All Obituaries

Mrs. Jessie Mae Nelson Mathis entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, November 27, 2019, after an extended illness. She was born to the late Deacon Moise Nelson, Sr. and Dollie Murphy Nelson.  Jessie attended the public schools of Lee County. She was joined in holy matrimony to the late Rev. Isaac Mathis, Sr. This union was blessed with seven children.  Jessie worked at Skyline,Town and Country and Oxford Manufacturing for several years. Jessie had a love for family, baking,...

Grover Moses, son of the late Oliver and Mary Moses, was born in Fairfield County, South Carolina. Grover’s earthly life ended on Saturday, November 16, 2019, after an extended illness.   Grover accepted Christ at an early age at Scott Hill Baptist Church.  He attended the Kershaw County Public Schools.  Grover (Bubba) worked with the Kershaw County Highway Department for many years. Grover was preceded in death by a brother, Oliver Moses, Jr. and three sisters,...

Evangelist Sallie C. Jefferson, humbly bowed to God’s will and peacefully entered into eternal rest on Thursday, October 31, 2019 at KershawHealth in Camden, South Carolina. A daughter of the late John Cooper and Mattie Cooper was born April 9, 1931, in Kershaw County, South Carolina.       Sallie attended Greater Faith and Joy Tabernacle Church in Lugoff, South Carolina. She immediately received Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age upon entering the...

Mr. Reginald E. Lyles, was born February 24, 1968 in Kershaw County, South Carolina. He was born to Trustee Joseph E. Lyles and Mrs. Lottic Cantey Lyles.  Reginald was a 1986 graduate of Lugoff Elgin High School, where he excelled in basketball, and tried his hand at football. He was employed with Kershaw County School District, who later contracted out through GPA, a subsidiary of American Business Management for twenty-five years. Kershaw County Recreation Department for twenty-five...

Marvin Jerome Boykin, known to many friends as “All World”, entered into eternal life on Saturday, October 26, 2019, in Camden, South Carolina. Born on November 3, 1959, in Camden, South Carolina, he was the son of Elizabeth Boykin and the late Bobby Gene Boykin He graduated from Camden High School, class of 1978. Marvin accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Camden, South Carolina, where he served on...

James was born in Lugoff, South Carolina on August 28, 1936.  James was a wonderful, devoted husband to Josephine Robinson, a wonderful father to his five girls, a marvelous grandfather to 13 grandchildren, and an exceptional great-grandfather to a eight great-grandchildren. He was known to be the life of the party anywhere. He loved dancing, good food, and family. Daddy James was a wonderful cook. He was known for his famous cornbread and biscuits made from scratch. He was an...

Richard Anthony Blanding entered into eternal rest on October 20, 2019, at home in Lugoff, South Carolina.  Born June 30, 1954, he was the son of the late Mr. Alexander Blanding, Sr. and Mrs. Helen Dixon Blanding. Richard, better known as "Ricky," was raised in a Christian home and attended Unity United Methodist Church.  He graduated from Lugoff-Elgin High School.  He worked at DuPont, a welder,enjoyed fishing, and was self-employed  He was preceded in death...

Mr. Albertus “Jay” Rufus, Jr., the son of the late Albertus, Sr., and Estell-Luckey Rufus, was born in Lee County, SC on March 8, 1942. He entered into eternal rest on October 10, 2019 at Mikash at Shallowford in Kennesaw, Georgia. Jay was an active senior, a loving, caring, and fun person who was loved and respected by many. He was educated in the Lee County Public School System. At an early age, Jay joined the Spring Hill United Methodist Church, Rembert, SC. After leaving...

Jean Louise Richardson was the daughter of the late Martin Wade and Queenie Richardson.  She was born in Sumter County, on August 9, 1945, and entered into eternal rest at her home on Sunday, September 29, 2019. She was preceded in death by a brother, Bobby Richardson; a sister, Johnnie Mae Richardson and a son, Donnie Richardson. She leaves to mourn her passing, four sons, Vernon Richardson, Glenn Richardson, Clinton Oneal Richardson, and Naquan Richardson; two brothers, Melvin Bruce...

Mrs. Corine Talathia Allen was born in Camden, South Carolina, to the late Mr. Jackson and Mrs. Marie Wilson Reed.  She entered eternal rest on September 18, 2019, at the Sumter East Health and Rehab Center in Sumter, South Carolina.  She was educated in the Kershaw County Public School System, where she graduated from Jackson High School in 1953.  She worked for many years as a sewing machine operator and in the home.  Sis. Corine was a life-time member of Good...