All Obituaries

Ms. Jasmine Evette Tucker, daughter of Johnie Joe and the late Cynthia JoAnn Clay, was born on December 5, 1988, in Kershaw County, South Carolina.   She entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, April, 10, 2019, McLeod Health in Manning, South Carolina. She was a graduated of the Job Corps in Bamberg, South Carolina.  Jasmine was a member of Canty Hill Baptist Church.  She loved to sing in church and was a member of the Young Adult Choir.   She leaves...

Evangelist Earline Slater Sumpter was born September 27, 1933, in Rembert, South Carolina, to the late Louis and Sue Burroughs Slater.  Early on Sunday morning, April 7, 2019, God in His supreme authority called Evangelist Sumpter from labor to reward and welcomed her into Heaven. Earline was educated in the Lee County School System.  Earline, having been nurtured in a Christian environment, received her early understanding of walking by faith as a member of Pine Grove AME...

Steward Randolph Dinkins, affectionately known as Rand, was born May 30, 1953. He was born to Hattie Pearl Brooks Dinkins and the late Willie James Dinkins. Rand entered into eternal life on Friday, March 29, 2019, at Kershaw Health, Camden, South Carolina.   Rand was raised in a loving and Christian home by his parents.  He was raised in the Pisgah Crossroad Community, and he attended Hillcrest High School in Sumter, SC. He was a member of Pine Grove AME Church...

Walter was married to the late Edith Ballard and from that union there were four children. Yvonne Ballard, Walter James Ballard Jr., Katherine Ballard, and Elease Ballard-Truesdale. Walter was an employee of the Coke Cola Plant in Camden. After many of service he retired.     He professed his faith in Jesus Christ at an early age, was baptized and became a member of the family church. He later joined the Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in Camden, where he served on Male Chorus. After...

Deacon Robert Dale Warren was born on February 9, 1943, to the late Rev. Grannison Warren Sr. and the late Janie Evans Warren in Camden, South Carolina. Robert was a 1962 graduate of Jackson High School in Camden, SC. While there, he excelled as both a student and an athlete. He proudly wore #23 and often joked about being the “first Michael Jordan” of basketball. Upon graduation, he moved to Washington, D.C. and work for the United States Printing Office.  He later...

Cameron Patrick Benson, son of Timothy Williams and Terri Benson Brummett, was born on September 2, 1998, in Columbia, South Carolina.  He departed this earth on March 6, 2019, at home in Camden, South Carolina.   Cameron graduated from Camden high School, in Camden, South Carolina. He was a student at Central Carolina Technical College, where he was studying Computer Science.  He was smart, funny and loved to keep us laughing and he had a big heart.  Cameron was a...

Mrs. Sarah “Mammie” Cook Forman was born on June 26, 1921 in the Antioch Community of Kershaw County, South Carolina. She was the daughter of Columbus and Lucille Cook. Her life of longevity ended on February 19, 2019 at the home surrounded by loved ones. She was 97 years old.  She was educated by her parents in the home along with the Antioch Community. She was a dedicated, loving and faithful homemaker.  Her memories will be cherished by her daughters, Esseline Cook...

Mrs. Lalla Mae Nelson Brisbon was born June 26, 1930, to the late Moise, Sr. and Dollie Murphy Nelson of Rembert, South Carolina.  She entered into her heavenly home on Friday, February 15, 2019. Lalla was raised in Rembert and attended public schools of Lee County.  She was a woman of faith and was a member of Piney Grove AME Church until she met the love of her life, H.B. Brisbon and was married July 31, 1949.  After this union, she joined Springhill United Methodist Church...

Mrs. Carolyn Marie Reid Ellis was born in Camden, South Carolina to the late Mr. Jackson and Mrs. Marie Reid.  She entered into eternal rest on February 5, 2019, at Kershaw Medical Center.   She was preceded in death by her husband, the late Mr. Sam Ellis Jr., daughters Mrs. Corrine Yvette Ellis Portee and Mrs. Terry Denise Ellis Lawson.   Sis. Carolyn was educated in the Kershaw County public school system where she graduated from Jackson High School in...