Obituaries

Nov 19, 2023

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Nov 14, 2023

Baby Tyler Zione Miles Hudson was born May 22,2022, in Sumter, South Carolina to Erica Hudson and Michael McDonald. He departed this life on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, in Sumter, South Carolina. The family is receiving friends at 502 Church Street Sumter, South Carolina

Nov 8, 2023

Nov 6, 2023

"I am the resurrection, and the life; he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live." John 11:25 Jeril McElveen was born April 22, 1972 to the late Jerome Sr. and Mamie McElveen in Sumter, South Carolina.  Jeril received his formal education in the public schools of Sumter County. He was a 1991 graduate of Mayewood...

Nov 4, 2023

Dorothy Evans Slater was born January 22, 1940, in Sumter, South Carolina to the late Ida Mae Evans-Jones. Dorothy was educated in the public schools of Sumter County and upon completion of school moved to Baltimore, Maryland. In 1977, she joined New Saint Mark Baptist Church, 3905 Springdale Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland, where she was a choir member and on the...

Nov 3, 2023

Alice Whatley Dinkins was born in Montgomery, Alabama on July 16, 1941 to the late Millie Salter and the late Ruben Gardner. Alice was the only child. Alice was raised in Lake Wells, FL and Orlando, FL. She attended Jones High School. She was a majorette, as well as 1st Attendant to Miss. Jones High. Alice worked many years in...

Oct 31, 2023

William Arthur Pressley Sr., was born on November 29, 1954, in Sumter, South Carolina to the late Lillie Mae Pressley White (John) and the late Henry (Almeta) Murray. William received his formal education in the public schools of Sumter, South Carolina and attended Hillcrest High School. He was employed by Becton-Dickinson, Bosch Braking Systems, Sumter School District, and most recently...

Oct 30, 2023

Mrs. Rose Marie Gause Staley, affectionately known as "Ree" and "Miss Marie" was born on December 26, 1935, to the late Pink and Annie Gause. She was married to the late Esau Staley. Rose was educated in the Horry County school system. She worked on the farm and as an Avon representative. Rose was a devout member of High Hills...

Oct 27, 2023

Evangelist Ollie Mae Gibson was born on November 2, 1953, in Manning, South Carolina to Odessa T. Cantey and the late Solomon Cantey, Sr. Evangelist Gibson attended elementary through high school in Clarendon County, South Carolina. She was a keen entrepreneur and business owner, who started several businesses throughout the Midlands region of South Carolina. She is remembered as a...

Oct 26, 2023

Michael Anthony Joe, (Mike), husband of Rachiel Tucker Joe, was born November 10,1966 in Sumter, SC to Roosevelt Joe Sr. and Juanita Cabbagestalk Joe.   At an early age, he accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his personal savior and was baptized and joined Barnettsville Baptist Church in Bishopville, SC. Mike was a 1985 graduate of Sumter High School. He joined...

Oct 23, 2023

Alfred Harris Jr. was born March 4, 1938, in Rembert to the late Alfred and Bessie Harris Sr. Alfred, also known as "Dook" or "Sonny Boy" attended the public schools of Sumter County and was employed in the concrete business for years. Alfred was preceded in death by four sisters, Mary Francis Harris, Agnes Wright, Pauline Rembert, and Janie Brown;...

Oct 23, 2023

"For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me...

Oct 23, 2023

Tonya Harvin Pack was born on May 15, 1975, in Sumter, South Carolina to the late John and Luccile Harvin Grinnell. Tonya was educated in the public schools of Sumter County and was a 1993 graduate of Furman High School. She furthered her education at Central Carolina College, earning her bachelor's and master's degrees. Tonya was employed with Bosch, Hampton...

Oct 22, 2023

It is with deep and profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Mrs. Rebecca Rose Robinson, who departed this life on Sunday, October 22, 2023, in W. Roxbury, MA. Ms. Robinson was born May 11,1954, in Sumter, South Carolina to the late Marion and Mary Elizabeth Bowen Rose.

Oct 22, 2023

Vincent Harriott was born November 11, 1949, in Manhattan, New York to the late Eddie and Annie Mae Balls Harriott. He departed this life on Sunday, October 22, 2023, in Sumter, South Carolina. The family is receiving friends from 3PM to 7PM daily at 260 Windemere Drive Sumter, South Carolina

Oct 11, 2023

Ms. Ella Mae Brown was born on April17, 1951. She was the daughter of the late Mrs. Ella Cooper and Mr. Joseph Cooper Sr. At an early age, she joined Goodwill Presbyterian Church. Ms. Brown graduated from Eastern High School in 1969. After graduation she relocated to Washington, DC. She was employed as a US Government contractor throughout the Washington...

Oct 10, 2023

Mother Bertha Mae Galloway Calhoun, widow of Jessie Richard Calhoun, was born on April 22, 1942, to the late Samuel and Geneva Green Galloway. Mother Calhoun received her formal education in the public schools of Sumter County. She was one of the first persons in Sumter County to help integrate a department store through employment. She was also known as...

Oct 10, 2023

Bertha attended the public schools of Sumter County. Later she began her career as a custodian at Shaw Heights Elementary School. After 27 years of service, she retired from the school district. Bertha was raised in a Christian home and attended Good Hope United Methodist Church in Rembert, SC. While attending Good Hope, she was baptized and was a part...

Oct 7, 2023

James Bell was born on October 6, 1983 to Norma Jean Bell and James Anthony Polite. James received his education in the public schools of Sumter County and was a very friendly person. James was employed at the Sumter Pigeon plant where he loved to work, and he worked diligently. James also loved spending time with his family, cleaning, and...