All Obituaries

David Ragin, 72, died on Monday, January 17, 2022, at Prisma Health Richland Hospital, Columbia, South Carolina. He was born on Monday, January 24, 1949, in Clarendon County to Daisy Smith and Willie Johnson. Funeral Services are incomplete and will be announced at a later date.

Rosa Bowman Belser, 85, died on Friday, January 14, 2022, at McLeod Health Clarendon, Manning, South Carolina. She was born on Friday, July 3, 1936, in Clarendon County to the late Dora and Moses Johnson. The family will receive friends at 1095 Thistle Place, Summerton, South Carolina Services has been entrusted to the professional care of King-Fields Mortuary, Summerton, SC

Susie Ann Lang was born on Saturday, November 29, 1958, in Clarendon County to the late Virginia Lang and Reverend Emanuel Pack. She was educated in the public schools of Clarendon County and worked as a housekeeper. Susie Ann enjoyed dancing, listening to music, cleaning, cooking, and spending time with family and friends. On Monday, January 10, 2022, Susie Ann Lang entered into eternal rest at McLeod Regional Medical Center of the Pee Dee, Florence, South Carolina. In addition to her...

It’s with great sadness that we announce the passing of the late Elijah Junious, Jr., 88, who died on Saturday, December 25, 2021, in Washington, District of Columbia. He was born on Friday, May 19, 1933, in Clarendon County to the late Minnie Ida Gibson Junious and Elijah Junious, Sr.

It’s with great sadness that we announce the passing of the late Cynthia Jones, 61, who died on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at her residence in Manning, South Carolina. She was born on Saturday, July 16, 1960, in Clarendon County to Aleatha Jones and Welvin Parson. Funeral services are incomplete and will be announced at a later date. The family is receiving friends at the home of her mom, 10 A Larry King Highway, Summerton, South Carolina. Mask Are Required.

Leroy Sanders, son of the late Henry and Ida Mae Sanders, reared by Robert ‘Bubba’ Dow, was born on July 18, 1948, on Yonges Island in Charleston, SC.  He received his education in the public school system of Clarendon County, SC. Leroy, affectionately known as ‘Polecat’, was a member of Taw Caw Missionary Baptist Church.  He possessed a profound love for fishing and could always be counted on to help others when they needed it to clean or filet their catch...

Ruth Reed Leonard, daughter of the late Bessie Leonard Wells and stepdaughter of the late William Wells was born November 18, 1940, in Washington DC. Upon the death of her grandmother, the family relocated back to South Carolina, residing in the Silver Community. Ruth received her early education in the public schools of Clarendon County. She was a graduate of the Scott’s Branch High School Class of 1958. After receiving her education, Ruth began her professional career in retail...

Channing Gilyard was born on Thursday, October 10, 1986, in Summerton, SC to James McBride and the late Cynthia Gilyard and Godparents, of Mrs. Yolanda Neal and the late Dewey Neal. Channing attended the public schools of Clarendon County and was a member of the Scott’s Branch High School Class of 2005 and later attended Central Carolina Technical College. Channing worked at Sykes as a Customer Service Representative before moving to North Carolina. He was later employed at Walmart in...

Diane Leola Wilson, 53, wife of David Wilson, died on Monday, August 31, 2021 at her residence. She was born on Sunday, March 3, 1968 in Orlando, FL to James Williams and Christine Williams. The family is receiving friends at the home, 2202 Bud Ross Road, Summerton, South Carolina. Mask Are Required

Big T’s Game Plan Who knew Sumter, SC would have home-field advantage with one of the most likable, loveable, kind-hearted people to grace the earth, Mr. Terrance Lavon Watson, affectionately known as “Big T,” born July 21, 1980 to Annetta Watson and Carl Miller.   Terrance graduated from Scott’s Branch High, class of 1999, then attended Claflin University and Central Carolina Technical College until opening his carwash business. He was employed by SC...