All Obituaries

With a humbled heart, we celebrate the life of Mrs. Shirley Robinson, of Norway, South Carolina. Mrs. Robinson, 61, departed from this earthly life during the early morning hours of February 3, 2023 at the Regional Medical Center in Orangeburg, South Carolina. Shirley was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt and so much more to all whom she came in contact with. As her parting leaves a void, so shall the amazing memories of her life and legacy. Life reflections of Mrs. Robinson and...

With humbled hearts, we celebrate the life of Mr. Alphonzo Smalls of Atlanta, Georgia and formerly of Ehrhardt, South Carolina. 'Al" as he was known to most departed this earthly life on Tuesday, December 13, 2022. As his parting has left a void, so shall the many memories of his life, be a comfort to his family and friends. Official service arrangements will be announced by Jackson's Memorial Chapel Neeses, South Carolina. We invite you to share in thoughts of remembrance or...

We celebrate the beautiful life and memories of Mr. Ricky Lavel Wade. He was certainly a gentle giant who had an infectious smile and personality. Known to many as “Big Rick”, Ricky was truly family oriented being a great brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend to many. He had a giving heart and loved to make you laugh! If anyone knows when he called you he would say, “Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!” He will forever be loved and missed. On September 14, 1965,...

Mr. David "DH" Breland, Sr., 89, of 312 Webster Avenue, Brooklyn, New York transitioned to his heavenly home on Thursday, October 6, 2022 at the Seagate Rehabilitation Center in Brooklyn, New York. Online condolences can be forwarded to www.jacksonsmemorialchapel.net,

Eric Van Hartwell was born in Orangeburg County, South Carolina on October 1, 1951 to the late Quitman and Katie Hartwell. On Tuesday, September 13, 2022 God stretched his mighty hand and welcomed Eric Van Hartwell to his eternal home. At an early age Eric joined the Flora Branch Baptist Church. He was educated in the public schools of the Orangeburg County School District. He was a United States Marine who served his country proudly. He was employed by the KMS construction company in West...

  Mr. Anthony Leroy Hawkins was born on January sixteenth in the year of nineteen hundred and sixty two, son of the late Mr. James Hawkins and Mrs. Claudia Hawkins. He departed his earthly life on September 1, 2022 at the Regional Medical Center in Orangeburg, South Carolina. Anthony was a 1980 graduate of Hunter Kinard Tyler High School. He also attended Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College. Anthony enjoyed dancing and good music, watching television and playing with his...

Ms. Sheryl H. James, the daughter of the late William Hughes and Nervy Jennings Hughes was born January 27, 1945 in Bamberg County, South Carolina. She received her education from Voorhees High School in Denmark, South Carolina. She had a love for helping people, therefore; later in life she decided to go back to school to obtain a certification as a CNA. At an early age she joined the Rome Baptist Church and she later became a member of Pleasant Branch United Methodist Church after...

On the morning of Friday, July 1, 2022 the Lord in His infinite wisdom called Mrs. Judy Marie Parler Govan from labor to reward. Known and loved by all, THE ANGELIC VOICE, THE SONGBIRD, THE STERN, YET GENTLE GIANT, and above all the aforementioned attributes that distinguished her she was most esteemed as a WIFE, MOTHER, GRANDMOTHER, SISTER AND FRIEND TO ALL. We thank God for the life that she lived, and the time she shared with us. She passed down her loving kindness, and faithfulness, and...

Ms. Sylvia Ann Murphy of 140 Lendle Drive, Neeses, South Carolina transitioned to her heavenly home on June 17, 2022 at MUSC Hospital in Charleston, South Carolina. Funeral services are incomplete and professional services have been entrusted to Jackson's Memorial Chapel, Neeses, South Carolina. The family will receive friends at the residence of her daughter, 2270 Grambling Road, Orangeburg, South Carolina. Online condolences can be forwarded to...

Greta LaChelle Steadman was born on January 17, 1975 in Orangeburg County, South Carolina to Bobby and Betty Steadman. She fell asleep in death on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at the Orangeburg Regional Medical Center, Orangeburg, South Carolina. She attended Hunter Kinard Tyler High School. She persevered at Denmark Technical College where she became a certified Clinical Medical Assistant, and a Phlebotomy Technician. She also received her business license at Southeastern University. She was...