All Obituaries

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...

The day God called your name it broke my heart in two; but heaven needed an angel and the one he chose was you. But you left memories in our hearts and that is where they will always be. We will miss you every day. Keep shining in heaven so you can light the way. Clyde Billy was born on August 28, 1919, in Clarendon County to the late Frank Billy, Sr. and Rosa Holliday Billy. Mr. Billy was a farmer for many years and worked as a head custodian at Furman High School in Sumter County. Mr....

Elder Susie Mae Johnson Brunson, daughter of the late Zachary Johnson and Anna Liza Johnson was born on Sunday, December 26, 1926, in Clarendon County. Susie Mae gave her life to God at an early age and joined New Bethel Holiness Church. She was a member for over 55 years. Susie Mae was known for being encouraging, loving and speaking life into everyone she came in contact with. She loved telling everyone about her savior. She enjoyed working in her garden, making quilts, caring for her...

“For God so loved the World, that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in Him, should not perish but have everlasting life.” - John 3:16 We have gathered today with family and friends to praise, meditate, and reflect upon the life and times of our dear loved one, Kashema Latoya Bowman. Kashema Latoya Bowman was born on Friday, August 11, 2000, in Manning, South Carolina to Elizabeth Pearson and Richard L. Bowman. Kashema attended the public schools of...

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...