Obituaries - The Sumter Item (2024)

Albert Abrams, 60, son of the late Albert Shelton and Georgia Mae Wilder Abrams, was born on July 28, 1963, in Sumter. He departed this life on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Prisma Health Tuomey …more

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Frederick Antonio Sumter, 58, son of the late Isaac Sumter and Sally Smith Sumter, was born on Nov. 14, 1965, in Sumter. He departed this life on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at his residence. …more

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Durell Antonie Moore, 54, son of Carolyn Sallie and the late Robert Anthony Moore, was born on March 18, 1970, in Mt. Vernon, New York. He departed this life on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at Prisma …more

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Tijah Maraun Clarkson, 25, son of Darnell Lakeith Clarkson and Edna Lenore Marson-Canty, was born on March 14, 1999, in Sumter. He departed this life on Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Sumter. Public …more

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Susan A. James, 76, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024, in Sumter. Chapel service will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at Clarendon Funeral Home LLC, 23 S. Dukes St., Summerton. …more

5/1/24 05:00 PM

Eli Clifton Parnell Jr., 84, husband and soul mate of Eleanor G. Parnell for 59 years, died Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at National Healthcare Center. Born in Sumter, he was a son of the late Eli …more

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William Trevis Scott, 53, son of Mercelene Haley Scott and the late James “Jim” Bethea Scott, died Friday, April 19, 2024, at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital. A graveside service will be …more

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David Granby Jr., 79, son of the late David Granby Sr. and Alverta Bonner Granby, was born on June 15, 1944, in Edenton, North Carolina. He departed this life on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at Dorn VA …more

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Arthur Frank Russell, 54, died Monday, April 29, 2024, at his home. Born in Sumter, he was a son of the late Scott Ham Russell and Shirley Frank Russell. Mr. Russell is survived by a …more

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Martha Nelson Pringle, 81, daughter of the late Limas Nelson Sr. and Eloise Dais Nelson, was born on Oct. 3, 1942, in Sumter. She departed this life on Monday, April 29, 2024, at Prisma Health Tuomey …more

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Frederick Antonio Sumter, 58, son of the late Isaac Sumter and Sallie Smith Sumter, was born on Nov. 14, 1965, in Sumter. He departed this life on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at his residence. Family …more

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Tijah Maraun Clarkson, 25, son of Darnell Lakeith Clarkson and Edna Lenore Marson-Canty, was born on March 14, 1999, in Sumter. He departed this life on Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Sumter. Family …more

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MANNING — The Rev. Benny L. McCants, 77, husband of Mary Samuels McCants, died Monday, April 29, 2024, at his residence, 1561 Lobolly Drive, Manning. He was born March 27, 1947, in Cypress Fork …more

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Sandra B. “Sandy” Smith, 70, widow of Paul H. Smith, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024, at the home of her son. Born Dec. 8, 1953, in Sumter, she was a daughter of the late Wallace …more

4/29/24 05:00 PM

Andria “MaMa” Latoya Lovely was born on Jan. 5, 1980, to Elizabeth Lovely and the late James Ardis. She departed this earthly life on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Prisma Health Richland …more

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Marion Chapman, 83, husband of Rebecca Moses Chapman and son of the late Frank Chapman and Eurie Gibson Chapman, was born on Aug. 17, 1940, in Atlanta, Georgia. He departed this life on Saturday, …more

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Karen Elizabeth Smith Scheller, age 61, beloved wife of Robert Gregory Scheller, died on Friday, April 26, 2024, at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. You may go to …more

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Ronald Orie Hagy, age 80, husband of Patricia Ann Kirven Hagy, died on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at his residence. You may go to www.bullockfuneralhome.com and sign the family’s guest …more

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William Taylor Muncy Jr., age 77, husband of the late Rosalie Rae Muncy, died on Friday, April 26, 2024, at his residence. You may go to www.bullockfuneralhome.com and sign the family’s …more

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Geraldine Knox, 71, died Sunday, April 28, 2024, at her home. Born in Sumter on July 7, 1952, she was the daughter of Lizzie Knox Neely and raised by her grandparents, the late David and Emma Wilson …more

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