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Marcus Anthony Brown

Marcus Anthony Brown

Oct 31, 2018

Obituary Marcus Anthony Brown, affectionally known as "Speedy", was born on March 11, 1964 to the late Thomas Brown, Jr. and Jeanette Brown in Bronx, New York.He was preceded in death by his son; Tamarcus Brown.He departed this earthly life on October 31, 2018.He leaves to cherish his memories; his mother, Jeanette Brown; children, Tamekia Young of Orangeburg, SC, Caniesha...

Patricia Ann Graham

Patricia Ann Graham

Oct 31, 2018

Obituary Patricia Ann Graham, 55 departed this life on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 in Sumter, SC.Patricia was born May 27, 1963 in Honolulu, Hawaii to James W. Graham and Joyce E. BilliotFuneral services are incomplete and will be announced later To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Patricia Ann Graham, please visit our floral...

Fleet Cooper, Jr

Fleet Cooper, Jr

Oct 30, 2018

Obituary Mr. Fleet Cooper, Jr. 75, departed this life on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at Mt. Sinai @ St. Luke's Hospital New York, NY.Fleet was born December 31, 1942 in Wilmington, NC to the late Fleet and Edith Monroe Cooper.The family is receiving friends at the home of his sister, Gwendolyn Jefferson 249 Poulas Street Sumter, SC.Services are incomplete and...

Mary E. Cannon

Mary E. Cannon

Oct 29, 2018

Obituary Mary (Gloria) Epps Cannon was born on April 11, 1955 to the late Charles R. Barno, Sr. and Mary Epps Barno in Sumter, South Carolina.Mary attended the public schools of Sumter County. She accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age and joined Mt. Sinai A.M.E. Church in Lynchburg, South Carolina and then she later joined...

Anna Ruth Mcknight

Anna Ruth Mcknight

Oct 27, 2018

Obituary Mrs. Anna Ruth McKnight the wife of the late Willie Herbert McKnight, Sr. was born April 28, 1936 in Sumter, SC to the late James and Otencia Gaymond Pringle.Anna Ruth received Jesus Christ as her personal Saviour at an early age and became a lifelong member of the Mulberry Baptist Church in Sumter, SC until her health began to...

Juliette Choice

Juliette Choice

Oct 26, 2018

Obituary Juliette Choice, an only child and center of attention, was born September 21, 1953 to the late James (Jimmy) Choice and the late Bertha Wright Choice. Juliette was educated in the public-school system of Sumter County and was a graduate of Hillcrest High School "Class of 1971". Upon graduation, she relocated to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where she lived for many...

Helen Clea Diggs

Helen Clea Diggs

Oct 22, 2018

Obituary Helen Clea Diggs, widow of the late Vernon Lee Diggs, Sr., was born on May 19, 1940 to the late Sam and Emma Miller Clea in Sumter County, South Carolina.Helen was educated in the public school system of Sumter County. She was a member of Greater Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church.Helen was employed at Manchester Farm of Dalzell, SC...

Jerome Edward Shannon

Jerome Edward Shannon

Oct 19, 2018

Obituary "He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away." Revelation 21:4Jerome Edwin Shannon, husband of Delores Goodman, was born on August 20, 1965 in Sumter County to the late Vanish Shannon and Alice Bracey Shannon.He attended Sumter County public...

Eugene Wells

Eugene Wells

Oct 12, 2018

Obituary For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favor is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.Eugene Wells, son of the late Andrew and Evester Gass Wells, was born on May 16, 1953 in Sumter, South Carolina .Eugene, better known as "Bogene" and "Jack" to many, attended the public schools of Sumter...

Everett Levon Russell

Everett Levon Russell

Oct 12, 2018

Obituary Everett Levon Russell, 50, husband of Sheila Russell was born April 14, 1968 to John Vern Herriott, Sr. and Pauline Russell in Sumter County, South Carolina.Everett was educated in the public school system of Sumter County and was a graduate of Hillcrest High School.Everett was a hard-working individual who began working at the age of 12 years old by...

Hattie Mae Duncan

Hattie Mae Duncan

Oct 9, 2018

Obituary Mrs. Hattie Mae Duncan, the wife of the late Henry Duncan, Jr. was born December 18, 1929 in Wedgefield, SC to the late Hopkins and Sally Ann Thomas Washington, Jr.Mrs. Duncan graduated from Orangehill Community School in Wedgefield, SC. She received Christ at an early age. During her youth and into adulthood, she attended Orangehill R.U.M.E. Church, while there...

Janie Jackson Sinkler-Sims

Janie Jackson Sinkler-Sims

Oct 1, 2018

Obituary Ms. Janie Jackson Sinkler-Sims was born to the late Mrs. Janie Whittleton Jackson and the late Mr. Joe Jackson in Wedgefield, South Carolina on January 26, 1950.Janie accepted Jesus Christ at an early age and joined Or-angehill A.M.E. Church in Wedgefield, SC. "Tiney" as she wasaffectionately called, graduated from Ebenezer High School in 1968. Shortly after graduation, she married...

Michelle Yolanda Chapman

Michelle Yolanda Chapman

Sep 29, 2018

Obituary Ms. Michelle Yolanda Chapman departed this earthly life on Saturday September 29th, 2018 at Palmetto Tuomey Hospital in Sumter SC. Michelle was born on November 5, 1968 in the Bronx, NY to Lillian E. Chapman and the late Warren Chapman.Michelle attended elementary school in New York and completed her education in the public schools of Sumter County. In 1988...

Rodney Lee ""Chicken Wing"" Hatcher

Rodney Lee ""Chicken Wing"" Hatcher

Sep 26, 2018

Obituary Mr. Rodney Lee Hatcher affectionately known as "Chicken Wing", son of the late Charlie Frank Hatcher and Ida Mae Nelson Hatcher was born March 6, 1978 in Clarendon County SC.At an early age, "Chicken Wing" became a member of Antioch RMUE Church in Rimini, SC where he faithfully participated in the sunbeam and youth choir. "Chicken Wing" was educated...

Theresa Gibbs Tyler

Theresa Gibbs Tyler

Sep 20, 2018

Obituary Life ReflectionsFor we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an eternal dwelling in the heavens, not made with hands. 2 Corinthians 5:1 KJVMrs. Theresa Tyler was born on April 24, 1955 in Brooklyn, New York to the late Pastor James Otis Gibbs and Mrs. Vera Garnett Gibbs. Theresa ...

Willie Mae King

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

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

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

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

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...

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