Obituaries

Feb 25, 2024

Felicia Ann Andrews Kelley was born November 25, 1983, in Sumter County, South Carolina to Stanley Preston and the late Patricia Andrews Johnson and stepfather, David Johnson. Felicia was educated in the public schools of Sumter, South Carolina and was a member of the graduating class of 2002 of Sumter High School. Upon completion of high school, she joined the...

Feb 24, 2024

Feb 20, 2024

" My flesh and my heart faileth, but God is the strength of my heart." Psalm 34:18 Almeta Gaymon Nelson, the wife of the late Furman Nelson, Sr. was born June 10, 1930, in Clarendon County, South Carolina to the late Tanzie Thomas and Cornie Brown Gaymon. Almeta was educated in the public schools of Clarendon County. She accepted Jesus...

Feb 19, 2024

Our prayer for the next generation is to gift them with a dual heritage: the grounding of deep-seated roots and the freedom of expansive wings, as the timeless wisdom of a Sudanese proverb so eloquently captures. Dorothy Lee Witherspoon was a force of nature, the epitome of femininity, who bore the world's burdens with unwavering strength. She departed this life...

Feb 18, 2024

Feb 16, 2024

Naomie Toney was born on December 15, 1928, in Sumter, South Carolina to the late Lawrence Smith, Jr. and Adell Smith.  Naomie was educated in the public schools of Lee County, South Carolina.   Naomie was a hard worker and she was dedicated to all who knew and loved her.   At an early age, Naomie accepted Christ and became a faithful...

Feb 15, 2024

"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want." Psalm 23:1 Michelle Denise Dargan was born on July 19, 1964, in Sumter, South Carolina to the late Marion Dargan and the late Wilhemina Wilson Dargan. Michelle was educated in the public schools of Sumter County, South Carolina. She enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family and friends. In addition...

Feb 9, 2024

Willie Edward Conyers, husband of Gracie Marie Robinson Conyers, was born June 19, 1953, in Clarendon County to the late John and Mary Billups Conyers. At an early age Willie accepted Christ into his life and joined St. Mark Baptist Church in Silver, South Carolina. He attended the public schools of Clarendon and Sumter Counties and retired from Madison Industries...

Feb 6, 2024

Robert Heyward Sr, son of the late James Heyward and Ethel Mae James Heyward was born on September 17, 1943 in Sumter, South Carolina. Robert received his education in the public schools of Sumter County. He accepted Christ as his personal Savior and became an active member of Orange Hill A.M.E Church. He served faithfully until his health declined. He...

Feb 6, 2024

Leroy Williams, a son of the late Laura Mae Williams and the late Josh Jamison was born on February 21, 1934, in the Britton Community of Sumter/Clarendon County. Leroy received his education in the public schools of Sumter County, and retired from Wyncote Towers in Philadelphia, PA. Upon returning home to Sumter, he later became the owner of Williams Used...

Feb 4, 2024

Deacon Ula Mae Cooper was born September 6, 1936 in Lee County, Mayesville, South Carolina.  She was the daughter of the late Maebelle Cook Williams and Lee Mack Williams.  Deacon Ula Mae was united in holy matrimony to the late Joseph "OC" Cooper, Jr. At an early age, Deacon Ula Mae accepted Christ into her life and later joined Goodwill...

Feb 2, 2024

Marion Green Jr. "Bay Boy" was born in Wedgefield, SC on June 2, 1937, to the late John "Marion" Green Sr. and Prectdia Green Washington. He was married to the late Sallie Mae Washington Green for 56 years. He was educated in the public schools of Sumter, County. Marion enjoyed spending time with his family. He worked for Santee Print...

Jan 31, 2024

John Demetrius Lawson was born on March 18, 1964, in Brooklyn, New York to Richard Lawson, Sr. and the late Dorothy Morgan Baldwin. John transitioned and gained his heavenly wings on January 31, 2024, in Columbia, South Carolina. John leaves to cherish his memories his four children, Shericka (Anthony) McKnight of Hinesville, GA; John Lawson, II of Sumter, SC; Jarell...

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Jan 25, 2024

Robert Earl McLeod was born into this earthly world on July 5, 1962, in Sumter, South Carolina to the late George, Sr. and Odessie Cook McLeod. Robert Earl was a dedicated and hard worker for the City of Sumter and Sumter County Public Works Highway Departments for over twenty years until his health declined.  In addition to his parents, Robert...

Jan 25, 2024

Jimmie Lee Powell-Baker, affectionately known as Jean, was born on January 3, 1944, in Sumter, South Carolina to the late James I. Powell and Edna (Taylor) Powell. Jean was the oldest of three children born from this union, before it was dissolved in 1947. Jean was raised in Wedgefield, S.C. by her grandparents, Rhoda and Edwin Taylor, whom she referred...

Jan 18, 2024

Azalee Wells Hampton, the fourth daughter of the late Henry and Rebecca (Parrott) Wells of Lynchburg, South Carolina, was born on March 7, 1949, in Sumter County, South Carolina. Azalee grew up as a member of Mount Pleasant AME Church, and as an adult a member of Goodwill Presbyterian Church USA. She often talked about going to church on Sundays...

Jan 18, 2024

Martha Williams was born on December 26, 1955, to her loving parents, the late Willie and Maggie Brunson Williams.   Martha spent most of her adult years attending the Gibbs Activity Center in Lee County, South Carolina. She loved spending time with her family, dancing, listening to music, and having fun.  In addition to her parents, Martha was preceded in death...

Jan 17, 2024

Joseph Leo Brooks, known as "Joe" or "Big Joe," was born on September 15, 1956. He was the youngest son born to the late Edward Brooks, Sr. and the late Fannie Williams Brooks. Joseph was also the husband of the late Patricia Hunter Brooks. Joe attended public school in Sumter County, SC. At a young age, he attended Willow Grove...