Gwendolyn Elaine Diaz
Jun 15, 2017
Gwendolyn E. Diaz died on June 15, 2017. Gwendolyn Elaine Diaz, affectionately called Gwen, was born on March 4, 1970, in Sumter, the ninth child to her lovely parents, Lindsay and Geneva Washington. She attended the public schools of Sumter and graduated from Mayewood High School in 1988. As a young child, she began her spiritual journey at St. Paul...
Marquille Kenyatta Miller
Jun 14, 2017
Marquille Kenyata Miller was born on July 25, 1989, in Sumter, he was the eldest son of Janice Miller (Qawiyy) Nasheed and the late James Chappell Green III. He was the maternal grandson of Eleanor Amos and Eugene Miller Sr. and paternal grandson of Rovenia Washington Green Harris, the late James Green Jr. and the late Jeff Harris. He departed...
Willie Funchess
Jun 14, 2017
Mr. Willie "Billy" Edward Funchess, was born April 17, 1944, in Sumter County. He was the second of seven children born to the late James Thomas and Thelma Hamilton Funchess Sr. Billy attended Stone Hill Elementary School and Lincoln High School in Sumter and was a 1964 graduate. In 1971, he was united in matrimony to Julia Edwards and to...
Lillian Mitchell
Jun 13, 2017
Lillian Seymour Mitchell departed her earthly journey on Tuesday, June 13, 2017, at her residence in Sumter. Lillian was born on Dec. 23, 1992, in Sumter County and was a daughter of the late Griffin Seymour Sr. and Viola Wilson Seymour Gordon. Lillian was educated in the public school system in Sumter County. She accepted Christ as her Savior at...
Mary Jane Wade
Jun 11, 2017
Mary Jane Smiling-Wade departed this life on Sunday, June 11, 2017, at her residence in Rembert. Born on Sept. 13, 1935, in Paxville, she was a daughter of the late Shiloh and Leler Smiling and beloved mother and friend to many. Mary Jane was raised in a Christian home. She attended Sumter County public schools in South Carolina. Later, she...
Gertrude White
Jun 11, 2017
With angel's wings, Gertrude L. Saxton-White, widow of Lewis R. White, took flight from this earthly life to her heavenly home on Sunday, June 11, 2017, at Palmetto Health Richland. Gertrude L. Saxton-White was born on Oct. 1, 1925, in Rembert, to the late Deacon Simpson and Emma Singleton Saxton. The youngest of 11, all of her siblings preceded her...
Harold Brogdon, Sr.
Jun 10, 2017
Harold M. Brogdon Sr., 84, husband of Rhunett Billups Brogdon, departed this life on Saturday, June 10, 2017, at Palmetto Health Tuomey. He was born on July 18, 1932, in Sumter, a son of the late Moultrie and Gardenia Canty Brogdon. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School Class of 1952. He also attended Morris College in Sumter. He...
Andrea William Himes
Jun 10, 2017
Andrea William Himes, "Andre," as he was affectionately called, was born on April 30, 1965, at Shaw Air Force Base to the late retired Master Sgt. WIllie Wade and Willie Mae Mack Himes. He quietly departed his earthly life to his heavenly home on June 10, 2017, at Palmetto Health Richland. He was educated in the public schools of Sumter...
Vernice Epps Rufus
Jun 10, 2017
Vernice Epps Rufus, 91, widow of Charlie Rufus, departed this life on Saturday, June 10, 2017, at her residence. Born on March 15, 1926, in Turbeville, she was a daughter of the late John and Elise Epps. Public viewing will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. today at Job's Mortuary. Mrs. Rufus will be placed in the church at...
Ron Kenneth "Kenny" Wilson
Jun 9, 2017
Ron Kenneth "Kenny" Wilson transitioned from this life on Friday, June 9, 2017, at Palmetto Health Richland to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was born on Aug. 3, 1975, in Sumter County, a son of the late Lonnie Bell and Ruby C. Wilson. He was formally educated at R.E. Davis and Mayewood High School. In 1993,...
Jc Jones
Jun 7, 2017
JC Jones was born March 23, 1946 in Sumter, SC to Ms. Zinker Jones and Mr. Sank Seymour. God saw the need to give his servant rest when he called Brother JC Jones from his labor unto his reward on Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at his residence. Brother Jones was reared with the support of a loving family. He was...
Tammie Tomlin
Jun 6, 2017
Tammie Denise Tomlin was born February 3, 1988 to the late Roosevelt and Rosalee Tomlin, Sr. of Sumter, SC. She departed her earthly life on June 6, 2017 at Palmetto Health Tuomey. She received her education in the Sumter County public school system. Tammie loved her daughter more than life. She leaves to behind to cherish her memories, a daughter,...
Charlie Garris, Jr.
Jun 3, 2017
Charlie Garris, Jr., 62 husband of Wanda Sharper Garris, was born on April 4, 1955 and transitioned from his earthly home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at McLeod Hospital, Florence, SC. surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late Charlie and Queen Murray Garris, Sr.. He was a 1973 graduate of Manning...
Katherine Barnes
Jun 2, 2017
Katherine Eva Barnes Green (Kat) was born on December 21, 1942 in Brooklyn, NY. She was the daughter of the late William H. and Rosa Canty Barnes. Katherine died on June 2, 2017 at her home. She received her formal education in the public schools of Brooklyn, NY and later received an associate's degree in Accounting at New York University,...
Neaomi Woods
May 31, 2017
Neaomi (Tute) Briggs Woods was born on Feb. 14, 1940, in Lee County to the late Walsh and Katie Williams Briggs. She was the widow of Bobby James Woods. On May 31, 2017, after a very long illness, God saw the need to call her to rest. Neaomi received her education in the public schools of Lee County. She was...
Stanley Hayes, Sr.
May 28, 2017
Pastor Stanley E. Hayes Sr. was a native of Sumter by way of San Antonio, Texas. The fifth of six children born to the late Edward and Rosa Lee Hayes was reared by his grandmother, Mazie Holmes. He was married to his long-time sweetheart, Elect Lady Julie Ann McGee Hayes. To this nearly 40-year union, four sons and one daughter...
Hattie Mae Scott
May 28, 2017
Mrs. Hattie Mae Daniels Scott was born Dec. 5, 1942, in Sumter County, to the late Harry and Lillie Mae Daniels. She was the widow of David Scott Sr. She departed this life on Sunday, May 28, 2017, at Palmetto Health Tuomey. "Hattie" was educated in the public schools of Sumter County and was later employed by Sumter School District...
Hawey Dukes
May 26, 2017
Hawey Dukes was born on April 5, 1962 in Sumter County to the late Wallace Henry and Julia Rebecca Tomlin Dukes. He departed this life on Friday, May 26, 2017 at McLeod Hospice House in Florence, SC. Hawey attended the public schools of Sumter County and was a graduate of Mayewood High School. He was previously employed by Kmart and...
Willie Smythe
May 25, 2017
Willie "Mann" Smythe was born in Manning, SC on January 26, 1975 to Catherine Smythe and the late Willie Filmore. He departed this life on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at Clarendon Memorial Hospital. Willie worked tirelessly to take care of his family with Kimco Services for many years. He was member of St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church. All who knew...
Bertha Singleton
May 25, 2017
On Thursday May 25, 2017, Mrs. Bertha W. Singleton "Bunt" transitioned from this life to begin her eternal journey to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was born on October 22, 1927 in Sumter County. She was the daughter of the late Ollie Wilson and Sarah P. Wilson. She was formally educated and graduated from the Sumter...