Gloria Olease Frazier-Bertha
Jan 10, 2017
Gloria Olease Frazier Bertha, departed this life on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at Country Wood Nursing Home, Hopkins, SC. She was born on October 1, 1949 to the late Idella Barnwell Frazier and James M. Frazier. She lived most of her life in Sumter, SC where she was employed in the Healthcare Field and as a property manager. She attended...
Shirley Ann Perry-Wheeler
Jan 9, 2017
Shirley Ann Perry Wheeler, wife of Willie James Wheeler, daughter of the late Amanda Perry. She was born on September 22, 1969 in Rembert, SC. She departed this life on Monday, January 9, 2017 after a brief illness at Palmetto Health Tuomey. Shirley was educated in the public schools of Sumter County. She graduated with the Class of 1987 from...
Rose Marie Mcbride- Davis
Jan 8, 2017
Rose Marie was the fifth child born to the proud parents of Naham& Vashti McBride on May 19, 1953. She was affectionately called "Re" by her family and friends who loved her dearly. She grew up in the Church of God by Faith. Rose departed this life on January 8, 2017 at Palmetto Health Tuomey Hospital. Rose Marie was a...
Tony Jackson
Jan 7, 2017
Tony Jackson, the fourth eldest child of the late Bro. Robert and Sis. Lola M. Jackson departed this life on Saturday morning, January 7, 2017 at his home in Concord, North Carolina, as a result of a brief illness. He was born on November 13, 1962 in Sumter, South Carolina. His formal education took place in the Sumter County Public...
Dolly Mcclary
Jan 4, 2017
Dolly Mae McClary was born to the late Benjamin and Daisy Raimes Peterson on March 6, 1936 in Lynchburg, SC. On Tuesday, April 4, 2017, she made her transition home to her eternal resting place. Dolly was united in holy matrimony to Marion Moise McClary, Sr. She leaves to cherish her memories, three daughters; Gwendolyn (Zoniti) Mack, Norfolk, VA, Brenda...
Joshua (Pat) Burgess
Jan 4, 2017
Joshua "Pat" Burgess, was born on March 15, 1960 to Mary Ham Burgess and the late Jacob Burgess Sr. He departed this life on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at Palmetto Health Tuomey. He lived most of his life in Sumter, S.C. He was employed with Eaton Corporation. Burgess attended Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, where he was a faithful usher and...
Susie Mae Johnson-Nelson
Jan 1, 2017
Susie Mae Johnson Nelson, widow of Hodges Nelson and the daughter of the late Isiash Johnson and Lucrettie Freeman. She was born on May 24, 1921 in Ambrose, GA. She departed this life on Sunday, January 01, 2017 at her residence. Public Viewing will be held on Friday, January 6, 2017 from 2-6pm at Job's Mortuary. Mrs. Nelson will be...
Ivory Della Mccoy-Rose
Dec 30, 2016
Ivory Della McCoy-Rose was born February 12, 1956 to the late Elloree Montgomery Lowery and the late Thomas Wells. She departed this life on December 30, 2016 at Palmetto Health Tuomey. She accepted Christ at an early age and joined Mt. Nebo Baptist Church where she served diligently on the Inspirational and Combined Choirs. She was a graduate of Eastern...
Leon Lewis
Dec 25, 2016
Leon Franklin Lewis, entered into eternal rest on December 25, 2016 at his residence. He was born on January 7, 1953 in Sumter, SC. He was the son of the late Rebecca Lewis and Charlie Green. Leon received his education in the public schools of Sumter County. He was a hard worker who enjoyed helping people in the community. He...
Johnathan Bradley Cruse
Dec 17, 2016
Johnathan Bradley Cruse was born on March 17, 1988 to the late John and Roselind Cruse. He departed his earthly life on December 17, 2016. Johnathan was a Marketing Agent for Novant Health and a freelance writer for Vibe Magazine and BET. He leaves to cherish his memories; two sisters, Latrice Cruse and Anissa (Dale) Choice; one brother, Brandon (Michelle)...
Amanda W. Grinnell
Dec 17, 2016
Amanda W. Grinnell was the daughter of the late Amanda Ellison and the and the wife of the late Arthur Grinnell, Jr. She was born June 5, 1943. She departed this life on December 17, 2016. She retired from the Board of Education in Bronx, New York City and served 15 years as a foster parent with the Department of...
Noelle Kannise Bradford
Dec 17, 2016
Noelle Kannise Bradford, daughter of Napoleon and Karen Bradford, was born September 30, 2004 in Maumee (Toledo), Ohio. She transitioned to be with the Lord on December 17, 2016 in Rocky Mount, NC. Noelle was reared in a loving home, where her parents instilled the desire to serve others through Christ. She attended church faithfully at Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church,...
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...