Devin Javonne Wilson
Oct 7, 2024
Devin Javonne Wilson, affectionately known as "Swipe", was born November 5, 1994, in Sumter, South Carolina to Silessa Wilson and Derrick Wilson. Devin was educated in the public schools of Lee County. Devin enjoyed fishing, riding dirt bikes, playing basketball, football and raising dogs. Devin enjoyed and loved his family and was very close with his siblings. He believed that...
Patricia Ann Bradley
Oct 6, 2024
Patricia Ann "Pat" Bradley was born September 29, 1963, in Sumter, South Carolina to the late Samuel, Sr. and Rosa Lee Dow Bradley. Patricia was educated in the public schools of Sumter County and was a member of the graduating class of 1981 of Hillcrest High School. She furthered her education at Central Carolina College, as well as, Saint Leo...
Herbert Thomas
Sep 25, 2024
Herbert Thomas departed this life on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, in Sumter, South Carolina. He was born May 10, 1950, in Mamou, Louisiana to the late Clarence and Sophia Thomas.
Charles Bernard Mccray
Sep 24, 2024
Charles Bernard McCray was born May 2, 1966, in Sumter, South Carolina to the late Margaret McCray Davis. Charles was educated in the public schools of Sumter County, South Carolina. After high school he attended the Job Corp. Charles was known for his outgoing personality and willingness to help anyone in need. He was a loving person to all who...
Joseph Levi Littles
Sep 22, 2024
Joseph Levi (Dog) Littles was born January 25,1964 in Sumter, South Carolina to the late Joe Littles, Jr. and Elnora Williams-Littles. At an early age, Levi opened his heart and accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior and joined High Hills Baptist Church. Levi attended the public schools of Sumter County and graduated from Hillcrest High School, Class of 1983....
Bernice Mcbride
Sep 19, 2024
Bernice McBride was born July 30, 1959, in Sumter South Carolina to the late Dorothy Mae Wright McBride and the late Eugene York. Bernice attended the public schools of Sumter County. Later in life, she became a mother of three and a caretaker. She traveled the world with her daughter while caring for her two older grandsons. Bernice was a...
Robert Smith Jr.
Sep 18, 2024
"The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold." Psalm 18:2 Robert Smith, Jr. was born February 25, 1934, in Sumter, South Carolina to the late Robert, Sr. and Maybell Pugh Smith. Robert was educated in the public schools...
Jeremie "Jrich" Richardson
Sep 15, 2024
Jeremie Devon Richardson Sr., 40, was born in Sumter, South Carolina on October 22, 1983 to Mardina Renee Richardson and Jeffery Tony Washington. He was also the second of five children born to Mardina Renee Richardson. Jeremie received his education in the public schools of New York City and Sumter, South Carolina. He was known for many things, as he...
Kylah Janae Cooper
Sep 14, 2024
Kylah Janae Cooper was born May 2, 2019, in Columbia, South Carolina to Kamishoin Ross and Michael Antonio Cooper. Kylah didn't live a long life, however, a life that impacted the lives of her parents, siblings, grandparents, other relatives and her caretakers. Kylah was preceded in death by a sibling, Micah Cooper; and her grandfather, Michael Cooper, Sr. Kylah departed...
Thomasena Swinton
Sep 10, 2024
Thomasena Swinton was born on June 30, 1954, in Sumter, South Carolina to the late Richard Allen Swinton and Julia Mae James Swinton. She was a beacon of love, strength, and kindness to all who knew her. Thomasena completed her education in the public schools of Sumter County, where she laid the foundation for a life full of learning, service,...
Louis Ramsey
Sep 6, 2024
Louis "Ham" Ramsey was born in Sumter County, South Carolina on September 23, 1939, to the late Rev. David and Almeta Austin Ramsey. He attended public schools of Sumter, South Carolina and early in life embarked on a professional career in construction. Louis Ramsey was born towards the end of The Great Depression. Life for him, early on, was very...
Nyheem Dashaun Burgess
Aug 28, 2024
Nyheem Dashaun Burgess, 16, was born in Sumter, South Carolina on July 1, 2008. He was the fourth of five children born to Yolanda Holliday and Rodney Burgess. Nyheem received his education in the public schools of Sumter. He was known for always being there when someone needed him. He never turned his back on anyone. Nyheem had a great...
Khanesia Sincere Commander
Aug 27, 2024
Khanesia Sincere Commander, 18, was born in Sumter, South Carolina on June 28, 2006. She was the third of five children born to Yolanda Holliday and Kevin Commander. Khanesia received her education in the public schools of Sumter. She was known for her outgoing and sweet nature, always willing to help anyone in need. Khanesia's smile, positivity, and upbeat attitude...
Ordley Heatley Jr.
Aug 27, 2024
Ordley Heatley, Jr. was born April 26, 1953, in Fort Motte, South Carolina and was the oldest child born to the late Ordley, Sr. and Janie Lloyd Heatley. Ordley was educated in the public schools of Richland County and graduated from Dreher High School. Later, he attended the University of South Carolina, where he earned a degree as a Master...
Baby Gjvari Wayne Bristow
Aug 23, 2024
"Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted." Matthew 5:4, KJV Gjvari Wayne Bristow was born August 20, 2024, in Columbia, South Carolina to Donald and Patrice Williams Bristow. Gjvari was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Donald Wayne Franklin; uncles, Lakwantrel Gjvere Williams and Charlie Brown, IV. Gjvari, who blessed this earth for only three days,...
Morena Ofelia Valdez
Aug 23, 2024
Morena Ofelia Valdez transitioned from this life on Friday, August 23, 2024, in Charleston, South Carolina. Morena was born October 1, 1965, in Usulutan, El Salvador to the late Marie Margot Valdez.
Silas Abrams Jr.
Aug 19, 2024
Silas Abrams, Jr., the husband of Ginny Connie White Abrams departed this life on Monday, August 19, 2024, in Sumter, South Carolina. He was born February 4, 1961, in Sumter, South Carolina to the late Silas, Sr. and Frances Burgess Abram.
Jy'Re Trayve'On Prince
Aug 17, 2024
Jy're Trayve'on Prince was born September 13, 1994, in Conway, South Carolina to Melissa McDonald and Lorenzo (Maxine Tisdale) Prince. Tray, as he was affectionately called, was educated in the public schools of Horry County and was a graduate of Carolina Forest High School. While in high school, he was a member of the football team, where he played the...
Joan Evans Dawson
Aug 12, 2024
Joan Evans Dawson was born January 26, 1961, in Manhattan, New York to the late Mary Evans. Joan was educated in the public schools of Sumter County and was a member of the Mayewood High School graduating class of 1979. She later attended the University of South Carolina Sumter for Nursing. Joan worked for various companies during her work career...
Kenneth "Kim" Tucker
Aug 12, 2024
Kenneth Tucker, (Kim), was born July 29, 1966, to Marie Mickens Tucker and the late John Henry Tucker Sr. At an early age, Kim accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his personal Savior. He was baptized and joined Mt. Olive AME Church in Woodrow, South Carolina. Kim later joined New Fellowship Baptist in Sumter, South Carolina. He was an independent...
