Obituaries

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.

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...

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.

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Mar 26, 2026

Mar 22, 2026

James "Pan" Richardson, the husband of Toni Brooks Richardson was born December 15, 1931, in Sumter, South Carolina to the late Essie Mitchell and Julius Richardson.

"Pan" departed this life on Sunday, March 22, 2026, in Sumter, South Carolina.

Mar 19, 2026

Deacon Andrew “Doc” Baldwin III, the husband of Annie Mae Holmes Baldwin was born on May 23,1937 in Sumter County, South Carolina to the late Deacon Andrew Baldwin and Maggie Pearson Baldwin, Jr.

Deacon Baldwin was educated in the public school system of Sumter County and received his high school education at Morris College in Sumter, South Carolina. He received several...

Mar 17, 2026

Mar 13, 2026

Morse Neal Jackson Jr., was born October 29, 1954, in Richmond, Virginia to the late Hattie Booker and Morse Neal Jackson, Sr.

As a teen Morse moved to Westbury, New York and was educated in the school systems of Westbury, New York. Upon graduating from high school, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, which afforded him the opportunity to...

Mar 8, 2026

Bernard “Lump” Morris was born July 18, 1961, at Harlem Hospital in New York City. He was the third of seven children born to the late Chauncey Alston and Julia Morris.

Bernard grew up on 131st Street between Fifth and Lenox Avenue, affectionately known in the family as “the block.” It was there that he developed lifelong friendships, a deep love...

Mar 7, 2026

Christopher Day'Shawn "DJ" Johnson, Jr. was born August 5, 2009, in Sumter, South Carolina to Antianette C. Taylor and Christopher W. Johnson.

"DJ" departed this life on Saturday, March 7, 2026, in Columbia, South Carolina.

Mar 5, 2026

Earline Rogers Coakley was born January 12, 1956, in Mayesville, South Carolina to the late Dora Mae Rogers Jefferson and the late Clifton Felder.

Earline was educated in the public schools of Sumter County and graduated from Mayewood High School in 1974. She was known for her witty sense of humor, generous spirit, and deep love for her family and friends.

Earline...

Mar 2, 2026

Jamey Kathryn Avery was born August 28, 1989, in Charleston, South Carolina, to James and Laura A. Gurski Avery.

Jamey was educated in the public schools of Charleston, South Carolina and Sumter, South Carolina. She graduated from Lakewood High School in 2007 and attained a certificate in Phlebotomy. 

Known to her family and friends as “Jamey", she loved the beach, outdoors, and...

Feb 23, 2026

Pastor Freddie C. Williams, Jr. was a devoted servant of God, a loving husband, father, son, brother, and a faithful shepherd whose life reflected compassion, wisdom, humor, and unwavering faith. He was born on August 4, 1976, in Charleston, West Virginia, to the late Freddie C. Williams, Sr. and Delores Burton. Freddie was educated in the West Virginia public school...

Feb 21, 2026

Charles White was born on May 11, 1950, in Sumter, South Carolina to the late Daniel and Mamie Washington White, Sr.

Charles attended the public schools of Sumter County and was a graduate of Mayewood High School Class of 1971. He accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age and served faithfully as a Deacon until his death...

Feb 8, 2026

Herbert Lee Rembert, husband of the late Margaret Rembert, was born on September 24, 1956, in St. Charles (Lee County), South Carolina to Mr. Herman Rembert and the late Vermell Charles Rembert.

Herbert was educated in the public schools of Sumter County and was a member of the graduating Class of 1975 from Sumter High School. Herbert, affectionately called “Butterfly”, joined...

Feb 4, 2026