Obituaries

Mar 6, 2023

Brand Stanley Sylvester Benjamin, 69, son of the late Thomas Benjamin, Sr., and Mary Lou Harvin Benjamin, was born on August 17, 1953 in Sumter County, SC.  He departed this life on Monday March 6, 2023 at MUSC Health Florence Medical Center, Florence, SC.

Public viewing will be held on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 from 2-6pm at...

Mar 6, 2023

Jerry Lee Simon, 74, husband of Judy L. Pressley Simon and son of the late Lee Ernest Simon and Geneva Carter Simon was born on August 11, 1948 in Greeleyville, SC. He departed this life on Monday March 6, 2023 at Regency Hospital of Florence.

Family will receive friends at the home, 591 Lynam Road, Sumter, SC...

Mar 5, 2023

Helen Davis Wilson, 97, widow of Edgar Wilson and daughter of the late Johnnie Davis and Viola Moore Davis, was born on June 4, 1925 in Mayesville, SC.  She departed this life on Sunday, March 5, 2023 at her residence in Sumter, SC.

Public viewing will be held on Saturday, March 11, 2023 from 2-6pm at Job's...

Mar 5, 2023

Minnie Almelia China, 92, widow of Leroy China and daughter of the late Richard Gilbert and Minnie Maple Gilbert, was born on July 5, 1930, in Chicago, IL.  She departed this life on Sunday, March 5, 2023 at MUSC Kershaw Health Medical Center in Camden, SC.

Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at...

Mar 4, 2023

John Wesley Watkins, Jr., 46, son of John Wesley Watkins, Sr., and the late Gwendolyn Way Watkins, was born on November 29, 1976 in Horry County, SC.  He departed this life on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at Prisma Health Richland Hospital in Columbia, SC.

Public viewing will be held on Thursday, March 9, 2023 from 2-6pm at...

Mar 4, 2023

Lee Earnest Dickey, 66, husband of Albertina Fullwood Dickey and son of Ozzie Bell Smith Dickey and the late Hampton Dickey, was born on May 23, 1956 in Sumter County, SC.  He departed this life on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at his residence.

Family will receive friends at the home 162 Bell Road, Mayesville, SC 29104 Daily...

Mar 4, 2023

Alafair Lonon Lewis, 61, wife of Elijah Lewis and daughter of Naomi Jones Lonon and the late James Lonon was born on July 18, 1961 in Sumter County, SC. She departed this life on Saturday March 4, 2023 at her residence. Family will receive visitors Thursday & Friday ONLY between the hours of 2pm - 6pm at 6040 Lost...

Mar 3, 2023

Jasper Levon Magazine, 64, husband of Sheri R. Magazine and son of the late Rev. Henry Magazine, Sr., and Eva Bell McDuffie Magazine, was born on September 28, 1958 in Lee County, SC.  He departed this life on Friday, March 3, 2023 at Orlando Health Dr. Phillips Hospital in Orlando, Florida.

Public viewing will be held Saturday,...

Mar 3, 2023

Josephine Fullard Fullwood, 94, widow of John Frank Fullwood and daughter of the late Alridge Fullard and Laura Ann Robinson Fullard, was born on July 22, 1928 in Sumter County, SC.  She departed this life on Friday, March 3, 2023 at MUSC Health Florence Medical Center in Florence, SC.

In accordance with Covid-19 guidelines, the family is...

Mar 3, 2023

Jasper Levon Magazine, 64, husband of Sheri R. Magazine and son of the late Rev. Henry Magazine, Sr., and Eva Bell McDuffie Magazine, was born on September 28, 1958 in Lee County, SC.  He departed this life on Friday, March 3, 2023 at Orlando Health Dr. Phillips Hospital in Orlando, Florida.

Public viewing will be held Saturday,...

Feb 26, 2023

Timmie Rogers, 62, husband of Marie Ruby Knox Rogers and son of the late Tallie Rogers and Lillie Mae Tucker Rogers, was born on September 7, 1960 in Sumter, SC.  He departed this life on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at Sumter East Health and Rehabilitation Center, Sumter, SC.

Family will receive friends at 5060 Burrows Road, Sumter,...

Feb 21, 2023

Caroline DuBose Budden, 83, wife of Hazel Budden and daughter of the late Gilbert DuBose and Eliza Pleasant DuBose, was born on December 21, 1939 in Pinewood, SC.  She departed this life on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at NHC Healthcare Sumter in Sumter, SC.

Public viewing will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2023 from 2-6pm at...

Feb 20, 2023

Odell Richardson Reuben, Jr., 67, husband of Ernestine Parrott Reuben and son of the late Dr. Odell Richardson Reuben, Sr., and Dr. Anna Mays Daniels Reuben was born on August 1, 1955 in Sumter, SC.  He departed this life on Monday, February 20, 2023 at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital in Sumter, SC.

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

Feb 19, 2023

Ramona Thompson Brooks, 65, wife of William Brooks, Jr., and daughter of the late Olin Thompson and Martha Richardson Thompson, was born on October 18, 1957 in Andrews, SC.  She departed this life on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at Prisma Health Richland Hospital in Columbia, SC.

Public viewing will be held on Friday, February 24, 2023 from...

Feb 19, 2023

Bobby Spann, 77, husband of Gertrude Harvey Spann and son of the late Thomas Spann and Ora Davis Spann, was born on January 14, 1946 in Sumter County, SC.  He departed this life on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at his residence in Rembert, SC.

Public viewing will be held on Friday, February 24, 2023 from 2-6pm at...

Feb 18, 2023

Crystal Michelle Richburg, 45, daughter of the late Clifton Richburg and Hattie Brunson Richburg, was born on September 30, 1977 in Manhattan, NY. She departed this life on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at Oak Hollow of Georgetown Rehabilitation Center. Funeral Services will be held at 1pm, Thursday, February 23, 2023 at Salem Chapel & Heritage Center, 101 South Salem...

Feb 17, 2023

William Singleton, 94, husband of Earnestine Carter Singleton and son of the late Aaron Singleton and Georgianna Lewis Singleton, was born on November 5, 1928 in Sumter, SC.  He departed this life on Friday, February 17, 2023 in Sumter, SC.

Public viewing will be held on Friday, February 23, 2023 from 2-6pm at Job's Mortuary.

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Feb 12, 2023

Jacob Nyceem Russ, 14, son of Wille Lee Andrew Russ, III and Adriane Sabrina Isaac Russ, was born on February 14, 2008 in Sumter, SC.  He departed this life on Sunday, February 12, 2023 in Sumter, SC.

Family will receive friends at the home, 67 Carrol Drive, Sumter, SC 29150

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

Feb 11, 2023

Ruby Lee Prince Hannah, 78, widow of Ervin Hannah and daughter of the late Willie Woodrow Prince and Emma Burgess Prince, was born on July 9, 1944 in Clarendon County, SC.  She departed this life on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at her residence.

Family will receive friends at the home, 970 Edgar Drive, Sumter, SC 29150 Daily...

Feb 10, 2023

Virginia Jackson Champion, 77, wife of Marion William Champion and daughter of the late Abe Jackson and Paulean Lane Jackson Bradley, was born on November 8, 1945 in Philadelphia, PA.  She departed this life on Friday, February 10, 2023 at her residence in Charlotte, NC.

Public viewing will be held on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 from 2-6pm...