All Obituaries

Martha Ann was born May 9, 1954 in Orangeburg County, South Carolina to the late Jessie Stroman, Jr. and the late Martha Ann Hart Stroman.  She was preceded in death by one sister, Alberta Stroman and one brother, John K. (Jack) Stroman. She was educated in the public schools of Norway, South Carolina and was a 1972 graduate of Norfield High School.  She was married to Bobby L. James on March 16, 1973 and to this union two children were born. Sister, or Big Sister as the...

  Mrs. Anner Bell Tyler was born June 15, 1947 in Springfield, South Carolina to the late Grover L. Hart and Liza T. Hart. She fell asleep in death on Friday, May 31, 2019 at her residence. She attended school in Norway, South Carolina and was employed by OCAB Community Action Agency for 40 years. Anner married Quin Tyler, Sr. on July 8, 1988 and they were blessed with one Son, Shannon O. Tyler. Anner symbolized her dedication to Jehovah by water baptism on December 29, 2013. She...

Ms. Maudell Nesbitt Tyler was born on March 24, 19__  to the late George and Georgianna Hartwell Nesbitt.  She departed this life for her earthly home on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at her residence. She was educated in the public schools of Orangeburg County.  She furthered her education in New York which included computer technology and electronic technology. Her additional educational heights continued as she gained administrative work and nursing assistance....

Mother Gladys J. Thomas was born, April 24, 1923 in Salley, South Carolina.  She was the daughter of the late James Dunbar and Letha Lubell Jenkins.  She was married to the late Henry Thomas. On March 21, 2019 at 10:50 AM at Aurora Pavilion Center our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend received her wings and went home to spend eternal life with the Lord. Mother Gladys Thomas was baptized and became a member of Oakey Spring Baptist Church at an early age...

Mrs. Marcile Elouise McGowan, 77 of 301 New Light Dr., Neeses, South Carolina entered into in eternal rest Saturday, March 9, 2019.  Marcile Elouise McGowan was the daughter of the late Phyllis Dunning and Emanuel McGowan. Marcile was a loving person who adored her family.  She loved gardening, shopping, cooking, watching soap opera shows and movies.  She even recorded movies for others to watch.Even though she loved all those things, her favorite of them all was caring for...

Mother Mary Pearl Gleaton was born on February 2, 1947 in Norway SC to the late Mr. William Bell and late Mrs. Ruth Hawkin Bell. Mother Mae Pearl, as she was affectionately known, transitioned to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at the residence of her daughter. Mother Mae Pearl attended the Public Schools of Orangeburg County, South Carolina. She loved reading, mastering crossword puzzles, and helping others. She was a member of The Center of Hope Ministry where she served...

For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. (II Timothy 4:6-8) Ms. Bertha Mae Hallman was born on October 6, 1952 the daughter of the late Mr. Henry Lee Hallman and Mrs. Doris...

Mrs. Fannie Marie Ryant entered into eternal rest on Friday, January 18, 2019 at the Regional Medical Center, Orangeburg, South Carolina. Fannie Marie was married to the late Mr. Martin Ryant, Jr.  She was a caring and devoted Mother to three awesome children, Ronda, Martin III (Joyce), and Darlene (Jacob).  God in his infinite wisdom allowed her to be an exceptional Grandmother to Sierra, Dejanelle, Elijah, Arial, Jacob III, Autumn, Isaiah, Martin IV, Michael,...

Ms. Mary Beth Bryant Phillips entered her eternal home on January 3, 2019.  Funeral services will be 4:00pm  at Jackson's Memorial Chapel, Neeses, SC on Sunday, January 6, 2019.

Blessed are they that mourn for they shall be comforted (Matthew 5:4) We bow in humble submission to thank you Lord for sending Bro. Venson Walker, Jr. into our lives. Venson was born to the late Bernice and Venson Walker, Sr. on January 8, 1952. We also thank you Lord for giving Venson the opportunity to accept you as his Lord and Savior in his last days.  We thank you Lord for giving Venson the strength to call on your name and meet his Christian obligations until you called...