Obituaries

Dec 20, 2018

Geraldine Reames Pressley was the first of nine children born to the late Toney Reames, Sr. and Bernice Monroe Reames on March 28, 1948 in Lee County, SC. She was a part of a strong circle of love and unity called family.

She grew up serving God at New Zion AME Church in Wysacky, SC. She later...

Dec 17, 2018

Ossie Elizabeth McCray, affectionately known as "Lile," the youngest of 17 children was born to the late Sampson McCray, Sr. and Elizabeth Capers McCray on October 27, 1956 in Sumter, SC.

She was educated in public schools of Sumter County. During her early years, she was a member of Salem Missionary Baptist Church in Sumter, SC. Later,...

Dec 14, 2018

Mr. Leroy Thomas Ragins, Jr. was born on June 17, 1950 to Mary Ballard Ragins and the late Leroy Thomas Ragins, Sr. in Sumter, South Carolina. He received his formal education in the public schools of New York City and Sumter County.

Leroy accepted Christ at an early age as his personal savior. He joined and was...

Dec 14, 2018

Evelyn Loretta Mack Davis, daughter of the late Elder Joe Mack and Christine Benjamin Mack, was born on January 10, 1951 in Sumter, SC. Evelyn departed this life on December 14, 2018 at Palmetto Health Richland in Columbia, SC, surrounded by her loving family.

Evelyn, affectionately known as "Retta," graduated from Edmunds High School in 1968. After...

Dec 12, 2018

Little Master Jamien Damond Bolden was born on March 1, 2014 in Sumter, SC. He was called by the Lord to come home on Tuesday, December 11, 2018.

Jamien was smart, energetic and full of life. He loved playing with his cars, fire trucks and trains. He wanted to be a firefighter when he grew up; he...

Dec 11, 2018

Mr. Robert Clifton Brunson, husband of Marie Ella-Nora Haynesworth Brunson, was born the eldest of nine children to the late Samuel L. Brunson, Sr. and Elease Canty Brunson on July 8, 1948 in Paxville, SC.

Robert was educated in the public schools of Clarendon County, graduating from Manning Training High. He was raised in a Christian home...

Dec 11, 2018

Roosevelt "Roe" Baxter, Jr., widower of Diane Riddick Baxter, was born on February 5, 1958 to Rosa Nelson Baxter and the late Roosevelt Baxter, Sr. in Pinewood, SC.

"Roe" was summoned home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at Blue Ridge Nursing Home Sumter, SC.

"Roe" graduated from Aviation High School...

Dec 10, 2018

Rebecca Nelson Burgess was born in Summerton, SC on February 4, 1942 to the late Jule and Hester Green Nelson. After the death of her mother, she was raised by the loving Willie and Nuther  Nelson and later resided in Sumter, SC.

Rebecca,"Beck," was educated in the Clarendon County School System. After moving to Sumter, she completed...

Dec 6, 2018

Mr. Van Bernard Conyers Sr. was the only child born to Katie Gardner Conyers and the late Nathan Conyers on November 25, 1962 in Sumter, South Carolina. Van departed this earthly life on Thursday morning, December 6, 2018 at Palmetto Health Richland surrounded by close family and friends.

He received his education in the public schools of...

Dec 4, 2018

Irvin D. Jefferson, Sr., affectionately known as "Squirrel Magoo," was born October 22, 1946 to the late Harry Jefferson, Sr. and Sarah Lou Spann  Jefferson. Irvin departed this life on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at his residence.

Irvin recieved his education at Eastern High School. He accepted Christ into his life at an early age.

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Dec 3, 2018

Christopher Alonzo Taylor, "CL" as he was affectionately known, was born on April 1, 1952 in Sumter, SC to the late Rufus Davis and Ida Mae Seymore Davis. CL entered eternal rest on December 3, 2018 in Varnville, SC.

CL received his education at Easter High School in Sumter, Sc. He was employed at Corn Industrial for...

Dec 3, 2018

Martha Amos Schoolfield, 77, wife of Henry Schoolfield II and daughter of the late John and Vermell Hastie Amos, was born on August 20, 1941 in Sumter, SC.  She  departed this life on Monday, December 3, 2018 at her residence.

Public Viewing will be held on Thursday, December 6, 2018 from 6:30-8pm at Job's Mortuary.

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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...