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Local obituaries for sumter, south carolina.
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...
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Staley
May 25, 2025
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Staley was born January 28, 1945, in Batesburg, South Carolina to the late Herman George, Sr. and Edna Dennis Staley. He was educated in the public schools of Batesburg, South Carolina and graduated from Twin City High School. Upon graduating from high school, he entered the United States Air Force, where he served his country faithfully, including...
Cathy Watson Atkins
May 21, 2025
Cathy Watson Atkins was born May 05, 1953, in Sumter, South Carolina to the late Andrew Mack and Wilhelmina Muldrow Player; and to the late Oder and Lurethia Watson, who affectionately raised her. Cathy was an active member of Victory Church in Sumter, SC, until her health declined. She received her education through the public school system of Sumter; and...
Gregg Miller Jr
May 19, 2025
Gregg "Tuna" Miller, Jr. was born on June 11, 1937, in Sumter County, South Carolina to the late Gregg and Rebecca Rivers Miller. Gregg was educated in the public schools of Sumter County. Gregg worked for the City of Mount Holly in North Carolina and retired from the city. Gregg was first united in holy matrimony to Beverly Miller and...
Richard Nelson
May 18, 2025
Larry Nelson, also known to family members as "Hump" was born July 1, 1959, in Sumter, South Carolina to the late Ann Nelson and Joseph Riley. Richard was educated in the public schools of Sumter County and was a graduate of Furman High School. He was employed by Carolina Furniture Company as well as the Budweiser Distributor Company in Newark,...
Rosa Mell Dunham
May 18, 2025
Rosa Mell Dunham was born on February 5,1961 in Sumter, South Carolina at Tuomey Hospital to the late Rosa Dunham Wilson and Charlie Wilson. She was the fourth of nine children born to her parents. Rosa received her education from the public schools of Sumter, South Carolina, graduating from Sumter High School. She attended college at a local Technical School...
Barbara Jean Billie Smith
May 17, 2025
Barbara Jean Billie Smith, daughter of the late Ruby and Jasper Billie, was born on September 16, 1949 and raised in Gable SC. She was a member of Congruity Presbyterian Church. Barbara received her education at Eastern High School and later attended Job Corp in Kentucky. She worked at Georgia Pacific and Pilgrim's Pride Sumter, where she then retired from,...
Nicholas James "Nick" Peoples
May 6, 2025
Nicholas James Peoples, affectionately known as "Nick" was born October 27, 1999, in Sumter, SC to Karen Dinkins and Kevin Peoples. Nicholas was educated in the public schools of Sumter County and graduated from Lakewood High School in 2018. Nicholas enjoyed fast cars, money, traveling and raising his dogs. Nick loved and cared for his family and always protected those...
Susie Ferguson Miller
May 6, 2025
Susie Ferguson Miller was born on September 23, 1947, in Boykin, SC, to the late Willie Ferguson Jr and Sarah Crim Ferguson. She departed this earthly life on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at Prisma Health Tuomey, Sumter, SC. Susie was educated in the Kershaw City Public Schools and graduated from Jackson High School in 1967. After graduating, she moved to...
Truman Rouse
Apr 26, 2025
The Journey Begins Mr. Truman Rouse began his life's journey on Friday, March 8, 1946, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Sinclair, Sr. and Geneva Fronebager Rouse. He was reared in a loving home with his six sisters and four brothers. A Time To Grow Bro. Truman attended the public schools of Sumter County at the former Lincoln High School. ...
Orbedella Wright
Apr 20, 2025
Orbedella Wright, daughter of the late Theodore Wright, Sr. and Hester Nixon Wright, was born December 19, 1962 in Sumter, South Carolina. She was educated in the public schools of Sumter County. Ms. Wright was raised in a Christian home and learned early in life the value of discipline, hard work and the meaning of family. She was an active...
Shelia Yvonne Foxworth
Apr 18, 2025
Shelia Yvonne Foxworth was born September 14,1962, in Hampton, Virginia, to the late Linwood Foxworth, Sr, and Barbara Jean Jones Foxworth. Shelia was employed as a professional seamstress for many years where she worked tirelessly until her health declined. Shelia attended and graduated from the public schools of Marion, SC. At an early age, she developed a personality that garnished...
Martha Louise Glover
Apr 13, 2025
Martha Louise Haynesworth Glover was born on February 11, 1942, in Wedgefield, SC, to the late Bosie Haynesworth and Lula Fullwood Haynesworth. At an early age, Martha gave her life to the Lord and remained a faithful and devoted servant until He called her home. She attended Lincoln High School and earned an associate's degree in nursing from Sumter Technical...
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