Obituaries - The Sumter Item (2024)

Geraldine Knox, daughter of Lizzie Knox Neely and the late Simon Jenkins, was born July 8, 1953, in Sumter. She departed this earthly life on Sunday, April 28, 2024. Geraldine received her elementary …more

5/17/24 05:00 PM

Mrs. Deborah Camilla Billie Wilson, 73, of 893 Club Lane, Sumter, entered into eternal rest on Friday, May 10, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services will be …more

5/17/24 05:00 PM

Tom Patrick Lovett, 93, went home to be with his Lord on Monday, May 13, 2024. Tom was born Dec. 19, 1930, to the late Dennis P. and Florence K. Lovett in Denver, Colorado. He met his late wife, …more

5/16/24 05:00 PM

Joseph Holmes, 78, son of the late Holland Holmes and Mary Hunter Holmes, was born on April 26, 1946, in Sumter. He departed this life on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at Prisma Health Richland Hospital …more

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Louretta Gamble, 86, died Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at her home. Born in St. Charles on April 11, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Isabella Susie Williams. The family will …more

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Richard Porcher Jr., AKA “Ricky,” son of the late Richard Porcher Sr. and Rebecca Lonnon Porcher, was born March 29, 1967, in Sumter. He departed this earthly life on Thursday, May …more

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Jertie McLean Hanna, 91, widow of Paul Ray Hanna Sr., died Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at Lake Marion Nursing Facility in Summerton. Born Sept. 5, 1932, in the Nesmith Community of Williamsburg …more

5/16/24 05:00 PM

Keyirra Tatyana Walker, 25, died Monday, May 13, 2024, at her home in Sumter. Born in Sumter on March 4, 1999, she was the daughter of Stacy Jett and Sharon Starling. The family will receive …more

5/15/24 05:00 PM

Darren Ronald Johnson, 56, son of Robert Ronald Johnson and the late Dorothy Pugh Johnson, was born on June 30, 1967, in Brooklyn, New York. He departed this life on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at Prisma …more

5/15/24 05:00 PM

Thelma L. Harvin, 70, wife of Jimmie Harvin, died Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at McLeod Hospice House, Florence. She was born April 24, 1954, in Clarendon County, South Carolina, a daughter of the late …more

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Michael Vernon Hallman, 53, husband of Emily Sharpe Hallman, died Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Prisma Health Richland in Columbia. Born Nov. 29, 1970, in Sumter, he was a son of Frances Jean Welch …more

5/15/24 05:00 PM

Christopher Lynn Nave, 50, of Gibsonville, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, at Moses Cone Hospital. He was born on Nov. 29, 1973, at Shaw Air Force Base, Sumter, to Gary and Miyoko …more

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Rosa Lee Roman Anthony, 79, widow of Leroy Anthony and daughter of the late Jimmie McCray and Katherine Flemming McCray, was born on July 3, 1944, in Sumter. She departed this life on Wednesday, May …more

5/15/24 05:00 PM

Edward Lamont Allen Sr., 68, husband of Theresa Ramsey Allen and son of Nellie McCleary Allen and the late Matthew Allen, was born on July 18, 1955, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He departed this …more

5/15/24 05:00 PM

David Oliver Ducom, age 85, beloved husband of Georgianna Harrell Ducom, died on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at NHC, Parklane. You may go to www.bullockfuneralhome.com and sign the family’s …more

5/15/24 05:00 PM

MANNING — Artrell H. Washington, 74, died Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at her residence, 907 Berry St., Manning. She was born Nov. 26, 1949, in Summerton, a daughter of the late Rev. Noisby and Lease …more

5/14/24 05:00 PM

MANNING — Thomas G. Brewer Sr., 94, widower of Betty Dean Lynch Brewer, died Monday, May 13, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. Born Sept. 4, 1929, in Manning, he was a son of the …more

5/14/24 05:00 PM

LAURENS — Joseph “Daniel” Tisdale, 49, of Laurens, husband of Vinnie Gresham Tisdale, went to be with Jesus and “Taterbug” on Thursday, May 9, 2024. Born in …more

5/13/24 05:00 PM

Quanda Somana Davis departed this life on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at her home, 525 E. Calhoun St., Apt. 43, Sumter. Born June 9, 1978, in Sumter, she was the daughter of Floyd Tisdale and the …more

5/13/24 05:00 PM

Eartha Williams, affectionately known as “Eark,” was born on Feb. 4, 1960, in Sumter. She departed this earthly life on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. She attended the public schools of Sumter …more

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