Ruth Dennis Deas
Jun 12, 2023
https://www.hdezwebcast.com/show/ruth-deas-dennis Ruth Dennis Deas was born on June 26, 1939, in Rembert, SC, to the late Reverend Abe D. Dennis and Sarah Alston Dennis. Ruth was one of a set of twin daughters and was the fourth of ten children. On Monday, June 12, 2023, she was called to her eternal home with her husband, Whitt, and son, Tracy, by...
Reverend Velda Lee Rucker
Jun 12, 2023
Pastor Velda L. Rucker was born in Marianna, Arkansas, on February 9, 1933, to the late McKinley Rucker and the late Bertha Rucker. He grew up on his grandparents' family farm where he experienced the loving warmth of his grandmother and received strict discipline (and love) from his grandfather. He stayed on the farm helping tend the livestock while being...
George Rhodes Iii
Jun 10, 2023
George Rhodes III, son of the late George Rhodes II and Mary Jenkins Rembert, was born on March 15, 1948, New Bern, North Carolina. He attended the public schools of Sumter County. He worked as a painter for a number of years until he retired. At an early age he joined the Church of God by Faith. George was preceded...
Olivia C. Johnson
Jun 6, 2023
https://www.hdezwebcast.com/show/olivia-canty-johnson Olivia C. Johnson was born on February 25, 1948, in Sumter South Carolina to the late Lilly Williams and Rufus Kemp Sr. Olivia attended the public schools of Sumter County. She became a member of Trinity Missionary Baptist church at an early age and was baptized under the leadership of the late Dr. L. W. Walker Sr. In addition...
Rodney Small Jr.
Jun 4, 2023
https://www.hdezwebcast.com/show/rodney-small-jr Rodney Walden "R.W., Dirty South" Small, Jr. was born on November 21, 1979, to Monroe A. McLean and the late Sandra Ann Morris Holladay. He was the husband of Jessica Laura Small. Rodney grew up in the Cherryvale Community and spent some of his youth in Raeford, NC. He was educated in the public schools of Sumter County, SC....
Lillie Ann Miller
Jun 2, 2023
It is with deep and profound sorrow that we announce the transition of Mrs. Lillie Ann Miller. Mrs. Miller, the wife of the late Ernest Miller, Jr. passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Lillie was born October 5, 1955 in Queens, New York to the late Charles Jones and the late Francis Sims
Jerry Roger Johnson
Jun 1, 2023
https://www.hdezwebcast.com/show/jerry-johnson Jerry Roger Johnson was born on October 15, 1951, in Sumter, South Carolina. He was the youngest son of the late Paul, Sr. and Mary E. Thompson Johnson. Jerry was educated in the public schools of Sumter County and was a 1969 graduate of Lincoln High School. After graduation, he moved to New York. While in New York he...
Carol Jean Gavin
May 31, 2023
Carol (Carolyn) J. Gavin was born on November 9, 1965, in Sumter, South Carolina, to the late Cleveland Grant and Tena Loney Sinkler. Carol attended Sumter County Public Schools. She became a member of Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church at an early age. She was baptized under the leadership of the late Dr. L. W. Walker, Sr. Carol transitioned from her...
Richard Mcclary Jr.
May 30, 2023
https://www.hdezwebcast.com/show/richard-mcclary-jr It is with deep and profound sorrow that we announce the transition of Richard McClary, Jr. Mr. McClary departed this life on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, in Columbia, South Carolina. He was born August 1, 1956, in Sumter, South Carolina to the late Richard and Mary Janes Epps McClary.
Dennis O'Neal Wise
May 30, 2023
https://www.hdezwebcast.com/show/dennis-o-wise Dennis O'Neal Wise also known as "Big Daddy" was born March 5, 1972, in New Zion, South Carolina to Rosette Wise. Dennis was educated in the public schools of Clarendon County and graduated from East Clarendon High School, Class of 1990. After graduation, he entered barber school where he later became a Master Barber. In his later years, Dennis...
Jerry Wilson Jr.
May 18, 2023
Jerry Wilson, Jr. was born January 10, 1997, in Sumter, South Carolina to the late Jerry Wilson, Sr. and the late Laura Jean Jenkins. After the passing of his parents, Jerry was taken in by his aunt, Barbara Jenkins, who raised him as her own son. Jerry was educated in the public schools of Sumter County, South Carolina. He was...
Ada Mae Wells
May 12, 2023
To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heavens. Mrs. Ada Mae Johnson Wells fulfilled the purpose that was destined for her life, from the time of her arrival on May 21, 1950. She was born in Sumter County to the late Johnnie Johnson and Mary James Johnson. She received her formal education in...
Eugene Champagne
Apr 19, 2023
Eugene Champagne, "Gene", as he was affectionately known, was born April 2, 1946, in Sumter, South Carolina, to the late Robert and Rosa Lee Cook Champagne. Gene received his formal education in the Sumter County School System and graduated from Eastern High School in 1964. He was employed by Electric Wholesale for thirty-five (35) years before retiring. Retirement was short...
Ronald S. Hudson
Apr 18, 2023
Ronald "Ron" S. Hudson was born on April 1, 1957, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to Josephine Green Hudson and the late Robert Hudson, Jr. Ron was baptized as an infant at Ascension Presbyterian Church (now Ascension Peace) where he sang in the children choir's and was active with children ministry. Ron was a 1975 graduate of Sumter High School. Upon...
Cynthia Foxworth Deloach
Apr 13, 2023
Cynthia Foxworth-Deloach was born July 27, 1964, in Marion South Carolina, to the late Linwood Foxworth, Sr. and Barbara Jean Jones Foxworth. Cynthia was employed as a professional seamstress for 15 years at Sampson Quilting of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  She enjoyed life to the utmost. Cynthia loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed singing, playing pool, playing cards, and most...
Nancy Delores Rose
Apr 6, 2023
Nancy Deloris Sweat Rose was born September 24, 1947, in Clarendon County to the late Wesley Sweat and Ethel Benbow Sweat Johnson. A Time To Grow Nancy was reared and attended the public schools in Clarendon County where she played basketball. As a young woman she helped her mother with farming. She was employed with VB Williams, Gold Kist, and...
Christopher William Digirolomo
Apr 6, 2023
https://www.hdezwebcast.com/show/christopher-william-digirolomo Christopher William DiGirolomo was born October 13, 1966, in Queens, New York to the late Joseph Michael and Carolyn Nash DiGirolomo. Christopher attended St. Catherine of Sienna and then graduated from Springfield High School, Queens, New York. He worked in Union 580 as an iron worker until his retirement. Christopher was instrumental in the construction of many buildings throughout...
