Cynthia Denise Copeland Covington
Jul 27, 2025
Cynthia Denise "Dee" Copeland Covington was born September 15, 1974, in Mayesville, South Carolina to the late Rutha Mae Peterson Copeland Mack and the late Hebert Lee Copeland, Sr. "Dee", as she was known, was educated in the public schools of Lee County, South Carolina as well as Sumter County School District. She was a member of the graduating class...
Michael Mcgee
Jul 27, 2025
Michael McGee was born July 17, 1958, in Bronx, New York to Margaret Billy McGee and the late Harvis (Bro) McGee, Sr. Mike, as he was affectionately known, was educated in the public schools of Sumter County and was a member of the graduating class of 1976 from Sumter High School. Mike was employed with Exide Battery in Sumter, SC. ...
Robert Lee Raysor
Jul 25, 2025
Mr. Robert Lee Raysor was born on June 11, 1956, in Hagood, SC to the late Willie Raysor and Cornelia McLeod Raysor. Robert was educated in the public schools of Sumter County. He accepted Christ into his life and was baptized at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Columbia, SC. He later became a member of New Life Church in Dalzell, SC. ...
Christopher Malek Mickens
Jul 17, 2025
Christopher Malek Mickens was born April 8, 1997, in Sumter, South Carolina to Chastidy Mickens and Christopher Gamble. Chris was educated in the public schools of Sumter County, South Carolina. He was employed as a machine operator for several manufacturing companies. Chris loved spending time with his family and friends and playing basketball. He was a great son, brother, father,...
Libby Evette Weston
Jul 16, 2025
Libby Evette Weston was born May 18, 1967, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late Mary Weston Bradford. She was raised in the home of her grandparents, the late James and Carrie Lou Spann Weston. Libby was educated in the public schools of Sumter County and was a member of the Class of 1985 at Hillcrest High School in Dalzell, South...
Charles Everett Ellerbe
Jul 13, 2025
Charles Everette Ellerbe was born on March 17, 1939, in Morven, North Carolina, to the late Daniel and Jettie Ellerbe. Raised in a loving Christian family, Charles gave his life to Christ at the age of twelve and was active in church throughout his life. A gifted athlete and swimmer, he lettered in both baseball and football at Bowman High...
Willie Merchant Jr.
Jul 11, 2025
Willie Merchant Jr. was born on January 16, 1988, in Manning, South Carolina to Willie Merchant Sr. and Lavaette Barnes Eldridge. Willie received his formal education in the Maryland school system and completed his education in South Carolina. He was self-employed as an automobile mechanic. Willie, at an early age attended St. Jude Catholic Church in Sumter, South Carolina, as...
Michael James
Jul 5, 2025
Michael James, born on May 27, 1979, in Sumter, South Carolina to Samuel, Sr. and Ruby Lee Shannon James. He received his education within the Sumter School District #2 and furthered his studies at F.E. Dubose in Manning, SC. Before his health began to decline, he was employed by Gold Gist and a nursing facility in Hopkins, South Carolina. Michael...
Johnny Will Hayes Jr.
Jun 27, 2025
Johnny Will Hayes, Jr. was born on August 27, 1950, to Johnny Will Hayes, Sr. and Alice Mae Collier Hayes McClenton at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Dougherty County, Albany, Georgia. Johnny, better known as "John," attended Dougherty County Public School and graduated from Monroe High School in 1968, where he received a full football scholarship to Wayne State University...
Joseph Nathaniel Pinkney
Jun 23, 2025
Joseph Nathaniel Pinkney was born April 14, 1953 in Sumter, South Carolina to the late Calvin and Gertie Mae Pinkney. Joseph attended the public schools of Sumter, South Carolina and graduated from Sumter High School in 1971. He got his Welding Certification from Midlands Technical College in Columbia, South Carolina.. Joseph worked for SCE&G Gas Company for many years before...
Raheem "Rahrah" Logan
Jun 23, 2025
Raheem Fitzgerald Logan, affectionately called "Rah Rah", was born March 18, 1991, in Sumter, South Carolina to Joyce A. Ray and John F. Logan, and he was the youngest son of Joyce and John.  "Rah Rah" was educated in the public schools of Sumter County, South Carolina. He loved music, sports, and spending time with family and friends. "Rah Rah"...
Charletta Lizer Taylor-Woods
Jun 21, 2025
Charlette Lizer Taylor-Woods was born June 18, 1964, in Sumter, South Carolina to the late Edith Taylor and Charlie Howard. Charletta was educated in the public schools of Sumter County. She also studied accounting at Central Carolina Technical College, where she graduated with an associate's degree. In addition to her parents, Charletta was preceded in death by one brother, Johnnie...
Lula Mae Mckenny-Mcmillian
Jun 2, 2025
Ms. Lula Mae McKenny McMillian was born on July 15, 1954, in Sumter County to the late Rev. Simon McKenny and Etta Conyers McKenny. She attended public schools in Sumter County. Lula graduated from Sumter High school as a member of the class of 1972. She later attended Morris College. She was a substitute teacher in the Sumter County School...
Mabelle "Betty" Williams
May 30, 2025
Mabelle (Betty) Williams was born on July 4, 1954, in Mayesville, South Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Annie Lee Williams and the late George Pearson Jr., and a stepdaughter of the late C.W. Williams Sr. At an early age, Mabelle moved to Sarasota, Florida, where she attended the public schools of Sarasota and was a graduate of...
Henry Douglas Jr.
May 29, 2025
Henry Douglas, Jr. was born September 13, 1950, in Sumter, South Carolina to the late Henry Sr. and Mary Conyers Douglas. Henry received his education at Lincoln High School in Sumter, South Carolina, where he received his high school diploma. He was a member of the Class of 1969.  Henry was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Wedgefield, South...
Lillie Ann Fowler Shorter
May 28, 2025
Lillie Ann Fowler Shorter was born on March 3, 1934 the of the late Sylvester Benjamin and Mary Lyles Fowler. Lillie Ann was employed at Hayden Stones Stock Exchange and had a maintenance business and ceramic shop. She was an artist, known as a "jack of all trades". There wasn't anything that she couldn't do if she put her mind...
Viola Butler Pitts
May 27, 2025
Mrs. Viola B. Pitts, the daughter of the late Norman and Hattie Mae Butler was born on October 28, 1935 in Sumter County, South Carolina. She was reared in Sumter County Community, where she attended public school.   Viola graduated from Lincoln High School in Sumter, South Carolina. She began her professional career working in the Sumter School District where she...
Esau Mashore
May 27, 2025
Esau Mashore was born on September 18, 1943, to the late Joseph and Bessie Mashore of Pinewood, South Carolina. Esau received his education in the School System of Sumter County. At an early age Esau joined the New Hope UME Church in Pinewood, South Carolina; and later moved to Thomasville, North Carolina. Esau was employed by Thomasville Fur, until he...
Stanley Otis Brunson
May 27, 2025
Stanley Otis Brunson was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, who departed this life on May 27, 2025, at the age of 66 surrounded by his wife and children. Stanley was born June 24, 1958 to Elizabeth and Robert Brunson Sr who are both deceased. He was educated in the public schools of Sumter County and lived in...
