Obituaries

Sep 15, 2025

Ean Ryan Plummer was born November 7, 1977, in Far Rockaway, New York to Bernice Raspberry and the late Percival Plummer. Ean Ryan departed this life on Monday, September 15, 2025, in Pinewood, South Carolina.

Sep 13, 2025

Douglas Bernard Joe, Sr. was born on December 5, 1976, in Sumter, South Carolina to Annie Lou Brailsford Joe and the late Douglas Joe. Bernard was educated in the public schools of Sumter County.  In addition to his father, Douglas Joe, Bernard was preceded in death by his daughter, Dougnisha Joe;grandparents, Marshall and Bertha Brailsford Sr., Robert and Essie B....

Sep 12, 2025

Mary Sue Dennis was born October 16, 1948, in Sumter, South Carolina to the late Eddie, Sr. and Lilly Frierson Dees. Mary was educated in the public schools of Sumter County and graduated from Ebenezer High School in Dalzell, South Carolina. Mary accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior in the 1960's and united with the Grant Hill Missionary Baptist...

Sep 5, 2025

Mary Elizabeth Prince Walters was born April 6, 1945, in Sumter, South Carolina to the late Simon Ernest Prince and the late Carrie Scott Prince.  Mary received her education in the public schools of Sumter County. At the tender age of eighteen (18), she married her true love, Joe Louis Walters.  They shared three children together, Diane Walters, Joe Jr...

Sep 3, 2025

Herbert Lee Lewis, Sr. was born February 17, 1960, in Sumter, South Carolina to the late James and Sarah Mae Ramsey Lewis. Today we gather to honor the life of Herbert Lewis Sr, a husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, friend, and so much more. His story can't be captured in a single word or title, because he wore many...

Aug 25, 2025

Bobbie Jean James-Massingill was born on July 13, 1947, in Sumter, South Carolina, to Sarah E. James, and the late Russell James, Sr.  She was a woman of intellect, grace, and deep faith. She proudly graduated from Eastern High School, where she broke barriers as the only female school bus driver during her senior year. Even then, her courage, sense...

Aug 24, 2025

Kenneth Witherspoon was born April 5, 1962, in Sumter, South Carolina to the late Ronnie, Sr. and Susie Mae Watson Witherspoon. Kenneth was educated in the public schools of Sumter County and was a member of the graduating class of 1980 from Sumter High School. Kenneth accepted Christ as his Savior and attended church with his mother at Jehovah Missionary...

Aug 21, 2025

Thomas Phillip Spencer was born March 25, 1958, in Rembert, South Carolina to the late Betty Spencer and the late Thomas Hunter.  Thomas was the only child of his mother Betty, and she affectionately called him Phillip, his middle name. Thomas, although the only child, didn't grow up alone because he was blessed to be raised by not just his...

Aug 21, 2025

Deloris "Tracey" Conyers Johnson, wife of Willie J. Johnson, was born April 29, 1952, to the late Janie Rebecca Conyers and Marion Leonard in Silver, South Carolina. Deloris was raised by her late grandmother Pearline Dowe Conyers and her only surviving aunt, Geneva Stukes Pearson and her late husband, Harvey Stukes Sr.  Deloris was educated in the public schools of...

Aug 18, 2025

Aug 13, 2025

Annette Laverne Webb Anderson, the wife of Carlisle Anderson was born November 21, 1952, in Atlantic City, NJ to the late Edward and Cora Lee McQuilla Webb. Annette departed this life on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, in Sumter, South Carolina.

Aug 11, 2025

Jul 29, 2025

William Thomas was born on July 4, 1961, in South Hampton County, Ivor, Virginia to the late Shirley Temple Thomas-Fisher and the late William Thomas. In 1978, William attended South Hampton High School. William, affectionately known as "Buck", began his first job at the age of 20 working at the Meat Packing Plant in Ivor, Virginia. Later in life, he...

Jul 28, 2025

James Howard was born August 14, 1955, in Mayesville, Lee County, South Carolina to the late Johnny and Pauline Wilson Howard. James was educated in the public schools of Lee County, South Carolina. James worked several jobs throughout his career including, Capital Foam, H&R Metals, Hannahs Grill and ultimately, Santee Print, where he worked for over twenty-five (25) years until...

Jul 28, 2025

Ruth Galloway Charles was born on June 14, 1940, to the late Roberta G. China and  Joseph China, stepfather. She was the oldest of six children.  Ruth completed her primary education through the public school system in Sumter, SC. She began her employment career at Exide Battery as an assembly line worker. She later worked for Campbell Soup Company as...

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...

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. ...

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. ...

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,...

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...