Obituaries

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...

Jan 16, 2024

Eliza Bracy was born July 15, 1959, in Brooklyn, NY to the late Leroy and Carrie Lee Sumpter Bracy. He was raised in Brooklyn, NY and later in life, he relocated to Rembert, SC. Eliza was married to Elizabeth Mayrant Bracy for over forty-five years. He worked as an automotive mechanic for thirty-six years and enjoyed replacing engines in cars...

Jan 11, 2024

Jan 10, 2024

Andre' Terrell Bishop was born on January 29, 1991, in Sumter, South Carolina to Sandra Y. Sigler Petty and Larry D. Bishop. Andre' graduated from high school in 2009.  He joined the Army in February of 2011 and served our country with honor during "Operation Enduring Freedom". He was honorably discharged in the spring of 2014.  Upon his discharge from...

Jan 2, 2024

"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." Isaiah 41:10 Alphonso Bernard Young was born April 22, 1963, in Sumter, South Carolina to Ellen Young Johnson. He was raised in a loving home surrounded...

Jan 1, 2024

Sydrina was born April 14, 1966, to the late Lucius Hollowman and Nancy Lee Sumpter- Hicks in Brooklyn, New York. She was the oldest of 4 siblings. She was educated in Bishopville, South Carolina and graduated from Bishopville High School in 1984. She attended South Carolina State University. She enjoyed working with the Sumter County School District as a special...

Jan 1, 2024

Peter Jerry Wright, son of the late Theodore Wright Sr. and Hester Nixon Wright was born November 5, 1956 in Sumter, South Carolina. Peter was educated in the public schools of Sumter County and attended High Hills AME Church. Peter departed this earthly life on Monday January 1, 2024, at Lexington Medical Center, Columbia, South Carolina. In addition to his...

Dec 30, 2023

Annie Lee Williams was born on May 10, 1938, in Lee County, Mayesville, South Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Maebelle Williams and Lee Mack Williams. Annie Lee was united in holy matrimony to the late Mr. C. W. Williams, Sr. At an early age, Annie Lee joined The Church of Christ, Britton, Florida where she was a...

Dec 22, 2023

Jamal Ty'Rek Thames was born November 25, 2002, in Sumter, South Carolina to Ca'Brall and Collie Thames Archie. Jamal, also known as, "Man Man" was educated in the public schools of Sumter, South Carolina, as well as in Great Falls, Montana. Jamal was a son, brother, father, and friend to many who knew him. Jamal attended Grace Cathedral Church at...