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Obituaries

Local obituaries for Sumter, South Carolina.

Eddie Lee Harvin

Eddie Lee Harvin

Jul 5, 2025

Eddie Lee Harvin, 96, widower of Jessie Mae Washington Harvin and son of the late Jethro Harvin and Elsie Benjamin Harvin, was born on January 22, 1929 in Sumter, County, SC.  He departed this life on Saturday, July 05, 2025 in Mayesville, SC.

Family will receive friends at the home of his daughter, 2065 Avenue B, Mayesville,...

Herbert Harriett

Herbert Harriett

Jul 4, 2025

Herbert Harriett, 79, son of the late Jesse Massey and Rosa Lee Massey, was born on March 30, 1946 in Bronx, NY.  He departed this life Friday, July 04, 2025 at McLeod Health-Cheraw, Cheraw, SC.

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

Napoleon Ramsey

Napoleon Ramsey

Jul 4, 2025

Napoleon Ramsey, 79, husband of Essie Mae Geter Ramsey and son of the late Washington Ramsey and Annie Mae Rhames Ramsey, was born on December 06, 1945 in Sumter, SC.  He departed this life on Friday, July 04, 2025 at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital, Sumter, SC.

Family will receive friends at the home, 50 Lula Lane, Sumter,...

Sammie Lee Ricks, Sr.

Sammie Lee Ricks, Sr.

Jun 29, 2025

Sammie Lee Ricks, 95, husband of Ann Briggs Ricks and son of the late Jerry Ricks and Deila Moore Ricks, was born on June 11, 1930 in Sumter County, SC.  He departed this life on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at his residence.

Family will receive friends at the home, 1020 Island Drive, Sumter, SC 29154 daily from...

Charles Sylvester James

Charles Sylvester James

Jun 28, 2025

Charles Sylvester James, 78, son of the late Raymond James and Sallie Davis James, was born on April 24, 1947 in Sumter, SC.  He departed this life on Sunday, June 28, 2025 at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston, NJ.

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

Ruth Eller Primis

Ruth Eller Primis

Jun 26, 2025

Ruth Eller Primis, 88, widow of Edward Joseph Primis and daughter of the late Sellas Thorne and Ella Westry Thorne, was born on February 01, 1937 in Red Oak, NC. She departed this life on Thursday, June 26, 2025 at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital, SC.

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

Thomasina Elizabeth Hill Taylor

Thomasina Elizabeth Hill Taylor

Jun 26, 2025

Thomasina Elizabeth Hill Taylor, 99, widow of Arthur Robert Taylor and daughter of the late Thomas Hill and Mary White Hill, was born on June 11, 1926 in Jacksonville, FL.  She departed this life on Thursday, June 26, 2025 at Litchford Falls Health & Rehabilitation Center, Raleigh, NC.

In lieu of flowers humbly request memorials be sent...

Janie Lou Bradley Mcknight

Janie Lou Bradley Mcknight

Jun 25, 2025

Janie Lou Bradley McKnight, 92, widow of Edward McKnight and daughter of the late Walter Bradley and Sarah Harvin Bradley, was born on September 30, 1932 in Clarendon County, SC.  She departed this life on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at her residence.

Family will receive friends at the home, 2030 Patton Drive, Sumter, SC 29153 daily from...

Wayne Horace Johnson

Wayne Horace Johnson

Jun 24, 2025

Wayne Horace Johnson, 70, son of the late Jack Johnson and Polly Jean Sowell Johnson Berry, was born on May 22, 1955 in Philadelphia, PA.  He departed this life on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital, Sumter, SC.

Public viewing will be held on Wednesday, July 02, 2025 from 2-6pm at Job's Mortuary, Inc....

Wayne Horace Johnson

Wayne Horace Johnson

Jun 24, 2025

Wayne Horace Johnson, 70, son of the late Jack Johnson and Polly Jean Sowell Johnson Berry, was born on May 22, 1955 in Philadelphia, PA.  He departed this life on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital, Sumter, SC.

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

Eddie "Harry Lee" Wheeler

Eddie "Harry Lee" Wheeler

Jun 23, 2025

Eddie "Harry Lee" Wheeler, 69, son of the late Junior Wheeler and Edith Wilson, was born on June 26, 1955 in Mayesville, SC.  He departed this life on Monday, June 23, 2025 at his residence.

Family will receive friends at the home, 2165 Avenue B, Mayesville, SC and Visitation at the home of his daughter, 4287 Dorsey...

Eric Leon Walters

Eric Leon Walters

Jun 22, 2025

Eric Leon Walters, 54, son of Thelma Potts and the late Esau Walters, Jr., was born on June 10, 1971 in Sumter, SC.  He departed this life on Sunday, June 22, 2025 at Prisma Health Richland Hospital, Columbia, SC.

Family will receive friends at the home 965 Breezy Bay Lane, Sumter, SC 29150 daily 11am-7pm.

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Quincetta Latoya Abrams

Quincetta Latoya Abrams

Jun 19, 2025

Quincetta Latoya Abrams, 35, daughter of Ginny Connie Abrams and the late Silas Abrams, Jr., was born on January 28, 1990 in Sumter, SC.  She departed this life on Thursday, June 19, 2025 at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital, Sumter, SC.

Family will receive friends at the home, 861 Carolina Avenue, Apt #50, Sumter, SC 29150.

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Cathy Singleton Mcdonald

Cathy Singleton Mcdonald

Jun 16, 2025

Cathy Singleton McDonald, 61, widow of Michael McDonald and daughter of Ruthie Mae Sinkler Canty and the late Freddie Canty, Sr., was born on March 11, 1964 in Sumter, SC.  She departed this life on Monday, June 16, 2025 at Prisma Health Baptist Hospital, Columbia, SC.

Family will receive friends at 756 South St. Pauls Church Road,...

Kelvorius Bernard Epperson

Kelvorius Bernard Epperson

Jun 15, 2025

Kelvorius Bernard Epperson, 28, son of Deddrick T. Epperson and Latania A. White Epperson, was born on May 17, 1997 in Sumter, SC.  He departed this life on Sunday, June 15, 2025 in Fairfield County, SC.

Family will receive friends the home, 3290 Homestead Road, Sumter, SC 29153.

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

Damon Williams

Damon Williams

Jun 15, 2025

Damon Williams, 85, husband of Sharon Priester Williams and son of the late Martin Williams and Mary Garrett Williams, was born on June 04, 1940 in Sumter, SC.  He departed this life on Sunday, June 15, 2025 at his residence.

Family will receive friends at the home, 2570 Emil Road, Wedgefield, SC 29168.

Job's Mortuary,...

Bertina Lou Miller Parrott

Bertina Lou Miller Parrott

Jun 15, 2025

Bertina Lou Miller Parrott, 65, daughter of the late Willie Miller and Albertha Benjamin Miller, was born on June 11, 1960 in Sumter, SC.  She departed this life on Sunday, June 15, 2025 at Prisma Health Richland Hospital, Columbia, SC.

Family will receive friends at the home, 6110 Myrtle Beach Hwy, Mayesville, SC 29104 daily 1-7pm.

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Dorene Winifield Gray Batts

Dorene Winifield Gray Batts

Jun 15, 2025

Dorene Winifield Gray Batts, 77, wife of David Lee Batts and daughter of the late Chrles William Gray, Sr., and Cecelia Elizabeth Cox Gray, was born on March 23, 1948 in Louisville, KY.  She departed this life on Sunday, June 15, 2025 at McCoy Memorial Nursing Center, Bishopville, SC 29010.

Memorial Services will be held at 11am,...

Grace Toney Toney

Grace Toney Toney

Jun 13, 2025

Grace Toney Toney, 57, wife of James Toney and daugther of the late Sidney Vaughn and Betty Ray Blair Haynesworth, was born on September 06, 1967 in Sumter, SC.  She departed this life on Friday, June 13, 2025 at Prisma Health Richland Hospital, Columbia, SC.

Family will receive friends at the home of her daughter, 27 Larkin...

Elijah Johnson, Sr.

Elijah Johnson, Sr.

Jun 11, 2025

Elijah Johnson, Sr., aged 85, passed away on June 11, 2025, at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital in Sumter, SC. Born on August 1, 1939, in Newark, NJ, he was the beloved husband of Essie B. Johnson Johnson. Elijah was the son of the late Frank Durant Johnson, Sr., and Ruth Victoria Roper Johnson. Family and friends are welcome to...

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