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Allan W. Rasberry

Allan W. Rasberry

May 22, 2026

Allan W. Rasberry was born July 8, 1962, in Glencove, New York to Bernice Henderson Rasberry and the late Hughress Rasberry.

Allan was educated in the public schools of Walker County, Alabama and graduated from Parrish High School in Parrish, Alabama. Upon completion of high school, Allan enlisted into the United States Air Force, where he served as an Airman for...

Rosie Mae Sanders

Rosie Mae Sanders

May 17, 2026

With hearts full of love and gratitude, we celebrate the life and legacy of Rosie Mae Sanders, a devoted mother, woman of faith, caregiver, mentor, and the heart of her family and community. Rosie Mae Sanders was born on October 14, 1952, in Macon, Georgia, to the late James Felton and Eula Mae Felton. At a young age, she moved...

Donald Frederick King

Donald Frederick King

May 17, 2026

Donald Fredrick King was born on October 18, 1960, in Laurel, Maryland to the late William F. and Alice Reynolds King.

Donald lived a life full of passion, dedication, and love for his family and the things that brought him joy. Don graduated from Anne Arundel County High School in 1980 and pursued his interest in horticulture at Michigan State University...

Emma Anderson Clark

Emma Anderson Clark

May 14, 2026

Emma Anderson Clark, the wife of the late Joe L. Clark was born January 23, 1947, in Manning, South Carolina to the late Annie Mae Pearson Pyatt and the late James Anderson.

Emma transitioned from this life on Thursday, May 14, 2026, in Sumter, South Carolina.

The family is receiving friends from 4PM until 7PM at 440 Geddings Road Sumter, South Carolina.

Leroy Nelson

Leroy Nelson

May 13, 2026

Leroy Nelson was born July 7, 1956, in Sumter, South Carolina to the late Sarah Elizabeth Nelson Workman and the late Jasper Crim, Jr.

Leroy transitioned from this life on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, in Dalzell, South Carolina.

The family is receiving friends from 3PM until 8PM at 4650 Easy Street Rembert, South Carolina.

Takeeya Nicole Benjamin

Takeeya Nicole Benjamin

May 13, 2026

Takeeya N. Benjamin was born December 4, 1984, in Sumter, South Carolina to Anna Rease Boatwright Benjamin and the late Alphonso Benjamin.

Takeeya transitioned from this earthly life on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, in Florence, South Carolina.

The family is receiving friends from 4PM until 8PM at 1149 Manning Road Sumter, South Carolina.

Neatha Hilton

Neatha Hilton

May 12, 2026

Neatha Hilton, the wife of the late Matthew Hilton, Jr. was born October 3, 1940, in Bowman, South Carolina to the late Flagner and Bertha Moore Summers.

Neatha transitioned from this life on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Florence, South Carolina.

Arieyelle Shiquise Zichole Coulette

Arieyelle Shiquise Zichole Coulette

May 9, 2026

Arieyelle Shiquise Zichole Coulette was born January 27, 1999, in Sumter, South Carolina to Yolanda Green Stevens (Joel, Sr.) and Arick Coulette.

Arieyelle was educated in the public schools of Sumter County and was a graduate of Sumter High School. She was employed by Volvo Car US Operations in Ridgeville, South Carolina.

Arieyelle spent a great deal of time caring for her...

Jermiah Moody

Jermiah Moody

May 4, 2026

Jermiah Moody was born February 16, 1954, in Rembert, South Carolina, a son of the late Oliver and Mary Alice Dargon Moody, Sr.

Jermiah was educated in the public schools of Sumter County, South Carolina. Jermiah was the owner of Moody Construction for over fifty (50) years, in which he was well known throughout this region.

Jermiah attended Saint Paul Pentecostal Holiness...

Uleyses Perry, Jr.

Uleyses Perry, Jr.

May 1, 2026

Uleyses Perry, Jr. was born July 6, 1969, in Sumter, SC to Uleyses Perry, Sr. and the late Mattie Mae Gordon Perry.

Uleyses departed this life on Friday, May 1, 2026, in Sumter, South Carolina.

Richard "Uncle Shorty" Pinckney, Jr.

Richard "Uncle Shorty" Pinckney, Jr.

Apr 26, 2026

Richard Pinckney Jr., affectionately known as “Shorty” or “Uncle Shorty”, was born on April 3, 1948, in Rembert, South Carolina. He was the beloved son of the late Richard Pinckney, Sr. and the late Mary Butler Pinckney.

A proud graduate of Ebenezer High School Class of 1967, Richard answered the call to serve his country immediately upon graduation by enlisting in...

Tiffany Malika Levine

Tiffany Malika Levine

Apr 26, 2026

Tiffany Malika Levine was born on December 2, 2003, in Brooklyn, New York to Willie Mae Levine Habersham.

Tiffany attended the Pentecostal Church of God in Christ in Brooklyn, New York, where she was baptized at an early age. She attended her first three years of school in Brooklyn before subsequently moving to Sumter, South Carolina, where she attended Wilder Elementary...

Vivian Delores Baines

Vivian Delores Baines

Apr 22, 2026

Vivian Delores Baines was born January 28, 1933, in Dover, Delaware to the late Catherine DeShields Baines.

Vivian departed this life on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, in Sumter, South Carolina.

Robert "Kurtis" Lewis, Jr.

Robert "Kurtis" Lewis, Jr.

Apr 18, 2026

Robert “Kurtis” Lewis, Jr., a cherished and devoted husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 18, 2026, in Sumter, South Carolina. Born on July 12, 1973, in Sumter, he was the beloved son of Joyce Lewis Wright and the late Robert Harvin. Throughout his life, Kurtis was a pillar of strength and love within his family and...

Joe Louis Scott

Joe Louis Scott

Apr 16, 2026

Joe Louis Scott was born September 7, 1936, in Kingstree, South Carolina to the Mary Nicholson Scott.

Joe departed this life on Thursday, April 16, 2026, in Sumter, South Carolina.

Willie James Fulwood

Willie James Fulwood

Apr 11, 2026

Willie James Fulwood was born November 20, 1933, to the late Simon Fulwood and Ruth Truesdale Fulwood in Sumter County, SC.

Willie James was educated in the public schools of Sumter County. He attended Johnson School where he completed his education. At an early age, he joined Mt. Sinai A.M.E Church in Lynchburg, SC. He was employed with Daniel Construction Company...

Alicia K. Bolden

Alicia K. Bolden

Apr 5, 2026

Alicia “Lee-Lee” Bolden-Washington was born March 16, 1990, in Sumter, South Carolina to Ernest Johnson and the late Carolyn Bolden.

Alicia was educated in the public schools of Sumter County, South Carolina. She was an employee of Hardee’s Restaurant in Sumter, South Carolina. She had a love for music and dancing from a very young age. Alicia loved being a wife,...

Robert Cabbagestalk

Robert Cabbagestalk

Apr 1, 2026

Robert Lee Cabbagestalk, 69, was the son of the late Richard Cabbagestalk and the late Mariah “Lee” Blackwell Cabbagestalk. He was born on July 12, 1956, in Sumter, South Carolina. Robert was the second of three children.

Robert received his early education in the public schools of Sumter County and was a graduate of Mayewood High School, Class of 1976. He...

Yakuba Musad Scoot

Yakuba Musad Scoot

Mar 28, 2026

With deep love and heavy hearts, we celebrate the life of a man who truly lived with passion and purpose.

Yakuba Musad Scott was born on December 31, 1975, in New York, New York to the late Gladys Oliver and the late John H. Scott.

Yakuba was raised in Sumter, South Carolina by his grandmother, Dora Mitchell-Oliver. Yakuba was educated in the...

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