All Obituaries

Elder Earnest Lee Thomas was born on Monday, November 14, 1949, in Clarendon County to the late Lizzie Lawyer Thomas and John H. “Son” Thomas, Sr. He attended the public schools of Clarendon County and graduated from Historic Scott’s Branch High School in Summerton, SC. “Whunt” as he was affectionally called loved the Lord and accepted Christ as his personal Savior. He was a member of Fellowship Outreach Ministries where he was licensed and ordained under the...

Oree Benbow, 72, died on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at Mcleod Hospice House, Florence, South Carolina. She was born on June 22, 1948 in Clarendon County to the late Hattie Mae Washington  and Moses Dingle.

Mary Ann Lang, 65, died on Monday, April 19, 2021 at Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, NY. She was born on June 16, 1955 in Clarendon County to the late Willie Lloyd and Virginia Lang. The family is receiving friends at the home of her niece, 21 Corbett St, Sumter, SC 29150 from 1:00pm to 8:00pm. Mask Are Required.

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected...

Joseph Lee Briggs, Jr., 30, died on Friday, April 9, 2021 in Greensboro, Georgia. He was born on Tuesday, December 04, 1990 in Clarendon County to Virginia Dingle Briggs and Joseph Lee Briggs, Sr. Services has been entrusted to the professional care of King-Fields Mortuary, Summerton, SC

On March 14, 2021, during a restful slumber on a Sunday afternoon, God called one of his loyal and faithful servants, Zipher A. Junious home. Zipher, affectionately known as “Cutie” was born on Monday, November 10, 1924, to the late Dennis and Mary L. Adams-Charles in the Rimini/River Road Community of Clarendon County. Cutie was a loving wife, mother, grand and great grandmother. She was a self-made caterer and seamstress that served many. Specializing in Catfish & Rice,...

Gertrude “Mary” Riley Jackson, affectionately known as “Gertie”, “GuhGuh”, “Mama” and “DeeDee”, was born on April 5, 1928 in Summerton, SC to the late Acie, Sr. and Alice Magwood Riley. She was educated in the public schools of Clarendon County. At a young age, she accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior at Church of God by Faith in Summerton, SC, where she grew up. On January 16, 1949, she married the late Jarrett Jackson. Upon...

Richard Bracey, 62, husband of Odell Sabb Bracey, died of Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at Mcleod Regional Medical Center, Florence, SC. He was born on January 29, 1959 to the late Mary Green Bracey and John Bracey in Clarendon County. Funeral Services are incomplete and will be announced at a later date. Services has been entrusted to the professional care of King-Fields Mortuary, Summerton, SC.

It is with great sadness that we announce Funeral Services for Gladys Brown Prince, 66, wife of Robert Prince, died of Monday, February 22, 2021 at McLeod Regional Medical Center, Florence, South Carolina. She was born on November 13, 1954 to the late Eddie Brown and Gussie Major Brown in Florence, South Carolina The CDC advises limiting gatherings to 10 people or less. Public viewings will follow this recommendation. No more than ten people at a time will be allowed in the funeral home...

Lest not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid; These are the worlds of assurance that the Lord has said. Let Him be your comfort, let Him be your friend, let Him walk beside you from beginning to the end On February 14, 2021, Charlotte Johnson passed away at the age of 80. Charlotte Johnson was born August 8, 1940, to Sylvester and Ethel Johnson in Pinewood, South Carolina. She moved to New York in her early 20’s where she worked as a home health aide for many...