All Obituaries

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...

Ms. Lillie Brooks,  of 29 Old Orangeburg Road, Branchille, South Carolina answered her Master's call on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at The Regional Medical Center, Orangeburg, South Carolina, Ms. Brooks lived eighty one blessed years.   Lillie Brooks was born on April 18, 1939 the daughter of the late Victor Brooks and Lovebird Hartzog.  She was a 1957 graduate of Norfield High School.  She further pursued her education and graduated from Voorhees College in...

Melodisha Levy Jacobs was born in Brooklyln, New York on May 13, 1988. She was raised by the late Georgia A. Jacobs and Wendy (Willie) Davis. Melodisha became a resident of Denmark, South Carolina in 1997 when she attended Denmark-Olar public schools. After graduating from Denmark Technical College, she pursued a promising career in the medical field. Her loving personality and warm heart landed her a job as a caregiver for caring partners. She was devoted to her clients for five years and...

On the afternoon of, January 21, 2021 The Lord in His infinite wisdom called our mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Mrs. Christine “Tunky” Taylor Thurmond from Labor to reward. We thank God for the life that she lived, and the time she shared with us. She passed down her faith to us, and it is this faith that strengthens and encourages us now. Our lives have been enriched because of her love and presence. God blessed her with 74 years of life, and she lived it to the Glory...

Mrs. Mamie Waring Jamison of Orangeburg, South Carolina transitioned peacefully to her heavenly home on December 18, 2020. Aunt Mamie as she was affectionately known was born to the late Joe and Lizzie Waring. She was married to the late Robert Jamison. She was preceded in death by her sister, Mrs. Pearl W. Williams, her Brother, Sammie Waring, and Aunt Mamie.  She resided in New York for many years and was a domestic worker. She will be remembered for her fierce and courageous spirit....

Mr. Roosevelt “Whip” Brown, 72, of 1612 Jones Bridge Road, Blackville, South Carolina formerly of 567 Good Hope Road, Norway, SC passed away quietly on Monday night, December 7, 2020. Roosevelt Brown was the son of the late Hebert and Rebecca Brown on February 2, 1938 in Cope, South Carolina. Mr. Brown was married to Mrs. Mary Louise Brown for 45 years. He was a member of the Good Hope AME Church, Cope, South Carolina and he was an avid farmer. He was preceded in death by three...

Mr. Leonel "Spider" Isaac, 56 of 2400 Kneece Road, Apt.1101, Columbia, South Carolina entered eternal rest on Friday, October 30, 2020. Leonell “Spider” Isaac was born on September 2, 1964 to the late Curtis Lee Isaac and Beulah Baxter Isaac. Leonell was a 1982 graduate of Hunter Kinard Hugh School.  After graduating Leonell went on to pursue his passion as an auto mechanic.  Leonell joined the New Beginning United Methodist Church. He was lovingly known as...