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Simetrice Alethia Williams

Simetrice Alethia Williams

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...

John Henry Williams Jr.

John Henry Williams Jr.

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.

Marvin "Shorty" Lang

Marvin "Shorty" Lang

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...

Pearl Hodge Williams

Pearl Hodge Williams

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...

James Deland Sr.

James Deland Sr.

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...

Edward Lee Hudson

Edward Lee Hudson

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.

Kierra Nicole Gipson

Kierra Nicole Gipson

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...

Aleshia Abrams Grinnell

Aleshia Abrams Grinnell

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...

Marvin Laws

Marvin Laws

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...

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...

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