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...
Lois Mi Mi"" Smith
Apr 25, 2018
Obituary Lois Smith, affectionately known as "Mi-Mi" was born on February 2, 1987 to Marzelda Smith Johnson and the late Louis Johnson in Hackensack, NJ.Mi-Mi received her formal education through the public schools in Sumter County.Mi-Mi loved spending time with her family and making others laugh." She was a great daughter, mother and sister. She loved her son with her...
James Raw Dogg"" Taylor
Apr 19, 2018
Obituary Mr. James Taylor, affectionally known as "Raw Dogg" was born March 15, 1966 to Lee Ernest Taylor Sr. and Ida Dwyer Taylor in Soesterberg, Netherlands.James received his formal education through the public schools in Sumter County and graduated from Sumter High School, Sumter,SC in 1984. After graduation, James went into the United States Marine Corps where he served two...
James Lancaster Jr
Apr 13, 2018
Obituary James Antonio Lancaster, Jr, the husband of Anita W. Lancaster, affectionately known as "Tony" was born on November 19, 1977 to Kathleen Sanders Lancaster and James Lancaster, Sr. in Sumter, SC.Tony received his formal education through the public schools in Sumter County and graduated from Hillcrest High School, Dalzell, SC in 1995.Tony loved spending time with his family and...
Larry Raynard Humes
Mar 27, 2018
Obituary Mr. Larry Raynard Humes a son of Rosa Dunham and O'Dell Moses was born on December 30, 1961 in Sumter, S.C.Larry attended Mayewood High School and graduated in 1979. After graduation, Larry was employed with Santee Print Works, since the age of seventeen and continued working there up until God called him home.Larry was a happy fun person and...
Norman Lee Douglas
Mar 23, 2018
Obituary Mr. Norman Lee Douglas, 81 was born July 13, 1936 in Ft. Leonardwood, KS to the late Leonard and Dorothy Smith Douglas.He departed this life on Friday, March 23, 2018 in Charlotte, NC.Funeral services are incomplete and will be announced later by Whites Mortuary, LLC 517 N Guignard Drive Sumter, SC To send flowers to the family or plant...
Jerry Graham
Mar 18, 2018
Obituary Jerry Graham was born June 29, 1952 in Memphis, TN to the late Zelma Graham.He departed this life on Sunday, March 18, 2018 in Sumter, SC.The family is receiving friends at the home of his brother and sister-in-law, Larry and Patricia Graham 2180 Kingsbury Drive Sumter, SC. Interment Information Fort Jackson National Cemetery 4107 Percival Road Columbia, South Carolina,...
Jerome Black
Mar 17, 2018
Obituary Jerome Black was born January 18, 1957 in Washington, DC to the late Harry E. and Willie Lee Robinson Black.He departed this life on Saturday, March 17, 2018 in Sumter, SC.The family is receiving friends at the Spirit of the Living God Holiness Church 1106 Waynick Drive Sumter, SC each evening from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Interment Information...
Paul Whittleton
Mar 17, 2018
Obituary Mr. Paul Whittleton was born one of a set of twins to the late Mrs. Janie Whittleton Jackson in Wedgefield, South Carolina on August 13, 1937.Paul was married to the late Carrie Lee Hawkins Whittleton. This union brought about two sons, Sam Evans and Neal Ervin Whittleton. After the death of Carrie Lee, he later married Vermelle Duncan Whittleton,...
Ben Earl James
Mar 12, 2018
Obituary Ben Earl James age 63, was born March 24, 1954 and was a son of the late Hazel and Clara James.Ben attended Mayewood High School and served his country in the United States Marines.Ben understood the value of work and was formerly employed with Carolina Fabrication Company, Campbell Soup, Shaw Lumber Company, and Bendix.Ben had a friendly personality and...
Maureen Vera York
Mar 11, 2018
Obituary Maureen Vera York, age 79, was born May 14, 1938 in Ipswich,Suffolk, England to the late Charles and Phyllis Knott.She departed this life on Sunday, March 11, 2018 in Sumter, SC.Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at 11:00 AM from Grace Cathedral Ministries 60 Oswego Hwy Sumter, SC 29150, with Bishop Anthony Gibson, Pastor/ Officiating....
Elijah Harvin
Mar 11, 2018
Obituary Elijah Harvin was born May 16,1946 to the late Moses B. and Sarah Ann Brunson Harvin in Sumter County, SC.Elijah attended the public schools in Sumter County. At an early age he accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior and became a member of LaGree AME Church. He was a faithful and loyal supporter of his church and he...
Jc Andrews
Mar 11, 2018
Obituary JC Anderson, age 83, the widower of Cester Moore Andrews was born March 10, 1935 in Sumter, SC.He was a son of the late of Clifton and Frances Williams Andrews.He departed this life on Sunday, March 11, 2018 in Sumter, SC.Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 19, 2018 at 2:00 PM from the Friendship Missionary Baptist Church...
Manuel Benjamin Sr
Mar 10, 2018
Obituary Manuel Benjamin, Sr, age 95, the widower of the late Annie Mae Horton Benjamin was born August 19, 1922 in Sumter County, SC.Manuel was a son of the late Robert and Tryfenia Ballard Benjamin.Manuel was educated in the public schools of Sumter County. He worked for many years as an assembly worker at Georgia Pacific until he retired. He...
