All Obituaries

Mr. Erskine Brimfield, Jr. was born on April 29, 1946 in Richland county, South Carolina to the late janie Brimfield and Erskine Brimfield, Sr. He departed his life on January 31, 2020 at the Pruitt Health in Columbia, South Carolina. Mr. Brimfield was preceded in death by his loving wife and one sister, Louvenia Whittaker. He leaves to fond memories one son, Erskine Brimfield III; three daughters, Sheila Brimfield, Mildred Jones and Sharon Brimfield; three step children; one sister, Janie...

The life of Mr. Gregory M. Wilson was marked “well done” on Tuesday, January 28, 2020. A man after God’s own heart, Greg exemplified the true meaning of being God’s chosen one.  Even though he battled sickness, and endless hospital stays and procedures, his faith in God never waivered.  With his loving and supportive wife by his side, he kept a joyful heart and was never threatened of things to come. He expressed his gratitude for the doctors, and other...

Sergeant Bobby Lee Varn was born in Colleton County, South Carolina to the late Mr. Bradley Varn, Jr. and Mrs. Lilla Capers Varn. He was reared in the home of his grandparents, the late Mr. Leon Capers and Mrs. Ella Mole Capers. He was also the grandson of the late Mr. Bradley Varn, Sr., and Mrs. Beulah Varn. Bobby was educated in the public schools of Colleton County and was a graduate of Ruffin High School. Later in life he also attended Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College. Bobby began...

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. 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...