Obituaries

Mar 11, 2025

Ronnie Prince Sr. was born on August 25, 1957, in Turbeville, South Carolina, to Stella R. Prince and Willie William Prince. He departed this life on March 11, 2025, leaving behind cherished memories and a legacy of love, laughter, and strength.

Mar 10, 2025

Dorothy Mae Parrott Jackson, 83, widow of George Edward Jackson and daughter of the late Joseph Parrott and Parline Wells Parrott, was born on February 24, 1942 in Sumter, SC.  She departed this life on Monday, March 10, 2025 at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital, Sumter, SC 29150.

Family will receive friends at the home, 298 East Sumter...

Mar 8, 2025

Dr. Johnnie Boone McCrea, 75, widow of Freddie Howard McCrea and daughter of the late Elijah Boone and Louise Andrews Boone, was born on September 14, 1949 in Lynchburg, SC.  She departed this life on Saturday, March 08, 2025 at Memorial Health University Medical Center, Savannah, GA.

Public viewing will be held on Thursday, March 13, 2025...

Mar 8, 2025

Mary Louise Ballard Ragins, 102, widow of Leroy Ballard and daughter of the late Dewey Ballard and Lucille Ballard, was born on January 21, 1923 in Sumter, SC.  She departed this life on Saturday, March 08, 2025 at Oak Hollow of Sumter Rehabilitation Center, LLC.

Family will receive friends at the home of her grandson, 2364 Kolb...

Mar 7, 2025

William "Bubba" James, aged 86, passed away peacefully at his residence on March 7, 2025. Born on August 28, 1938, in Lynchburg, SC, he was the beloved husband of Carol DeChamps James and the cherished son of the late Genie and Marie Martin James. William's family will receive friends at their home located at 305 East Emerald Lake Drive,...

Mar 5, 2025

Angie Green Cherry, 72, widow of Robert Michael Cherry and daughter of the late Joe Green and Janie Sweat Green, was born on October 02, 1952 in Sumter, SC.  She departed this life on Wednesday, March 05, 2025 at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital, Sumter, SC.

Family will receive friends at the home, 1745 Jessica Drive, Sumter, SC...

Mar 4, 2025

Mary Way Mellette, 79, widow of David C. Mellette and daughter of the late Lelia Way Sinkler, was born on January 25, 1946 in Clarendon County, SC.  She departed this life on Tuesday, March 04, 2025 at Prisma Health Richland Hospital, Columbia, SC.

Family will receive friends at the home of her sister, daily from 4-7pm.

Mar 4, 2025

Isaac "Marshall" Wims, 87, affectionately known as "Isaac" or "Big Marshall" son of the late Marion Williams and Fannie Lou Baker, was born on December 17, 1937 in Hahira, GA.  He departed this life on Tuesday, March 04, 2025 at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital, Sumter, SC.

For visitation, per the family request, immediate family only.

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Mar 3, 2025

Jessie Lee Rufus Jefferson, 83, widow of Jerome Jefferson and daughter of the late Archie Rufus and Rebecca Fullard Rufus, was born on January 14, 1942 in Lynchburg, SC.  She departed this life on Monday, March 03, 2025 at her residence.

Family will receive friends at the home, 1275 Narrow Paved Road, Lynchburg, SC 29080.

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Mar 3, 2025

Virginia Cameron Lawson, 80, wife of Geoffrey Andrew Lawson and daughter of the late Theophilus Cameron and Rebecca Hanna Cameron, was born on June 13, 1944 in Lake City, SC.  She departed this life on Monday, March 03, 2025 at her residence.

Family will receive friends at the home, 1062 Dover Circle, Sumter, SC 29154.

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Mar 3, 2025

Edna Delores Marson Clarke, 82, widow of Darrand Gabbidon Clarke and daughter of the late Henry Nathaniel Marson and Zilmoth Myrtle Fagan Marson, was born on November 11, 1942 in Kingston, Jamaica.  She departed this life on Monday, March 03, 2025 at MUSC Health Florence Medical Center, Florence, SC.

Family will receive friends at the home, 883...

Mar 2, 2025

Lillie Bell Singleton Smith, 74, wife of George Washington Smith and daughter of the late Paul Singleton and Ethel Lee Huggins Singleton, was born on July 08, 1950 in Sumter, SC.  She departed this life on Sunday, March 02, 2025 at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital, Sumter, SC.

Family will receive friends at the home, 4685 Bum Hill...

Mar 2, 2025

Alice Branch Robinson, 73, daughter of the late Leroy Branch and Ruth Washington Branch, was born on November 26, 1951 in Sumter, SC.  She departed this life on Sunday, March 02, 2025 at McLeod Hospice House, Florence, SC.

Family will receive friends at the home, 1435 Wilma Court, Sumter, SC 29154.

Job's Mortuary, Inc., 312...

Feb 28, 2025

Frances Ann Bradley Bradley, 71, wife of James Bradley and daughter of the late Alec Bradley, Sr., and Viola Martin Bradley, was born on August 23, 1953 in Oswego, SC.  She departed this life on Friday, February 28, 2025 at Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital, Columbia, SC.

Family will receive friends at the home, 159 Pack Road,...

Feb 25, 2025

Theodosia Washington, 94, daughter of the late Cole Washington, Sr., and Daisy Wright Washington, was born on December 16, 1930 in Sumter, SC.  She departed this life on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital, Sumter, SC.

Family will receive friends at  the home, 108 South Salem Avenue, Sumter, SC 29150 daily from 2-6pm.

Feb 24, 2025

Albert Bernard Howard, 73, husband of Frankie Kinder Howard and son of the late Robert Howard and Rosa Mae Charles Howard, was born on February 11, 1952 in Lee County, SC.  He departed this life on Monday, February 24, 2025 at his residence.

Job's Mortuary, Inc., 312 South Main Street, Sumter is in charge of arrangements.

Feb 24, 2025

Henry Lee Witherspoon, 72, son of the , was born on September 16, 1952 in Sumter, SC.  He departed this life on Monday, February 24, 2025 at Dorn VA Hospital, Columbia, SC son of Sadie Clark Witherspoon and the late Willie Witherspoon.

Family will receive friends at the of his son, 90 Masters Drive, Sumter, SC 29154....

Feb 24, 2025

Annette Rogers Howard, 85, widow of John Howard, Sr., and daughter of the late Ouncel Rogers and Susan Brunson Rogers, was born on August 08, 1939 in Marion, SC.  She departed this life on Monday, February 24, 2025 at Prisma Health Richland Hospital, Columbia, SC.

Family will receive friends at the home, 130 Providence Street, Sumter, SC...

Feb 23, 2025

Veola Prince Magazine, 66, daughter of the late Alexander Prince and Ola Mae Stukes Prince, was born on November 10, 1958 in Philadelphia, PA.  She departed this life on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at Southeast Georgia Health Systems, Brunswick, GA.

Family will receive friends at the home, 1673 North Main Street, Sumter, SC 29154 starting Tuesday, February...

Feb 21, 2025

Ada Witherspoon Witherspoon, 92, widow of Leroy Witherspoon and daughter of the late Willie Witherspoon and Lillie Mae Walters Witherspoon, was born on March 10, 1932, in Sumter. She departed this life Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, at her residence in Sumter.

Family will receive friends at the home, 635 S. Lafayette Drive, Sumter, from 2 to 6...