. Willie Lee Ashford 83, was the son  of the late Rosa Lee Hall and Nathaniel Ashford.  Mr. Willie Lee Ashford was married to the late Emma Mae Ashford for 57 years. He was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. 
He accepted the Lord at a very young age and was a early member of Mt. Zion AME. He was educated in the Fairfield County School System. He was a self-employed carpenter and work until his health declined. He also worked for Fairfield County Recycling Center. He was loved by all that encountered him. 

Mr. Willie left to cherish beautiful memories four sons: Joe lewis Trapp of Salisbury NC, Willie Ashford Jr., Lonzell Ashford and Melvin (Ruby) Ashford all of Winnsboro SC. Three daughters: Emma Lee Ashford, Rosia (Charles) Gadson and Evelyn Ashford all of Winnsboro SC. He has twenty one grandchildren and thirty great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousin and friends all of whom will miss him dearly.

 He was preceded in death by his wife Mrs. Emma Mae Ashford and six brothers and two sisters.

 We are extremely grateful to Amedisys Hospice.

 Funeral services will be held 1pm Friday July 8, 2016 at Morris Creek Baptist with burial  in the Church Cemetery . A public viewing will be held Thursday July 7, 2016 from 2pm to 7pm at The Russell-McCutchen Funeral Home, 324 S. Vanderhorst St. Winnsboro SC 29180.