Obituaries

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...

Mar 20, 2019

Ossie Lucille McLeod, 51, affectionately known as "Dootney," was born on January 22, 1968 in Sumter, SC to the late Bennie and Mary Cabbagestalk McLeod. Ossie transitioned to final rest on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at Prisma Health Richland in Columbia, SC.

Ossie attended the public schools of Sumter County and graduated from Hillcrest High School. She...

Mar 17, 2019

Bro. George Washington Brown, Sr. was born in Suffolk, Virginia on July 20, 1946 to the late Jack and Betsy (Porter) Brown. He transitioned peacefully to eternal rest surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, March 17, 2019, at the Sumter Health and Rehab Nursing Home in Sumter, South Carolina. He was united in holy matrimony for 34 years...

Mar 17, 2019

Mr. Roosevelt "Shamp" Champagne was on October 5, 1950 in Lee County, South Carolina to the late Willie Champagne and Delia Spann Champagne. He was called home on Sunday, March 17, 2019. Roosevelt was educated in the Lee County Public School District.

"Shamp" leaves to mourn his passing four brothers: Bill Champagne, Ernest Lee Moses both of...

Mar 15, 2019

Mr. Willie Bradley, Sr., husband of Mary Lou Alston Bradley and son of Richard Bradley and Carrie Lou Mack Bradley, was born on January 25, 1946 in Sumter, South Carolina. He departed this life on Friday, March 15, 2019 at Prisma Health Tuomey in Sumter, SC after a brief illness.

He educated in the Sumter Public School...

Mar 15, 2019

Rosena W. "Zena" McKnight, 70, was born on May 6, 1948 to the late Marion and Christine W. Witherspoon in Clarendon County, South Carolina. Rosena departed this life on Friday, March 15, 2019 at her Sumter home with her family by her side.

"Zena" attended the public schools in Clarendon County and later became a proud member...

Mar 12, 2019

Tommy McFadden was born the 13th of 14 children on October 30, 1938 to the late Samuel McFadden and Doshia McFadden in Lynchburg, SC. He departed this life on March 12, 2019, surrounded by family members.

Tommy was married to the late Julia Mae McFadden and from this union three children were born: Regina, Linda, and Dale....

Mar 10, 2019

Mr. W.B. Way was born on June 19, 1937 to the late Mr. Benjamin Way and Mrs. Ebenezer Smith Way in Clarendon County, SC. He was married to the late Thelma Davis Way.

Mr. Way joined Calvary Baptist Church in his youth, where he was baptized. He received his education in Clarendon County Schools System. Mr. Way...

Mar 7, 2019

Mr. John A. Smith, son of the late Mr. Lawrence Smith and Mrs. Adell Solomon Smith, was born in Lee County, South Carolina on May 5, 1957. On Thursday, March 7, 2019 at Prisma Health Tuomey, John was called home to rest from his labor.

Mr. Smith received his education in the public school system of Lee...