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Willie Mae King
Sep 18, 2018
Obituary We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. 2Corinthians 5:8 KJVOn September 18, 2018, Ms. Willie Mae Williams Wilson King, 81, entered into eternal rest.Ms. King was born on May 13, 1937 in Lee County, South Carolina. She was the beloved first born to the late...
Rosa Lee Jackson-Tillie
Sep 10, 2018
Obituary Mrs. Rosa Lee Jackson Tillie, 85, was born to the late Mrs. Janie Whittleton Jackson and the late Mr. Joe Jackson in Wedgefield, South Carolina on May 22, 1933. She was married to the love of her life, Mr. Howard Tillie for eighteen years.Rosa Lee attend Orange Hill Elementary School and graduated from St. Michael High School in 1953....
Barbara R Black
Sep 6, 2018
Obituary Ms. Barbara R. Black, 79, the daughter of the late Wilburn and Viola Harrelson Roberts was born September 22, 1938 in Kershaw, SC.She departed this life on Thursday, September 6, 2018 in Sumter, SC.A Memorial Service celebrating her life will be held at a later date. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of...
Lillan C Jacobs
Sep 2, 2018
Obituary Mrs. Lillian C. Jacobs, 81, the wife of the late Horace Jacobs, Jr. was born March 24, 1937 in Wade, Cumberland County, NC to the late Willie and Rachel P. Coleman.She departed this life on Sunday, September 2, 2018 in Fayetteville, NC.The family is receiving friends at 4850 Hurley Drive Fayetteville, NC 28304 Public Visitation 5:00 pm - 7:00...
Ray Charles Mellette
Sep 2, 2018
Obituary Mr. Ray Charles Mellette, 62, was born August 25, 1956 in Sumter, SC to the late Roy Mellette and the late Annie Bell Hickman.He departed this life on Sunday, September 2, 2018 in Sumter, SCThe family is receiving friends at 109 Carolina Ave Sumter, SC Public Visitation 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm Friday, September 7, 2018 Whites Mortuary LLC...
Gwendolyn ""Lil Mama"" Jackson Fortune
Aug 26, 2018
Obituary Gwendolyn Jackson Fortune was February 20, 1957, in Sumter, to the late Tossie and Cora Lee Washington Jackson. Gwendolyn, affectionally known as "Lil Mama" attended and graduated from Sumter High School Class of 1975. She was a compassionate, loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many. She was employed throughout her career, her latest employment...
Charles Wilson Simmons Iii
Aug 26, 2018
Obituary On the evening of May 11, 1971, a beautiful baby boy was born a month and a half too soon to Sonja Jean and the late Charles Wilson Simmons. Chucky, which he was affectionately known by was born at The Brookdale Hospital in Brooklyn, New York. Charles was always a very happy child; spiritual, kind and gentle, and most...
Cynthia "Cindy" Robinson
Aug 17, 2018
Obituary Cynthia Huggins Robinson, affectionately known as, "Cindy", was born February 12, 1971 in Sumter County to the late Sherman Huggins Sr, and Thelma Addison Huggins. At an early age, Cynthia joined Canty Memorial Church of God in Christ, in Sumter, SC, where she accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as her Savior. Cindy was a loving daughter, a loyal sister,...
Thomas "Johnny" Moore
Aug 4, 2018
Obituary Interment Information Mt. Pleasant RMUE Church 14076 Panola Road Pinewood, South Carolina, United States 29125 Visitation When Friday, August 10th, 2018 2:00pm - 6:00pm Location Whites Mortuary, LLC Address 517 N. Guignard Dr. Sumter, SC 29150 Service Information When Saturday, August 11th, 2018 3:00pm Officiating Pastor Theola Parker Location Mt. Pleasant RMUE Church Address 14076 Panola Road Pinewood, SC...
Carolyn E Knight
Jul 28, 2018
Obituary Carolyn Epps Knight, daughter of Pleasant W. Epps and Catherine G. Epps, was born on March 20, 1958 in Prince George County, Virginia. She entered into eternal rest on July 28, 2018, at Palmetto Health Baptist in Columbia, South Carolina.Carolyn attended Petersburg public schools and graduated from Petersburg High School in 1976. During her high school years, Carolyn was...
Celinda M Buffy"" Fullard-Brand
Jul 24, 2018
Obituary Celinda Michelle Fullard Brand aka "Buffy" was born March 28, 1971 in Sumter, SC to Freddie Davis and Joyce Fullard Davis."Buffy" was educated in the public schools of Sumter County and was a member of the graduating Class of 1989 from Hillcrest High School. She worked as a Customer Service Manager. She enjoyed cooking, baking and most importantly spending...
Massiah Kadiafii Streater
Jul 21, 2018
Obituary Massiah Kadiafii Streater, 13, departed this life on Saturday, July 21, 2018 at Palmetto Richland in Columbia, South Carolina.He was born May 6, 2005 in Willingboro, New Jersey to Gene Streater and Tamika Hawkins.The family is receiving friends at 1679 Musket Trail, Sumter, SC. Interment Information St. Paul Holiness Church Cemetery Martin Town Road Sumter, South Carolina, United States...
Dorothy Mae Washington
Jul 13, 2018
Obituary "Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray to the Lord, my soul he keeps. If I die before I wake, I pray to the Lord my soul he takes. Amen!"On Friday, July 13, 2018, Mrs. Dorothy Washington had to yield to the Master's call. Her final hours were spent surrounded by family and friends whom she touched...
John Tom"" Young
Jul 11, 2018
Obituary Mr. John "Tom" Young, son of the late Georgia Mae Young Dow and Emmitt Young was born in Rembert, South Carolina on September 6, 1949.Tom was a loving husband, father, grandfather and uncle. He worked as a painter all his life. He always kept the family with a lot of laughter and jokes. He was known by many people...
Annette Canty
Jul 3, 2018
Obituary Ms. Annette Canty, was born January 7, 1957 in Sumter, SC to Thomasina Canty McLeod and Theodore Portee.Annette was educated in the public schools of Sumter County, SC. Annette was employed by Pilgrim Pride as a Quality Control Inspector.Annette enjoyed her family and friends and truly was a joy to be around as she embraced people and met them...
Maggie Mcmillian
Jul 3, 2018
Obituary "When Peace, like a river, attendeth my way, when sorrows like sea billows roll, whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say, it is well, it is well with my soul."On Tuesday night, July 3, 2018, Mother Maggie McMillian was glad to answer the Master's call because it was well with her soul. Her final days were spent...
Sophia Cornae Williams
Jun 24, 2018
Obituary Sophia Cornae Williams affectingly known as "Phia" was born July 8, 1986 in Sumter, SC to Charles Allen and Joyce Regina Sanders Williams, Jr.Sophia was educated in the public schools of Sumter County and was a 2004 graduated of Crestwood High School. She continued her education at Winthrop University in Rock Hill, SC, the University of South Carolina in...
John William "Newt" Scarborough
May 14, 2018
Obituary John William Scarborough aka "Newt" was born March 17, 1938 in St. Charles, SC to the late Maggie Scarborough Copeland and George Gregg, Sr. and the stepson of the late Harry Copeland, Sr.John accepted Christ into his life at an early age.John was educated in the public schools of Lee County, SC. He started his work career at the...
Reginald Reggie"" Fulwood
May 6, 2018
Obituary Reginald "Reggie" Fulwood was born January 9, 1967 to Willie Fulwood and the late Estelle Samuel Fulwood in Sumter County, SC.Reggie was educated in the public schools of Sumter School District 2 and was a 1985 graduate of Mayewood High School.At an early age he joined Mt. Sinai AME Church in Lynchburg, SC.Reggie was one of the kindest, most...
Regina Witherspoon
May 3, 2018
Obituary Regina Witherspoon was born April 28, 1977 in New Haven, CT. She was one of twenty-one children born to the late Sally and John Arthur Witherspoon.Regina was the publisher of "A Family of 21". She loved to praise dance and was active in this ministry in Connecticut for many years and was starting fresh with Praise Dance Ministry in...
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