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Deloris Peggie Tomlin
Feb 26, 2021
Obituary Ms. Deloris Peggie Tomlin answered the call to a new life of eternal rest as she transitioned from this life on February 26, 2021 in Columbia, South Carolina. She began her earthly journey on August 3, 1942 being born to the late Mr. Ferdinand Stewart and the late Ms. Edrena Mack. Ms. Deloris Peggie Tomlin was educated in the...
Johnny Lee Kinlaw, Jr.
Feb 26, 2021
Obituary To Make A Contribution towards the Funeral Expense of Mr. Johnny Lee Kinlaw, Jr. Please Click Link Below. https://secure.goemerchant.com/secure/custompayment/whitesmortuaryllc/13825/default.aspx Johnny Lee Kinlaw, Jr, age 56, departed this life on Friday, February 26, 2021 in Sumter. He was born July 7, 1964 in Manning, SC to the late Rosa Lee China and Johnny Lee Kinlaw, Sr. To send flowers to...
Roberta Davis Emerson
Feb 24, 2021
Obituary Please Click Link Below for the Live Streaming of the Graveside Services for Mrs. Roberta Emerson on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at 1:00 PM. https://www.hdezwebcast.com/show/roberta-davis-emerson Roberta Davis Emerson, age 90, departed this life on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 in Sumter, SC. She was born February 26, 1930 in Sumter, SC to the late Cassie McFadden and Eddie Davis. To...
Marion Lee Johnson, Jr.
Feb 22, 2021
Obituary Marion Lee Johnson, Jr. affectionally known as "Bobe" was born March 9, 1954 in Manning, SC to the late Esther Witherspoon and Junior Johnson. Early in life, Marion joined the Church of Christ. He attended the public schools in Paxville, SC. His earthly life came to an end on Monday, February 22, 2021 at Prisma Health Tuomey. He leaves...
Dorian Mccaskill, Jr,
Feb 20, 2021
Obituary To Make A Contribution towards the Funeral Expense of Mr. Dorian McCaskill, Jr. Please Click Link Below. https://secure.goemerchant.com/secure/custompayment/whitesmortuaryllc/13825/default.aspx Dorian McCaskill, Jr., was born April 21, 1963 in Harlem, New York to the late Thelma Eartha King and Dorian McCaskill, Sr. At the age of 12, he moved to Sumter and was educated in the public schools. Dorian, affectionately known...
Sy'Veon Dy'Marize Howard
Feb 20, 2021
Obituary Syveon DyMarize Howard affectionally known as "Bally" was born March 23, 1995, in Marion, South Carolina. Syveon graduated from Rock Hill High School June 2013. A lifetime athlete, Syveon, started playing basketball and football at the age of 6. His love for football granted him a scholarship to Paine College in Augusta, Georgia where he continued his education. Syveon...
Hattie Mae Holliday
Feb 18, 2021
Obituary Hattie Mae Holliday, daughter of the late Gennie Thames and Bessie Pugh Thames, was born on October 15, 1942 in Manning, SC. She received her formal education from Manning High school and later in life attended classes to achieve a certificate to become a Home Health Aide. In 1962, she married her husband, Clyde Holliday, Jr and bore nine...
Naomi Dennis-Sanders
Feb 17, 2021
Obituary Please Click Link Below to View the Live Streaming of The Graveside Services for Mrs. Naomi Sanders on Sunday, February 21, 2021 @ 12:00 PM https://www.hdezwebcast.com/show/naomi-sanders On Wednesday afternoon, February 17, 2021, the one we loved and cherished stepped across the threshold that we call death. However, it was not a stepping out of the fellowship of life, but...
Sarah Mae Lewis
Feb 17, 2021
Obituary Mrs. Sarah Mae Lewis was born on April 1, 1940, in Sumter County, she was the daughter of the late Betsy Ann Ramsey and the late Sam Ramsey. Sarah was a loving sister, mother, grandmother and aunt. She was loved by many and will truly be missed. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by two...
Melvin "Mj" L. Parker, Jr.
Feb 15, 2021
Obituary Melvin L. Parker Jr. "MJ" died on Monday, February 15, 2021. He was born on February 13, 1984 in Sumter, SC . MJ was a son of Rev. Brenda J. (Rev. Charlie) Thomas and Mr. Melvin L. (Cynthia) Parker Sr. MJ was a 2002 graduate of Sumter High School. He received his Christian formation at Beulah Union Methodist Episcopal...
Sarah Jones Ham
Feb 10, 2021
Obituary Sarah Jones Ham entered this world on October 19, 1933, in Sumter, SC, as the daughter of the late William and Sarah Jones. Sarah attended the public schools of Sumter County. Graduated from Lincoln High School in Sumter, SC. In addition to her parents, Sarah was preceded in death by her two sons, James Willie "Milkbone" Jones and Phillip...
John Edward Mccain
Feb 10, 2021
Obituary John "Ray" Edward McCain son of Clyde McCain, Sr and the late Evelena Anthony McCain was born July 7, 1955 in Sumter, SC He was educated in the public schools of Sumter County and attended Ebenezer High School. While he was attending Ebenezer he played the trumpet on the marching band. After high school he enlisted in the Marine...
Lishead Sweat
Feb 7, 2021
Obituary Mr. Lishead (Tommy) Sweat, son, of the late Wheeler Sweat Sr. and Sarah Whack Sweat, was born on February 12, 1943 in Manning, South Carolina. He received his formal education in Sumter County and attended Lincoln High School. He later attended Sumter Technical College and majored in Automotive Mechanics with a specialty in small engines. He was a member...
Charles "Sonny" Samuel Ragin
Feb 7, 2021
Obituary Charles Samuel Ragin was born June 3, 1941 in Sumter to the late Millard Stukes and Lucille Doughty Ragin. He was educated in the public schools of Sumter County. He was affectionally known as "Sonny". He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother. He enjoyed working and repairing on lawnmowers in his spare time. In addition to his...
Amelia Ann Taylor Alston
Feb 6, 2021
Obituary Amelia Ann Taylor Alston, the daughter of Rhames Taylor and Louise Hunter, was born November 7, 1941 in Rembert, South Carolina. Amelia was educated in the public schools of Sumter County, and later transferred to Private school and graduated from Mather Academy in Beaufort, South Carolina She was employed by Manchester Inc. and later started a new career as...
Olga "Nikki" Mcknight-Johnson
Feb 4, 2021
Obituary Mrs. Olga "Nikki" McKnight Johnson was born January 18, 1978 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Freddie Thomas and Alice Walker McKnight, Sr. She was affectionately known as "Nickie". At the age of four she moved to South Carolina with her family. She attended the public schools of Sumter SC and later graduated from Sumter High School. After graduation...
Edward Mcknenzie
Feb 3, 2021
Obituary Edward McKenzie, age 70 departed this life on February 3, 2021 in Buffalo, New York. He was born January 8, 1951 in Sumter, SC to the late Grant and Mary White McKenzie. He preceded in death by his sister, Frances (Isaac) Pearson and a brother, Earnest Lee (Mae) McKenzie. He leaves to cherish his memories; two sons, Byrounne (Shameeka)...
Anthony Clodious Geddis
Feb 3, 2021
Obituary Please Click Link Below to View the Live Streaming of The Memorial Services for Mr. Anthony Geddis on Friday, February 12, 2021 @ 1PM https://www.hdezwebcast.com/show/anthony-clodious-geddis Anthony Clodious Geddis, husband of Ingrid Benjamin Geddis, was born July 30, 1955 in Sumter, SC to the late Birnie and Emma Johnson Geddis, Sr. He attended Stone Hill Elementary School in Sumter, before...
Rosetta Hickman James
Feb 2, 2021
Obituary Please Click Link Below for the Live Streaming Memorial Service for Mrs. James on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at 2:00 PM. https://www.hdezwebcast.com/show/rosetta-hickman-james-memorial-service Mrs. Rosetta Hickman James was born on December 24, 1947 in Florence, SC to the late Willie Hickman and Carrie Bell Hickman. Rosetta attended the public school of Lee County. She was a faithful member of Bethesda...
Roger Prothro, Jr.
Jan 25, 2021
Obituary Minister Roger Prothro was born April 12, 1951 in New York City to the late Roger Prothro, Sr. and Gardenia Moore. He attended the public schools of Sumter County and was a graduate of Lincoln High School. He was raised in a Christian home and accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior at an early age. He was a...
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