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Hercules Garrick Sr.

Hercules Garrick Sr.

Sep 19, 2023

Hercules Garrick, Sr. widower of the late Alberta Kennedy Garrick was born December 9, 1930, in Sumter, South Carolina to the Genie and Eloree Boyd Garrick. In his youth, he joined Bethel AME Church and later joined St. Paul Holiness Church where he was baptized. Hercules always believed in an honest day's work. He worked at Korn Industry for many...

Eddie Alexander Boyd

Eddie Alexander Boyd

Sep 11, 2023

Eddie Alexander Boyd, son of Shirley Mae Boyd Frierson and Eddie Jennings was born July 3, 1983, in Sumter, South Carolina. Eddie begin his primary and subsequent schooling in Sumter, South Carolina. He was a graduated of Lakewood High School. Eddie was one of the kindest people you could ever meet, he opened his heart and always gave back to...

Lucille S. Dees

Lucille S. Dees

Aug 17, 2023

Mrs. Lucille Shadd Dees, the wife of the late Harry Dees, departed this life on Thursday, August 17, 2023 in Sumter, South Carolina. Lucille was born May 7, 1946, in Sumter, South Carolina to the late Abel and Elizabeth Vaughn Shadd. The family is receiving friends at 1240 Cottingham Drive Sumter, South Carolina.

Richard "Slim Rick" Bennett

Richard "Slim Rick" Bennett

Jul 31, 2023

Richard "Slim Rick" Bennett, the husband of Ruth Sanders Bennett departed this life on Monday, July 31, 2023, in Rembert, South Carolina. He was born March 21, 1948, in Sumter, South Carolina to the late Johnny and Nancy Holliday Bennett. The family is receiving friends at 6400 Nakia Drive Rembert, South Carolina.

Essie Mae Lewis

Essie Mae Lewis

Jul 18, 2023

https://www.hdezwebcast.com/show/essie-mae-lewis Essie Mae Gallishaw Lewis was the daughter of the late Easta Mae Gallishaw Dolford and the late Doc Moore in Oswego, South Carolina on November 22, 1948. She later moved to Sumter, South Carolina. Essie Mae received her formal education in the public schools of Sumter County. As a youth she joined Clark United Methodist Church in Sumter, South...

Herman Levi Bennett

Herman Levi Bennett

Jul 14, 2023

Herman Levi Bennett was born April 24, 1955, in Clarendon County, South Carolina to the late George and Lottie Pearlina Mouzon Bennett, Sr. Herman was educated in the public schools of Clarendon County, South Carolina. Herman, begin his work career early in life to support his family. He was a roofer by trade and worked for Roofco, Inc., when he...

Mozel Major Ford

Mozel Major Ford

Jul 12, 2023

Mozel Major Ford was born October 6, 1934, in Clarendon County, South Carolina to the late Pinckney and Obie Farmer Major. She was married to the late Henry Ford Sr.; however, he preceded her in death on May 31, 2012. Mozel accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age. She attended Salem Missionary Baptist Church and Mt....

Junior Glover

Junior Glover

Jul 12, 2023

Junior Glover departed this life on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 in Camden, SC. He was born August 28, 1938 in Summerton, SC to the late Ruben Dozier and the late Sadie McFadden.

Noreen Simpkins Wiley

Noreen Simpkins Wiley

Jun 30, 2023

The family is receiving friends at 1071 Rockdale Blvd, Sumter, SC.

Johanna Debbie Cooper Vareen

Johanna Debbie Cooper Vareen

Jun 29, 2023

https://www.hdezwebcast.com/show/johanna-vareen Obituary details will be updated shortly.

Lawrence Ludd

Lawrence Ludd

Jun 28, 2023

Lawrence Ludd, the husband of the late Annette Murray Ludd departed this life on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 in Charleston, SC. He was born August 21, 1956 in Sumter to the late Sara Lane Ludd Johnson and the late Richard "Red" Ludd, Sr. The family is receiving friends at 5 Loring Mill Road Sumter.

Willie Lee Bennett

Willie Lee Bennett

Jun 27, 2023

Willie Lee Bennett, the son of the late Robert Lee and Essie Mae Wright Bennett was born on June 10, 1952, in Sumter, South Carolina Willie also known as "Beasley" attended the public schools of Sumter County and was a 1971 graduate of Lincoln High School. While in school, he ran track and played football for the high school Bulldogs....

Hercules "Pee Wee" Sharper Jr.

Hercules "Pee Wee" Sharper Jr.

Jun 26, 2023

https://www.hdezwebcast.com/show/hercules-sharper-jr Hercules "PeeWee" Sharper Jr. was born October 5, 1960, in Sumter, South Carolina to Dorothy Singleton Sharper and the late Hercules Sharper Sr. Hercules received his formal education in the public schools of Sumter, South Carolina and graduated from Furman High School. Hercules was employed for many years at Carolina Furniture, Santee Print and Federal Mogul. His latest employment...

Levon Wilson

Levon Wilson

Jun 20, 2023

https://www.hdezwebcast.com/show/levon-wilson Bro. Levon Wilson began his life journey on Monday, January 31, 1977, when he was born to Elousie Murphy Wilson and the late Howard Lee, in Dillion, South Carolina; with his three sisters and one brother.  After dating for 18 years, he married his best friend and love of his life for six years, Brenda Wright. This union brought...

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