Obituaries

Nov 5, 2022

https://www.hdezwebcast.com/show/kierra-n-gipson Kierra Nicole Gipson was born January 7, 1990, in Sumter, SC to Linda Gipson Gallishaw and Harrial Gallishaw. Kierra was educated in the public schools of Sumter County. She enjoyed her family and friends and most importantly loved cooking and doing hair. Kierra accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior. Kierra was preceded in death by her grandmother, Elloree...

Nov 2, 2022

Aleshia Abrams Grinnell was born on May 6, 1954, to the late George and Eliza Abrams. Aleshia was a 1972 graduate of Sumter High School. She obtained an Associates degree in Marketing and a second degree in Accounting from Central Carolina Technical College. She worked caring for children and the elderly. In addition to her parents, Aleshia was preceded in...

Oct 29, 2022

Marvin Laws was born October 1, 1960, in Sumter to the late Elder David laws, Sr. and the late Mother Minnie Harris Laws. Marvin joined the Church of God by Faith at an early age. He loved giving praises unto God and was a faithful tither. Marvin was educated in the public schools of Sumter County and a member of...

Oct 27, 2022

Oct 27, 2022

Oct 23, 2022

Douglas Edward Jones was born March 20, 1966, in Atmore, Alabama, to the late Deacon Edward Curry, and Rose Jones Curry. Doug grew up in Jersey City, New Jersey. At an early age he joined the United States Army. Doug was a simple man who enjoyed the simple things in life. He loved laughing, making others laugh, working, and spending...

Oct 19, 2022

Oct 18, 2022

Marcus A. "Big Griss" Lane, Sr. was born January 13, 1981, in Sumter, South Carolina to Garrett Franklin and the late Sarah Mollie Lane. Marcus was educated in the public schools of Sumter County and was a member of the graduating Class of 2000 from Sumter High School. He worked many jobs over the past years to provide for his...

Oct 16, 2022

Oct 16, 2022

James "Jimmy" Edward Lancaster was born October 17, 1958, in La Rochelle, France, to the late John J. and Ruth E. Lancaster, Sr. After matriculating at Sumter District 2 schools, he joined the U.S. Army, where he served for 13 years. James attained the rank of Staff Sergeant. After serving his country, he became a machine operator for Cooper Tools....

Oct 11, 2022

Clyde Wesley Wilson was born June 4, 1933 to the late Harriet Williams Wilson and the late Wesley Wilson. He was educated in the public schools of Sumter County, South Carolina. Clyde was a soldier in the US Army and he served his country during the Korean War. Clyde migrated to New York City and worked many years in the...

Oct 11, 2022

Patricia Ann McKnight was born February 22, 1967, in Sumter, SC to the late Wesley and Pearlee Gaymon McKnight. Patricia was educated in the public schools of Sumter County and was a member of the graduating Class of 1985 of Mayewood High School. Patricia was employed by Becton-Dickinson of Sumter for twenty-three years. She loved to read, going to movies...

Oct 9, 2022

https://www.hdezwebcast.com/show/ruth-diggs-sanders Mrs. Ruth Diggs Sanders was born on August 28, 1931, in Rembert, South Carolina, to the late Levaniel Diggs and the late Rita Diggs. She attended the public schools of Sumter County. Ruth devoted her life to caring for the well-being of her family. She also had a love for gardening, quilting, and cooking. Ruth accepted Jesus Christ as...

Oct 9, 2022

https://www.hdezwebcast.com/show/wanda-hunter Wanda Machelle Hunter was born on May 14, 1971, in Wedgefield, South Carolina to Vermelle Duncan Holliday and the late Solomon Holliday, Jr. Wanda attended the public schools of Sumter County District 2 and was a member of the Hillcrest High School Class of 1989. After high school, Wanda continued her education by attending Morris College in Sumter. She...

Oct 7, 2022

Mrs. Peggy Marie Wallace Young was born on December 1, 1940, in Kingstree, South Carolina to the late Chester Wallace and the late Lucille Cooper Loney. Peggy accepted Christ and was a devoted member of Salem Missionary Baptist Church in Sumter, SC. She was a member of the Senior Choir until her health failed. Peggy was educated in the public...

Sep 28, 2022

Henry Lee Rich was born October 9, 1948, in Florence, SC to Sadie Rich Parks and Taff Williams. Henry was educated in the public schools of Florence, SC. Later in life he moved to Long Island, NY, and he gained employment with a local chemical plant. He worked there until his retirement. Henry enjoyed life, as well as family and...

Sep 26, 2022

Timothy Butler Cain, Sr., also known as "T.B." was the youngest son born to James Witherspoon and Annie Elizabeth Cain in Sumter, SC on May 10, 1931. Timothy attended the public schools of Sumter County and graduated from Lincoln High School. He completed one year of secondary education at a local college. Timothy gave his life to Jesus Christ at...

Sep 24, 2022

Kevin Quarmaine Epps was born June 29, 1990, in Sumter, South Carolina to Kevin Eugene Prince and Joeann Epps. He was educated in the public schools of Sumter County. Kevin enjoyed life and being around family and friends. He was an avid lover of football and Tom Brady was one of his favorite football players. Kevin was employed at Atkins...

Sep 20, 2022

Mrs. Nora Jane Prince was born on April 15, 1955 in Sumter, South Carolina, to the late Joseph and Katie Levine Green. Nora received her education in the public schools of Sumter County. She was employed at the Sumter Laundry Cleaners for 12 years. Nora was also employed by the Sumter School District for 10 years until her health started...

Sep 18, 2022

"Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies. Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her. Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. Favour is deceitful, and the beauty is vain; but a woman who fearth the Lord, she shall be praised." Proverbs 31: 10,...