All Obituaries

A radiant light has gone out on this side of heaven, but its warmth will forever shine in our hearts. A devoted father and treasured loved one, he lived a life full of love, laughter, and grace. On the morning of Saturday, June 27, 2026, at 6:23 a.m., God and his angels called Johnny Jo’Nathan Williams, Jr. affectionately known as “Dudis,” to his precious eternal rest CAMC Memorial Hospital in Charleston, West Virginia. Johnny was loved and cherished by many. He was born ...

Clara Speed Ervin, daughter of the late Christopher and Clara Speed was born on May 27, 1941, in Charleston, South Carolina. Named after her mother, she became known as Little Clara. On Saturday, June 27, 2026, in the comfort of her home, Clara transitioned to her eternal home. Clara obtained her education from Charleston County Public School System, in Charleston, South Carolina. Clara was a cherished and devoted member of Whitehall AME Church, under the anointed leadership of Pastor ...

Elizabeth "Lizz" Carpenter Brunson was born on September 10, 1946 in Orangeburg, South Carolina to Leroy and Eartha (Fields) Hook. She entered into eternal rest on June 27, 2026 in Walterboro, South Carolina. Throughout her life, she carried herself with quiet faith and steadfast grace, leaving an enduring light in the hearts of all who knew her. Lizz spent her early childhood in Orangeburg, South Carolina before moving to New York City in her elementary school years. She ...

Ferris Times was born on May 26, 1967 to the late John Times and Eliza Times in Sumter, South Carolina. He entered into eternal rest on June 16, 2026. Ferris attended the Public Schools of Sumter County. He was a 1985 Graduate from Job Corps N.E. Atlanta, Georgia. He was employed for numerous years at the following: V.B. Williams, Gold Kist, of Sumter, South Carolina and Chaney Brothers of Punta Gorda, Florida.  He really loved sports, especially playing baseball, and softball ...

Deacon Benjamin Jakes, Jr., affectionately known and loved by many, was born on July 7, 1948, in Williams, South Carolina, to the late Benjamin Jakes, Sr. and Eloise Jakes Lee. On Tuesday, June 16, 2026, he peacefully entered eternal rest at his home, surrounded by his loving wife, children, and family members.  He attended the public schools of Colleton County, a faithful Tiger, of Ruffin High School in Ruffin, South Carolina. Ben as he was known, began his working career with ...

Mr. Buster Brown, affectionately known by many throughout the Sumter community, departed this life on June 4, 2026, at the age of 90.   Born on June 19, 1935, in Sumter, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Harvey Brown and Eliza Mills Brown. Buster was a familiar face to many, having worked faithfully for many years at Hanna’s Grill, where he built lasting friendships and became a cherished member of the community. A man of faith, Buster attended Saint Mark United ...

Margaret D. Jenkins,  86 years old, of Ruffin, South Carolina, known to her community as Granny, was born on September 27, 1939 to the late Edward Brunson and Martha White Brunson in Suffolk, Virginia. Our sweet and saintly mother answered the voice of God and transitioned from her earthly labor into eternal rest on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at Agape Health Center in Summerville, South Carolina. Mother Jenkins was a member of Hunters Chapel Baptist Church and attended there ...

Mary Sue Windom, lovingly remembered for her vibrant spirit and joyful heart, was born on November 10, 1960, in Tallahassee, Florida, to the late Cleveland and Lottie Windom.She passed away on May 21, 2026 at HCA Colleton Healthcare Center in Walterboro, South Carolina. Mary attended the public schools in Tallahassee, Florida before eventually making Walterboro, South Carolina, the community she proudly called home. She was known as a true free spirit ...

Life's journey Ecclesiastic 3:1-8 On August 21, 1943 in Colleton County, South Carolina Mae and Charlie Simmons Jr. birthed their third child and named him, Johnnie Simmons. Affectionately known as Bookie. Johnnie "Bookie" attended Ruffin High School in South Carolina. At an early age he joined and was baptized at Lovely Hill Baptist Church under the leadership of J.S. Ustey. He was bitten by the traveling bug and he left home at an early age and relocated to Columbia, South ...

Mrs. Betty Ann Bryant Pinckney, the youngest daughter of the late Isaiah and Miriam E. Johnson Bryant was born on May 17, 1960 in Colleton County. She quietly entered into eternal rest on May 17, 2026 at HCA Trident Medical Center in Charleston, South Carolina. She attended the public schools of Colleton County. Her educational journey began at Bethel Elementary School in Smoak, South Carolina. Then she later attended Bells Elementary School in Ruffin, South Carolina, Smoaks Middle ...