All Obituaries

Julia Green Oliver, 69, wife of John Earl Oliver, died on Friday, November 8, 2019 at Providence Hospital, Columbia, SC. She was born on September 29, 1950 in Summerton, SC to the late Junious Green and Carrie Doughty Green. Services has been entrusted to the professional care of King-Fields Mortuary, Summerton, SC.

Mary B. Mitchell, daughter of the late Mary Jackson Sessions and Adam Gilyard was born on June 17, 1931 in Summerton, South Carolina where she was raised by her mother and grandparents. She received her formal education in the Public Schools of Clarendon County and was a graduate of Scott’s Branch High School in Summerton, SC. Being reared in a Christian home, at an early age she accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior and became a member of St. Mark A. M. E. Church where she...

David’s Tour of Duty “I am a Sailor home from the sea, no longer having to wonder where I be!” David Lee Richardson began his journey on March 28, 1954 on the family farm outside of Summerton section of Clarendon County, SC to the late Rosalyn Richardson. He was reared by his grandparents, the late Bertie and Lila Mae Richardson. “We only come this way once, don’t let it pass you by. Be a part of history – have an impact.” David was an avid...

Harold Jerome Mitchell, Sr. affectionally known as “Ron” was born in Manning, SC on Sunday, November 2, 1975 to Marie Mitchell and Harold Turner. He received his education from Historic Scott’s Branch High School and was a member of the graduating class of 1994. At an early age he was employed by the Wyboo Golf Course. From there he worked several jobs including Sumter Packing, Federal Mogul, Paxair and LTC Health Solutions. At the age of 16, Ron accepted Christ as his...

Thomas Nelson, Jr, 87, died on Sunday, August 25, 2019 at his residence. He was born on Saturday, August 6, 1932 in Clarendon County to the late Thomas Nelson, Sr. and Maria Nelson. Funeral services are incomplete and will be announced at a later date. The family is receiving friends at the home, 1118 Jessica Street, Summerton, SC 29148. Services has been entrusted to the professional care of King-Fields Mortuary, Summerton, SC

  Katherine Rhames Robinson was born in the home of her parents the late George and Malevenia Rhames on October 21, 1955. As a happy child, she would always have her own way of making others laugh. From childhood, family and friends knew her as “Benia”. After graduating from Scott’s Branch High School in 1973, Katherine moved to New York where she worked as a nurse and later as a home nurse. Katherine married her husband, Isaac “Bobby” Robinson, on July...

Hestell “Stella” Brunson Dingle, a daughter of the late Wallace Brunson Sr. and Viola Chapman-Brunson, was born January 31, 1934, in Clarendon County of South Carolina. Hestell was married to the late John Dingle for fifty years and to this union three children were born. Hestell is remembered for her loud tone, boastful speech “trash talking”, being observant, and easily pleased. On Wednesday, July 3, 2019, God opened his arms and welcomed His child Hestell Dingle...

Moses Richburg, Jr., 62, died on Sunday, June 9, 2019 at Kindred Hospital, Ontario, CA. He was born on May 26, 1957 in Clarendon County in the late Moses Richburg, Sr. and Rebecca McGette Richburg. A Private Memorial Service has been scheduled for the family only.

George Gibbons, 66, died on Friday, June 7, 2019 at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY. He was born on Thursday, August 28, 1952 in Nassau, Bahamas to the late Ralph Gibbons and Myrtle Augustus. Funeral Services are incomplete and will be announced at a later date. The family is receiving friends at the home of his wife, Rosa Evans Gibbons, 1093 Antler Dr., Summerton, South Carolina 29148.

Willie Junius, 70, died on Sunday, May 12, 2019 at McLeod Health Florence, South Carolina. He was born on Friday, January 28, 1949 in Clarendon County to the late Herbert Junius, Sr. and Rachel Oliver Junius. Willie is survived by his brother James (Lucille) Junius, 3 sisters; Rosena (Elijah) Briggs, Jackie (Moses) Jones, and Sadie Scott.   Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon, Saturday May 18, 2019 at Greater St Phillip R.M.U.E Church, Pinewood, Rev Hampton, Pastor....