James Ervin Francis, 66, was born on Dec. 14, 1957, in Sumter, a son of the late John Burch and Mabel Alviteen Francis. He departed this life on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024, at his residence. Public viewing will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. today at Job's … more

Demetre Terrell Gayle, 38, crossed over to life on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Born in Sumter County at Shaw Air Force Base, he was a son of Juanita Gayle Epps and stepson of Roy Lee Epps. Funeral arrangements are in … more

Marion Green Jr. departed this life on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, in Sumter. He was born on June 2, 1937, in Wedgefield, to the late Marion D. Green Sr. and Prectdia Scott Green Washington. The family will be receiving friends from 3 to 7 p.m. at … more

Richard Thomas Walley, 76, husband of Ida Sansbury Walley, died on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024, at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital. Born on March 25, 1947, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, he was a son of the late Thomas Walley and Helen Griwach Walley. He … more

MANNING - On Monday, Jan. 29, 2024, Wendell "Bo" Miller, husband of Sharon Moorer Miller, passed away peacefully at McLeod Health Clarendon. Born on Thursday, Jan. 4, 1962, in Manning, he was a son of the late Albert Jr. and Pearlene Hilton … more

BRIDGEPORT, Connecticut - On Monday, Jan. 29, 2024, Jimmy Lee "JT" Thames departed this life at his residence in Bridgeport. Born on Wednesday, May 1, 1946, in Manning, he was a son of Sarah Lee Wells Thames and the late late Alphonso … more