Obituaries

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.

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.

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...

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...

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...

Aug 10, 2024

Aug 4, 2024

Ja'Quen Marquell Jefferson, affectionately known by the community as "Carolina", was born May 27, 1992 in Sumter, South Carolina.  He was the oldest child of Katurah D. (Johnny) Gause and Randy Weston. Ja'Quen was educated in the public schools of Sumter County, South Carolina. He was baptized at an early age and became a member of the Joshua Baptist Church...

Aug 1, 2024

Nancy Floyd Bradford, wife of Henry A. "Boo" Bradford, was born July 2, 1956 in Sumter, South Carolina  to the late Style, Sr. and Sarah Lee Gayle Floyd. Nancy graduated from Hillcrest High School in 1974. After graduating from high school, she was employed by several businesses, including working as a seamstress. In addition to sewing, Nancy enjoyed working with...

Jul 10, 2024

Mary Magdalene Morrison Ingram, the wife of Kaiser Ingram, Jr, was born April 2, 1947, in Sumter, South Carolina. She was the daughter of Persena Gamble Stewart and the late Henry Thomas Russell. Mary received her formal education at Lincoln High School of Sumter, South Carolina. She accepted Christ as her Savior at St. Paul Holiness Church of Sumter, South...

Jul 9, 2024

Nathaniel "George" Copeland  was born on March 9, 1957 in St. Charles, South Carolina to the late Mattie Gaymon-Jones. He was raised in the home of the late Harry and Maggie Copeland.  Nathaniel was educated in the public schools of Lee County and graduated from Mount Pleasant High School.  He retired from Sonoco Recycling as a Transportation Driver in May...

Jul 4, 2024

Dive's Keyon Evans was born on March 12, 2007 in Sumter, South Carolina, to Christopher Lonnon and Victoria Evans. Dive's attended Kenning High School in Richland County, Columbia, South Carolina.  He was a kind young man who loved his family and friends unconditionally. Dive's was very gifted in making music and had a passion for creating drawings. He always had...

Jul 1, 2024

Joseph Thomas Dickerson Jr. was born on June 13,1957 in Pocahontas, Virginia, to Joseph Thomas Dickerson Sr. and Louise Dickerson.  Joseph grew up in the small town of Maybeury, West Virginia.  He attended the McDowell County Public Schools and was a 1976 graduate of Northfork High School.  In addition to his diploma, he also attended the McDowell County Vocational Center...

Jun 30, 2024

It is with deep and profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Mr. Earl L. Brunson. Mr. Brunson departed this life on Sunday, June 30, 2024, in Dalzell, South Carolina. Mr. Brunson was born February 3, 1950, in Bishopville, South Carolina to the late Murray and Dora Peterson Brunson. The family is receiving friends at 3290 Starview Drive Dalzell,...

Jun 29, 2024

Willodine Long James was born in Washington, DC on May 28, 1970.  She was the daughter of Lillie B. (Reverend Clarence) Hunter, Sr. and the late Willie Lee (Christine) Hardy, Sr.  Willodine was educated in the public schools of Sumter County and was a 1988 graduate of Hillcrest High School.  She was also a graduate of Central Carolina Technical College. ...

Jun 27, 2024

Alfred Brunson was born in Sumter County on June 13, 1945, to the late Deacon Pinkney Brunson and Meta Watson Brunson.   Alfred was a graduate of Manchester High School where he played both basketball and football. Upon graduation, he furthered his education at Denmark Technical School in Denmark, South Carolina. Alfred was employed at Hill Plumbing for over 25 years....

Jun 21, 2024

Dewey Spencer, Sr. was born August 29, 1944, in Horatio, South Carolina to the late Stolley and Eva Jackson Waiters and Winfield (Bossie) and Nettie Richbow Spencer. Dewey attended the public schools of in Sumter County. He was a lifelong member of the Willow Grove AME Church where he served as a trustee. Dewey worked for Sloan Construction Company for...

Jun 15, 2024

Mr. Roger Ricks, the husband of Janelle Sutton Ricks, departed this life on Saturday, June 15, 2024, in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. He was born November 07, 1982, in Sumter, South Carolina to the late Pearl Lewis Ricks.

May 27, 2024

Tavares "Key" McFadden departed this life on Monday, May 27, 2024, in Sumter, South Carolina. He was born on Friday, March 27, 1992, in Sumter, South Carolina to Michelle McKnight (Absolum, Jr.) McFadden and the late Wilbert Frank. The family is receiving friends at 7345 Scales Road Rembert, South Carolina.

May 21, 2024

Rylee Tomlin departed this life on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, in Sumter, South Carolina. Rylee was born February 14, 2023, in Sumter, South Carolina to Tarneisha Tomlin and Brandon Peoples.

May 16, 2024

Earl Glisson, Sr. departed this life on Thursday, May 16, 2024, in Sumter, South Carolina. Earl was born on Wednesday, December 31, 1952, in Sumter, South Carolina to the late Jake and Jeanette Richardson Glisson.