All Obituaries

Sammie Lee Henry was born May 1, 1945 to the late Willie Lee and Rebecca Henry in Gadsden, South Carolina. He peacefully entered into rest on March 23, 2020. Sammie Lee accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at St. Mark Baptist Church. On July 28, 1966, Sammie married the love of his life, his best friend Yvonne Ethel Oree. They took care of each other through every situation in life and from this union, four children were born. Sammie humbly displayed all the qualities of a...

Ronald Eugene Brooks was born on August 25, 1957 in Columbia, South Carolina to the late Delores Jean Brooks. He departed this earthly journey on March 21, 2020. Ronald was educated in the public schools of Richland County and was a graduate of CA Johnson High School, class of 1975. He was a boy scout growing up and was a part of the Air Force ROTC program during his high school years. After graduating from high school, Ronald began his career with Allied, later known as Honeywell. He was a...

Bishop Ruth Mae Ravenell, affectionately known as “Sister Bishop”, was born on October 10,1948 in Kings County, New York to the late Dabney Nixon and Mary Ruth Bates-Nixon. She departed this earthly life on March 20, 2020. Ruth was educated in the public schools of New York and graduated from John Adams High School, Class of 1966. Ruth was a scholar and excelled at everything she did. She attended Queen College in Jamaica, NY and later attended The Manhattan Bible Institute...

James Calvin Kennedy was born on January 12,1959 in Columbia, South Carolina and was the beloved son to the late Willie T. and Sadie L. Kennedy. Calvin departed this life suddenly on March 19, 2020. Calvin attended the public schools of Richland County District One. He entered the work force at a young age and was a dedicated and faithful worker throughout his life and within the community. Calvin enjoyed fishing and spending time with his loved ones. He was well known for his handy work...

Curtis Lorenzo Moseley was born on March 21, 1973 in Columbia, South Carolina to the late Leila Mae Moseley. He departed this earthly journey on March 19, 2020. Curtis was educated in the public schools of Richland County. Curtis was employed by McDonald Food Services. Curtis dedicated his life to his family, loved ones and community. To know him was to love him. Curtis was preceded in death by his mother, Leila Mae Moseley; grandmother, Iva Lee Willis; and sister, Saundra...

Keaon Jaquan Cox was born on August 9, 1994 in New York, New York to Tawana Haynes and Dale Cox. His young life ended on March 15, 2020. Keaon graduated from Douglas Byrd High School in Fayetteville, NC. Keaon was a veteran of the U.S. Army. While serving he earned several medals including: an Army Commendation, Army Good Conduct, National Defense Service, Global War on Terrorism, and Korea Defense Service. He also received ribbons for Non-Commissioned Officer and Professional Development....