OBITUARIES
Eddie Rose
Mar 28, 2018
Obituary: Eddie Rose, Jr. was born July 9, 1948, in Columbia, South Carolina. He was the son of the late Eddie Rose, Sr. and Julia Howell Rose. He Transitioned to eternity on Saturday, March 28, 2018. He was educated in the public schools of Richland County, South Carolina graduating from Booker T. Washington High School. He also attended Midlands Technical...
Joe Louis Smith, Jr.
Mar 26, 2018
Obituary: Mr. Joe Louis Smith, Jr. 67, was born October 24,1950 in Queens, New York, he was the son of the late Joe L. Smith, Sr. and Barbara R. Smith. On Monday, March 26, 2018, at Warriors Walk, Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center,Columbia, SC, he quietly passed away. Mr. Smith grew up in the tight-knit community of Southside...
Roosevelt S. Robinson, Iii
Mar 25, 2018
Obituary: A Time To Be Born... Roosevelt Shazaar Robinson, III, affectionately known to family and friends as Man, Maine Man, Roose, and Big Roose was born October 10, 1979 in Columbia, South Carolina at Moncrief Army Hospital (Fort Jackson). He was the son of Roosevelt, Jr. and Lois Robinson. A Time To Grow.... Roosevelt attended school in Garlstedt, Germany, Colorado...
Antonn Alexander Mcrant
Mar 24, 2018
Obituary: Antonn A. McRant, affectionately known as "Tonn" and "Bubba" was born on June 11, 1975 at Baptist Medical Center in Columbia, South Carolina. He departed this earthly life on March 24, 2018. Antonn was the son of the late Alexander J, McRant and Ella W. McRant. Antonn was a 1993 graduate of Lower Richland High School. He also attended...
John Starling Huston
Mar 24, 2018
Obituary: Have you ever been in a house filled with laughter? Think about the warm feelings laughter brings, the way it brightens the moment, and the way it connects those who get to share the laugh with you. That is exactly what you got if you spent any time with Mr. John Starling (Sonny) Huston. Born on March 13, 1942,...
Crystal Joy Barnes
Mar 19, 2018
Obituary: Crystal Joy Barnes was born March 29, 1977, in Elizabeth, New Jersey to William Lee Barnes, Jr. and the late Lois Barnes. Crystal confessed Christ at an early age and became a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church, New Brunswick, NJ. She grew up in Somerset, NJ, but attended high school at Portsmouth Abby School, a boarding school in Portsmouth,...
Brian Jovon Rogers
Mar 18, 2018
Obituary: Brian Jovon Rogers who we loved was born November 26, 1981, in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He was the eldest of four children born to Collis Rogers, Jr. and the late Annie Rogers Garrick. On Sunday, March 19, 2018, Brian departed this life for a more beautiful sanctuary. Brian graduated from Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School. He succeeded in...
Sam Franklin
Mar 16, 2018
Obituary: Mr. Sam Franklin, affectionately known as "Hard Time" was born February 23, 1955. He was the son of Minnie Franklin and the late Covington Franklin, both of Bishopville, SC. On Friday morning, March 16, 2018, he was called home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, while at the home of his sister Minnie. He attended Bishopville...
John Henry Seymour
Mar 14, 2018
Obituary: John Henry Seymour was born August 24, 1935 in Richland County, South Carolina. He was the sixth of six children born to the late Robert and Rosa S. Seymour. He departed this life to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 14, 2018. John was reared in a loving christian home. As a young child he accepted Jesus Christ...
Russell Grooms, Sr.
Mar 13, 2018
Obituary: Mr. Russell Grooms, Sr., affectionately known as "Big Russell" was born January 1, 1966, in Richland County, South Carolina. He was the beloved son of May Bell Grooms and the late John Seymour. He departed this life and peacefully entered into eternal life with the Lord on Tuesday, March 13, 2018, while at home. Russell was educated in the...
Otis Charles Daniels
Mar 10, 2018
Obituary: Incomplete Services: Funeral services for Otis Charles Daniels will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 17, 2018, at Church of God by Faith with burial in the Bradford Cemetery, Sumter, SC. A visitation will be held Friday from 1:00-8:00 p.m. at the JP Holley Funeral Home Columbia Chapel
Annie Ruth Taylor
Mar 9, 2018
Obituary: Ms. Annie Ruth Taylor, daughter of the late Hector, Sr. and Annie Mae Taylor was born July 20, 1937 in Columbia, South Carolina (Richland County). After a brief illness, she departed this life on Friday, March 9, 2018, at Palmetto Health Richland Memorial Hospital. She attended the public schools of Richland County, South Carolina. She was employed for the...
