All Obituaries

Trierick Mitchell Salmond was born on October 3, 1996, in West Columbia, South Carolina, he was the son of Tyrone and Martha Salmond of Rembert, SC. He departed his life on January 14, 2020 at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital, Sumter South Carolina.   Trierick was baptized by Dr. Reverend Willie D. Dennis and became a member of Union Baptist Church, Rembert, SC. Trierick loved to smile, listen to music, and travel.  He attended Cherryvale Elementary School and Camden School of...

James Arthur Bennett departed this life, peacefully, January 9, 2020, at the Prisma Health Baptist Center in Columbia, South Carolina.  “Cotton,” as he was affectionately known to many of his family and friends, was born January 26, 1953, to James and Lula Bennett, who proceeded him in death.  He was also preceded in death by Maggie, his parents’ firstborn.  James graduated from Hillcrest High School in 1971. James was a “political”...

Born to Hannah Davis and Willie Mills, Sr., on March 6, 1948, Lauretta was God’s special gift to the Mills Family. She had a heart of gold!  Lauretta loved everyone and extended her hospitality to all. She constantly cooked meals and served elderly and ailing persons in the community.  Her homes, from the beginning to the end, became a haven for many! Lauretta had an unquenchable faith and even in her latter days when her body was riddled with pain, she had a continuous song...

“I have fought the good fight.  Ihave finished my course.  I have keep the faith.”    Ms. Fetter G. Bracey humbly bowed to God’s will and peacefully and quietly entered into eternal rest on Friday, December 27, 2019, at Prisma Health Richland Hospital in Columbia, South Carolina.     Born in Kershaw County, South Carolina, she accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Bingham Chapel AME Zion Church.       Gene...

Mrs. Carol Ellis-Jones was born in Camden, South Carolina to the late Mr. Sam Ellis and Mrs. Carolyn Marie Reid Ellis.  Mrs. Ellis-Jones entered eternal rest on December 23, 2019 at Prisma Health Richland Memorial Hospital in Columbia, South Carolina.  She was preceded in death by her husband, the late Mr. Michael Jones, her parents Mr. Sam and Mrs. Carolyn Ellis, and her sisters Mrs. Corrine Yvette Ellis Portee and Mrs. Terry Denise Ellis Lawson.  Carol was educated in the...

Mr. Willie Mitchell “Oldman,” son of the late Mr. Ollie James Mitchell and the late Jessie Mae Mitchell, was born in Kershaw County, South Carolina, on January 6, 1953 and entered into eternal rest on Friday, December 20, 2019, at Baptist Medical Center.      Willie attended the public schools in Kershaw County and was a member of High Hill Baptist Church.     Willie was preceded in death by two sisters, Hattie Crim and Maxine Johnson; two brothers,...

Mr. Joseph “Duke” Nelson was born on October 10, 1958, to the late Thomas Nelson and Hattie Mae Nelson. He entered into eternal rest on Sunday, December 15th, 2019, at home with his family by his side. Joseph was educated in Lee County Public Schools and raised in a Christian home. He was employed by Dana Corporations for several years. Joseph was an avid automotive enthusiast and very well known within the community and surrounding areas. He was preceded in death by his two...