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Sarah Mae Lewis

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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...

Jermaine Williams

Jermaine Williams

Jan 25, 2021

Obituary Please Click Link Below for the Live Streaming of the Funeral Services for Mr. Jermaine William, Wednesday February 3, 2021 at 12:00 Noon. https://www.hdezwebcast.com/show/jermaine-williams-funeral-service Jermaine was born on February 28, 1977, in Sumter, South Carolina. He was the beloved first born to Mary Louise Williams and the late Howard Williams. Jermaine graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1995,...

Twanda E Saddler

Twanda E Saddler

Jan 23, 2021

Obituary   Mrs. Twanda E. Saddler was born October 11, 1949 in Newberry, SC to the late Simon and Willie Mae Stanley Ellison. She graduated from the former Gallman High School of Newberry and attended Benedict College in Columbia, SC for two years. For over twenty years, she worked for Wachovia Bank and spent ten years as a Certified Teacher's Assistant...

Ronetta Hastie Bracey

Ronetta Hastie Bracey

Jan 20, 2021

Obituary Mrs. Ronetta Hastie Bracey was born in Sumter South Carolina on August 5, 1943. She was the second oldest daughter of the late Eugene Hastie Sr. and Theola Amos Hastie. She was the widow of the late Shaw Bracey.  "Mama Netta" as she was affectionately called was reared in a Christian home and accepted Christ as her personal savior...

Dorothy Kennedy

Dorothy Kennedy

Jan 20, 2021

Obituary Ms. Dorothy Mae Kennedy was born July 14, 1931 in Sumter, SC to the late Bowman and Beatrice Ballard Pack. She received her education in the public schools of Sumter County. She was a devoted mother to her son, James Kennedy who was born May 3, 1955 and June 11, 2015 he preceded her in death. She departed this...

Dennis Muldrow

Dennis Muldrow

Jan 18, 2021

Obituary Mr. Dennis "Kip" Muldrow, son of the late Frances Hudson, was born on August 2, 1963 in Sumter, SC. He attended the public schools of Sumter County. "Kip" was member of Joshua Baptist Church, under the leadership of Pastor Eugene Dennis, where he was a part of the usher board. He was an employee of the Target Distribution Center....

Nathaniel Holloman

Nathaniel Holloman

Jan 12, 2021

Obituary Mr. Nathaniel "Stanley/ButtSkull" Holloman, son of Sarah McCray Holloman and the late Sammie Holloman, Sr. was born November 21, 1969 in Mayesville, South Carolina. He attended the public schools of Sumter County. At an early age he professed his faith in Jesus Christ and joined St. Mark United Methodist Church. He was united in holy matrimony to Lenora Prince...

Kayuan Mytrell Daniels

Kayuan Mytrell Daniels

Jan 10, 2021

Obituary Mr. Kayuan Mytrell Daniels was born July 13, 1999 to Toni Leneau and Kenny Daniels. He was affectionally known as "Poochie". He was educated in the public schools of Sumter County and was a 2017 graduate of Lakewood High School. He was currently employed by Pilgrim Pride in Sumter. Kayuan was quiet and loving. He loved to dance, sing,...

Willie-Mae Singleton

Willie-Mae Singleton

Jan 10, 2021

Obituary Please Click Link Below for the Live Funeral Services for Mrs. Willie Mae Singleton Saturday, January 16, 2021 @ 2PM https://www.hdezwebcast.com/show/mrs-willie-mae-singleton Mrs. Willie Mae Singleton affectionally known as "Lady Strawberry" was born May 23, 1955 in Sumter to the late William Edward and Earline Mack Hilton. She was the wife of the late William Bill Singleton. She was educated...

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