All Obituaries

Shakeira LaSara Waymyers was born on November 1, 1992 the daughter of Joshua Clemons and Sarah Ann Waymyers. On July 5, 2021, Shakeira was called home to be with the Lord. Shakeira was a 2011 graduate of Denmark Olar High School. She also studied at Penn Foster High School. She was a sweet spirited, fun and loving person. Even though only a moment she stayed, but what an imprint her footprints have left on our hearts. So on today, tomorrow and forever may we have strength to endure the...

  Anthony Blocker the son of Clarence and Alma Blocker was born on August 19, 1965 in Bamberg County, South Carolina. Anthony passed away on June 15, 2021 at the age of 55. All who loved and knew him will continue to honor his legacy. Anthony was a graduate of Denmark Olar High School. He enjoyed many things in life such as drag racing, sports and good barbeques. He was employed with All Star Logistics Trucking company. Anthony married the love of his life, Joyce Green Blocker on...

Mr. Gregory Tyler was born on January 18, 1958 the son of Abbie Tyler and the late Richmond Tyler in Bamberg County, South Carolina. He peacefully transitioned to his heavenly home on Friday, May 28, 2021 at his residence. Gregory was educated in the Orangeburg county public schools.  He became a member of the Cedar Grove Baptist Church in Norway, South Carolina at an early age. Gregory was preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Tyler, and his father, Richmond Tyler. Gregory will be...

  And I heard a voice from heaven saying, “Write this: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.” “Blessed indeed,” says the Spirit, “that they may rest from their labors, for their deeds follow them!” Mrs. Mildred Dorsey was born on March 7, 1936 to Herbert and Inez Thomas in Springfield, South Carolina. She answered the master’s call on Friday, May 14, 2021. Mildred attended the Springfield public schools and was a graduate of...

Gene “Coochie” Ray Williams, Jr., 43 passed away on May 11, 2021. Gene was born on March 27, 1978.  He was the oldest son of Gene Williams, Sr. He worked at Ertell Construction and Storm Relief as a lineman for twenty two years. He was preceded in death by two grandchildren and special friends, Shawn Thomas and Neal Brown.In Lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Jackson’s Memorial Chapel, Neeses, South Carolina. He is survived by his father, Gene (Sarah)...

Mr. Guy Jones transitioned to his heavenly home on May 8, 2021.  He was born on January 14, 1962 the son of Nelson Jones and Ella Mae Jones Dunbar.  At an early age, he joined the Sardis Baptist Church, Salley, South Carolina. He was a 1980 graduate of Hunter Kinard High School, Neeses, South Carolina and a 1982 graduate of Denmark Technical College, Denmark, South Carolina.  During his career he was employed by Taley Corbitt for over ten years. He was also a truck driver and...

Mr. Derrick Lamont James the son of Harry and Martha James was born August 19, 1974 in Norway, South Carolina. Derrick learned early in life his personal path of duty and followed it with unselfishness and dedication until his passing.  Derrick loved driving trucks, singing and shooting his guns. In the world of Truck Driving, Derrick held the handle of “Teddy Bear”. On January 17, 1997 Derrick married Tonyelle Harrison and they remained married until his passing. To this...

Mother Mary Louise Burns, 91, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2021. Born April 15, 1930, to the late Henry and Effie Schofield in Wagener, South Carolina, she joined a spirited southern family. She was nurtured in nature and fortified in faith. As a young woman, she met and married her love, Robert Nathaniel Burns, a native Texan and U. S. Air Force Technical Sergeant who preceded her in death in November 1981. Their union established a family united in faith and love. Her life further...

Mr. Robert Lee “Bobby” Brooks was born on July 24, 1943 to Bennie Edward Brooks and Elizabeth Davis in Richland County, South Carolina. He entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 26, 2021 at Heartland, Columbia, South Carolina. Bobby as he was called by many retired after many years of service as a welder. He had a great love for the community in which he was a lifelong resident, the Chapel Hill community. He was often known as the community’s handy man, or "Mayor...

  Mrs. Mattie Mae James entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 19, 2021 at Pruitt Health in Ridgeway, South Carolina. Mattie (Suge) was born on March 10, 1947 in St. George, South Carolina to the late Dorothy Street and Arthur Gillyard. “Suge” as she was affectionately known was educated at Williams Memorial High School in Dorchester, South Carolina. She was a member of St. Daniels United Methodist Church. Suge was a homemaker to her family.  She had many hobbies...