All Obituaries

Cynthia “Mary” Bozier was born on Wednesday, September 14, 1977. She was the daughter of Janie Lee Bozier and the late Richard Green. Cynthia was educated in the public schools of Clarendon County and at an early age she attended Mt. Pleasant U. M. E. Church, Panola, South Carolina. Cynthia was a department manager at Walmart in Manning, SC for eight years, she was also a cashier at Jim Bob’s of Summerton, SC for 10 years. On Wednesday, June 16, 2020 she entered into...

“I have fought a good fight, I have kept the faith:  Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, Shall give me at that day:  and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.”  -II Timothy 4:7-8 KJV “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not parish, but have everlasting life.” – John 3:16 KJV Elease McDuffie...

James Lee Nelson,79,  husband of Ellanora Nelson, died on Sunday, June 7, 2020 at Lake City Community Hospital, Lake City, South Carolina. He was born on Thursday, September 16, 1940 in Clarendon County to the late Major Nelson and Inez Ballard. He leaves to cherish his memories, his daughters, Lucretia Nelson of New Jersey, Lille Nelson of Manning, SC and Teresa (Jason) Fludd Lawson of Summerton, SC, The family will receive friends at the home of his daughter, Teresa Fludd...

Audrey Gretta Walters was born on Thursday, June 28, 2020 to the late Jonathan Walters and Vivian Devoe Walters in Clarendon County. Audrey was educated in the public schools of Clarendon County and graduated from Scott’s Branch High School in 1980. She continued her studies at South Carolina State University and Webster University earning her Master’s Degree. Audrey was a life-long member of Greater St. Phillip R. M. U. E. Church in Pinewood, South Carolina.  Where she...

Ethel “Tutter” Hampton Parker was born on Saturday, August 29, 1925 to the late Adam Hampton and the late Millie Nelson Hampton in the Rimini Community of Clarendon County.   She attended the public schools of Clarendon County.   Ethel was a member of Greater St. Phillips R. M. U. E. Church, where she accepted Christ as her personal savior. She was a member of the Usher’s Board for many years before her illness and was unable to attend.   Ethel was...

Faye Louise Smith-Lawson was born on Thursday, February 15, 1934, in Summerton, South Carolina, the oldest of three, to the late Charlie M. Ragin and Rose Smith. She attended the public schools of Clarendon County and graduated from Historic Scott’s Branch High School in 1951. "Ms. Faye" was a life-long, dedicated member and loyal supporter of Historic Liberty Hill A. M. E. Church. Her church affiliations included but were not limited to, the Usher Board, Class...

Rev. Dr. Ransom Coard Jr, was born November 8, 1946, to the late Ransom Sr and Lillie Bell Brown Coard.  He was the oldest of six children he transition on May 7, 2020, at 2:51 pm.          Ransom was and raised in the Panola area of Clarendon county South Carolina.  He attend Panola elementary school for year,. That school close and he was moved to St. Paul Elementary and Middle school.  He is a 1964 graduate of Scott's Branch High. He was part...

April Ann Dowd-Evans was born on born on Thursday, April 29, 1965, in Nash County, Rocky Mount, North Carolina to Joyce Livingston Davis and the late Robert Dowd. Her education began in the Rocky Mount public schools. As a teenager, she relocated to New Jersey and graduated from Lakewood Senior High School in Lakewood, NJ. After returning to North Carolina she was blessed with her first-born son, Shelton. Although April was diagnosed with schizophrenia, she did not let it stop her from...

Wilson Oliver was born Saturday, January 30, 1925 in Summerton, South Carolina to the late George Oliver and Annie Robinson-Oliver. Like many of his sibling, Wilson relocated North with hopes to offer his family a better life, settling in Washington, DC for several years. Later he moved back to South Carolina, and from there he moved on to New York and afterwards moved to New Jersey. After many years he relocated back to South Carolina. Wilson accepted Christ into his life and joined...

Queen Junious was born on Thursday, June 29, 1961 in Clarendon County to the late Ralph C. L. Junious and Bessie Ellison Junious. She educated in the public schools of Clarendon County. At an early age she became a member of Greater St. Phillip R. U. M. E. Church, Pinewood, South Carolina. On Tuesday, April 7, 2020, Queen Junious entered into eternal rest at Prisma Health Tuomey in Sumter, South Carolina. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one sister, Victoria Junious...