All Obituaries

To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: Ecclesiastes 3  A TIME TO BE BORN AND A TIME TO DIE; Deacon James Leslie Knotts was born on December 19, 1919 in Norway, South Carolina to parents of Mr. John Hart, and Mr. Son and Mrs. Mittie Knotts. On Saturday, September 12, 2020 at 7:00am Deacon Knotts entered a peaceful eternal rest at his residence with family.  A TIME TO PLANT AND A TIME TO PLUCK UP WHAT IS PLANTED; Deacon Knotts was a humble,...

Minister Regina Hicks was born November 10 1956 in Newark, New Jersey to the late Claude and Toine Littles. After high school, Regina joined the Army and served for many years. Regina loved to preach and teach the Gospel so she became ordained in the ministry. She departed this life on August 11, 2020, after an extended illness at Select Hospital in Augusta, Ga. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Mr. Willie Hicks, her father Claude Littles, her mother Toine Littles Cheatham,...

Ms. Mulinda Burkett daughter of Shelton and Mary Dean Summers Burkett was born on October 4, 1969 in Bamberg County, South Carolina. Mulinda being the oldest daughter, she was the family queen.  She was a very loving, caring, and giving person.  In addition she was very outgoing. She was often said to be the life of the party.  She loved listening to music,  dancing, and overall just having a great time. She was loved by everyone, and her memory will forever be etched in...

Mickey was 52 years old. He leaves behind three children – Brandy Michelle Hernandez, Courtney Driggers and Mandie Chasteen.  He was predeceased by his son Joshua Chasteen. He had ten grandchildren. He leaves behind his parents Ronald and Linda Chasteen; siblings, Troy (Cindy) Chasteen, Stacy (Tommy) Chasteen, Connie (Greg) Hill and Ashly Ellsworth. He also leaves many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and many cousins.

Mr. Lawrence Garris, 80, of 247 Sutton Hall Road, Gaston, South Carolina passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. There will be a Visitation only for the public held on Sunday, July 19, 2020 from 2:00 until 8:00pm on Sunday, July 19, 2020 at Jackson’s Memorial Chapel, Swansea, South Carolina. Further condolences can be made at www.jacksonsmemorialchapel.net.

Gwendolyn Baxter-White daughter of the late  Mrs. Pauline Jackson Baxter and Mr. John Calvin Baxter  was born on March 9, 1959. She entered into eternal rest on July 6, 2020. She was preceded in death by her sister Janet Baxter. “Mickey” accepted Christ at an early age. She was a devout member of the Flora Branch Baptist Church, North South Carolina where she served as a faithful usher, choir member and a dedicated Bible Study member. Those left...

Mr. Ernest Jamison was born on May 30, 1952 to the late Mr. Louis and Mrs. Mamie Evans Jamison in Orangeburg county, South Carolina. He departed this life on Friday, June 26, 2020 in Orangeburg, South Carolina. Ernest attended the Norfield schools in Norway, South Carolina. His favorite past times were fishing and hunting.  He was employed with Fort Farms in Norway, South Carolina until his health began to decline.He was preceded in death by his wife, the late Mrs. Rosa Lee Sumpter...

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course…Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness  2 Timothy 4:7-8 Sis. Gloria Scott was born in Aiken, SC on May 28, 1956 to Louise McCutcheon Scott and the late LD Scott.  Gloria transitioned from her earthly home to the bosom of Jesus on Saturday, May 16, 2020, after a journey full of life, love and happiness with family and friends. Gloria attended Church of Deliverance in Springfield, SC.  Her...

Sergeant First Class Roger McCarthy Robinson, USA, Retired was born on March 31, 1954 son of the late Eunice Steadman Brown and Eva Mae Robinson. He entered into eternal rest on Friday, May 15, 2020 at the Regional Medical Center in Orangeburg, South Carolina. Roger was educated in the public schools of Orangeburg County, South Carolina. He was a member of the New Beginning United Methodist Church. He enlisted in the United States Army where he served faithfully until retiring as Sergeant...

Mr. Percell James, 92 of 2933 Pilgrim Rock Road, Columbia, SC son of the late Lemuel and Juruther James Isaac was born March 4, 1928. He transitioned from his earthly home to his heavenly home on Monday, May 11, at the Dorn Veterans Hospital, Columbia, SC. He served in the US Army for 2 years where he drove a tank in the Korean War. Percell was married to his loving and caring wife, Eva Mae Wood James for 67 years. Percell moved to Washington, DC and lived there for 30 years before...