Dorothy M. Holland
Dec 16, 2016
Dorothy M. Holland departed this earthly life on Friday, December 16, 2016 at her residence in Sumter, South Carolina. She was born July 22, 1940 in Sumter County to the late Genie and Marie Martin James (White). Dorothy was educated in the public schools of Sumter County and graduated with the Lincoln High School class of 1959. She was a...
Pastor Rodney B. James
Dec 14, 2016
Pastor Rodney B. James was born on January 3, 1970, in Sumter, South Carolina to Mamie P. James and the late Joseph U. James, Sr. At an early age, Pastor James accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Sumter, SC. On Wednesday, December 14, 2016 the Master called Pastor James from labor to reward. He...
Rose Alice Montgomery-Frazier
Dec 12, 2016
Rose Alice Frazier, age 64 the beloved wife of Lennie Sharon Frazier departed her earthly life on December 12, 2016 at Palmetto Heart Hospital in Columbia, South Carolina. Born on February 22, 1952 in Sumter, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Thelma Montgomery. She was educated in the Sumter County School District and graduated with...
Captain Moise Willis
Dec 11, 2016
Captain (ret) Moise Willis, husband of Olivia Counts Willis, departed this earthly life on Sunday, December 11, 2016, after an extended illness. He was born on August 12, 1959, in Sumter, SC, he was the son of the late Mary Lee Willis. In addition to his mother, he was raised by his maternal grandmother, the late Hattie Albert Willis. He...
Rebecca Wesley Carson
Dec 3, 2016
Obituary Mrs. Rebecca Wesley Carson "Cissie" transitioned into eternal rest peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, December 3, 2016. The daughter of the late Queen Lillian Belton was born on December 1, 1922 in Lee County, SC. She was married to the late Coley Blease Carson Sr. To this union 10 children were born. Cissie was educated...
Bessie Mae Lewis
Nov 16, 2016
Obituary Bessie M. Lewis was born on November 23, 1924 in Apalachicola, Fl. She was a daughter of the late Robert Boyd and Rebecca Dingle Boyd. She departed this life on November 16, 2016 at Palmetto Health Richland in Columbia, SC. She was an active member of Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church before relocating to New York City. After marriage she...
Rosa Lee Ray
Nov 11, 2016
Obituary Rosa Lee Ray departed this life and entered into eternal rest on Friday, November 11, 2016 at Sumter Health and Rehab. She was born in Jacksonville, FL on September 10, 1927 to the late Gertrude Preston. Rosa Lee attended Dicks School in Sumter County. At an early age she joined Mt. Olive AME Church of Woodrow, SC., where she...
Melburn Jones
Nov 2, 2016
Melburn Jones, departed this life on November 7, 2016. He was born on March 5, 1951 to the late Mulburn and Bernell Singleton Jones. He was educated in the public schools of New York, NY and Sumter, SC after graduating from high school he joined the United States Marines Corps, serving 23 years of service. During his tour he served...
Reatha Bell Coard
Nov 1, 2016
Reatha Bell Smith Coard, wife of the late Stephen Coard went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 while at Palmetto Health Tuomey. She was born on April 7, 1927 in Clarendon County, she was the daughter of the late Levy Smith and Julia Brown Smith. After marriage, she and her husband began their careers and moved...
Joseph James Jr.
Nov 1, 2016
Joseph James, Jr., son of the late Joseph, Sr. and Annie Blakely James was born on July 8, 1951 in the Rimini Community of Clarendon County. He departed this life on Tuesday morning, November 1, 2016 at Palmetto Health Tuomey after a lengthy illness. He attended the public school (Manchester) in Sumter County. Being nurtured in a Christian environment, at...
Titus "Red" Rembert
Oct 30, 2016
Titus (Red) Rembert Sr. son of the late Charles H. Gaymon and Mary Rembert was born November 13, 1960 in Sumter, SC. He departed this life on Sunday October 30, 2016 as a result of an automobile accident. He received his education in the Public Schools of Sumter County. He was a 1978 graduate of Sumter High School. Titus received...
Susie Mae Nathaniel-Porter
Oct 29, 2016
Susie Mae Nathaniel Porter, widow of William Porter was born November 11, 1942 in Sumter County to the late Jimmie Lee and Bertha Nathaniel Brown. She departed this life on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at Palmetto Heath Tuomey. Susie received her education in the public schools of Sumter County. She gave her life to Christ at an early age and...
Reverend Wilbur Witherspoon
Oct 27, 2016
Obituary Reverend Wilbur Witherspoon Sr., son of the late Ferdinand and Camilla Johnson Witherspoon he was born February 4, 1936 in Clarendon County. He was called from labor to reward on Thursday October 27, 2016 at his home. He was educated in the Clarendon County Public School System. Wilbur attended the Morris College School of Religion. He was employed at...
Robbie Lawson Sr.
Oct 26, 2016
Robbie Lawson, Sr. husband of Dora Dean Gibson-Lawson, departed this life on October 26, 2016 at Palmetto Health Tuomey. He was born November 13, 1952 in Lee County, South Carolina. He was the son of the late Hayes and Ella Williams Lawson. He leaves to cherish his memories; his wife, Dora Dean Lawson; two sons, Robbie (Kathy) Lawson, Jr. and...
Runnette White- Webb
Oct 22, 2016
Mrs. Runnette White-Webb, widow of the late Cartell Webb made her departure on Saturday October 22, 2016 at Palmetto Health Tuomey. She was born on April 15, 1926 in Clarendon County. She was the daughter of the late Alonzo White and Elizabeth McCoy White. Mrs. Webb was employed at Georgia Pacific for several years. She received her education from the...
Roosevelt L Mack
Oct 19, 2016
Obituary Roosevelt L. Mack, affectionately known as "Rosie" or "Roe" by family and friends. He departed his earthly journey October 19, 2016. He was born April 30, 1976 to Sylvia J. Mack and the late John W. Mack. He was educated in the public schools of Sumter County where he participated in the Sumter High Marching Band. Roe had a...
Ernest Wilson Jr.
Oct 19, 2016
Mr. Ernest Wilson Jr., 63, of Mayesville, South Carolina peacefully entered into eternal rest on October 19, 2016 at his home. Mr. Wilson, affectionately known to many as 'Bear' or 'Sonny' was born on May 5, 1953 in Mayesville, South Carolina to the late Ernest "Big Bubba" & Ruth Elizabeth Wilson. He accepted Jesus as his personal Savior at an...
James Washington
Oct 14, 2016
James Washington, Sr. departed this earthly life on Friday, October 14, 2016 at his residence surrounded by his loving wife and loving children. Mr. Washington was born October 5, 1929 in Sumter County. He was the oldest of twelve children born to the late Hopkins Washington, Jr. and Sally Ann Thomas Washington. He was educated in the public schools of...
Deacon Morris China
Oct 3, 2016
Deacon Morris China, Jr., faithful servant of mankind, entered eternal rest on October 3, 2016. Born on January 8, 1932, to the late Deacon Morris China, Sr. and the late Lille Mae Bradford China, he served the Sumter community faithfully until the end. A stranger to none, and friend to all, he exemplified Christ in his life daily. He was...
Andrew Stefan Benjamin
Oct 3, 2016
Andrew Stefan Benjamin, affectionately known as "Welp" or Lil Daddy" was born on August 3, 1965 in Bishopville, SC to the late Jesse and Louise Williams Benjamin. He departed this earthly life on Monday, October 3, 2016 at Palmetto Health Tuomey. At an early age he gave his life to Christ and was baptized at Jerusalem Stuckey Baptist Church. He...