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Local obituaries for sumter, south carolina.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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