Obituaries

Aug 21, 2025

Thomas Phillip Spencer was born March 25, 1958, in Rembert, South Carolina to the late Betty Spencer and the late Thomas Hunter.  Thomas was the only child of his mother Betty, and she affectionately called him Phillip, his middle name. Thomas, although the only child, didn't grow up alone because he was blessed to be raised by not just his...

Aug 21, 2025

Deloris "Tracey" Conyers Johnson, wife of Willie J. Johnson, was born April 29, 1952, to the late Janie Rebecca Conyers and Marion Leonard in Silver, South Carolina. Deloris was raised by her late grandmother Pearline Dowe Conyers and her only surviving aunt, Geneva Stukes Pearson and her late husband, Harvey Stukes Sr.  Deloris was educated in the public schools of...

Aug 18, 2025

Aug 13, 2025

Annette Laverne Webb Anderson, the wife of Carlisle Anderson was born November 21, 1952, in Atlantic City, NJ to the late Edward and Cora Lee McQuilla Webb. Annette departed this life on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, in Sumter, South Carolina.

Aug 11, 2025

Jul 29, 2025

William Thomas was born on July 4, 1961, in South Hampton County, Ivor, Virginia to the late Shirley Temple Thomas-Fisher and the late William Thomas. In 1978, William attended South Hampton High School. William, affectionately known as "Buck", began his first job at the age of 20 working at the Meat Packing Plant in Ivor, Virginia. Later in life, he...

Jul 28, 2025

James Howard was born August 14, 1955, in Mayesville, Lee County, South Carolina to the late Johnny and Pauline Wilson Howard. James was educated in the public schools of Lee County, South Carolina. James worked several jobs throughout his career including, Capital Foam, H&R Metals, Hannahs Grill and ultimately, Santee Print, where he worked for over twenty-five (25) years until...

Jul 28, 2025

Ruth Galloway Charles was born on June 14, 1940, to the late Roberta G. China and  Joseph China, stepfather. She was the oldest of six children.  Ruth completed her primary education through the public school system in Sumter, SC. She began her employment career at Exide Battery as an assembly line worker. She later worked for Campbell Soup Company as...

Jul 27, 2025

Cynthia Denise "Dee" Copeland Covington was born September 15, 1974, in Mayesville, South Carolina to the late Rutha Mae Peterson Copeland Mack and the late Hebert Lee Copeland, Sr. "Dee", as she was known, was educated in the public schools of Lee County, South Carolina as well as Sumter County School District.  She was a member of the graduating class...

Jul 27, 2025

Michael McGee was born July 17, 1958, in Bronx, New York to Margaret Billy McGee and the late Harvis (Bro) McGee, Sr.  Mike, as he was affectionately known, was educated in the public schools of Sumter County and was a member of the graduating class of 1976 from Sumter High School.  Mike was employed with Exide Battery in Sumter, SC. ...

Jul 25, 2025

Mr. Robert Lee Raysor was born on June 11, 1956, in Hagood, SC to the late Willie Raysor and Cornelia McLeod Raysor. Robert was educated in the public schools of Sumter County. He accepted Christ into his life and was baptized at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Columbia, SC. He later became a member of New Life Church in Dalzell, SC. ...

Jul 17, 2025

Christopher Malek Mickens was born April 8, 1997, in Sumter, South Carolina to Chastidy Mickens and Christopher Gamble. Chris was educated in the public schools of Sumter County, South Carolina. He was employed as a machine operator for several manufacturing companies. Chris loved spending time with his family and friends and playing basketball. He was a great son, brother, father,...

Jul 16, 2025

Libby Evette Weston was born May 18, 1967, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania  to the late Mary Weston Bradford. She was raised in the home of her grandparents, the late James and Carrie Lou Spann Weston. Libby was educated in the public schools of Sumter County and was a member of the Class of 1985 at Hillcrest High School in Dalzell, South...

Jul 13, 2025

Charles Everette Ellerbe was born on March 17, 1939, in Morven, North Carolina, to the late Daniel and Jettie Ellerbe. Raised in a loving Christian family, Charles gave his life to Christ at the age of twelve and was active in church throughout his life. A gifted athlete and swimmer, he lettered in both baseball and football at Bowman High...

Jul 11, 2025

Willie Merchant Jr. was born on January 16, 1988, in Manning, South Carolina to Willie Merchant Sr. and Lavaette Barnes Eldridge. Willie received his formal education in the Maryland school system and completed his education in South Carolina. He was self-employed as an automobile mechanic. Willie, at an early age attended St. Jude Catholic Church in Sumter, South Carolina, as...

Jul 5, 2025

Michael James, born on May 27, 1979, in Sumter, South Carolina to Samuel, Sr. and Ruby Lee Shannon James. He received his education within the Sumter School District #2 and furthered his studies at F.E. Dubose in Manning, SC. Before his health began to decline, he was employed by Gold Gist and a nursing facility in Hopkins, South Carolina. Michael...

Jun 27, 2025

Johnny Will Hayes, Jr. was born on August 27, 1950, to Johnny Will Hayes, Sr. and Alice Mae Collier Hayes McClenton at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Dougherty County, Albany, Georgia. Johnny, better known as "John," attended Dougherty County Public School and graduated from Monroe High School in 1968, where he received a full football scholarship to Wayne State University...

Jun 23, 2025

Joseph Nathaniel Pinkney was born April 14, 1953 in Sumter, South Carolina to the late Calvin and Gertie Mae Pinkney.  Joseph attended the public schools of Sumter, South Carolina and graduated from Sumter High School in 1971. He got his Welding Certification from Midlands Technical College in Columbia, South Carolina.. Joseph worked for SCE&G Gas Company for many years before...

Jun 23, 2025

Raheem Fitzgerald Logan, affectionately called "Rah Rah", was born March 18, 1991, in Sumter, South Carolina to Joyce A. Ray and John F. Logan, and he was the youngest son of Joyce and John.   "Rah Rah" was educated in the public schools of Sumter County, South Carolina. He loved music, sports, and spending time with family and friends. "Rah Rah"...

Jun 21, 2025

Charlette Lizer Taylor-Woods was born June 18, 1964, in Sumter, South Carolina to the late Edith Taylor and Charlie Howard. Charletta was educated in the public schools of Sumter County. She also studied accounting at Central Carolina Technical College, where she graduated with an associate's degree. In addition to her parents, Charletta was preceded in death by one brother, Johnnie...