Obituaries

Dec 22, 2023

Carolyn Brunson Bryant, affectionately called "Baby Sister" was born April 5, 1952 in Sumter, South Carolina to the late Purdey and Lula Holiday Brunson. Carolyn was educated in the public schools of Sumter and Clarendon County. She was a dedicated employee in the school district for over twenty (20) years. Carolyn was married to the late James L. Bryant for...

Dec 19, 2023

Larry Robinson was born on November 27, 1953, in Pinewood (Sumter County), South Carolina to the late Evelyn Richardson Robinson and the late Rufus Gooden. He attended Manchester High School in Pinewood and worked at Sumter Water and Waste Company until his health failed. On December 19, 2023, Larry departed this life to be with the Lord and reside in...

Dec 18, 2023

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful." - 2 Timothy 4:7 Elizabeth B. Brunson, daughter of the late George W. Burkett, Sr. and Mattie Campbell Burkett, was born on April 6, 1932 in Sumter County, South Carolina. She departed this life on Monday, December 18, 2023, at Prisma Health in Sumter,...

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Dec 13, 2023

The family is receiving friends at 990 A Mayfield Drive, Sumter, SC, daily, from 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM.

Dec 9, 2023

Willie Lee Pugh was born on September 10, 1962, in Sumter South Carolina to Carrie Pugh Johnson. He Attended Manchester High in Pinewood South Carolina. He worked for Evans and Geddings Constructions for twenty-five plus years. Williw was proceeded in death by one sister, Rebecca Pugh; one granddaughter, Jiajah Lloyd; and a lifelong companion, Annie Alston. Willie departed this life...

Dec 1, 2023

David Jenkins, 77, was born on November 22, 1946, in Rembert, South Carolina.  He was the son of the late Isaac and Sylvia Holiday Jenkins.  David was educated in the Sumter County school system and a graduate of the Ebenezer High School, Class of 1965. He began working at Exide Battery the same year until his retirement. David served the...

Nov 30, 2023

Roosevelt Mack, affectionately known as "Bo" or "Mack", husband of Theresa Mack, was born on Friday, March 24, 1972, in Sumter, SC, to the late James and Lillie Mae Duffie Mack.   Roosevelt accepted Christ as his personal Savior in his youth. He was employed at Gold Kist for over twenty-five years. Roosevelt was educated in the public schools of Sumter...

Nov 28, 2023

Janet Smoot Robinson was born June 6, 1945, in Pinewood, South Carolina to the late Alexander and Leila McBride Smoot, Sr., and was one of thirteen children born to her parents. Jeannette was a state of South Carolina resident her entire life. At an early age she accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior and attended Enon Baptist Church. Jeannette...

Nov 24, 2023

Psalm 91:1 "He who dwells in the shadow of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty." Mary Lee Sessions Walters, daughter of the late Lyman and Melvinia Days Session, was born on June 17, 1939 in Summterton, SC. Mary Lee attended the public schools of Clarendon County, SC and graduated from Lincoln High School. She was...

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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

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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...