All Obituaries

When peace like a river attended my way, When sorrows like sea billows roll, whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say, it is well, it is well my soul.” On Thursday, May 18, 2023, Mother Hattie Clines Duffie answered the Master’s call. Her final days were spent surrounded by her loving son, grandchildren and loving family whom she touched throughout her memorable life. She loved her natural family. Mother Hattie Clines Duffie, was  born on August 23, 1928, in...

Elizabeth Seabrook Wheeler, also known as “sister” and “Sula” was born on November 10, 1940, to the late Sylvester and Sylvia Seabrook in Walterboro, South Carolina. She was raised in Ruffin, South Carolina by her uncle and aunt Enoch and Evelyn Seabrook, whom she lived with   shortly after the death of her mother at the age of eight. Elizabeth was affectionately known by many names:  Sister, Sula, Ma, Lillie Mae, Grandma, Chu-chu, Grannie, and...

Joseph Miller, also known as "Tommy, Nature Boy” and “Cadillac Tom" was born on September 4, 1949, in Walterboro, South Carolina. He was the third born of his parents Pernease Henderson and James Miller, 3 is a charm. In his early childhood he lost both of his parents and was raised by his grandparents, Genia Henderson, "Mame" and Adolph Henderson, "Pape." He entered into eternal rest at his residence in New York on May 15, 2023.  As a teenager...

Catherine Salley Hiers, the daughter of the late Mondell and Luella Bryant Salley was born on July 12, 1949. She entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro, South Carolina. She was educated in the public schools of Colleton County. She worked for Young Wear Plant in Smoaks, South Carolina. Her past time activities were cooking, riding, and a full-time grandmother to her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by...

Mr. Robert Lee Eady, 69, also affectionately known as Rob, was born on January 25, 1953, to the late Willie Eady and the late Elouise Priester Eady in Allendale, South Carolina. Our Father saw fit to call him from labor to reward on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at the Pruitt Health Care Nursing Home  in Walterboro, South Carolina. He received his education in the public schools of Allendale, South Carolina and worked at Dixie Norco making refrigerators and freezers. Rob was a loving,...

Ms. Frances Drain Jenkins, was born January 11, 1927 in Smoaks, South Carolina. She was a beloved daughter of the late Allen Drain and the late Hattie R. (Heddie) Simmons Drain. On Friday, April 14, 2023, she heard the Master's  call and transitioned from her earthly home to God’s Promise Land at the Colleton Medical Center, in Walterboro, South Carolina. She was educated in the public schools of Colleton County. While in her youth, she joined  Mt. Olive AME Church, in...

      Leonard LaVan “Jimmy” Peele was born on September 7, 1951 in Williamston, North Carolina to the late Henry and Carrie Mae Peele. He entered into eternal rest on April 7, 2023. Leonard fondly called "Jimmy" graduated from E. J. Hayes High School in 1969. After graduating, he moved to Washington, D.C. to attend dental school. While attending dental school, he obtained employment with Merkel. However, his desire to be a Pressman overrode...

Today, we gather to pay tribute and honor the life of an exceptional individual, Sharon Y. Simmons, whose kind, friendly, and compassionate demeanor endeared her to many. On April 6, 2023, Sharon, who was affectionately known as "Lan or Landa" by her family and later as Haniyfa by her friends, which means “True Believer” in Arabic, was called home by the Lord, leaving behind a legacy of love and compassion that will continue to inspire us. Born on May 2, 1962, in...

Patricia Anne Mathews, the wife of Ralston C. Mathews, died on April 1, 2023, at her home. She was born June 4, 1943, at Freedman’s Hospital in Washington, DC.  She was the oldest daughter of William “Bub” Murray and Eleanor “Daughter” Murray.  Patricia worked for the Department of the Navy and various other federal government agencies in Washington, DC.  She was a faithful member of Galbraith AMEZ Church in Washington, DC. Pat married her...