Obituaries

Apr 15, 2019

Mrs. Geneva McCoy Ervin was born to the late Oliver McCoy and Juanita Galloway McCoy, Sr., on January 3, 1924 in Sumter, South Carolina. She departed this life at her home on Monday, April 15, 2019.

Geneva was educated in the public schools of Sumter County, and at an early age, moved to New York City. She...

Apr 14, 2019

Sammie Anderson was born on March 26, 1935 in Sumter, SC to the late Frank and Josephine Walker Anderson. He departed this life on Sunday, April 14, 2019 at his residence in Wedgefield, SC, after being strong and fighting a hard battle of illness.

Sammie was educated in the public schools of Sumter County. He was a...

Apr 13, 2019

Elijah Phillips, 78, widower of Sally Singleton Phillips and son of the late King and Bertha Kelly Phillips, was born on September 2, 1940 in Sumter County, SC. He departed this life on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at his residence.

Elijah received his formal education in the public schools of Sumter County. He was a member of...

Apr 13, 2019

Mary Alice Coe Wilson was born on July 24, 1941 to the late Berkeley and Luevilla Dunham Coe, Sr. Our Heavenly Father in His infinite wisdom saw fit to reach out and call Mary to His Heavenly home on Saturday, April 13, 2019.

"Mae Alice," as she was affectionately called by family and friends, attended the public...

Apr 13, 2019

Joseph Lee Hart was born on September 23, 1944 in Lee County, SC to the late Sanders and Drucilla Hart. Joe transitioned to eternal rest on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at Beaufort Bayview Manor in Beaufort, SC.

He was educated in the Public School System of Lee County. Joe was last employed at Gold Kist in Sumter,...

Apr 13, 2019

Pattie Jefferson Gibson, 95, widow of Clarence L. Gibson and daughter of the late William M. and Julia Dicks Jefferson, was born on August 17, 1923 in Mayesville, SC.  She departed this life on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at her residence.

Family will receive friends at the home, 390 Wilson Street Mayesville, SC 29104.

Job's...

Apr 11, 2019

Randal Swinton, 58, of Columbia, SC, was born on September 2, 1960 in Sumter, Sc to Roosevelt and Naomi Frierson Swinton. A loving Husband, Father, and Grandfather passed away peacefully in his home on Thursday, April 11, 2019.

Randal was a graduate of Sumter High School, Class of 1978 and spent several years in the United States...

Apr 10, 2019

Barbara Ann McLeod Mack was born on January 6, 1955 in Sumter, South Carolina to Carrie Mouzone McLeod and the late Dave McLeod. She departed this life after a brief illness on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at Prisma Health Heart Hospital in Columbia, SC.

Barbara was formally educated through the public school system of Sumter, SC., becoming...

Apr 9, 2019

Richard Solomon was born on August 30, 1951 to the late Freddie and Bessie Ruth Jones Solomon, Sr. He entered eternal rest on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at home surrounded by his family.

Richard accepted Christ as his Savior at an early age and was a long-time faithful member of Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church. Richard was educated...

Apr 9, 2019

Mrs. Lillie Mae Wilson Mack was born the eldest of five siblings to the late Lucious and Sallie Durant Wilson in Lee County, South Carolina on January 10, 1923. She departed her earthly life and entered her heavenly home on Tuesday, April 9, 2019.

Mrs. Lillie was educated in the public schools of Sumter County. At an...

Apr 8, 2019

Frank Lee (Ray) Jackson , 68, son of the late James H. and Ethel Davis Jackson, Sr., was born on January 28, 1951 in Clarendon County, SC. He departed this life on Monday, April 8, 2019 at Prisma Health Tuomey in Sumter, SC.

Frank affectionately known as "Ray Jackson" was educated in the public schools of Sumter...

Apr 7, 2019

Raymond Earl Vaughn, son of the late James & Willie Lou Guest Vaughn, was born on July 21, 1950 in Sumter County. To his family and friends, he was affectionately known as "HaHa" or "Hawk." Raymond departed this life on Sunday, April 7, 2019.

Raymond attended Clark United Methodist Church, where he accepted Christ at an early...

Apr 5, 2019

Bobby Lee Dow, affectionately known as "Boo-Boo", was born on February 20, 1949 to the late Robert Watson and Dorothy Dow. He departed this life too soon on Friday, April 5, 2019.

Bobby Lee was raised in the Pinewood Community, where he also received his educational background. He was a Grounds Keeper at Milford Plantation up until...

Apr 1, 2019

Sister Emma L. McLeod Wilson, 92, was born on April 8, 1926 in Sumter County, South Carolina to the late Baum and Rebecca Bradley McLeod, Sr. Emma was the great niece of the late Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune. She departed this life on Monday, April 1, 2019.

Emma attended the public schools of Sumter County. She met...

Mar 30, 2019

Richard Bethel, 61, son of the Rosa Lee Bethel Harriston and the late Richard Graves, was born on December 7, 1957 in Harlem, New York. He departed this life on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at his residence.

Public Viewing will be held on Friday, April 5, 2019 from 2-6pm at Job's Mortuary.

Graveside Services will...

Mar 27, 2019

Mrs. Annie Mae Goodman-Kennedy, affectionately known as "Manie," was born on February 1, 1931 in Lynchburg, SC to the late Archie Brailey and Ila G. Morant. She departed this life on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital in Sumter, SC.

Mrs. Kennedy was educated in the public schools of Sumter County. She was a...

Mar 24, 2019

Daisy Mae Smith Wells, daughter of the late Lawrence and Adell Solomon Smith was born in Lee County, SC on May 16, 1935. On Sunday March 24, 2019 at Treasure Hospice House, Port St. Lucie, FL. Daisy was called home to rest from her labor. Mrs. Wells received her education in the public school system of Lee County.

Mar 23, 2019

Willie Oree Singleton Jr., affectionately known as "Boogaloo," was born on September 1, 1969 in Sumter, SC to Willie and Jeanette Evans Singleton. Willie died on March 22, 2019, at his residence in Sumter, South Carolina.

Boogaloo graduated from Sumter High School in 1986. He enlisted into the United States Marine Corps right after graduation.

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Mar 21, 2019

Mrs. Sarah Ginn, daughter of the late Susan Johnson Romeo and late Allen Johnson was born on August 12, 1933 in Pinewood, SC. At the beginning of Spring, March 21, 2019, God in his wise providence dispatched his heavenly angel to go and receive the soul of this soldier and return her unto Him.

She graduated from...

Mar 20, 2019

Mary Lee Boyd, 74, was born on June 14, 1944 in Spring Hill, South Carolina to the late Clarence and Marie Simon Boyd. She departed this life on Wednesday, March 20, 2019.

A graduate of Dennis High School, Class of 1964, she met and married Clarence Smith in 1971. After their union and the birth of their...