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Iwanda Delicia Mitchell

Iwanda Delicia Mitchell

May 23, 2022

It is with deep and profound sorrow that we announce the transition of Ms. Iwanda D. "Lady Billionaire" Mitchell. Ms. Mitchell departed this life on Monday, May 23, 2022 in Phoenix, AZ. Iwanda was born December 9, 1972 in Sumter, SC to Ivory M. Glisson Mitchell and Clarence Mitchell, Jr. The family is receiving friends daily at 170 North St....

Ruby Jean Kucera

Ruby Jean Kucera

May 21, 2022

Ruby Jean Kucera, 57, departed this life on Saturday, May 21, 2022, in Columbia, SC. She was born December 21, 1964, in Sumter to the late John R. and Mary L. Cotton Caughman

Roosevelt Harvin

Roosevelt Harvin

May 20, 2022

Roosevelt Harvin, 50, husband of Ruby Fowler Harvin departed this life on Friday, May 20, 2022, in Shelby, NC. He was born July 16, 1971, in Sumter to the late Henry and Emma Holiday Harvin, Sr.

Frady Wright

Frady Wright

May 15, 2022

A time to be born . . . . Mr. Frady "Kea" Wright , was born March 20, 1947 in Sumter, South Carolina. He was the son of late Mr. William and Mrs. Frances Green Wright. Frady was the eldest son of seven children and was reared in a Christian home, under the guidance of his loving and devoted parents...

Julia Conyers Wright

Julia Conyers Wright

May 14, 2022

Julia Louise Conyers Wright, was born in the U.S. Army hospital in Wurzburg, Germany to Dorothy Nixon Conyers and the late Charlie Conyers, Jr. on September 9, 1964. On Saturday, May 14, 2022, while wrapped in the arms of her only sister, Jennifer, she was called to her heavenly home. Julia was married to Perry Wright, her husband of twenty-one...

Joe Louis Harris

Joe Louis Harris

May 11, 2022

Joe Louis Harris was born in Horatio, SC on December 9, 1937, to the late Ed Harris and Pearl Seawright Harris. Joe was a member of St. Luke AME Church in Sumter SC. He accepted Christ at an early age, he was committed to his family and loved spending quality times with them. He loved baseball, westerns and gospel shows....

Belvar Dingle Mcknight

Belvar Dingle Mcknight

May 11, 2022

Belvar Ann Dingle McKnight was born November 30, 1955, in Sumter to the late Claudia Randolph Butler and the late Mack Dingle. She attended the public schools of Sumter County. She was employed in home health as a care giver. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by five brothers, four sisters, a grandson and a great-granddaughter....

Shaun Cedric Croskey

Shaun Cedric Croskey

May 5, 2022

Shaun Cedric Croskey, was born October 21, 1982, in Sumter to Julia Tention Croskey and the late Edward Eugene Croskey. Shaun attended the public schools of Sumter County School District. He had a strong work ethic as he worked in Landscaping and construction. He enjoyed exploring the outdoors and he loved sports. He was a genuine, caring, giving, and loving...

Eric Montgomery

Eric Montgomery

May 3, 2022

A Time To Be Born Eric Tony Montgomery was born January 15, 1968 in Sumter, SC to Margaret Jennings Montgomery and the late Willie G. Montgomery, Sr. A Time for Every Purpose Under the Heaven Eric accepted Christ at an early age. Eric was educated in the public schools of Sumter County and furthered his education at DeVry University. He...

Aaron Brian Clarke

Aaron Brian Clarke

Apr 30, 2022

Aaron Brian Clarke, 37, departed this life on Saturday, April 30, 2022, in Columbia, SC. He was born January 23, 1985, in Sumter to Johnnie Mae Davis Small and Micheal Clarke.

Shirley L Williams

Shirley L Williams

Apr 21, 2022

Shirley Louise Williams was born April 4, 1961 to the late John and Rebecca Grant Williams. Shirley was known as "Shirley Mae". She was educated in public schools of Sumter County. She began her career at BB Williams furnishing company and later went on to work with Gold Kist where she spent many years. Shirley had a strong personal relationship...

Joey T Gibson

Joey T Gibson

Apr 20, 2022

Joey Terrell Gibson was born March 13, 1983, in Sumter, SC to Carolina Gibson and the late Joseph Arthur and was nurtured by Harvis McGee Jr. Joey was educated in the public schools of Sumter, SC. He was the owner of Go Hard Hauling Company. He was a hard worker and a family-oriented person. Joey loved his children and enjoyed...

Walter Lee Benjamin

Walter Lee Benjamin

Apr 11, 2022

Walter Lee Benjamin, 70, husband of Carmelita Drew Benjamin departed this life on Monday, April 11, 2022, in Mayesville, SC. He was born March 6, 1952, in St. Charles to the late Lonnie Benjamin and the late Lucille Charles Benjamin.

Lawrence Martin Bright

Lawrence Martin Bright

Apr 8, 2022

Lawrence Martin Bright, 49, departed this life on Friday, April 8, 2022, in Sumter, SC. He was born September 9, 1972, in Philadelphia, PA to Margaret Dees Ingram and Larry Bright.

Thomasena Denise Mayrant

Thomasena Denise Mayrant

Apr 1, 2022

Thomasena Denise Mayrant was born October 30, 1967, in Sumter to the late Leary McCleod and the late James Garrett Mayrant. She was educated in the Sumter County School District where she graduated from Hillcrest High School, Class of 1987. Thomasena, who was affectionately referred to by family and friends as "Tina", enjoyed shopping, cooking, walking, jogging, and she enjoyed...

Dora Bell Sigler-Gregg

Dora Bell Sigler-Gregg

Mar 28, 2022

Please Click Link Below to Watch the Live Streaming of the Funeral Services for Mrs. Gregg on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at 1:00 PM. https://www.hdezwebcast.com/show/dora-bell-sigler-gregg-funeral-services Dora "Bet" Bell Sigler Gregg was born to the late Fred Sigler Sr. and Irbell Jones Sigler on December 8, 1938, in Sumter SC. "Bet" was educated in the Sumter School system. She left Sumter,...

Annette Canty Johnson

Annette Canty Johnson

Mar 21, 2022

Annette Canty Johnson affectionally known as "Big Al" was born April 29, 1949 in Sumter to the late Tal and Janie Flemming Canty. She was educated in the public schools of Sumter County. She was a loving and devoted mother, sister and grandmother. She was married to the late Willie "Nanie" Johnson. In addition to her parents and her husband,...

Frady Wright

Frady Wright

Mar 20, 2022

Mr. Frady Wright, 75, the husband of Jeanette Canty Wright departed this life on Sunday, May 15, 2022, in Sumter. He was born March 20, 1947, in Sumter to the late William and Frances Green Wright.

Mrs. Elizabeth Bennett Alston

Mrs. Elizabeth Bennett Alston

Mar 13, 2022

Click link below to watch the Live Stream for the Funeral Service for Mrs. Elizabeth Bennett Alston on Sunday, March 20, 2022, at 2:00 PM https://www.hdezwebcast.com/show/elizabeth-bennett-alston Elizabeth Bennett Alston of Rembert, SC was born February 22, 1938, in Sumter County, South Carolina to the union of the late Johnny and Nancy Holliday Bennett. She was educated in the Sumter County...

Bryan Christopher Dicks

Bryan Christopher Dicks

Mar 11, 2022

Please Click Link Below for Live Streaming of the Funeral Services Tuesday, MArch 22, 2022 at 10AM https://www.hdezwebcast.com/show/bryan-c-dicks Mr. Bryan Christopher Dicks, 50, the husband of Mrs. Alexis Nathaniel Dicks, departed this life on Friday, March 11, 2022, in Sumter. He was born September 8, 1971, in Sumter to the late Abram and Bernice Hunter Dicks, Jr.

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