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Earnie Lee Benjamin

Earnie Lee Benjamin

Sep 29, 2025

Ms. Earnie Lee Benjamin, 84, of Bishopville, South Carolina.

Ms. Earnie Lee Benjamin entered into eternal rest on the 29th day of September 2025.

A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at eleven o’clock in the morning on Saturday, the 25th day of October 2025, at Mt Hermon Baptist Church, 302 Woodward Street, Bishopville, South Carolina.

JP Holley Funeral Home is honored...

Rollen "Ash" Tomlin Jr.

Rollen "Ash" Tomlin Jr.

Sep 29, 2025

Mr. Rollen "Ash" Tomlin Jr, 66, of Sumter, South Carolina. entered into eternal rest on the 29th day of September 2025.

A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at twelve o’clock in the afternoon on Monday, the 6th day of October 2025 at Mulberry Baptist Church, 1400 Mulberry Church Rd, Sumter, SC 29153.

Public visitation will be held from four o’clock...

Andrew Whittle

Andrew Whittle

Sep 27, 2025

Mr. Andrew Whittle, 33, of Columbia, South Carolina. Mr. Whittle entered into eternal rest on the 27th day of September , 2025. JP Holley Funeral Home is honored to serve the Whittle Family.

Claud Joseph Thomas

Claud Joseph Thomas

Sep 26, 2025

Mr. Claud Joseph Thomas 70, of Columbia, South Carolina, Mr. Thomas passed away on the 26th day of September, 2025. 

JP Holley Funeral Home  is honored to serve the Thomas Family

Ruby Washington

Ruby Washington

Sep 26, 2025

Mrs. Ruby Washington, 85, of Eastover, South Carolina.

Mrs. Ruby Washington entered into eternal rest on the 26th day of September 2025.

A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at two o’clock in the afternoon on Thursday, the 2nd day of October 2025, Goodwill Baptist Church, 14081 Garners Ferry Rd, Eastover, SC 29044.

Public visitation will be held from four o’clock in...

Charlie Pearson

Charlie Pearson

Sep 26, 2025

Mr. Charlie Pearson, 73, of Summerton, South Carolina. Mr. Pearson entered into eternal rest on the 26th day of September , 2025.

 JP Holley Funeral Home is honored to serve the Pearson Family

Annie Bell " Champion " Drakeford

Annie Bell " Champion " Drakeford

Sep 24, 2025

It is with deep love and cherished memories that we announce the passing of Annie Bell   Drakeford (affectionately known as “Sugardee”), at the age of 91, on September 24, 2025, in   Camden, South Carolina.  

Born on April 4, 1934, in Kershaw County, Annie was the beloved daughter of James Champion   and Laura Kelley Champion. She later married...

Pearline Miller Goodwin

Pearline Miller Goodwin

Sep 24, 2025

Ms. Pearline Miller Goodwin, 81, of Columbia South Carolina entered into eternal rest on the 24th day of September 2025.

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be conducted at eleven o’clock in the morning on Saturday, the 4th day of October 2025, in the JP Holley Funeral Home Southeast Chapel, 8132 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia, South Carolina 29209. 

JP Holley Funeral...

Estelle M. Williams

Estelle M. Williams

Sep 24, 2025

Ms. Estelle M. Williams, 85, of Bishopville, South Carolina.

Ms. Estelle M. Williams entered into eternal rest on the 24th day of September 2025.

A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at eleven o’clock in the morning on Wednesday, the 1st day of October 2025, at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 352 Lynchburg Hwy, Bishopville, South Carolina.

Public visitation will be held...

Robert Goodwin

Robert Goodwin

Sep 23, 2025

Mr. Robert Goodwin Jr., of Eastover South Carolina entered into eternal rest on the 23th day of September 2025.

A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at eleven o’clock in the morning on Monday, the 29th day of September 2025, in the Ladson Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, 7156 Cabin Creek Rd, Hopkins, SC 29061. Burial will immediately follow Zion Benevolent...

Elizabeth D. McFadden

Elizabeth D. McFadden

Sep 22, 2025

Mrs. Elizabeth D. McFadden, 86, of Swansea, South Carolina.

Mrs. McFadden entered into eternal rest on the 22th day of September 2025.

A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at eleven o’clock in the morning on Thursday, the 2nd day of October 2025, at Church of God by Faith, 609 Atlantic Ave., Sumter, South Carolina.

Public visitation will be held from five...

Eddie Edwards Sr.

Eddie Edwards Sr.

Sep 21, 2025

Mr. Edward Edwards Sr, 79, of Eastover, South Carolina entered into eternal rest on the 21st day of September 2025.

A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at two o’clock in the afternoon on Friday, the 26th day of September 2025, at St Phillips AME Church, 4351 McCords Ferry Rd, Eastover, SC 29044. Burial will immediately follow at the church...

Albert Johnson

Albert Johnson

Sep 20, 2025

Mr. Albert Johnson, 66, of Columbia, South Carolina.

Mr. Johnson entered into eternal rest on the 20th day of September , 2025.

JP Holley Funeral Home is honored to serve the Johnson Family.

Ann Williams

Ann Williams

Sep 19, 2025

Ann Wilhelmina (Mena) Williams, 90, passed peacefully in her sleep at  home September 19, 2025. She was born June 14, 1935 in Columbia  SC, the daughter of the late Arthur F. and Mary Brannon Tompkins.  She was a graduate of E.E. Smith High School in Fayetteville North  Carolina, and West Virginia State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree 28...

Jean M. "Sarah" Miller

Jean M. "Sarah" Miller

Sep 19, 2025

Ms. Jean M. Miller, 60, of Columbia South Carolina entered into eternal rest on the 19th day of September 2025.

A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at eleven o’clock in the morning on Monday, the 29th day of September 2025, at the JP Holley Funeral Home Southeast Chapel, 8132 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia, South Carolina 29209. Burial will immediately...

James Perry Arthur Sr.

James Perry Arthur Sr.

Sep 19, 2025

Mr. James Perry Arthur Sr., 63, of Cayce, South Carolina.  Mr. Arthur entered into eternal rest on the 19th day of September , 2025.   

JP Holley Funeral Home is honored to serve the Arthur  Family.

Royce Levaughn Thomas

Royce Levaughn Thomas

Sep 19, 2025

Mr. Royce Levaughn Thomas , 61, of  Winnsboro, South Carolina .  Mr. Thomas  entered into eternal rest on the 19 day of September , 2025.  A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at two o’clock in the afternoon on Saturday, the 27th  day of September, 2025, at  the St. Luke  Baptist Church,  183  St. Luke Road  Winnsboro, South  Carolina....

Gwendolyn Elaine Walker

Gwendolyn Elaine Walker

Sep 18, 2025

Ms. Gwendolyn Elaine Walker, 71, of Columbia South Carolina entered into eternal rest on the 18th day of September 2025.

A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at 11 o'clock in the morning on Thursday, the 25th day of September 2025, at Word Of God Church and Ministries International, 119 Diamond Lane, Columbia, South Carolina 29210. Burial will immediately follow...

Lloyd Walters DuPre

Lloyd Walters DuPre

Sep 17, 2025

With profound sadness, the family of Lloyd Walters DuPre of Lexington, SC announces his 

peaceful passing at the age of 89 on September 17, 2025 after a brief illness.

Lloyd was born in Columbia, SC on December 26, 1935 to Albert DuPre Sr. and Edith Walters

DuPre. The family lived in the Shandon neighborhood. Lloyd graduated High School from

Dreher and after service in...

Kelvin Green

Kelvin Green

Sep 16, 2025

Mr. Kelvin Green, 64, of Columbia, South Carolina ,entered into eternal rest on the 16th day of September, 2025. A celebration of life service will be held two  o'clock in the afternoon  on Saturday the 4th day of October, 2025 at JP Holley Funeral Home Northeast Chapel, 9010 Farrow Road, Columbia, South Carolina, 29203

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