All Obituaries
Ernest Bates was born on September 20, 1936 to the late Charles and Leola Williams Bates, Sr. He departed this earthly journey on March 17, 2019, at the home that he shared with his wife for forty years.
Ernest was educated in the public schools of Richland County and was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School. He served in the United States Army as a paratrooper. He was later employed by Shakespeare Manufacturing (now Jarden Applied Materials) for fifty years. He worked faithfully...
Ernest Bates was born on September 20, 1936 to the late Charles and Leola Williams Bates, Sr. He departed this earthly journey on March 17, 2019, at the home that he shared with his wife for forty...
Don Edward McBride was born on July 13, 1952 in Sumter, South Carolina to the late James and Blanche Watkins McBride. He entered into eternal rest on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at Lexington Medical Center.
Don was an unforgettable character, brightening every room he entered with his infectious laugh, hand clapping, whistling and his occasional singing. “Mr. Don”, as he was affectionately known, left an imprint wherever he went. He was loved by many friends and phenomenal...
Don Edward McBride was born on July 13, 1952 in Sumter, South Carolina to the late James and Blanche Watkins McBride. He entered into eternal rest on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at Lexington Medical...
Deacon David Taylor, son of the late George Richardson and Elizabeth Taylor, was born on February 14, 1941 in Hopkins, South Carolina. He departed this life on Friday, March 8, 2019.
David was educated in the public schools of Richland County. David was an ordained Deacon at Driven Ministries in Camden, South Carolina where he served faithfully until his death. David was self-employed and the owner of David Construction Company and later retired after many years of dedicated service....
Deacon David Taylor, son of the late George Richardson and Elizabeth Taylor, was born on February 14, 1941 in Hopkins, South Carolina. He departed this life on Friday, March 8, 2019.
David was...
Jimmy Ray Brewer, Sr., son of the late Quillian and Pearl Brewer, was born on March 16, 1953 in Roopville, Georgia. He departed this life on Thursday, March 7, 2019.
Jimmy accepted Christ at an early age at Hillside Baptist Church in Roopville, Georgia. He moved to Columbia, South Carolina and joined Central Baptist Church in 2011.
Jimmy joined the U.S Army in 1974 and served as an 11B infantryman until 1985 when he received an honorable discharge. After leaving the military, Jimmy worked...
Jimmy Ray Brewer, Sr., son of the late Quillian and Pearl Brewer, was born on March 16, 1953 in Roopville, Georgia. He departed this life on Thursday, March 7, 2019.
Jimmy accepted Christ at an...
Lessie McQuiller McFarlind was born in Columbia, South Carolina, August 9, 1925 to the late Daniel Dinkins and Corine McQuiller and her stepfather, the late Billy Williams. She was married to the late William McFarland. Lessie departed this earthly journey on March 3, 2019.
Lessie accepted Christ at an early age at Second Nazareth Baptist Church in Columbia, South Carolina. In 1944 she moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and joined the Our Lady of Victory Church.
Lessie was a...
Lessie McQuiller McFarlind was born in Columbia, South Carolina, August 9, 1925 to the late Daniel Dinkins and Corine McQuiller and her stepfather, the late Billy Williams. She was married to the...
Beverly “Bev” Gail Scott was born on January 3, 1957 to the late Curtis and Abbie Dent. She confessed Christ at an early age at Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Beverly graduated from Vicksburg High School in 1975. She attended Mississippi Valley State University then Hinds Community College where she received her GPN in nursing. She worked at Cooper Lighting and for the Vicksburg Warren School District.
Beverly had an...
Beverly “Bev” Gail Scott was born on January 3, 1957 to the late Curtis and Abbie Dent. She confessed Christ at an early age at Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Vicksburg,...
Melvin Stuart Abel, son of the late Jepsie and Ira Bookert Abel, was born on April 17, 1929 in Columbia, South Carolina. He peacefully departed this life on Friday, February 22, 2019 in Dallas, Texas.
Educated at Sarah Nance Elementary, he continued his schooling at Booker T. Washington High School where he graduated in 1946. He attended Hampton Institute (University) where he received his training as tailor and later attended Allen University. Desiring to practice law and support...
Melvin Stuart Abel, son of the late Jepsie and Ira Bookert Abel, was born on April 17, 1929 in Columbia, South Carolina. He peacefully departed this life on Friday, February 22, 2019 in Dallas,...
Terzah Mae Strother Gooden was born on July 7, 1925. She was the oldest of three children born to Roxie Geiger and Zack Strother who both preceded her in death. The sun set on her life on Friday, February 22, 2019.
“T. Mae”, as she was lovingly known, attended the public schools of Richland County and was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School in 1943.
“T. Mae” loved music and was an active member of the St. John Baptist and Ridgewood Missionary Church...
Terzah Mae Strother Gooden was born on July 7, 1925. She was the oldest of three children born to Roxie Geiger and Zack Strother who both preceded her in death. The sun set on her life on Friday,...
Reverend Joy Yvonne Bryant, affectionately known to her beloved grandchildren as “Mema,” was born in Allendale County, South Carolina, March 16, 1952 to the late Robert Bryant, Jr. and Hazel Eady Bryant. Joy departed this earthly journey on February 20, 2019 to be with our Heavenly Father.
Joy received her early education within the Jasper County Public School District and was a graduate of Mather High School located in Beaufort, South Carolina. Joy went on to attend Benedict...
Reverend Joy Yvonne Bryant, affectionately known to her beloved grandchildren as “Mema,” was born in Allendale County, South Carolina, March 16, 1952 to the late Robert Bryant, Jr. and...
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