Obituaries

Oct 9, 2025

Vermelle S. Kirkland was born on September 15, 1935 in Rembert, South Carolina to the late John Dinkins and Eunice Dais Dinkins.  She was the oldest of twelve children. Vermelle grew up and was educated in Sumter County, South Carolina, where she remained a lifelong resident and pillar of the community. Vermelle was married to the late Robert L. Kirkland...

Oct 7, 2025

Oct 5, 2025

Willie McDowell, Jr. was born November 30, 1958, in Sumter, South Carolina to the late Willie, Sr. and Pauline Wells McDowell. Willie departed this life on Sunday, October 5, 2025, in Sumter, South Carolina.

Oct 5, 2025

Herman Alfred Pearson, Sr., the husband of the late Ruby Chandler Pearson was born December 17, 1933, in Sumter, South Carolina to the late Nathaniel and Martha McGhaney Pearson. Herman departed this life on Sunday, October 5, 2025, in Sumter, South Carolina.

Oct 5, 2025

Yvonne McNeil, 63, was born on September 8, 1962, to the late Elbert J. McNeil and surviving parent Fannie McNeil, who lovingly guided her through life's journey. Yvonne was a devoted daughter, sister, aunt, and friend whose presence brightened every room she entered. She shared a special bond with her twin sister, Yvette M. Graves, and was a caring sister...

Sep 30, 2025

Mr. Earvin Lee Wilder, affectionately known as "Big Worm", was born on October 26, 1950 in Pinewood, South Carolina to the late Melvin Wilder, Sr. and Estelle Conyers Wilder.   Earvin was known for his warm heart, steady spirit, and deep love for family. He carried himself with humility and kindness, always willing to lend a helping hand to those in...

Sep 30, 2025

Bernard Edward Sanders was born September 4, 1954, in Sumter South Carolina to the late Dorothy Mae Porter and Ernest Sanders. Bernard was educated in the public schools of Sumter County and graduated from Sumter High School with the class of 1972. Following graduation, he proudly served his country by joining the United States Army, where he served for two...

Sep 28, 2025

Ernest Spann, Jr., the husband of Savannah Brown Spann was born July 19, 1957, in Sumter, South Carolina to the late Ernest, Sr. and Annie Tomlin Spann. Ernest departed this life on Sunday, September 30, 2025, in Sumter, South Carolina.

Sep 24, 2025

Willie Vaughn, affectionately called "Woody", was born December 5, 1948, in Dalzell, South Carolina to the late Henry and Willie Mae Benbow Vaughn. Woody accepted the Lord as his personal savior at an early age. He was baptized at Joshua Baptist Church, where he was a faithful member during his youth. Woody was educated in the public schools of Sumter...

Sep 21, 2025

On Sunday morning, September 21, at 8:30 AM, Steve transitioned this life at home surrounded by his devoted wife and family. He was born May 24, 1958, in Sumter County to the deceased parents, Rufus Davis, Sr. and Ida Mae Davis. He was a graduate of Mayewood High School; thereafter he worked several jobs in the workforce. He grew up...

Sep 17, 2025

Sep 17, 2025

David Samuels was born June 7, 1947, in Paxville, South Carolina to the late Willie Mae Farmer. David was educated in the Clarendon County School System in the Paxville School District. David worked for Georgia Pacific for twenty-five (25) years until its closure and worked for thirty (30) years for A & P Metals until he retired. In addition to...

Sep 15, 2025

Brenda Marie Charles was born August 12, 1961, in Rembert, South Carolina to Ollie Mae Dennis Dinkins and the late Daniel Joseph Dinkins. Brenda was educated in the public schools of Sumter County and was a member of the graduating class of 1979 from Hillcrest High School. At an early age, she accepted Christ at an early age and was...

Sep 15, 2025

Ean Ryan Plummer was born November 7, 1977, in Far Rockaway, New York to Bernice Raspberry and the late Percival Plummer. Ean Ryan departed this life on Monday, September 15, 2025, in Pinewood, South Carolina.

Sep 13, 2025

Douglas Bernard Joe, Sr. was born on December 5, 1976, in Sumter, South Carolina to Annie Lou Brailsford Joe and the late Douglas Joe. Bernard was educated in the public schools of Sumter County.  In addition to his father, Douglas Joe, Bernard was preceded in death by his daughter, Dougnisha Joe;grandparents, Marshall and Bertha Brailsford Sr., Robert and Essie B....

Sep 12, 2025

Mary Sue Dennis was born October 16, 1948, in Sumter, South Carolina to the late Eddie, Sr. and Lilly Frierson Dees. Mary was educated in the public schools of Sumter County and graduated from Ebenezer High School in Dalzell, South Carolina. Mary accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior in the 1960's and united with the Grant Hill Missionary Baptist...

Sep 5, 2025

Mary Elizabeth Prince Walters was born April 6, 1945, in Sumter, South Carolina to the late Simon Ernest Prince and the late Carrie Scott Prince.  Mary received her education in the public schools of Sumter County. At the tender age of eighteen (18), she married her true love, Joe Louis Walters.  They shared three children together, Diane Walters, Joe Jr...

Sep 3, 2025

Herbert Lee Lewis, Sr. was born February 17, 1960, in Sumter, South Carolina to the late James and Sarah Mae Ramsey Lewis. Today we gather to honor the life of Herbert Lewis Sr, a husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, friend, and so much more. His story can't be captured in a single word or title, because he wore many...

Aug 25, 2025

Bobbie Jean James-Massingill was born on July 13, 1947, in Sumter, South Carolina, to Sarah E. James, and the late Russell James, Sr.  She was a woman of intellect, grace, and deep faith. She proudly graduated from Eastern High School, where she broke barriers as the only female school bus driver during her senior year. Even then, her courage, sense...

Aug 24, 2025

Kenneth Witherspoon was born April 5, 1962, in Sumter, South Carolina to the late Ronnie, Sr. and Susie Mae Watson Witherspoon. Kenneth was educated in the public schools of Sumter County and was a member of the graduating class of 1980 from Sumter High School. Kenneth accepted Christ as his Savior and attended church with his mother at Jehovah Missionary...