All Obituaries

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...

Chanda Sequoya Smith was born on January 6, 1980 in Orangeburg County, South Carolina the daughter of the Billy and Betty McFarland.  On December 2, 2018, God called Chanda’s name so gently that only she could hear. Surrounded by her loved ones she quietly departed for her Heavenly home. Chanda was a 1998 graduate of Hunter- Kinard-Tyler High School. She also earned a Medical Assistant Certification from Montgomery Job Corp. She was a loving person who greeted you with a gallant...

Mr. Booker T. Washington, Jr.  was born on November 24, 1960 the son of Booker T. Washington and the late Vertell Jones Washington. He entered into eternal rest on November 17, 2018 at the Regional Medical Center in Orangeburg, South Carolina. Booker T. Washington, Jr.  attended the public schools of Orangeburg County, South Carolina and was a graduate of Hunter Kinard High School. He was preceded in death by his Mother, the late Vertell Jones Washington and his brother, Wilbur...

Georgia Alice Jacobs affectionately known as “Granny” was born on November 22, 1939 to the late Isaiah and Alma Jacobs in Denmark, South Carolina. Georgia attended Voorhees public schools. At an early age she joined the Franklin United Methodist Church. In 1955, she became a resident of Brooklyn, New York where she worked as a receptionist at the Brad Senior Citizen Center. She discovered her passion for tending to others and decided to become a domestic worker. Not only did...

Mr. Nathan Jerome Bell Was born on September 20, 1978 in Orangeburg County, South Carolina to Ms. Ethel Mae Bell, and Mr. Nathaniel Mayes. Nathan began his rest in the loving arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at Palmetto Health Richland Hospital, Columbia, South Carolina due to injuries sustained from a car accident, at the age of 39. Nathan attended the public schools of Orangeburg County, South Carolina. At the time of his demise he was employed by...