Obituaries

Feb 24, 2025

Mr. Sylvester Covington, affectionally known as "Bubba" was born in Evergreen, Alabama on August 31, 1944. He was the son of the late I. C. and Nina Brye Covington. Sylvester attended the public schools of Conecuh County, Alabama and graduated from Conecuh High School in 1962. He continued his education at Central Carolina in Sumter, SC and received certification for...

Feb 21, 2025

Raymond Balls was born December 23, 1952, in Wedgefield, South Carolina to the late Marion and Rosa Balls Gayle. Raymond was educated in the public schools of Sumter County and graduated from Ebenezer High School. Raymond was employed by Madison Industries located in Sumter, South Carolina.  After his retirement, he found enjoyment in working in the yard and conducting various...

Feb 19, 2025

Thomas Carlton Pringle, Sr., was born on June 11, 1954, to the late Manning and Juanita Glover Pringle in Sumter, South Carolina.  He was the second child of four children.    Thomas was educated in the public schools of Sumter County and was a graduate of Sumter High School, Class of 1972. Thomas was raised in the Trinity Missionary Baptist Church....

Feb 17, 2025

Earline Bennett Allen, the wife of the late Issac Bennett departed this life on Monday, February 17, 2025, in Rembert, South Carolina. She was born August 29, 1934, in Rembert, South Carolina to the late Johnny and Nancy Holiday Bennett. The family is receiving friends from 3PM until 7PM at 6340 Nakia Drive Rembert, South Carolina.

Feb 14, 2025

JaQuante Taymont Montgomery was born on September 13, 2000, in Sumter, South Carolina to Shantell Mahoney and Michael Montgomery.  JaQuante was educated in the public school of Sumter County, South Carolina. Throughout his career, he was employed at the Pigeon Plant as a poultry processor. He was very outspoken, but to know him is to love him. The Richburg Family...

Feb 12, 2025

Marlon Antawn Fedd was born September 24,1972, in Brooklyn, New York, to the late John and Denise Lewis Fedd. Marlon began his education in Brooklyn, before his family moved to Cheraw, South Carolina, when he was twelve. He proudly graduated from Cheraw High School in 1990, forever embracing his identity as a Cheraw Brave. In high school, Marlon began what...

Feb 7, 2025

Edward Burgess, the husband of the late Vivian Mallard Burgess was born December 23, 1937, in Mayesville, South Carolina to the late Jerry, Sr. and Catherine Peterson Burgess. Edward departed this life on February 7, 2025, in Lynchburg, South Carolina. The family is receiving friends from 3PM until 5PM at 943 Vista Lane Lynchburg, South Carolina.

Feb 6, 2025

Mattie Lee Gregg, the wife of Harold Gregg, was born July 31, 1944, in Manning, South Carolina to the late Marion and Christine Weeks Witherspoon. Mattie Lee departed this life on February 6, 2025, in Sumter, South Carolina. The family is receiving friends at 5040 Silo Road Sumter, South Carolina.

Feb 1, 2025

McKenzie Choice, Jr., the husband of Donna Kaiser Choice was born December 20, 1956, in Sumter, South Carolina to the late McKenzie, Sr. and Helena Spencer Choice. McKenzie departed this life on February 1, 2025, in Horatio, South Carolina. The family is receiving friends at 2210 Alston Road Rembert, South Carolina.

Feb 1, 2025

Mr. Jerome Adger, son of the late Sylvester Adger, Sr. and the late Elizabeth Ludd Adger, was born on December 10,1955 in Clarendon County. Jerome received his formal education in the public schools of Clarendon County.  He subsequently joined the United States Army, where he served for approximately three years before being honorably discharged.  Upon separation from the military, Jerome...

Jan 28, 2025

Thomas Lee Bellamy, Jr. was born March 1, 1954, in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to the late Thomas, Sr. and Gloria Keel Bellamy. Thomas departed this life January 28, 2025, in Sumter, South Carolina. Funeral services are incomplete at this time.

Jan 25, 2025

Jan 24, 2025

Bessie Gibbs Jefferson, the wife of James Jefferson was born on November 2, 1953, in Belhaven, North Carolina, to the late Sim and Bessie Borrow Gibbs. She was the youngest of thirteen children, all of whom preceded her in death. Bessie was educated in North Carolina and graduated from Mattamuskeet High School. She worked as a juvenile clerk for five...

Jan 23, 2025

Ms. Eva Mae "Girlie" Harris, was the daughter of the late Julius Harris, Sr. and the late Ethel Singleton Harris.  She was born February 10, 1947 in Sumter County, South Carolina. Eva Mae was a 1965 graduate of Ebenezer High School in Dalzell, South Carolina and Sumter Area Technical College of Sumter, South Carolina. She was employed for many years...

Jan 19, 2025

Sgt. James Wells Jr. was born on November 1, 1953, in the close-knit community of Alcolu, South Carolina, to the late James, Sr. and Lillie Mae Turner Wells. From a young age, James demonstrated a natural sense of responsibility and dedication, traits that would define his life. James proudly served his country in the U.S. Army, dedicating several years of...

Jan 15, 2025

Eugene Bradley, Jr., the husband of Catina Wilson Bradley and the son of Rosa Lee Pack Bradley and the late Eugene Bradley, Sr. was born July 8, 1966, in Sumter, South Carolina. Eugene departed this life on January 15, 2025, in Sumter, South Carolina.

Jan 14, 2025

It is with great love and celebration that we honor the life of Willie Dennis, a true masterpiece and son of God, who passed away on January 13, 2025, at the age of 78. Born in Sumter County, South Carolina, on February 13, 1946, he was the son of the late Charlie Dennis Sr. and Teresa Miller Dennis. Willie was...

Jan 13, 2025

Mary Lou Hannibal was born August 19, 1941, in Mayesville, Lee County, South Carolina to William and Evelina Myers Hannibal. Mary was educated in the public schools of Lee County. Mary dedicated her life to Christ Jesus and became a member of the Galilee Missionary Baptist Church in Mayesville, South Carolina. She was a dedicated and faithful member until her...

Jan 12, 2025

Porteaner Smith Bowens Nance was born May 24, 1954, in Charleston, South Carolina to the late Richard and Annie Brown Smith. Porteaner was educated in Charleston, South Carolina. After finishing high school, she furthered her education at Rice College for Business and obtained her associate degree. Porteaner, affectionately known as Tina, was full of life, love and resilience. She never...

Jan 12, 2025

Amelia Jacobs Mitchell was born February 22, 1943, in Mayesville, South Carolina to the late Henry Lee and Wilhelmenia Benjamin Jacobs. Amelia was educated in the public schools of Sumter County. She was loved by her family and friends and enjoyed life to the fullest. Amelia was married to the late Pernell Mitchell. In addition to her parents and husband,...