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Robert Bernard Oliver

Robert Bernard Oliver

Jul 18, 2021

Obituary Mr. Robert Bernard Oliver, 68, the husband of Jannie Mae Toney Oliver departed this life on Sunday, July 18, 2021 in Scranton, SC. He was born January 1, 1953 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Willie and Lucille Moore Oliver. The family is receiving friends at from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at 1742 Polaris Drive Sumter, SC   To...

James Durant

James Durant

Jul 10, 2021

Obituary James Durant, age 65, departed this life on Saturday, July 10, 2021, in Sumter. He was born January 22, 1956, to the late Mary Harrington and David Durant, Sr. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of James Durant, please visit our floral store.

Samuel Palmer, Jr.

Samuel Palmer, Jr.

Jul 7, 2021

Obituary Samuel Palmer Jr.  received his eternal call on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at approximately 2:52pm at Prisma Health Tuomey in Sumter, SC. This legend of life was born to the late Samuel and Anna Palmer.  This life came forth and sparkled the earth on January 2, 1932 in Pamplico, South Carolina.  At an early age, Samuel Palmer Jr. moved...

John C Colclough, Jr.

John C Colclough, Jr.

Jul 5, 2021

Obituary Mr. John Charles Colclough Jr. better known as "Boogalu" departed his earthly home to eternity with his heavenly father on Monday, July 5, 2021 at Prisma Health Richland Hospital in Columbia, SC. He was born in Sumter, SC on July 3, 1985, to Priscillia L. Colclough and the late John C. Colclough Sr. He was educated in the public...

Louada Russell Nelson

Louada Russell Nelson

Jul 3, 2021

Obituary Louada Russell Nelson was born June 6, 1951, to the late Lillian Ford Choice and the late JC Amos Sr. She was reared by the late Marion and Sudie Hastie and Timothy Hastie Sr. in Sumter, South Carolina. Louada was educated in the public school system of Sumter County. After graduation she worked at Carolina Furniture Works. After leaving...

Danny Shepard

Danny Shepard

Jun 23, 2021

Obituary Mr. Danny Shepard was born June 5, 1961 to the late George Shepard, Sr. and Alma J. Shepard. He attended the public schools of Kershaw  County, SC and furthered his education at Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, North Carolina. Danny received his early religious training at  Progressive Church in Lugoff. He later changed his membership to Unity Holiness...

Mitchell Smith

Mitchell Smith

Jun 23, 2021

Obituary Mr. Mitchell Smith, age 50 departed this life on Wednesday June 23, 2021 in Washington, DC. He was born October 29, 1970 in Rembert, SC to the late Mitchell and Ruby Mayrant Smith, Sr.   To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Mitchell Smith, please visit our floral store.

Leonte Javon Dennis

Leonte Javon Dennis

Jun 14, 2021

Obituary Leonte Javon Dennis affectionally known as "Tae Tae or Rim Rod Jr. " was born June 25, 1999 in Sumter to Robert Lee and Keisha Alston Dennis. He received his education in the public schools of Sumter County. Leonte graduated from Crestwood High School and was a member of the graduation Class of 20018. He was    employed at Walmart...

Melissa Godwin Feagin

Melissa Godwin Feagin

Jun 7, 2021

Obituary Melissa Godwin Feagin, age 44, departed this life on Monday, June 7, 2021, in Columbia. She was born March 20, 1977, to Lois Godwin Blair. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Melissa Godwin, please visit our floral store.

Charlie Cobia

Charlie Cobia

Jun 5, 2021

Obituary Charlie Cobia, Jr.  was born August 21, 1944, in Summerton, SC to the late Charlie and Josephine Caldwell Cobia. Charlie was educated in the public schools of Sumter County and enjoyed spending time with his family. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Shirley Dinkins, Sandra Wells and Christine Young, four brothers,   Emmitt...

Donald Lorenzo Palmer

Donald Lorenzo Palmer

Jun 4, 2021

Obituary Please click link below to view the Live Funeral Services of Mr. Donald Palmer on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at 11:00AM. https://www.hdezwebcast.com/show/donald-lorenzo-palmer   Donald Lorenzo Palmer was born March 17, 1954, in Moncks Corner, South Carolina. He was the fifth child of Frank and Camilla Houser Palmer residing in the Kitfield Community. He was a member of Wesley United Methodist...

Mark Mccray

Mark Mccray

Jun 4, 2021

Obituary Mr. Mark "Pap" McCray was born July 16, 1970 in Manning, SC to Patricia McCray and the late Willie Lee Brown. He was educated in the public schools of Manning County. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his  grandparents, Ola Belle McBride-Dwyer, Anthony Dwyer,  William...

Lula Mae Lawson

Lula Mae Lawson

Jun 3, 2021

Obituary Lula Mae Lawson, wife of Elbert Lawson departed her life on Thursday, June 3, 2021 in Sumter. She was born April 7, 1958 in Sumter to the late Mary Lena Haynesworth Easley and the late Simon Fullwood. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Lula Mae Lawson, please visit our floral store.

Virginia Fulmore Mack

Virginia Fulmore Mack

Jun 3, 2021

Obituary Virginia Fulmore Mack was born July 5, 1950, in Lake City, SC to Sadie Mae Graham and the late James Fulmore. Virginia graduated from Carver High School Class of 1969 in Lake City, SC.  She had a strong work ethic working in the fields, housekeeping, seamstress, a production plant worker, and entrepreneur.  Virginia was affectionately known as "Nob". She...

Frank Williams

Frank Williams

May 30, 2021

Obituary To view the Live Broadcast of the Funeral Service for Mr. Williams pleas click link below. https://www.hdezwebcast.com/show/frank-williams-funeral-services   Mr. Frank Williams departed this earthly life for his heavenly reward on Sunday, May 30, 2021, at Prisma Health Baptist Hospital in Columbia, South Carolina. Born in Sumter County on April 11, 1942, he was the only child of the late Harriett...

Ella Rose Hayward

Ella Rose Hayward

May 26, 2021

Obituary Mrs. Ella Rose Hayward  was born in Clarendon County October 1, 1934 she was the seventh of fourteen children born to the late Jimmie McCoy and Darkie Davis. She was a devoted member of Congruity Presbyterian Church in Gable South Carolina. Mrs. Ella who was affectionately called Rose by her family and friends received her education in the public...

Harriette G. Dinkins

Harriette G. Dinkins

May 25, 2021

Obituary Harriette G. Dinkins was born October 17, 1955 in Sumter to the late Moses and Celestine Wright Dinkins, Sr. She attended school in Sumter School District and graduated from the old Sumter High School. Nell was compassionate, charismatic. She also know how to use her words and you knew she meant business. Anyone who had encounter with her would...

Cornelius T Dwyer

Cornelius T Dwyer

May 20, 2021

Obituary Mr. Cornelius T. Dwyer was born October 22, 1981 in Sumter to Brenda Dwyer Felder and Franklin L. Wright. He was educated in the public schools of Sumter County. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ola Belle McBride-Dwyer, Anthony Dwyer, and Willie L. and Deloris B. Wright, his great-grandparents,...

Linda Marchella Williams-Coleman

Linda Marchella Williams-Coleman

May 20, 2021

Obituary Mrs. Linda Marchella Williams-Coleman was born April 27, 1958 in Sumter, South Carolina to the late Frances Bradley and Ben Williams. She was educated in the public schools of Sumter County and was a graduate of Mayewood High School. She worked at Becton Dickinson for 37 years and retired in 2017. Linda was an active member of the St....

Latasha  Nicole Gooden

Latasha Nicole Gooden

May 17, 2021

Obituary Latasha Nicole Gooden was born September 27, 1987 to Mary Gooden, Lennie Johnson and Richard Johnson. Latasha was educated in the public schools of  Sumter County, SC. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Latasha was preceded in death by a brother, James "Tony" Gooden; grandmother, Albertha Johnson; great grandparents, Lee and Elouise Gooden and a cousin, Marquille...

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