Obituaries

Jun 7, 2025

Jun 2, 2025

Ms. Lula Mae McKenny McMillian was born on July 15, 1954, in Sumter County to the late Rev. Simon McKenny and Etta Conyers McKenny. She attended public schools in Sumter County. Lula graduated from Sumter High school as a member of the class of 1972. She later attended Morris College. She was a substitute teacher in the Sumter County School...

May 30, 2025

Mabelle (Betty) Williams was born on July 4, 1954, in Mayesville, South Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Annie Lee Williams and the late George Pearson Jr., and a stepdaughter of the late C.W. Williams Sr.  At an early age, Mabelle moved to Sarasota, Florida, where she attended the public schools of Sarasota and was a graduate of...

May 29, 2025

Henry Douglas, Jr. was born September 13, 1950, in Sumter, South Carolina to the late Henry Sr. and Mary Conyers Douglas. Henry received his education at Lincoln High School in Sumter, South Carolina, where he received his high school diploma.  He was a member of the Class of 1969.   Henry was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Wedgefield, South...

May 28, 2025

Lillie Ann Fowler Shorter was born on March 3, 1934 the of the late Sylvester Benjamin and Mary Lyles Fowler.  Lillie Ann was employed at Hayden Stones Stock Exchange and had a maintenance business and ceramic shop. She was an artist, known as a "jack of all trades". There wasn't anything that she couldn't do if she put her mind...

May 27, 2025

Mrs. Viola B. Pitts, the daughter of the late Norman and Hattie Mae Butler was born on October 28, 1935 in Sumter County, South Carolina.  She was reared in Sumter County Community, where she attended public school.    Viola graduated from Lincoln High School in Sumter, South Carolina.  She began her professional career working in the Sumter School District where she...

May 27, 2025

Esau Mashore was born on September 18, 1943, to the late Joseph and Bessie Mashore of Pinewood, South Carolina. Esau received his education in the School System of Sumter County. At an early age Esau joined the New Hope UME Church in Pinewood, South Carolina; and later moved to Thomasville, North Carolina. Esau was employed by Thomasville Fur, until he...

May 27, 2025

Stanley Otis Brunson was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, who departed this life on May 27, 2025, at the age of 66 surrounded by his wife and children. Stanley was born June 24, 1958 to Elizabeth and Robert Brunson Sr who are both deceased. He was educated in the public schools of Sumter County and lived in...

May 25, 2025

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Staley was born January 28, 1945, in Batesburg, South Carolina to the late Herman George, Sr. and Edna Dennis Staley. He was educated in the public schools of Batesburg, South Carolina and graduated from Twin City High School. Upon graduating from high school, he entered the United States Air Force, where he served his country faithfully, including...

May 24, 2025

May 21, 2025

Cathy Watson Atkins was born May 05, 1953, in Sumter, South Carolina to the late Andrew Mack and Wilhelmina Muldrow Player; and to the late Oder and Lurethia Watson, who affectionately raised her. Cathy was an active member of Victory Church in Sumter, SC, until her health declined. She received her education through the public school system of Sumter; and...

May 20, 2025

May 19, 2025

Gregg "Tuna" Miller, Jr. was born on June 11, 1937, in Sumter County, South Carolina to the late Gregg and Rebecca Rivers Miller. Gregg was educated in the public schools of Sumter County. Gregg worked for the City of Mount Holly in North Carolina and retired from the city.  Gregg was first united in holy matrimony to Beverly Miller and...

May 18, 2025

Larry Nelson, also known to family members as "Hump" was born July 1, 1959, in Sumter, South Carolina to the late Ann Nelson and Joseph Riley. Richard was educated in the public schools of Sumter County and was a graduate of Furman High School. He was employed by Carolina Furniture Company as well as the Budweiser Distributor Company in Newark,...

May 18, 2025

Rosa Mell Dunham was born on February 5,1961 in Sumter, South Carolina at Tuomey Hospital to the late Rosa Dunham Wilson and Charlie Wilson.  She was the fourth of nine children born to her parents. Rosa received her education from the public schools of Sumter, South Carolina, graduating from Sumter High School. She attended college at a local Technical School...

May 17, 2025

Barbara Jean Billie Smith, daughter of the late Ruby and Jasper Billie, was born on September 16, 1949 and raised in Gable SC. She was a member of Congruity Presbyterian Church. Barbara received her education at Eastern High School and later attended Job Corp in Kentucky. She worked at Georgia Pacific and Pilgrim's Pride Sumter, where she then retired from,...

May 6, 2025

Nicholas James Peoples, affectionately known as "Nick" was born October 27, 1999, in Sumter, SC to Karen Dinkins and Kevin Peoples. Nicholas was educated in the public schools of Sumter County and graduated from Lakewood High School in 2018. Nicholas enjoyed fast cars, money, traveling and raising his dogs. Nick loved and cared for his family and always protected those...

May 6, 2025

Susie Ferguson Miller was born on September 23, 1947, in Boykin, SC, to the late Willie Ferguson Jr and Sarah Crim Ferguson. She departed this earthly life on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at Prisma Health Tuomey, Sumter, SC. Susie was educated in the Kershaw City Public Schools and graduated from Jackson High School in 1967. After graduating, she moved to...

Apr 30, 2025

Apr 26, 2025

The Journey Begins Mr. Truman Rouse began his life's journey on Friday, March 8, 1946, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Sinclair, Sr. and Geneva Fronebager Rouse.  He was reared in a loving home with his six sisters and four brothers.  A Time To Grow Bro. Truman attended the public schools of Sumter County at the former Lincoln High School. ...