Obituaries

Sep 12, 2018

Damontris D. Thames, affectionally known as "DaDa"  was born on July 13, 2009 in Sumter, SC to Candice P. Cocklin and Damon A. Thames.

"DaDa" was a third grader at Millwood Elementary School. He loved playing with his brothers and sister, along with the neighborhood kids.

"DaDa" enjoyed his family and friends and truly was...

Sep 10, 2018

Barbara W. Ragin, 73, wife of Louis Ragin, passed away peacefully at the home on Monday, September 10, 2018. She was born on February 20, 1945 in New York City to the late Leon and Alfreda Wright.

Barbara was a kind sweet spirit, whose smile would light any room she entered.

Barbara spent her professional...

Sep 10, 2018

SFC Thomas Bernard Davis was born on October 20, 1968 to Thomas Benbow and the late Betty Davis. He was adopted by Mr. Henry & Annie Davis, who were his grandparents that preceded him in death. He departed this life on Monday, September 10, 2018 in Killeen, TX.

He was affectionately known as "Grip", "Mutta Pa", and...

Sep 10, 2018

Dr. Margaret W. Davis, wife of the late Reynolds E. (R.E.) Davis and a nationally and internationally known educator, died at her home on Monday September 10, 2018.

She leaves a rich legacy of service to her beloved Sumter Community. Her death ends a generational legacy. She was born the 4th child of Deacon Thomas Boston (TB)...

Sep 10, 2018

Mrs. Lillian Coplin Peterson departed this life on September 10, 2018.  She was born on July 4, 1934 to the late Mr. Robert Coplin, Sr. and Mrs. Rosa Brewer Coplin of Sumter, SC. She was also the widow of the late Rev. William T. Peterson, Sr.

She was educated in Sumter County Public Schools, graduating from Lincoln...

Sep 8, 2018

Deaconess Earline Virginia Daniels Bradley departed this life on Earth to enter eternal rest on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at her home surrounded by loved ones.  Born December 29, 1931 in Sumter County, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ed and Mary Daniels White and the late Mr. James Kendrick.

Earline was educated...

Sep 8, 2018

Mrs. Mary Ann Ford, daughter of the late Mr. William Edward Hilton and Mrs. Earline Hilton, was born on September 7, 1956 in Sumter County. She departed this life on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at Palmetto Health Tuomey.

Mrs. Ford attended the public schools of Sumter County. At an early age, she accepted Jesus Christ as her...

Sep 8, 2018

Ms. Jessica Sumeha Woods entered this world chosen of God to become a visible rose in his garden on February 27, 1981 in Sumter, SC to the proud parents of the late Johnny Lee and Carolyn McKnight Woods.

She was educated in the public schools of Lee County.Jessica was loved by many. She was a devoted aunt,...

Sep 7, 2018

Emma Polk Brailsford was born on December 22, 1936 to the late William Sr. and Rosa Lee Polk.  She departed this earthly life on September 7 th 2018 at Brookdale Hospital in Brooklyn, NY.

Emma was educated in the public schools of Sumter County and was a graduate of Manchester High School, Class of 1956.  Upon graduating,...

Sep 4, 2018

Queen Elizabeth Anderson Harper, 75, widow of Johnnie Harper, Sr. and daughter of the late Jack B. & Victoria Heyward Anderson,  was born on February 12, 1943 in Wedgefield, SC.  She  departed this life on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at her residence.

Family will receive friends at the home of her brother, 5590 Cane Savannah Road Wedgefield,...

Sep 1, 2018

Shirley Ann Green Tomlin was born on May 12, 1953 to the late Moses Green, Sr. and Deaconess Janie Mae Harvin Green in Harlem, New York.  She departed this earthly life on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Palmetto Health Richland in Columbia, South Carolina surrounded by her husband, children, siblings, and other family members.

Shirley leaves to...

Aug 31, 2018

James Taylor Jr, affectionately known as "Peter", 63, transitioned from this earthly life on Friday, August 31, 2018 at Palmetto Health Tuomey in Sumter, SC.

He was born on November 25, 1954, to the late James "Freddy" Taylor, Sr. and Dorothy Mae Washington Taylor. He attended the public schools of Sumter County. "Peter" was a professional Glass...

Aug 30, 2018

Mr. Ralph Mizell, a 13lb bouncing baby boy was the 7th child born to the alte John and Katie Wonnum Mizell on August 15, 1935. He was raised and educated in the town of Zebulon, GA.

At an early age, he accepted Christ and was united with New Hope Baptist Church. He enlisted in the United States...

Aug 27, 2018

Bernard L. Christian-Ragins , 43, spouse of Scott Christian and son of Gwendolyn Ragins Heyward and the late Jeffery Allen, was born on November 23, 1974 in Sumter, SC. He departed this life on Monday, August 27, 2018 at his residence.

Mr. Ragins will be placed in the church on Sunday, at 2pm for viewing  until the...

Aug 26, 2018

Mr. Willie "Bubba" Fleming, Jr. was born on November 2, 1941 in Lake City, SC to the late Willie and Ada English Fleming. He attended the Florence County Public Schools in Lake City, SC.

He started working for Georgia Pacific, V & B Williams, and Korn's Furniture Company throughout his early years of life. Willie retired working...

Aug 25, 2018

Marquis L. Lewis, 26, son of Gloria Jean Prescott was born on September 3, 1991 in Sumter County, SC.  Marquis entered eternal rest on August 25, 2018.

He was a 2010 graduate of Sumter High School. Marquis then furthered his education by attending Central Carolina Technical College. He was employed by the City of Sumter. His favorite...

Aug 23, 2018

Ethel Lee Choice Gavin came into her season of birth on July 10, 1944 in Sumter, South Carolina, to the late Ethel Johnson and Charlie Choice, Sr.

At an early age, Ethel joined High Hills AME Church where she served on the Emma Louise Missionary Society, song on varies choirs, a Class Leader, a member of the...

Aug 20, 2018

Brother Sammie Lee "Boot" Washington, Sr., the son of the late Buster Wilson and Ann Bell Washington, was born in Sumter County on December 25, 1943. He was reared by his grandmother, the late Sylvia "Lumpie" Washington. He departed this life on Monday, August 20, 2018 at Palmetto Health Tuomey, after a brief illness.

Brother Washington was...

Aug 17, 2018

The Honorable Bishop James Edward McCoy , son of the late Mr. Hezzie McCoy and Mrs. Pauline McCoy, was born on April 8, 1951 in Florence, SC. God Almighty called him from labor to reward on Friday, August 17, 2018. He received his formal education in the public schools of Florence County.

Bishop ...

Aug 13, 2018

On Monday, August 13, 2018, God and His angels called our beloved father home. He was a loving father, father-in-law, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Alfonso Billie was born in Clarendon County, SC on November 4, 1921. to the Jacob Billie and Alma Holliday Billie, he was one of eleven children. He was joined in Holy Matrimony to Carrie...