Obituaries

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...

Oct 6, 2019

Samuel Lee "Shorty" Reardon, son of the late Harry and Estelle Reardon was born on December 4, 1948 in Clarendon County. He departed this life on Sunday, October 6, 2019.

Samuel received Christ at an early age. He attended the public schools of Sumter county. Samuel was employed by Wise Construction until he retired. Later, he became...

Oct 5, 2019

James Antonio "Tony" Gooden was born March 2, 1983 to Mary Gooden (Lee) Brown and James Washington. He departed this life on October 5, 2019. He leaves to cherish loving memories, his parents Mary (Lee) Brown and James Washington; step-father, Lennie Johnson; his siblings, Tanita Gooden of Charlotte, NC, Jermaine Gooden of Pinewood, SC, Latasha Gooden of Spartanburg, SC,...

Oct 3, 2019

Luefenia Montgomery Glisson, daughter of the late Eugene and Lamb Budden Montgomery, was born November 14, 1925 in Sumter, South Carolina. She departed this life on Thursday, October 3, 2019 in the home at the very blessed age of 93.

She was united in Holy Matrimony to the late Herbert Lee Glisson, Sr. From this union, they...

Oct 3, 2019

Harvey L. Washington was born one of six children to the late Ishmael, Sr. and Julia Washington on August 22, 1944 in Sumter, SC. He grew up in a loving family, where God was first in their lives.

Harvey joined the United States Army as a young man and served in the Vietnam War, from which he...

Oct 3, 2019

Frances Bradley Williams, 82, widow of Ben Williams and daughter of the late Charlie Sr. and Irene (Miller) Bradley was born on March 17, 1937 in Lee County, SC. She departed this life on Thursday, October 3, 2019 at MUSC in Charleston, SC.

Frances was the third child of twelve children. In 1955, she met and married...

Oct 2, 2019

Elder Lillie Bell Witherspoon, 84, widow of Minister James Witherspoon and daughter of the late Albertus and Viola McCauley Mack, was born on March 18, 1935 in Mayesville, SC.  She departed this life on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at McLeod Hospice House in Florence, SC.

Family will receive friends at the home, 718 Estate Street 29150, beginning...

Oct 1, 2019

The Reverend Melvin L. Butler was born on April 16, 1948 to the late Rev. Norman F., Sr. and Gardenia Thompson Butler. He departed this life on October 1, 2019.

Rev. Butler was a graduate of Morris College in Sumter, SC. He received his theological education from Duke University Divinity School (Durham, NC) and Interdenominational Theological Seminary...

Sep 27, 2019

Mr. James Wilson Maple, Jr., son of the Mr. James Wilson Maple, Sr. and Mrs. Margaret Hardy Maple, was born on June 26, 1964 in Sumter County. He departed this life on Friday, September 29, 2019 at Prisma Health Tuomey in Sumter, SC.

Public Viewing will be held on Friday, October 4, 2019 from 2-6pm at Job's...