Obituaries

Dec 1, 2018

Mr. Sammie Lee Choice, Jr., the son of the late Sammie Lee Choice, Sr. and Shirley Mack Choice, was born August 6, 1979 in Sumter, SC. He transitioned into eternal live with the Lord on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at Palmetto Health Tuomey in Sumter, SC.

Sammie accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior at an early...

Dec 1, 2018

Agnes Marie Smith, 57, daughter  of the late Herbert Ladson and Barbara Ann Lloyd was born on August 27, 1961 in Sumter, SC.  She  departed this life on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at her residence.

Family will receive friends at the home of her sister, 2904 Dalzell Street, Dalzell, SC 29040.

Nov 30, 2018

Mrs. Louise Goines Wilson, daughter of the late Deacon Blanding and Mrs. Loree Smiling Goines, was born on February 13, 1950 in Clarendon County, South Carolina, becoming the 11th of eleven children. Louise departed this life on Friday, November 30, 2018 at Palmetto Health Tuomey after an extended illness.

She received her formal education in the public...

Nov 28, 2018

Eloise Carroll Cox, 73, wife of James V. Cox, Sr., was born on July 8, 1945 in Sumter, SC to the late Jesse Carroll. Sr. and Ella McFadden Carroll. She departed this life on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at National Healthcare Center.

Mrs. Cox was a 1963 graduate of Lincoln High School. At an early age, she...

Nov 27, 2018

Susie Mae Swinton, 83, daughter  of the late Cleveland and Eula Mae Goodley, was born on June 25, 1935 in Sumter, SC.  She  departed this life on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at Providence Health Hospital in Columbia, SC.

Public Viewing will be held on Friday, December 7, 2018 from 2-6pm at Job's Mortuary.

Ms. Swinton...

Nov 26, 2018

Elijah "Poo" Geter was born on February 2, 1937 in Wedgefield, S.C. to Helen and Matthew Geter.  He was one of six children born to them who included: Carrie Climes, Janie Canty, Iretha Climes and Willie and Joseph Geter.  He grew up in a house full of music, love and  laughter and where God was first in their lives....

Nov 26, 2018

Mrs. Frances Burgess Abram was born in Sumter, SC on May 10, 1932 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Abraham and Sarah White Burgess. She was reared in a home full of love and laughter with her three adorable sisters and one big brother.   She was united in holy matrimony to the late Mr. Silas Abrams, Sr., and to...

Nov 21, 2018

Chester Alphonso "Rock" Stavis, , 31, son of Sarah Thomas-Kinlaw and Chester James Stavis, and a step-son of Johnny Kinlaw, was born on February 25, 1987 in Sumter County. He departed this life on Wednesday, November  21, 2018 in Sumter, SC

Chester leaves to cherish his memories: his parents; his sisters, Laquanda Thomas and Katana Thomas; his...

Nov 19, 2018

William "Bubba" Moore, Jr. was born on June 15, 1931 in Sumter County to the late William Moore, Sr. and Maggie Myott Moore and was married to the late Rosa Lee Baldwin Moore for 55 years. He departed this earthly life and entered into eternal rest on November 19, 2018 at Palmetto Health Tuomey.

William was educated...

Nov 18, 2018

Jesse Richard Calhoun, Jr. made his earthly departure on Sunday morning, November 18, 2018, at Palmetto Health Tuomey. Born October 19, 1945, in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of Jesse Richard Calhoun, Sr. and Caro Baxter Calhoun.

Richard, as he was affectionately called, received his formal education in the public schools of Sumter County: having attended...

Nov 16, 2018

Shedrick Burk V, 36, husband of Laquetta Burk and son of Shedrick M. Burk IV and Gwendolyn Phillips Burk, was born on January 29, 1982 in Grand Forks, ND. He departed this life on Friday, November 16, 2018 at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence, SC.

He graduated from Sumter High School in 2000, attended Benedict College,...

Nov 15, 2018

Minister James Witherspoon was born on August 3, 1924 in Sumter, SC to the late Windson and Lela Witherspoon. He had a twin, John, who preceded him in death.

He met and married the love of his life, Elder Lillie Mark, in 1950; and to this union was born a beautiful daughter, Rovenia Witherspoon.

James...

Nov 15, 2018

On Thursday, November 15, 2018, Fulisha "Lee Lee" Tindal Walters gained her wings and departed this life.

"Lee Lee," as she was affectionately called, was born on December 30, 1966 to Rudina Tindal McFadden and the late Frank Tindal, Sr. in Sumter, SC.

"Lee Lee" graduated from Sumter High School in 1985 and continued her...

Nov 12, 2018

May Burns  McMillan, 84, widow of Joseph McMillan Jr.  and  daughter  of the late W.M. Alexander Burns and Elouise Owens Burns was born on August 24, 1934 in Florence, SC.  She  departed this life on Monday, November 12, 2018 in Rock Hill, SC.

Nov 6, 2018

Charles Lee Cummings, Jr. , 35,  son of Charles Lee Cummings, Sr. and Dorothy Mae Morrer, was born June 1, 1983 in Sumter, SC. He departed this life on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 in Manning, SC.

He was educated in Sumter and Clarendon County. He graduated from Manning High School in 2002.

He was employed...

Nov 5, 2018

Lillie Ann McBride-Grinnell, the wife of Freddie Lee Grinnell, Sr. departed this life on November 5, 2018. She was the daughter of the late Cleveland and Lillie Mae Gibson-McBride, born on November 24, 1955.

She graduated from Sumter High School in 1974. She was employed by Palmetto Health Tuomey until she retired after thirty-two years of service....

Nov 4, 2018

Sister Emma Lee China James, affectionately known as " Blossom ", was born October 5, 1925 in Sumter County to the late Mr. James and Mrs. Carrie China.  She was united in holy matrimony to the late Mr. Prince James for 33 years.  She transitioned peacefully on Sunday, November 4, 2018, at Roper Hospice Cottage in Mount Pleasant, South...

Nov 1, 2018

Kenneth Eugene Tindal, the only child of the late James Wallace Tindal and Dorothy McBride Tindal, was born on December 3, 1945 in Sumter, SC.  He departed this life on Thursday, November 1, 2018. The Lord called and Kenneth slept peacefully away. While  at home with his family, he took an angel of God's hand and left for his...

Oct 29, 2018

Frances Magazine Grant was born on May 1, 1950 in Lee County, SC to the late James and Maggie Magazine. She departed this life suddenly on Monday, October 29, 2018.

Frances was educated in the Bishopville, SC public school system and was a graduate of Dennis High School. She went into the job corps after high school...

Oct 22, 2018

Moses Hugh Glover, widower of Ophelia Jones and son of the late Emerald Glover, Sr. and Francis Davis Glover was born in Sumter, SC on March 12, 1940. He departed this life on October 22, 2018. He attended House of Faith Church. Moses loved baseball, listening to gospel music, and laughing and joking with family and friends.

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