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Terry Alphonso Smith
Sep 14, 2017
Obituary Mr. Terry A. Smith, 51 was born December 6, 1965 in Sumter, SC to the late Joseph Smith and Katie McBride McCray.He departed this life on Thursday, September 14, 2017 in Sumter, SC.The family is receiving friends at the home of his grandmother, Ms. Dorothy McBride 265 Sandy Run Drive Sumter, SC.Funeral services are incomplete and will be announced...
Clinton Westbrook Biggie"" Brown Sr
Sep 5, 2017
Obituary Clinton W. "Biggie" Brown, Sr. was born April 11, 1948 in Winchester, VA to the late George Henry and Ada Marie Brown. He is the husband of Mildred Weaver Brown.He departed this life on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 in Dalzell, SC.The family is receiving friends at the residence 2261 North Kings Highway Dalzell, SC.Funeral services are incomplete and will...
Richard Brown Jr
Sep 3, 2017
Obituary Richard Brown, Jr was born September 9, 1942 in Miami, FL to the late Richard Brown, Sr. and Rosa Lee Bell. Richard was the only child of this union.Richard's family moved to Phahokee, FL when he was a young boy. He graduated from East Lake High School. He was a graduated of Sumter Area Technical College in 1988. He...
Elliot Whitney Big E"" Boler
Aug 31, 2017
Obituary Deacon Elliot, affectionally known as "Big E" Boler was born January 15, 1972 at Sydenham Hospital in Manhattan, NY to Clarice Boler and Joe A. James.Elliot began his early education in Manhattan, NY, the family moved to Sumter, SC in 1978 where he attended the public schools of Sumter County and graduated from Sumter High School in 1992. Elliot...
Abraham Christopher Jackson Jr
Aug 19, 2017
Obituary Mr. Abraham C. Jackson, Jr. was born August 22, 1952 in Monrobia, Liberia West Africa to the late Abraham C Jackson, Sr. and Grace Nimely.He departed this life on Saturday, August 18, 2017 in Atlanta, GA.Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at 11:00 AM from the New Beginnings Community Life Center 5232 Margaret Wallace Road...
Willie Moses Whaley Sr
Aug 7, 2017
Obituary Life ReflectionsWillie Moses Whaley was born April 21, 1952 to Timothy and Lumicha Jackson Whaley in Sumter, SC.He received his education from the Sumter School Systems. Willie first job was with Bradham Heating and Air, where he worked in many capacities. He later ventured off to Asplundh Tree Company and then to Fort Roofing before returning back to Bradham...
George Marcellos Close Up"" James
Aug 2, 2017
Obituary Mr. George Marcellos James was born May 12, 1974 in Sumter, SC to George and Lessi Mae Williams James, he is the husband of Evelina (Lina) Brown James.Marcellos attended the public schools of Sumter County and was a member of the graduating class of 1993 of Hillcrest High School in Dalzell, SC. He starting working at an early age...
Pia Clea
Jul 26, 2017
Obituary Revelation 14:13King James Version (KJV) 13 And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.Pia Venice Clea was born December 5, 1953 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Porsha...
John Phillip Dodo" "Little Thing" Alston
Jul 26, 2017
Obituary John Phillip Alston known as "Little Thing" and "DoDo" was the son of the late John and Ruth Patterson Alston.John was raised in the church and accepted Christ at an early age. As a child he attended Mt. Pisgah A.M.E. Church in Sumter.He was educated at Lincoln High School in Sumter, SC and was a member of the "Class...
Mckinley "Kenny" James
Jul 7, 2017
Obituary Mr. McKinley Franklin James, affectionately known to all as "Kenny" was born March 18, 1955 in Newark, NJ to the late Beatrice James Johnson and the late Johnny Johnson, he was the biological son of the late Plank Franklin.Kenny was educated in the public schools of Newark, NJ. During his early years, he taught at Orangeburg Technical College. Later...
Dorothy Haynesworth Rucker
Jun 19, 2017
Obituary Dorothy Haynesworth Rucker was born August 13, 1943 in Sumter, SC to the late Harold and Janie Smith Haynesworth. She was the youngest of six children, which included her sister, Mary and her brothers, Lafayette, Harold, Bradley, Albertus and Marcus. Dorothy was educated in Sumter County and graduated from Lincoln High School, she received an Associate Degree from SUNY...
Thomasena M Adams
Jun 13, 2017
Obituary Mrs. Thomasena "Pam" Adams was born July 7, 1950 in Clarendon County, SC to the late Willie Chester and Delcena McKnight Martin and the wife of the late Earnest Adams.She was educated in the public schools of Sumter County. She was reared in a christian home and dedicated her life to Christ. She was a member of Antioch UME...
Bruce E Tyler
Jun 9, 2017
Obituary Service Information When Saturday, June 17th, 2017 12:00pm Officiating Pastor Kenneth Ratliff Location Christian Faith Fellowship Address 2625 Alpine Road Columbia, SC 29223 To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Bruce E Tyler, please visit our floral store.
Orin L Lewis
Jun 5, 2017
Obituary Mr. Orin L. Lewis, 32 was born July 20, 1984 in Sumter County, SC to Herbert and Shirley White Lewis, Sr.He departed this life on Monday, June 5, 2017 at Palmetto Health Richland in Columbia, SC.Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 12, 2017 at 11:00 AM from the Mt. Pleasant UME Church (Panola Community) 1654 Fullerton Road...
Johnny Melvin Mcclam
May 18, 2017
Obituary "Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. These are the words of assurance that the Lord has said. Let Him be your comfort, let Him be your friend, let Him walk beside you from beginning to end."Johnny Melvin McClam the son of the late Mitchell and Icybell McClam was born on December 28, 1946 in...
Carolyn Burns
May 6, 2017
Obituary So when this corruptible has put on incorruption, and this mortal has put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written: "Death is swallowed up in victory." "O Death, where is your sting? O grave, where is your victory?" (1 Corinthians 15:51) On May 6, 2017 Carolyn Jean Burns left this world to put...
Sarah Dwyer
May 6, 2017
Obituary Sarah Lou Dwyer was born June 16, 1958 in Sumter, SC to the late Malachi and Maebell Jennings Williams, Sr.Sarah, affectionally known as "Sara Lou" attended and graduated from the public schools of Sumter County.She was a compassionate, loving and caring mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many. She was known by many by her saying "Baby Bye".In...
Carlos "Steelerboy" "Mayo" Franklin
Apr 5, 2017
Obituary Mr. Carlos "Steelerboy" , "Mayo" Franklin, 39, was born August 17, 1977 in Sumter, SC to Betty Rembert and James Robertson and the fiance`of Ms. Shalonda Idlett.He departed this life on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 in Sumter, SCFuneral services will be held on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 1:00 PM from the Grant Hill Missionary Baptist Church 5420 Black...
Teona Yolanda Tyler
Mar 28, 2017
Obituary Teona Yolanda Tyler, daughter of Anthony and Theresa Tyler was born September 17, 1992 in Newark, Delaware.She attended Crestwood High School where she was a member of the JROTC, and was accepted in the Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA) Debutante Cotillion Program. She studied Business Administration at Greenville Technical College.Teona professed her faith in Jesus Christ and joined Grace Cathedral...
Johnnie Lee Jackson Sr
Mar 25, 2017
Obituary Mr. Johnnie Lee Jackson, Sr. was born November 24, 1937 in Dania Beach, FL to the late Moses Lewis and Dora Taylor Jackson.He departed this life on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at NHC Healthcare Sumter.Services will be held at a later date. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Johnnie Lee Jackson sr,...
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