Obituaries

Feb 2, 2019

Mary Sanders Robinson, 68, wife of Bobby Jean Robinson daughter  of the late Jeremiah Barno and Elizabeth Felder Barno, was born on November 13, 1950 in Clarendon County. She  departed this life on Saturday, February  2, 2019 at her residence.

Family will receive friends at the home, 114 East Bee Street, Sumter, SC 29150

Feb 1, 2019

Lady Donna G. Thomas was born on October 10, 1952 in Florence County, SC to the late George W. and Helen Owens Gibbs. Lady Donna entered into eternal rest on February 1, 2019.

She attended Gibbs Elementary and graduated from Hannah-Pamplico High School . She then furthered her education at Florence-Darlington Technical College and Penn Foster University....

Jan 31, 2019

Courtney Jamaul "CJ" Hubbard, 28,of Sumter, South Carolina was born the first child and only son to Rose-Marie Richardson (née Kirby) and he was given his biological father's name, Courtney Hubbard, on October 8 th , 1990 in Mandeville, Jamaica. He went to be with the Lord on January 31, 2019 after a short illness.

CJ's family...

Jan 30, 2019

Joe Arthur James, 71, the son of the late James Glisson and Mary Louise James Davis, was born on July 28, 1947 in Sumter, SC. Joe was also raised by James Williams, currently, of Queens, NY. He departed this life on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 around 2:30pm at Prisma Health Richland Hospital in Columbia, SC.

Joe attended...

Jan 28, 2019

Mrs. Julia Benbow Wells, widow of David Wells, Sr., daughter of the late Sinkler and Martha Conyers Benbow, and daughter-in-law of the late Wes and Sarah Cato Wells, was born on July 12, 1922 in the Davis Station Community of Clarendon County, SC. She departed her earthly life on Monday, January 28, 2019 at Sumter Health & Rehabilitation Center...

Jan 26, 2019

Thelma Wilson Rogers, 82, daughter of the late Mingo Tony and Bella Wilson was born on November 23, 1936 in Lee County, SC.  She  departed this life on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at Howard County General Hospital in Columbia, MD.

Jan 24, 2019

Rubin Billie, Jr. was born November 24, 1942 to the late Rubin Billie, Sr. and Edna McBride Billie. He departed this life on January 24, 2019 at Agape Hospice Hospital in Columbia, SC.

He accepted Christ at an early age and joined the Congruity Presbyterian Church, where he served diligently as an Elder, sung on the Male...

Jan 20, 2019

Ruth Joe Washington, widow of Walter Lee Washington, was born on August 5, 1937 to the late Deacon Charlie Joe and Deaconess Clara Bell Samuel Joe in Lee County, SC. She departed this earthly life for her heavenly reward on Sunday, January 20, 2019 at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital in Sumter, SC.

She was educated in the...

Jan 18, 2019

Sister Eva Mae Lawson was born January 3, 1931, in Sumter, SC to the late George & Mattie Jackson. Her life ended on Friday, January 18, 2019, at Prisma Health (Palmetto Heath Tuomey).

Sister Lawson attended the public schools of Sumter County. At an Early age, she became a member of Enon Missionary Baptist Church. She was...

Jan 17, 2019

Louise Fleming Mack was born June 4, 1920 in Shiloh Township, Sumter County, South Carolina, to the late Henry Frank Fleming and Fannie Benn Fleming. She departed this life on Thursday, January 17, 2019 at the age of 98 years old.

Louise grew up in Sumter County and spent her early childhood in "Shiloh", which she often...

Jan 15, 2019

Ernest King, Sr., husband of Vastien Kempson King, was born on September 11, 1947 to the late Henry King, Jr. and Ruby King. He departed this life on January 15, 2019 at McLeod Hospital in Florence, SC.

Ernest was a member of Bethesda Church of God, under the leadership of Pastor Al Sims. He was educated in...

Jan 13, 2019

Charles Tiller, 64, son of Lillie Mae Tiller and the late Dudley Tiller, was born on February 7, 1954 in Sumter, SC. He departed this life on January 13, 2019 at his residence surrounded by love ones.

Charles was a member of Pine Hill AME Church. He was educated in Sumter, SC at St. Jude Catholic Church....

Jan 12, 2019

Samuel Ellison, was born the sixth of ten children to the union of Johnny and Jannie Ellison on January 8, 1933 in Summerton, SC. He was called home January 12, 2019.

Sam, as he was affectionately called by many and "Uncle Sammy" by his nephews and nieces, accepted Christ at an early age. Being a member of...

Jan 10, 2019

Mr. Jeremy Garrett, of Wedgefield, SC, was born February 18, 1983 in Sumter, SC to Robert Louis and Naydean Garrett. He made his transition to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 10, 2019.

Jeremy was educated in the public schools of Sumter, SC. He was a member of Bethel Refuge COOLJC of Wedgefield, SC.

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Jan 9, 2019

Mrs. Cora Lee Singleton Pack, a daughter of the late Mr. Lewis E. Singleton, Sr. and Mrs. Carrie Wilder Singleton, was born on May 1, 1918 in Sumter County. She departed this life on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at Palmetto Health Tuomey, Sumter, South Carolina.

Mother Cora was educated in the public school system of Sumter County....

Jan 9, 2019

Betty C. Dwyer, 83, was born on March 15, 1935 in Sumter County to the late Doctor "Dock" and Sarah Williams Clavon. She died peacefully on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at Palmetto Health Richland in Columbia, SC.

She attended the public schools of Sumter County. Betty retired in 1995 from Tuomey Hospital. Early in life, Betty accepted...

Jan 7, 2019

Dolly A. Lesane, affectionately known as "Ann", 61, was born on April 12, 1957 to the late Elizabeth "Carrie Lee" Mickens and Jessie Joe of Lee County, SC. She departed this life on January 7, 2019.

Ann was a graduate of Ashwood Central High School. She was well known throughout the community as a talkative, loving, and...

Jan 6, 2019

Tomicka Y. Eley-Maddox was born on February 26, 1972 to Georgie Eley and the late Joseph Eley, Jr. in Elizabeth, New Jersey; she was also the granddaughter of the late Janie B. Ford Singleton. On Sunday, January 6, 2019 in Sumter, SC, God dispatched an angel from heaven to transport his daughter from her earthly charge to her heavenly...

Jan 6, 2019

Nora Lee Richardson Wright, 79, wife of Herbert Wright and daughter of the late Reverend Joseph and Maybelle Holmes Richardson and Carrie Addison Richardson (stepmother), was born on January 4, 1940. She entered into perpetual rest on Sunday, January 6,  2019 in Richmond, VA.

Nora Lee was joined in Holy Matrimony to Herbert Wright on November 1,...

Jan 5, 2019

Mrs. Susie Mae Witherspoon, 88, widow of Ronnie Witherspoon, Sr., was born on April 4, 1930 in Pinewood, SC to the late Mike Leon Watson and Mozell Watson. She passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, January 5, 2019 in Sumter, SC.

Mrs. Witherspoon was a faithful and dedicated member of Kingsbury Church of Christ in...