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,...
Patricia Stavis Sumpter
Mar 10, 2017
Obituary Mrs. Patricia Stavis Sumpter, the daughter of the late Mary M. Stavis and the late Douglas Wells and the wife of the late Nathaniel Sumpter, Jr. was born February 8, 1955 in Sumter County, SC.Mrs. Sumpter departed this life on Friday, March 10, 2017 at Palmetto Health Tuomey.Funeral services will be held on Sunday, March 19, 2017 at 1:30...
Louise S. Alston
Nov 1, 2016
Obituary Louise Stavis Alston was born December 12, 1925 in Sumter County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Lottie Bennett Stavis.Louise was married to the late Josh Alston Sr. and they quickly started a family of their own.Louise was not a woman of many words, however she loved the Lord and she wasn't afraid to say...
Cornelia Mcleod Raysor
Aug 19, 2016
Obituary Mrs. Cornelia McLeod Raysor was born March 12, 1928 in Sumter County, SC to the late Murray and Hester Miller McLeod, she was the wife of the late Willie Raysor.She was preceded in death by two children, Marie Capers and Earl Raysor.Mother Cornelia departed this life on Friday, August 19, 2016 in Rembert, SC.Mother Cornelia leaves to cherish her...
Victor Bashon Waltower
Aug 5, 2016
Obituary Master Victor (Boobie) Bashon Waltower was born February 13, 2010 in Far Rockaway, NY to Shivon Jolly and Victor Waltower.Boobie was a student at Billingsville Elementary School, where he had just finished kindergarten. Boobie was an active young man who enjoyed football.Boobie departed this life on Friday, August 5, 2016 in Charlotte, NCBoobie is survived by his parents, Shivon...
Thomas Stuckey Sr
Jun 10, 2016
Obituary On Friday, June 10, 2016 an angel appeared and touched Mr. Thomas Stuckey,Sr. and said, "Come with me for I have prepared a better place. I've been waiting for you, where there is no more suffering. You will see, our heavenly father awaits us."Thomas was born on March 19, 1935 to the late Lawrence and Annie Bell Hunter Stuckey...
Michael Carl Davis
Jun 2, 2016
Obituary Michael Carl Davis,53 was born September 22, 1962 in Florence, SC to the late Marion and Martha Dicks Davis, Sr.Michael departed this life on Thursday, June 2, 2016 at AnMed Health Medical Center in Anderson, SC.The family is receiving friends at the home of Elder Jay-R and LaToya Alexander 525 3rd Loop Road Unit G Florence, SC 29505 (South...
Bennie Harvin
May 21, 2016
Obituary Bennie Harvin was born April 20, 1926 to the late Thomas and Agnes Glisson Harvin in Sumter, SC.He was reared in a Christian home and at an early age, he joined the La Gree AME Church in Sumter, SC. He attended school in Sumter, SC. Later in life, he relocated to Washington, DC and joined Bible Way Temple Church.As...
Richard Bradford
May 8, 2016
Obituary Richard Bradford was the first of seven children born to the late Luther Bradford and Mary Harris Bradford on December 31, 1938, in Sumter, SC. On Sunday, May 8, 2016, Richard completed his earthly journey and went home to be with the Lord.Richard was educated in the public schools of Sumter County. He graduated from Ebenezer High School. Following...
