Obituaries

Feb 11, 2023

Annette Baker Brooks was born April 6, 1942, in Sumter, South Carolina to the late Sam and Lucille Muldrow Baker, Sr. Annette was educated in the public schools of Sumter County, South Carolina. Annette was united in marriage to Loman Brooks, Jr., in 1959 and they shared eight (8) children together. Annette was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister....

Feb 9, 2023

Carl Edward Huggins, the companion of Joyce E. Romig departed this life on Thursday, February 9, 2023 in Sumter, South Carolina. He was born March 19, 1958, in Manning, South Carolina to the late John and Katherine Evans Huggins. Services are incomplete at this time.

Feb 9, 2023

https://www.hdezwebcast.com/show/emma-mickens-peoples Emma Jane Mickens Peoples was born on April 20, 1958 in Sumter, South Carolina, to the late Isaac and Lillie Mae Blanding Mickens. Emma was educated in the public schools of Sumter County, and after which, she was employed with Manchester Farms and Gold Kist. Emma was affectionately known as "Honeybee" by many family members and friends. She loved...

Feb 6, 2023

Jody Lee Galloway, Sr. was born March 3, 1978, in Florence, South Carolina to Mary Truett Galloway and the late Johnny Galloway, Sr. In addition to his father, Jody was preceded in death by his brother, Thomas Carraway. Jody departed this life on Monday, February 6, 2023, in Sumter, South Carolina. Jody is survived by his mother, Mary Truett Galloway;...

Feb 3, 2023

https://www.hdezwebcast.com/show/edward-wright Edward Joseph "Eddie Joe" Wright was born to the late James and Mattie Jones Wright on December 1, 1940, in Wedgefield, South Carolina. He was educated in the Sumter County School System. He grew up in a religious home and became a member of Orangehill AME Church in Wedgefield, South Carolina at an early age. As a young man,...

Feb 1, 2023

"And God shall wipe away all tears from thine eyes, and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain." Revelation 21:4 Larry Johnson was born in Pinewood, South Carolina on September 9, 1951, to the late George and Annie Jane Hickman Johnson. Larry was a 1970 graduate of Furman High School....

Feb 1, 2023

Mrs. Alte Mae Davis Patton was born December 17, 1933, in Sumter County, South Carolina to the late Solomon and Christine Richardson Davis. Alte worked for the South Bronx Job Corps for twenty-six (26) years, where she was loved by all and then retired. Upon her retirement, she relocated from Bronx, New York to Rembert, South Carolina. Upon her return...

Jan 29, 2023

Brother Bennie Briggs was born on October 1, 1961, to the late Susie Mae Briggs in Sumter, South Carolina. Brother Briggs was educated in the public schools of Sumter County, South Carolina and was a member of the graduating class of 1979 from Mayewood High School. In 1980, Brother Briggs enlisted in the United States Army, where he served as...

Jan 29, 2023

A Time to Be Born: Michael (Rell) Prothro was born in Sumter, SC, on September 23, 1982, to Betty Lesane McBride and the late Michael McBride. A Time to Learn, Work and Live: Michael was educated in the Sumter County Public Schools. He was employed at Central Carolina Technical College where he worked as a custodian. Rell, as he was...

Jan 19, 2023

https://www.hdezwebcast.com/show/robert-lee-mickens Robert Lee Mickens was born May 14, 1960, in Sumter, South Carolina to the late Isaac and Lillie Mae Blanding Mickens. Robert was educated in the public schools of Sumter County. After which, he was employed with Shaw Air Force Base doing lawn maintenance service for thirty (30) years. He also worked with Mickens Construction. Robert Lee was affectionally...

Jan 12, 2023

https://www.hdezwebcast.com/show/carl-tomlin Carl Fitzgerald Tomlin was born June 15, 1964, in Sumter, South Carolina to Mary Nelson Tomlin and the late Leroy Tomlin. Carl was educated in the public schools of Sumter County and a member of the graduating class of 1982 from Sumter High School. At an early age, Carl accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior and united with the...

Jan 1, 2023

Ernest "Marvelous" Felder was born June 20, 1957, in Sumter, South Carolina to the late Willie and Gladys Cooper Felder. Ernest was educated in the public schools of Sumter County and graduated from Mayewood High School. Ernest loved his family and enjoyed meeting new people. Ernest spent his career as a truck driving. He enjoyed music and playing the drums....

Dec 29, 2022

John "Brother" Johnson was born June 25, 1935, in Lee County. He was the son of the late Hartsell John McDuffie and Sarah Wright McDuffie Johnson and the stepson of the late Aaron Johnson. He was educated in the public schools of Lee County. John was employed by the City of Sumter for over thirty-five (35) years where he thrived...

Dec 28, 2022

https://www.hdezwebcast.com/show/jayden-hale Jaden Zaire Hale was born on December 21, 2004, to Sallie Denise Williams Isaac and Byron Jamar Hale in Sumter County SC. He was a Senior at Lakewood High School in Sumter, SC. Jayden had a strong love for his family and friends and enjoyed playing video games and basketball. He played AAU with Sumter Elite Basketball team. He...

Dec 28, 2022

https://www.hdezwebcast.com/show/john-canty John "Sonny" Canty, Jr. was born on August 28, 1943, to the late John Canty Sr. and Nola Williams Canty. In addition to his parents, John "Sonny" Canty, Jr. was preceded in death by his son, Kent Canty; brother, Tommy Canty; and sister, Rosa-Lee Canty. On Wednesday, December 28, 2022, John "Sonny" Canty, Jr., departed this earthly life. His...

Dec 25, 2022

https://www.hdezwebcast.com/show/anndel-taylor Anndel was born on January 13, 2000, to Wanda Brown-Steele and Handel N. Taylor in New Rochelle, NY. She moved from New York in 2002 to Charlotte, NC. She graduated from West Mecklenburg High School and was currently enrolled at Bryant & Statton for business. She was expected to graduate from college in May 2023. Anndel worked at Absolute...

Dec 24, 2022

Dec 23, 2022

Robert Lee Nesbitt was born February 12, 1942, in Sumter, South Carolina to the late Charlotte Croskey Wilson and the late Bill Nesbitt. Robert was educated in the public schools of Sumter County. He attended the Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church in Sumter, South Carolina. Robert was a family man and spent the last ten years with his companion, Geneva Frances,...

Dec 22, 2022

Clifford Moses was born June 17, 1958, to the late Joseph and Mamie Lee Mickel Moses in Bishopville, South Carolina. Clifford grew up and was educated in the public schools of Lee County. He was a member of the Dennis High School Class of 1976. He was formerly employed with Continental Tire of Sumter. Clifford was kind, caring, and didn't...

Dec 21, 2022

Lillie M. Daniel, the wife of the late Eddie Jetterson Daniel departed this life on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, in Columbia, SC. She was born August 21, 1937, in Millen, GA to the late James and Norma Lue Young Wilson. A service of celebration for Ms. Daniel will be held at a later date. Please keep the family lifted in...