Obituaries

Nov 3, 2019

Robert Ingram, 79, husband of Noverline Davis Ingram and son of the late David and Gertie Nero Ingram, was born on October 2, 1940 in Florence County, SC. He departed this life on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at Sumter Health & Rehab Center in Sumter, SC

Public Viewing will be held on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019 from...

Nov 3, 2019

James C. Andrews, 88, husband of Dorothy Evans Andrews and son of the late Nathaniel and Hattie Scarborough Andrews, was born on February 1, 1931 in Lee County, SC. He departed this life on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at Prisma Health Baptist Hospital in Columbia, SC.

Public viewing will be held on Friday, November 8, 2019 from...

Nov 1, 2019

Berthina White, 77, daughter of the late Jesse Burris White and Lillie Mae Fisher White, was born on June 21, 1942 in Sumter County, SC. She departed this life on Friday, November 1, 2019 at Springdale Healthcare Center, Camden, SC

Public Viewing will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2019 from 2-6pm at Job's Mortuary.

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Oct 29, 2019

James Alford Wright, the eldest child of Luke Gayle, Sr. and Elizabeth Gayle, was born on February 22, 1962 in Wedgefield, South Carolina. He departed this life on October 29, 2019.

In addition to his parents, he leaves to mourn his passing and cherish his memory two sons, Darian Bells of Greenville, SC and Shawn Lewis of...

Oct 27, 2019

Patricia Jean Pogue was born on September 20, 1930 to the late Naomi Buckner and Joseph Jefferson in Newark, New Jersey, but was raised in Sumter with her grandfather Marion Buckner while her mother worked in New Jersey. On October 26, 2019, Patricia transition to her heavenly house to be with the Lord.

Jean was educated in...

Oct 24, 2019

Stephanie A. Bennett, 53, wife of Jerome Bennett and daughter Lillie Mae James Robinson and the late James Robinson, Sr., was born on March 11, 1966 in Sumter, SC. She departed this life on Thursday, October 24, 2019 at her residence.

Public Viewing will be held on Monday, October 28, 2019 from 2-6pm at Job's Mortuary.

Oct 24, 2019

André Michael Taylor, the youngest son of Pattie Ann Taylor Samuel and the late Willie James Samuel, was born on January 9, 1976 in Washington, DC. He departed this life on Thursday, October 24, 2019 at his residence.

André graduated from Suitland High School in 1994 and continued his education at Maryland Drafting Institute. He later developed...

Oct 23, 2019

Sarah Weaver Sanders was born in Florence, SC on November 25, 1926 to Tony and Malvenia Sharpe-Weaver. She departed this life on Wednesday October 23, 2019 at her home in Gable, SC after an extended illness. She was surrounded by her family and friends.

Sarah began her education in Fairfield County attending Fairfield County Training School in...

Oct 22, 2019

Angela Jonell Barno, 40, daughter of Carolyn Abraham Barno and the late Pisano Barno, was born on November 27, 1978 in Sumter, SC. She departed this life on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at Regional Medical Center in Orangeburg, SC.

Public Viewing will be held on Friday, October 25, 2019 from 5-8pm at Job's Mortuary.

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Oct 22, 2019

Leroy McKnight, 88, husband of Ethel Brand McKnight and son of the late John and Sylvia Griffin McKnight, was born on May 5, 1931 in Lee County, SC. He departed this life on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at his residence.

Public Viewing will be held on Sunday, October 27, 2019 from 2-6pm at Job's Mortuary.

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Oct 22, 2019

Charlie "Bubba" Sumpter was born April 23, 1945 in Sumter, SC to the late Charlie, Sr. and Oline Webb Sumpter.

"Bubba," as he was affectionately known, was educated in the public schools of Sumter, SC.

"Bubba" had a excellent work ethics and was a productive contributing member of society. He believed in doing a good...

Oct 21, 2019

Mary Louise Dwyer was born October 19, 1932, in Sumter, SC. She was the second of six children born to the late James Marcus Clyde Dwyer and Julia Dubose Givens Dwyer. On Monday, Oct. 21, 2019, she departed this earthly existence and was greeted by her Lord and Savior.

Miss Dwyer's passion and love for education was...

Oct 21, 2019

Mrs. Fannie Brooks McElveen Smoot, 94, was born on June 25, 1925 in Florence County, SC. She was the daughter of the late Mr. Melvin and Mrs. Nellie Jordan Brooks. She departed this life on Monday, October 21, 2019 at Millennium Post Acute Rehabilitation in West Columbia, SC. She was the widow of David McElveen, Jr. and Charlie L....

Oct 21, 2019

Alison L. Boyd, 44, husband of Cateena McCray Boyd and son of the late David and Bobbie Rose Boyd, was born on July 6, 1975 in Troy, NY. He departed this life on Monday, October 21, 2019 at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence, SC.

Public Viewing will be held on Monday, October 28, 2019 at St....

Oct 20, 2019

Kalip "Kal"/"Steve" Stevens, Jr., 78, husband of Rita Bryant Stevens and son of the late Kalip Stevens, Sr. and Maybelle Devoe Stevens-Wilson, was born on August 14, 1941 in Tabor City, NC.  He departed this life on Sunday, October 20, 2019 at his residence.

Family will receive friends at the home, 5040 Camden Road Dalzell, SC 29040...

Oct 17, 2019

Edith McKnight Robinson, 78, widow of Luther Robinson and daughter of the late Galathin Rembert Hull, was born on February 23, 1941 in Lee County, SC.  She departed this life on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at Prisma Health Tuomey in Sumter, SC.

Family will receive friends at the home, 210 Carver Street Sumter, SC 29150.

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Oct 14, 2019

Mr. Samuel Ray Johnson, Jr., son of Mr. Samuel Ray Johnson, Sr. and Betty Joy Stevenson, was born on March 5, 1970 in Abilene, Texas. He departed this life on Monday, October 14, 2019 at Sumter East Health and Rehabilitation Center in Sumter, SC.

During Samuel's high school years, he played the trumpet as a member of...

Oct 10, 2019

Vernon Rodriquez "Rod" Davis, son of Vernon L. Davis and Virginia Toney was born on November 6, 1987 in Sumter, SC. He departed this life on Thursday, October 10, 2019 at his home in Sumter.

"Rod" was educated in the public schools of Lee County and was a 2006 graduate of Lee Central High School. While attending...

Oct 9, 2019

Beloved Joe Bradley was born in Sumter, SC, the second of six children, on April 6, 1944 to Carrie Lou Mack and Richard Bradley. Preceded in death by his father and his older brother Richard "Bubba", Joe quickly became the patriarch of his family.

Joe was educated in the Sumter County Public School system where he also...

Oct 6, 2019

Barbara Jean Pugh Elliott, 69, wife of Willie "Bill" Elliott and daughter of the late Allen and Lucinda Bosien Pugh, was born on May 26, 1950 in Sumter, SC.  She departed this life on Sunday, October 6, 2019 at Prisma Health Richland in Columbia, SC.

There will be a Celebration of Life Drop-In at the Parlor of...