Obituaries

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

Earline departed this life on Thursday, March 5, 2026, in Sumter, South Carolina.

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

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

Feb 4, 2026

Milton White, Jr. was born February 22, 1950, in Selma Alabama to the late Milton and Willie Mae Sams White, Sr. and raised in Snow Hill, Alabama.

Milton was educated in the public schools of Snow Hill, Alabama. He relocated to Bronx, New York in 1968. Later he met his beloved and devoted wife, Jessie Mae Williams-White. Milton was a barber...

Feb 4, 2026

Ruth Gass Maple, daughter of the late Napoleon and Alean Jenkins Gass, was born February 14, 1948 in Sumter, South Carolina.

Ruth was a member of Antioch United Methodist Church where she served faithfully in various capacities, including President of the United Women in Faith, member of the Financial Committee, Advisor to the Usher Board, and a member of the Older...

Feb 1, 2026

Jan 31, 2026

Minister Bertha McCants-Jones, affectionately called Tiney, was born in Lee County, South Carolina on January 26, 1956 to her wonderful parents, the late Charlie and Bertha McCants. She attended the public schools of Lee County, SC.

As a young child, she began her spiritual journey at Mt. Moriah AME Church in St. Charles, SC with her parents and siblings. After graduating...

Jan 29, 2026

Ariel Anfel Montgomery, born on June 29, 2010, was the beloved daughter of Teresa Nicole Singleton and Michael Montgomery of Sumter, SC.

Ariel loved to dance, create art, and draw beautiful pictures that reflected her bright imagination. We imagine her now twirling among the stars, painting the sky with color, and smiling brightly as she spreads joy wherever she goes. Like...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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,...