All Obituaries

Shelia D. Stukes, 54, died on Monday, April 12, 2021 at Mcleod Regional Medical Center, Florence, South Carolina. She was born on Saturday, May 07, 1966 in Clarendon County to Annie Faye Stukes and the late Willie Stukes. Funeral services are incomplete and will be announced at a later date. The family is receiving friends at the home of her mother, 1204 McNair Drive, Summerton, SC 29148 from 1:00pm – 8:00pm. Mask are required. Services has been entrusted to the professional care...

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...

Mr. Charlie (TB) Belser was born on February 7, 1948, to the late Sam Davis and Susan Montgomery Belser. Charlie went home to join them as he departed his earthy life. As Charlie transitioned from mortality to immortality as he locked hands with an angel and took his walk to reunite with his late wife Katherine (Kat) Belser in the heavens above on February 8, 2021.  Charlie was a dedicate member of Mt. Pleasant UME church where it was rare for him to miss a Sunday. Charlie was a...

Hattie Mae Washington Benbow was born on February 10, 1928 in Clarendon County to the late Eliza Frank and Johnny Washington. She enjoyed spending time with her family and experiencing events such as family cookouts, celebrating holidays and taking vacations. In addition to spending time with her family she enjoyed going shopping and attending church. Hattie was married to the late Moses “Son” Benbow, Sr. In her earlier years she also worked as an independent contractor, as a...

Eloise (Bay) Brailsford White daughter of the late Mr. Hugh Brailsford Sr. And Margaret Elizabeth Stukes. Brailsford was born in Clarendon County, Summerton, South Carolina on April 28, 1941. Eloise received her education in Liberty Hill Public Schools, where she became a proud graduate of Scott’s Branch High School in Summerton, South Carolina. In 1963, she moved to New York City to join her sister Edith Ragin. She met the love of her life in 1964. On March 30, 1965, she married Mr....