All Obituaries

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...

Josie Bell Funchess Brown was born on February 13, 1946 in Denmark, South Carolina to the late Nathaniel Funchess and Mabel Ross Funchess.  She departed this life on Thursday, August 1, 2019.  As a graduate of Voorhees High School, she pursued a career in the medical field as a medical secretary, where she dedicated 20 years to the industry. She leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Pamela Brown, her son, Phillip Brown, Jr., grandchildren: Felicia, Brianna, and Phillip...

Mr. Brian Livingston, 43, is the son of Ransom McMichael Livingston and was born on July 15, 1976 in Barnwell, South Carolina. He entered into eternal rest on July 30, 2019 at the St. Francis Hospital in Greenville, South Carolina. Mr. Livingston attended Hunter-Kinard -Tyler High School, Neeses, South Carolina. He enjoyed playing football as well as fishing and attending cookouts. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Lillie Mae Livingston, his maternal grandfather, Edward...

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...