All Obituaries

John Pigford, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away peacefully on April 1, 2024, in Columbia, SC, leaving behind a profound void in the hearts of all who knew him. Born on August 28, 1946, in Winston-Salem, NC, John was the son of John Thomas and Annie Lou Pigford. Growing up in Washington DC alongside his seven siblings – James, David, Ronnie, Ray, Shirley, Glenn, and Elaine, he embraced his role as a son and brother, working tirelessly to support...

In profound sorrow we remember the portrait of the life of Mr. Lemuel Govan, Sr. of Norway, South Carolina. Lemuel traded time for eternity on the afternoon of February 27, 2024 joining his wife, Judy Parler Govan; Daughter, Tiffany M. Govan; and his Grandson, Duane. As his parting leaves a void in the hearts of his loving children, and devoted grandchildren he will forever be cherished with remembered joy. As service arrangements have been updated, please continue to keep the bereaved...

On Saturday, February 3, 2024, Amari Thomas Graham transitioned to his heavenly home to be with the Lord. Amari was born February 8, 1998 to James and Melvinia Thomas Graham. At an early age he accepted Christ and joined the New Beginning United Methodist Church. He was a member of Children’s Choir and the Jr. Usher Board. Amari attended Hunter-Kinard Tyler High in Neeses, SC but graduated from Eastern Regional High School in Voorhees, NJ in June 2016. Amari has always loved football....

Mr. Demeon McCormack James was born on July 17, 1979, son of the late Makenzie “BooBoo” Hay and Sarah James Corley. He departed his earthly life on January 14, 2024. Demeon attended Hunter Kinard Tyler High School. He was a common laborer and was employed by Superior Construction. Demeon was preceded in death by his father, Makezie Hay, Aunt, Brenda Harley and his step father, John Corley. He was loved by all and will be forever missed. Survivors include his...

Mr. Iris Robert Lee Hart, 72 of 2239 Shillings Bridge Road, Orangeburg, South Carolina and formerly of Springfield, South Carolina transitioned to his heavenly home on December 31, 2023. Funeral services are incomplete and professional services are entrusted to Jackson's Memorial Chapel, NEESES, South Carolina. The family will receive friends at the residence of his niece, Mrs. Cheryl (Kirkland) Williams at 125 Ferguson Street, S.W., Salley, South Carolina.

Elder Sarah Pressey was born December 18, 1950 in Bamberg County, South Carolina to the late Samuel and Earnestine Jennings. She transitioned to her heavenly home on November 20, 2023. Sarah was a 1969 graduate of Voorhees High School. She also attended Denmark Technical College and received an Associate Degree in Secretarial Science. She worked many years for Seibers and Bruce Insurance company as an underwriter before retiring. Elder Sarah Pressey was a member of Apostle By Faith...

Mrs. Genevia Wilson, the daughter of Emma Salley and James Pender Clemons was born November 3, 1947 in Norway, South Carolina. She peacefully entered into eternal rest on November 6, 2023 at Prisma Health Richland Hospital in Columbia, South Carolina.  Genevia Wilson was the wife of the late Mr. Jural Lee Wilson passed away peacefully on Monday, November 6, 2023. She received her education from Norfield Schools in Norway, South Carolina. She accepted Christ at a young age and became a...

Mr. Ronnie Clay Jackson, sixty six years of age entered into eternal rest on Friday, November 3, 2023 at the Lexington Medical Center in Lexington, South Carolina. Ronnie was born on September 16, 1957 in Orangeburg County, South Carolina to Mr. Horace Amaker and Ms. Lillia Jackson. Ronnie received his education in Aiken County, South Carolina and was a graduate of Wagener-Salley High School. He was employed by Columbia Crawler and Sandpit in Lexington, South Carolina until his health...

Mrs. Wendy Clemons-Hay was the daughter of the Late James Pender (Rosa Lee Tyler) Clemons, was born May 27, 1957, in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. She peacefully entered into eternal rest on Friday, September 1, 2023 at Augusta University Hospital, Augusta, GA, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Hay was a 1975 graduate of Hunter Kinard Tyler High School.  Wendy was a faithful member of Sardis Baptist Church. Mrs. Wendy Clemons Hay was joined in holy matrimony to the late Alvin...

Billy Glenn Hoover was born February 16, 1963 in North, South Carolina, son of Shirley Mae Cook and the late George B Hoover. Glenn was a healthy, bright-eyed boy who excelled in Head Start, then 1st grade at Goodland Elementary School in Springfield, SC.  After moving to Columbia, SC he attended 2nd through 4th grade at Seminole Elementary, 5th and 6th grades at Wardlaw Annex, and then St. Andrews Jr. High, before graduating from Columbia High School in 1981. Glenn was a natural-born...