Obituaries

Jul 15, 2018

Dorothy Clark Deas, wife of James Deas and daughter of the late Edmond and Annie Williams Clark, was born on August 8, 1948 in Aliceville, AL. Mrs. Deas transitioned from this earthy life on Sunday, July 15, 2018 at Palmetto Health Tuomey in Sumter, SC.

She was educated in the public schools of Alabama and graduated from...

Jul 14, 2018

A father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and an uncle. His life began 77 years ago, through which he touched and inspired a family that loved, honored and cherished him

Jervia Alston was birth as the second child to the late Ryttenburg Altson, Sr. and Janie Singleton Alston on February 14, 1941 in Sumter, SC. He departed this life on...

Jul 13, 2018

Mr. Delgar Sylvester Ford, son of the late Mr. Delgar Ford, Jr. and Mrs. Edna Brunson Ford, was born on January 3, 1945 in Sumter County. He departed this life on Friday evening, July 13, 2018, at his home.

Mr. Ford attended the public schools of Sumter County.

At an early age, he accepted Jesus...

Jul 11, 2018

Sandra Shivers Goodman was born to Raymond and Eva Shivers on December 22, 1964 in Sumter, SC. She departed her earthly life on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at Palmetto Health Tuomey Hospital.

Sandra was educated in the public school system of Sumter County, graduating  from Sumter High School in 1983. She was employed at Bosch for ten...

Jul 10, 2018

Carol Denise Owens was born in Sumter, SC on June 25, 1958 the youngest daughter of Hattie Gibson Owens and the late Robert "Ferdinand" Owens Sr.

She entered into eternal rest peacefully on Tuesday , July 10 at Midland Health and Rehabilitation Center, Columbia.

Carol accepted Christ as her personal savior at an early age...

Jul 10, 2018

Marilyn Yvonne Womack Capehart was born on March 10, 1946 to the late Melba Grace Womack and Odell Lennon in Manhattan, New York. She departed this life on July 10, 2018 at her residence. Ms. Capehart was educated in the public schools of Manhattan, NY. She relocated to Bronx, NY and furthered her education at Bronx Community College in the...

Jul 9, 2018

A loving son, a caring brother, a good friend, a man of honor and integrity, Captain Gregory B. Porter, US Air Force (Ret.),49,  passed peacefully from this life at his home on July 9, 2018 in Dallas, Texas.  He was born May 22, 1969 in Chicopee, Massachusetts to E. Angie Porter and Ernest J. Porter, Jr.

Captain...

Jul 9, 2018

Doris Sheard Smith, wife of Edward Smith, was born October 21, 1936 the youngest daughter of the late Henrietta M. Sheard and Prezzie Sheard and was raised in Santee, SC.  She departed this life on July 9, 2018 at Palmetto Health Tuomey Hospital in Sumter.

She attended Elloree Training School.  After school she moved to New York...

Jul 6, 2018

Jimmie Nathaniel, Jr., affectionately known as "Spur" to those who knew him, was the son of Bertie Lou McFadden and the late Jimmie Nathaniel, Sr. He was born on January 2, 1956 in Sumter County. Jimmie departed this life on Friday, July 6, 2018 at Palmetto Health Tuomey, Sumter, SC.

He attended the public schools of Sumter...

Jul 1, 2018

Fannie Mae Taylor, 56, daughter of the late David Taylor, Sr. and Abell Jennings Taylor, was born on January 21, 1962 in Sumter, SC. She departed this life on Sunday, July 1, 2018 in Sumter, SC.

Memorial Services will be held at 11am on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at Salem Chapel & Heritage Center 101 S. Salem...

Jun 30, 2018

Reverend Prince Albert went to his heavenly home on June 30, 2018. He was born on March 19, 1947 in Sumter County. He was the son of the late Wisdom Albert, Sr. and Mary Anderson Albert. His loving and very devoted wife of over fifty years, Minister Alice (Adline) Knox Albert, devoted herself faithfully and tirelessly to his care...

Jun 27, 2018

Robert Washington, affectionately called "Bo," the husband of Jessie P. Gibson Washington, was born June 22, 1945 in Mayesville, SC. He was raised by his mother the late Gladys Washington and grandmother, the late Rosanna "Binai" Washington and was the son of the late Edgar James. "Bo" departed  this earthly life on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 surrounded by his...

Jun 25, 2018

Randall "Tony" Vaughn, 61, son of Florence Brown Vaughn and the late William Vaughn  was born on October 10, 1956. He departed this life on Monday, June 25, 2018 at his residence.

He leaves to cherish his precious memories his mother, Florence B. Vaughn; a daughter, Ashley T. Vaughn; a sister, Willet N. Vaughn; a brother, Wally...

Jun 24, 2018

Richard Reese was the son of the late Wilhelmina Colclough and Henry Reese. He was born and reared in the Sumter County. He was a devoted man of God, who believed in God and family first. In September 1961, he joined the United States Army for four and a half years of service.  He later met and married Minnie...

Jun 24, 2018

Shirley P. Bradley, 68, daughter of the late Paul and Janie Williams Plowden, Sr. , was born on July 17, 1949 in Sumter, SC.  She departed this life on Sunday, June 24, 2018 at Palmetto Health Tuomey in Sumter, SC.

Public viewing will be held on Friday, June 29, 2018 from 2-6pm at Job's Mortuary, Inc.

Jun 23, 2018

Allen F. Peoples, 77, the son of the late Clayton and Amelia Swinton Peoples, was born February 15, 1941 in Sumter County. He departed his life on Saturday morning, June 23, 2018 at Palmetto Health Tuomey.

He was educated in Sumter County Public Schools. After his retirement, he moved from New York City to Sumter, SC, and...

Jun 18, 2018

A loving brother, a caring uncle, a good friend, a great man of honor and integrity, a mighty man of God. This is the legacy Raymond left for all of us to remember him in our hearts. So now we say! The time has  come for you to rest in peace. For you have earned your sleep, no more...

Jun 17, 2018

Susan Ella Mellette, 82, widow of Cleveland Mellette and daughter of the late Timothy Richburg and Alethia Wilder Richburg was born on September 10, 1935 in Clarendon County, SC.  She departed this life on Sunday, June 17, 2018 at her residence.

Public Viewing will be held on Friday, June 22, 2018 from 2-6pm at Job's Mortuary.

Jun 6, 2018

Roger Durant, husband  of Alice M. Durant and son of the late Essex Sr. and Dora Durant he was born on November 7, 1955 in Washington , DC. He departed this life on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at his residence.

He accepted Christ at an early age and became a member of Calvary Missionary Baptist Church. Roger...

Jun 6, 2018

Elder Lillie M. Montgomery-China, wife of Elton China, quietly transitioned to her eternal home, Wednesday morning June 6, 2018 at the Sumter Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born May 11, 1936 in Lee County. She was a daughter of the Late Holly and Anna Wilson Montgomery.

Elder Lillie was educated in the public schools of Lee County. She...