James "Romeo" Green, Jr.
Jan 26, 2026
On December 4, 1955, the Lord blessed Mary, Sammie Lewis and James Green, Sr. with their first-born son, James “Romeo” Green, Jr.
James received his education in the public schools of Sumter County. He took every opportunity to attend church, always expressing his deep love for God. He had a true passion for worship and would walk to church whenever he...
Rosetta J. Durant
Jan 17, 2026
Mrs. Rosetta Jacobs Durant, 94, was born on June 18, 1931 the daughter of the late Samuel L. Jacobs and the late Sarah Floyd Jacobs, in Sumter, South Carolina. She was the wife of the late John W. Durant, Sr.
Mrs. Durant was a member of High Hills Baptist Church. She received her education at the Catchall School in Dalzell, South...
Eartha Lee Hill
Jan 16, 2026
Eartha Lee Hill was born on November 23, 1942, in Sumter, SC, to the late James Arthur and Sallie Wilder Pringle.
A 1962 graduate of Lincoln High School, Eartha moved shortly thereafter to New York City with her sisters, Dorothy (Pringle) Reeves and Arthur “Artie” (Pringle) Childs. Together, they worked to provide vital support for their family back home in South...
Kyvalas Samuel Ingram
Jan 1, 2026
Kyvalas Samuel Ingram was born October 13, 1983, in Sumter, South Carolina to Mary Ingram and the late Samuel Isaac Smoot.
Kyvalas transitioned from this life on Thursday, January 1, 2026, in West Columbia, South Carolina
Martha Greene Mickens
Dec 24, 2025
Martha Greene Mickens was born on June 5, 1951, to the late Irvin Greene and Mamie Alston Simon Greene in Bishopville, SC. After her parents' death she was raised by the late James and Lucinda Simon. Martha grew up in Sumter and attended public schools in Sumter County, where she was also raised alongside her nine siblings. Martha was a...
Donald Derrick Deas
Dec 16, 2025
Donald Ray Deas affectionately known as "Derrick" was April 14, 1959, in Sumter, South to the late James "JB" and Annie Bell Nickens Deas. Derrick was educated in the public schools of Sumter County. He worked for Cooper Tools for over twenty (20) years. Derrick was skilled at many things, such as a painter, carpenter and a brick mason. There...
Loretta Black
Dec 15, 2025
Loretta Holliday Black, 60, of Sumter, South Carolina, was born on March 24, 1965, in Sumter, South Carolina, to the late Bessie Baxter and Henry Holiday, Sr. She was the beloved baby of fourteen children. Loretta received her education in the public schools of Sumter County. She was well known for her outgoing spirit, love for dancing, and her ability...
Vermell Daniel-Pack
Dec 14, 2025
Ms. Vermell Daniel Pack was born on October 7, 1965, in Sumter, South Carolina, to the late Lila Mae Waters Daniels and Raymond Daniels Sr. Vermell was a woman whose presence filled every room with laughter and love. She was known for being funny, beautiful, adventurous, caring, loving, and fun spirited. A devoted hard worker, Vermell approached life with strength,...
Mary Bell Hinnant
Dec 13, 2025
Mary Bell Hinnant was born January 1, 1947, in Sumter, South Carolina to the late Nora Lee Tisdale. Mary was educated in the public schools of Sumter County and was a graduate of Eastern High School. She was employed by Korns Manufacturing. In addition to her mother, Mary was preceded in death by her son, Robert Tisdale; and a sister,...
Savannah Brown Spann
Dec 12, 2025
To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven: 2 A time [a]to be born, And a time to die; A time to plant, And a time to pluck what is planted." Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 NKJV Savannah Carrie Brown Spann was born March 14, 1954, in Bronx, New York to the late Charles and Evelyn Simon Brown....
Tora Terrell Walters
Dec 11, 2025
Ms. Tora Terrell Walters, daughter of the late Sammie Lee Walters and her loving mother, Mary Lee Session Walters, was born on October 7, 1971, in Sumter, South Carolina. Tora attended Rock Hill Baptist Church in Manning, SC, where she received Christ as her Lord and Savior. She was baptized at a young age and served in various capacities. Tora...
Jimmy Lee Wells
Dec 6, 2025
Jimmy Lee Wells was born May 23, 1958, in Sumter, South Carolina to the late Freeman and Susie Mae Chandler Wells, Sr. Jimmy accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior at an early age and joined the Mt. Sinai AME Church in Lynchburg, South Carolina. Jimmy was educated in the public schools of Sumter County as well as Mayewood High...
Eugene Fullard
Dec 3, 2025
Eugene Fullard was born June 21, 1950, in Lynchburg, South Carolina to the late O'Donil and Rosa Lee Fulwood Fullard. Eugene was educated in the public schools of Sumter County. Eugene spent most of his adult life working in the construction field and retired after forty (40) years. Gene was passionate about the construction industry and spent time teaching his...
Albert "Bert" Jenkins
Nov 26, 2025
Albert "Bert" Alexander Jenkins, Sr. was born August 27, 1951, in Sumter, South Carolina to the late Emma Jenkins Purnell and the late John Henry Wilson. Bert was educated in the public schools of Sumter County. He later trained in the Job Corps Program before entering the United States Army, where he served faithfully for eight (8) years and was...
Joanne Tina Wilson
Nov 25, 2025
Joanne Tina Wilson was born September 2, 1948, in Sumter, South Carolina to the late Moses and Doris "Ruby" Wilson Gary, Sr. Joanne was educated in the public schools of Sumter County and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1966. Upon graduation, Joanne moved to Albany, New York where she was employed with St. Peter's Hospital for twenty-five (25) years....
Calvin Phillips
Nov 25, 2025
Calvin Timothy Phillips, Jr. was born May 22, 1979, in Sumter, South Carolina to Calvin Phillips, Sr. and the late Annette Burgess Phillips. Calvin was educated in the public schools of Sumter County, South Carolina and spent some time in the state of Tennessee. Calvin accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior and attended the Trinity Missionary Baptist Church in Sumter,...
Fannie Mcneil
Nov 25, 2025
Fannie McNeil was born on September 21, 1939 the daughter of the late Virginia Evely and the late Luther Spencer. She was also reared by her stepmother, the late Florence Johnson. Born with a gentle spirit and a heart committed to service, Fannie touched countless lives through her compassion, wisdom, and quiet generosity. She was known for her warm smile,...
Barbara Jean Moses
Nov 22, 2025
Barbara Jean Moses was born January 5, 1955, in Olanta, South Carolina to the late Willie and Pauline Wells McDowell. Barbara attended the public schools in Wedgefield, South Carolina. Barbara had a love for family and friends. She encouraged those who needed to be encouraged and loved people. Barbara was married to the late Clifford Moses. In addition to her...
Beverly Tindal Peterson
Nov 22, 2025
A Time to Be Born Beverly Tindal Peterson was born on November 28, 1957, to the late Juanita Benton Ford and the late Clarence Tindal. A Time to Grow Beverly was raised in a Christian home and attended the public schools of Sumter County and was a member of the graduating class of 1975 from Sumter High School. She continued...
Jai'Kailah Nykema Richardson
Nov 11, 2025
Jai'Kailah Nykema Richardson was born September 2, 2007, in Sumter, South Carolina to Nicole Morris and the late Jeremie Richardson, Sr. Jai'Kailah was educated in the public schools of Sumter County and was a student at Crestwood High School. Her bright smile and warm heart brought joy to everyone around her, and she never met a stranger.  Jai'Kailah was preceded...
