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Local obituaries for sumter, south carolina.
Isaiah Gooden
Jun 12, 2026
Mr. Isaiah "Dew" Gooden, affectionately known as "Dew," was born on August 31, 1946, in Wedgefield, South Carolina, to the late Nathiel and Rosa Wright Gooden.
Isaiah received his education through the Sumter County School District.
During his early adult years, he worked alongside his father in various construction jobs, where he developed a strong work ethic and appreciation for honest labor....
Linard Stanley Jones
Jun 10, 2026
Linard Stanley Jones, known as “Ace or Sleepy” was born February 7, 1976, to the late Ernest and Emma Humes Jones, Sr.
Linard was educated in the public schools of Sumter County. He was a graduate of Mayewood High School and a member of the graduating class of 1994. In 1996, he joined the United States Navy and was stationed in...
Ivey Sylvester Jennings
Jun 7, 2026
"To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die.” Ecclesiastes 3:1–2
Mr. Ivey Sylvester Jennings was born on March 15, 1956, in Sumter County, South Carolina. He was the beloved son of the late Alex Moody Jennings and Joe Ree Covington Jennings.
Ivey received his education through...
Moses Singleton, Sr
Jun 7, 2026
Moses “Bubba” Singleton, Sr. was born on Wednesday, April 8, 1953, in Dalzell, SC to the late Samson Singleton and Lucy McCaw Singleton.
From an early age, he demonstrated qualities of independence, diligence, and determination, and those would become hallmarks of a life dedicated to hard work and taking care of his family.
Growing up, Moses attended schools in Sumter, SC and...
Xavier "Spud" Devon Knight
May 31, 2026
Xavier Devon “Spud” Knight was born June 28, 2002, in Columbia, South Carolina to Erica Marie Dinkins and Derrick Devon Knight.
“Spud” was educated in the public schools of Sumter County, and graduated from Sumter High School. He worked as a landscaper. “Spud” enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing and gaming. He had a heart bigger than his body and...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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