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Terry Davis Jr.

Terry Davis Jr.

Apr 22, 2024

Terry Davis, Jr., departed this life on Monday, April 22, 2024, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Terry was born October 26, 1982, in Greenville, Mississippi to Terry Davis, Sr. and the late Barbara Jeanette Fox Davis.

Marshall Dinkins

Marshall Dinkins

Apr 19, 2024

Marshall Dinkins Jr., the widower of the late Lottie Gertrude Alston Dinkins, was born February 10, 1938, in Sumter County. He was the oldest son of the late Marshall Dinkins and Carrie Davis Griggs. Marshall was reared by the late Hodge and Leacy Dinkins of Rembert, South Carolina. Marshall received his formal education in the public schools of Sumter County....

Carlisle Lesane Sr.

Carlisle Lesane Sr.

Apr 15, 2024

Carlisle Lesane, Sr., the husband of the late Neddie Mae Wells Lesane departed this life on Monday, April 15, 2024, in Sumter, South Carolina. Carlisle was born April 25, 1935, in Mayesville, South Carolina to the late Eliza J. Shaw Williams and Carlisle Lesane, Sr. The family is receiving friends at 110 Weatherly Court Sumter, South Carolina.

Stanley Wilford Johnson

Stanley Wilford Johnson

Apr 13, 2024

Stanley Wilford Johnson departed this life on Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Seattle, WA. Stanley was born November 1, 1952, in San Antonio, TX to the late Sherman W. Johnson and the late Portia White Hardy.

Harold L. Jackson

Harold L. Jackson

Apr 11, 2024

Harold L. Jackson, the husband of Irabelle Miller Jackson, departed this life on Thursday, April 11, 2024, in Roswell, Georgia. He was born March 1, 1963, in Dalzell, South Carolina to Dorothy Peay Jackson and the late Paul James Jackson. The family is receiving friends at 2595 Byrd Street Dalzell, South Carolina from 3PM to 7PM daily.

Dianne Farmer

Dianne Farmer

Apr 10, 2024

Dianne Farmer departed this life on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Sumter, South Carolina. Dianne was born September 22,1955, in Sumter, South Carolina to the late Isaac and Cora Lee Rose Farmer. The family is receiving friends at 940 Susie Rembert Street Sumter, South Carolina.

Michael Sylvester Punter

Michael Sylvester Punter

Apr 10, 2024

Michael Sylvester Punter, the husband of Zenaida White Punter, departed this life on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Carthage, Tennessee. Michael was born December 15, 1954, Bronx, New York to the late Bernard Punter and Margaret Mayrant Whiteside.

Annie Mae Spann

Annie Mae Spann

Apr 9, 2024

Annie Mae Spann, the wife of the late Harold Washington Spann, departed this life on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in Charleston, South Carolina. Annie was born February 6, 1939, in Sumter, South Carolina to the late Larry and Corine Mahoney Dow. The family is receiving friends at 1160 Lands End Drive Pinewood, South Carolina.

Robert Phelps

Robert Phelps

Apr 9, 2024

Robert Phelps, the husband of the late, Margaret Campbell Spencer Phelps, departed this life on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in Sumter, South Carolina. Robert was born October 10, 1949, in Greenville, South Carolina to the late Matthew and Carrie Irby Phelps. The family is receiving friends at 3910 Waiters Road Horatio, South Carolina.

Leo Bethea Sr.

Leo Bethea Sr.

Apr 8, 2024

Leo Bethea, Sr., the husband of Rosetta Johnson Bethea departed this life on Monday, April 8, 2024, in Sumter, South Carolina. Leo was born February 10, 1935, in Dillon, South Carolina to the late Cleo and Willie Mae Jones Bethea. The family is receiving friends at 1920 Jaguar Run Wedgefield, South Carolina from 4PM to 7PM daily.

Leroy Wells

Leroy Wells

Apr 7, 2024

For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning."  Psalm 30:5, KJV Leroy Wells, son of the late Andrew and Evester Gass Wells, was born on June 2, 1957 in Sumter, South Carolina.   Leroy Wells, attended the public schools of Sumter County. He later furthered...

Verlie Ann Brisbon Rufus

Verlie Ann Brisbon Rufus

Mar 25, 2024

Sister Verlie Ann Brisbon Rufus was born February 21, 1951, in Bishopville, Lee County, South Carolina to the late Miller and Rosa Lee Pearson Brisbon. Sister Verlie was educated in the public schools of Lee County and was a member of the graduating class of 1969 of Dennis High School in Bishopville, South Carolina. Sister Verlie, affectionately called "Big Ann",...

Charles Eugene Caughman

Charles Eugene Caughman

Mar 24, 2024

Charles Eugene Caughman was born December 26, 1953, in Sumter, South Carolina to the late John and Mary Cotton Caughman. Charles, known for his quick wit, infectious humor, and unwavering respect for others, was a true light in the lives of those who knew him. His ability to bring laughter and joy to any situation endeared him to all who...

Ulysses Lasalle Preston

Ulysses Lasalle Preston

Mar 19, 2024

Ulysses Lasalle (Munk) Preston was born on April 7, 1975 to the late Rebecca Deloris Preston and George Carter in Sumter, South Carolina. After graduating from Sumter High School in 1993, Lasalle went on to study computer electronics at Nielson College in Charleston, South Carolina. Thereafter, Lasalle kickstarted a career in manufacturing with Metokote Corporation. His career ended with the...

Barry R. Sutherlin

Barry R. Sutherlin

Mar 16, 2024

Barry R. Sutherlin was born October 31, 1981, in New Brunswick, NJ, to Quinette Bright Anderson and the late Barry Clarence Murray. Barry departed this life on Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Sumter, South Carolina.

Dora Scarborough Parrott

Dora Scarborough Parrott

Mar 10, 2024

Dora Scarborough Parrott, affectionately known as "Rutha Mae" was born to the late Albert Colclough and Maggie Scarborough Copeland on February 9, 1940, in Lee County, South Carolina. Dora at an early age joined New Zion AME Church in Wysacky. She was educated in the public schools of Lee County, South Carolina and later in life returned back to school...

Rose M Rich

Rose M Rich

Mar 1, 2024

Rose Marie Rich was born on November 4, 1967, to the late William and Delores Rich in Sumter County, South Carolina. Niecey, as she was affectionately called, received her education in the public schools of Sumter County. She was a member of the graduating class of 1986 from Sumter High School. After graduation, Niecey devoted her life to being a...

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