OBITUARIES
Edna Shirley Keller
Nov 24, 2017
Obituary: Mrs. Edna Shirley Keller, was the daughter of the late Joseph and Sarah (Turkvan) Brizz. She leaves to cherish her loving memories, 5 children; Eddie (Wanda) Keller, Barbara (James) Charley, Cassandra (Herman) Keller, Darrell (Jennifer) Keller, and Joseph (Cynthia) Keller; 14 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; uncle; George (Adell) Turkvan; aunt; Frances Turkvan, and a host of other loving relatives, and...
Ruben Dial Jr.
Nov 24, 2017
Obituary: Mr. Ruben Dial was a member of the AME denomination. He is a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School, and North Carolina A&T University. Mr. Dial is a World War II Army Veteran and retired U.S. Postal Service employee. He was preceded in death by his parents; Mr. Ruben Dial Sr., Mrs. Wilhelmina Dial and two children, Quinton...
Janie Lee Kennnedy
Nov 23, 2017
Services: Funeral service for Janie Lee Kennedy, will be held 10:00 am Friday December 1, 2017 at the Progressive Believers Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the Ft. Jackson National Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday November 30, 2017 at the JP Holley Funeral Home Chapel from 4 to 8pm. Mrs. Kennedy will be placed in the church one hour prior...
Mary Gantt
Nov 22, 2017
Services: Services for Mrs. Mary Gantt will be held 2:00pm on Saturday December 2,2017 at St. James Baptist Church(West Columbia).
Flossie W Rush
Nov 18, 2017
Services: Funeral Service for Evangelist Flossie W. Rush will be held 1:00 pm, Saturday, November 25, 2017 at the St. Luke A.M.E. Church in Sumter. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park. Visitation will be between 5:30 - 7:00 pm at Kingdom Builders, 621 West Liberty Street.
Elijah Dashawn Anderson
Nov 18, 2017
Services: Graveside Service for Mr. Elijah Anderson will be held 1:00pm on Saturday December 2,2017 at St. Thomas Episcopal Church.
Mrs. Lillie Mae Tindal Lane
Nov 18, 2017
Obituary: Mrs. Lane is the Daughter of the Late Wallace and Julia Tindal. She passed away on Nov. 18, 2017. She was a 60 + year member of the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. She leaves to cherish her memories, son; Rev. James C. (Shirley) Lane; daughters; Gloria J. Lane, Dr. Juanita Lane, and Lisa L. Lane; and a host...
David L. Mclean
Nov 11, 2017
Services: Funeral Service for Mr. McLean, will be held 1:00 Saturday Nov. 18, 2017 at the Goodwill Baptist Church. Internment will follow in the Church Cemetery. Mr. McLean will be placed in the church one hour prior for public viewing. Visitation will be held Friday from 4 to 8 pm, at the JP Holley Funeral Home- Columbia Chapel.
Al Roger Higgins
Nov 11, 2017
Obituary: Mr. Al Roger Higgins of 1204 Reese Road, Eastover S.C. was born on April 9, 1966 to Mrs. Rebecca Reese Davis and the late Joseph Taylor. He transition into eternity on November 11, 2017. He was baptized at the St. Matthews Baptist Church at the age of 12 by the late Rev. Luscious Robinson. Al as he was known...
Minister Curtis Wilkins
Nov 10, 2017
Obituary: MINISTER CURTIS WILKINS BORN NOVEMBER 26, 1949. DIED FRIDAY NOVEMBER 10th 2017. THE SON OF THE LATE MR CURTIS WILKINS SR. AND THE LATE MRS. PAULINE SELLERS WILKINS. THE HUSBAND OF MINISTER DELLA WILKINS. HE LEAVES TO CHERISH HIS CHILDREN. LARVARSHA (DEMITRI) TEDDER. ASHLEY WILKES. MASON WILKES. STEP CHILDREN. CHARMION AND SOPHIA JACKSON AND LAKRESHA(BERNARD). JOHNSON. A SISTER -IN...
Clarence Alston
Nov 8, 2017
Obituary: Life Reflections On Wednesday, November 8, 2017, Clarence "Wink" Alston Sr. answered the call of our heavenly father. He was born April 16, 1956, in Sumter, South Carolina to the late Johnny and Lannie Ceaser Alston. "Wink" as he was called by family and friends was educated in the public schools of Sumter County namely. Salvage Glover, Bates Middle...
Alvertus Hopkins
Nov 7, 2017
Obituary: The Legacy of Deacon Alvertus Hopkins Sr. "To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heavens:" Ecclesiastes 3:1 A Time to be Born... Alvertus Hopkins Sr., affectionately known as "Duck" to his close friends, "Grand Daddy" to his grandchildren and "Deacon Hopkins" to his church family, was born on July 4, 1944 in...
Karen Wesley Talavera
Nov 7, 2017
Obituary: Those left to cherish Ms. Talavera's precious memories are husband, Kevin Talavera; two sons, Damion D. Wesley, and Cardarius L. Talavera; one daughter, Fuschia L. Talavera; father, James Wesley, Sr.; mother, Prestine Cheeseboro Wesley; one brother, James Wesley Jr.; one sister, Lisa W. Jones; and a host of family and friends all of whom will miss her dearly. Services:...
Jessie Bonaparte
Nov 5, 2017
Obituary: Those left to cherish fond memories are his wife of 56 years Eva Bonaparte; sons: Jessie C Bonaparte III and Leonard B Bonaparte; daughter, Eva Bonaparte, brothers: Herman, Bobby and Bernard Bonaparte; Sisters: Onieda, Idanell, Eloise and Clistell Bonaparte; grandchildren: Duane, Michael, Chloe, DiJanae and Kelsie; one great grandson, Josiah and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends...
Walter Dickerson
Oct 31, 2017
Obituary: He leaves to cherish precious memories, his wife, Betty Ann Dickerson; two sons, Walter Dickerson, and William Dickerson; one daughter, Regina Williams; mother, Mildred Dickerson; three brothers, Roy Dickerson, Ronald Dickerson, and Kevin Anderson; two sisters, Patricia Brown, and Rosalind Jacobs; 11 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends, all of whom will...
Jaquel Deshawn Cornelius
Oct 30, 2017
Obituary: He leaves to cherish precious memories, his mother, Tameko Cornelius; Father, Shawn Lytle; daughters, Kailynn Cornelius, and Cyn'Bella Williams; Brother, Tyshawn Lytle; Sister, Amiyah Lytle and a host of relatives and friends, all of whom will miss him dearly Services: Service for Mr. Jaquel Deshawn Cornelius will be held at 2pm, Saturday, November 4, 2017 at JP Holley Funeral...
