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Douglas Edward Jones

Douglas Edward Jones

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...

Marcus A. Lane Sr.

Marcus A. Lane Sr.

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...

James Edward Lancaster

James Edward Lancaster

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....

Clyde Wesley Wilson

Clyde Wesley Wilson

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...

Patricia Ann Mcknight

Patricia Ann Mcknight

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...

Ruth Diggs Sanders

Ruth Diggs Sanders

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...

Wanda Machelle Hunter

Wanda Machelle Hunter

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...

Peggy Marie Young

Peggy Marie Young

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...

Henry Lee Rich

Henry Lee Rich

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...

Timothy Butler Cain Sr.

Timothy Butler Cain Sr.

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...

Kevin Quarmaine Epps

Kevin Quarmaine Epps

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...

Nora Jane Prince

Nora Jane Prince

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...

Chiffon Gamble Hodge

Chiffon Gamble Hodge

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,...

Dianne Cathy Bradley Bracey

Dianne Cathy Bradley Bracey

Sep 15, 2022

Dianne "Cat" Bradley Bracey was born July 10, 1963, in Sumter, SC to the late Turner Lee and Virginia Green Bradley. Dianne was educated in the public schools of Sumter County. In her youth, she attended Mulberry Missionary Baptist Church. She later joined New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church and was baptized. Dianne, affectionately known as "Cat", was a people person...

Jerome Bagley

Jerome Bagley

Sep 15, 2022

Jerome Bagley was born August 2, 1957, in Coconut Grove, Dade County, FL to Mary Black Bagley and Henry Thames. Jerome had a rich history of learning as well as being taught many new things in his life. He traveled the world. Jerome joined the United States Army and fought in the Vietnam War, survived the combat and returned home...

Elijah Nelson

Elijah Nelson

Sep 8, 2022

"Our joys will be greater, our love will be deeper, our life will be fuller because we shared your moment." Elijah (Sonny) Nelson was born on November 14, 1942 in Rimini, South Carolina. Elijah brought great joy, deep love, and devotion to everyone that came in contact with him. First, to his parents, Maryann Adams and Murray Nelson and then...

Charles Edward Mccray

Charles Edward Mccray

Aug 25, 2022

Charles Edward McCray, affectionately called, "Lil C" was born December 26, 1981, in Sumter, South Carolina to Sandra Rembert McCray and the late Pressley McCray. Charles received his education in the Sumter County School System and completed his education in 1999. Charles impressed others with his intellect, quick wit and fluent speech. He was smooth and confident, which was reflected...

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