All Obituaries

Mr. Virgil Brown was born in Orangeburg County, South Carolina on December 23, 1946 son of the late Mr. Robert Brown and Ms. Thelma Hicks. Virgil was married to the late Gladys Jackson Brown for thirty- three years. To this union four children were born. After thirty- three years of loyalty and service, Virgil retired from Ducane.  He attended the A.L. Corbitt Public school. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Gladys Jackson Brown; five brothers, Willie Hicks, Robert Brown,...

MRS. RITA VIXON-STEARD, 80, of 1976 Willow Road, Norway, South Carolina transitioned to her Heavenly home on Sunday, January 12, 2020. Funeral services are incomplete and professional services are entrusted to Jackson’s Memorial Chapel, Neeses, South Carolina. Condolences can be made at www.jacksonsmemorialchapel.net.

MS. EBONIE NECOLE PRESSEY,42 of 317 Byron Road, Apt. 2, Columbia, South Carolina transitioned to her Heavenly home on Monday, December 30, 2019. Ebonie Necole Pressy was born in Los Angeles, California the daughter of Ms. Sarah Jennings Pressey and the late Curtis Pressey. Ebonie received her education in the public schools of Richland County, South Carolina. She went on to attend Benedict College in Columbia, South Carolina. She also served in the U.S. Navy. She was a member of Apostle of...

Bertha Diane Jennings was born on January 1, 1954 in Bamberg County, South Carolina to the late Samuel and Earnestine Jennings.  She transitioned to her heavenly home on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at the Regional Medical Center in Orangeburg, South Carolina.  Diane as everyone knew her, was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Lees, South Carolina. She was a 1971 graduate of Denmark-Olar High School and attended Denmark Technical College. Diane was preceded in death by one...

Mrs. Susie L. Gleaton daughter of the late Robert Lee and Susie Anna Gleaton was born on September 25, 1946 in Neeses, South Carolina. She entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at the Regional Medical Center in Aiken, South Carolina.  She attended the public schools in Norfield and at early age she joined the Gospel Temple Baptist Church. For many years she resided in Morristown, NJ until her retirement. She later returned to SC where she continued her membership at...

Elease “Shorty” Kinard James entered eternal rest on Tuesday, November 4, 2019. Elease was born October 28, 1951, in Barnwell, SC the daughter of Sammuel and Ruth Kinard. She graduated from Hunter-Kinard High School.  Elease was a devoted and loving wife. She loved to cook for her family and the community. She was preceded in death by her son, Victor James. She leaves to cherish her fond memories her husband of 49 years: David James; her son: Tito James; Three...

Mrs. Rosa Lee Tyler Clemons, daughter of the Late Ervin and Gussie Tyler, was born July 26, 1926, in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. She entered into eternal rest on Saturday, October 26, 2019, at her residence surrounded by her family. Mrs. Clemons attended the public schools of Orangeburg County. She was a faithful member of Good Hope AME Church until her health began to decline. She also attended Spires Chapel Baptist Church. Mrs. Rosa Lee Tyler Clemons was joined in holy matrimony...

Mr. Joe Edward Waymyers was born on August 11, 1958 in Orangeburg, South Carolina.  He was the son of the late Mr. James Waymyers and the late Mrs. Sarah C. Shaw. After a long term illness he earned his wings on October 23, 2019 at Providence Hospital in Columbia, South Carolina. Joe Edward Waymyers enjoyed traveling from place to place, making money and always handling some type of business. He was educated at Dreher High School in Columbia, South Carolina. At an early age he was...

Ms. Debra Carr, 54 of 313 East Oak Street, Swansea, South Carolina passed away on August 11, 2019 at Lexington Medical Center.  Professional arrangements are entrusted to Jackson's Memorial Chapel, Swansea, South Carolina.

Mr. John Lee James was born in Orangeburg County, South Carolina on August 22, 1950 son of the late Odell James and Marilee Isaac. He answered the master’s call on Friday, August 9, 2019.  John Lee was an avid fisherman.  He was a diehard fan of the Dallas Cowboys team. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Aretta Hart, and his brothers, Leon, O.L. and Jerry James. He was united in holy matrimony for forty eight years to the former Eartha Wooden. He worked...