Obituaries

Dec 16, 2022

Charles Anthony Webster was born July 26, 1982 to Ronald L. Webster and Bridget Brunson Webster in Sumter, South Carolina. Charles was educated in the public schools of Sumter County, and he attended Central Carolina. At an early age, Charles joined Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church in Sumter, South Carolina. To know Charles was to love him; a beautiful mind and...

Dec 14, 2022

It is with deep and profound sympathy that we announce the passing of Mrs. Ann Sharon Heffner. Mrs. Heffner was the wife of the late Charles E. Heffner and she departed this earthly life on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, in Sumter, SC. Mrs. Heffner was born December 14, 1940, in Fairmont, WV to the late Lawrence A. and Anna L....

Dec 14, 2022

https://www.hdezwebcast.com/show/lee-ernest-franklin Lee Ernest Franklin was born January 7, 1952 to the late Queen Franklin Monroe, in Manning, South Carolina. He was raised by the late William (Lillie) Francis. Lee was educated in the public schools of Clarendon County and graduated from Manning Training School. After graduation, Lee served his country with pride and distinction in the United States Army and...

Dec 12, 2022

https://www.hdezwebcast.com/show/karalene-martin-robinson Karalene Martin Robinson was born on September 28, 1965, to the late Henry "Bobby" Martin Sr. and Dorothy West Martin in Sumter, South Carolina. Karalene received her formal education in the public schools of Sumter County, and was a faithful member of Saint Mark United Methodist Church, Oswego. Karalene was an avid sports fan, having played softball for nearly...

Dec 11, 2022

Dec 7, 2022

It is with deep and profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Mr. Broderick D. Plowden. Mr. Plowden departed this life on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, in Dalzell, SC. He was born February 5, 1988, in Bishopville, SC to Catina Wilson Bradley (Eugene, Jr.) and Leo (Annie) Plowden. The family is receiving friends at 3411 Ebenezer Road Dalzell. Funeral...

Nov 25, 2022

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8 Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing. II Timothy 4:7-8 Glennwood "Bubba"...

Nov 25, 2022

Life Reflection Annette Delores Hampton Anderson affectionately known as "Monkey," "Baby Sister," and "Di" was born on December 11, 1952, to the late Sidney, Sr. and Sarah Moses Hampton. Annette was educated in the public schools of Sumter County, and she graduated from Mayewood High School Class of 1971. She continued her education as follows: graduated from Voorhees College in...

Nov 23, 2022

https://www.hdezwebcast.com/show/simetrice-a-williams Ms. Simetrice Alethia Williams, 55, peacefully entered eternal rest after a brief illness, on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at the Grand Strand Regional Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, SC. Born on April 19, 1967, at the Marion Sims Memorial Hospital, Lancaster, SC, she was the oldest daughter of Mary McGriff Williams and the late Simuel Williams. Simetrice was a...

Nov 22, 2022

John Henry Williams, Jr, 83, departed this life on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 in Manning, South Carolina. He was born August 27, 1939 in Orange, Virginia to the late John Henry and Ann Lindsay Williams, Sr.

Nov 21, 2022

Nov 21, 2022

Marvin "Shorty" Lang, husband of Louise Moore Lang, was born on February 18, 1935 in Sumter County, South Carolina, to the late Clifton Lang, Sr. and the late Essie Lang. Marvin grew up in Sumter County and was educated in the public school system. He worked several factory jobs, including William Furniture Company and Campbell Soup Company. Marvin spent his...

Nov 14, 2022

https://www.hdezwebcast.com/show/minister-pearl-h-williams Minister Pearl H. Williams was born March 5, 1945, in Sumter, SC to the late Otis and Thelma Bracey Hodge. Pearl was educated in the public schools of Sumter County and graduated from Manchester High School in 1964. After graduation, she moved to Portchester, NY to a sleep in job and later gained employment with the Life Saver Candy...

Nov 12, 2022

James Deland Sr. was born May 21, 1938, in Florence, South Carolina to the late Allen and Viola Brown Deland. James joined the United States Army, where he then completed his education. He loved to work and anything pertaining to the military excited him. He was a proud Veteran of the US Army as he retired while stationed at Fort...

Nov 10, 2022

Edward Lee Hudson, 68, departed this life on Thursday, November 10, 2022 in Columbia, South Carolina. He was born on January 13, 1954 in Sumter, South Carolina to the late Johnnie Bell Hudson and the late James Hill. Funeral services are incomplete at this time and will be announced soon.

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