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All Obituaries

Naoma Crisp-Lindgren Columbia, SC

Mrs. Naoma Crisp-Lindgren, 75, of Columbia, South Carolina, passed on Wednesday, August 4, 2021. Services are incomplete and will be announced at a later date.

Mary Halley Camden, SC

Mrs. Mary Jane Halley, 88, of Camden, South Carolina, passed on Tuesday, August 3, 2021.

Susie Watkins Lugoff, SC

Mrs. Susie Mae Watkins, was born on March 14, 1949. She was the daughter of Charlie and Gertrude Butler and the wife of Mr. Joe H. Watkins, Sr. She entered into eternal life on Monday, July 12, 2021, at her home. Mrs. Susie was an extraordinary woman with love, a smile and humor for all she came in contact with. She only had two biological children, but helped raise hundreds of children from New Jersey to South Carolina. She was a wonderful human being, a fantastic...

Mrs. Susie Mae Watkins, was born on March 14, 1949. She was the daughter of Charlie and Gertrude Butler and the wife of Mr. Joe H. Watkins, Sr. She entered into eternal life on...

Joseph Wood Camden, SC

Mr. Joseph Anthony Wood was born December 16, 1955, in Lugoff, South Carolina, to the late James Wood and Lizzie Wood. He entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 6, 2021. Joseph was educated in the Kershaw County Public School System and was a graduate of Lugoff Elgin High School. He was a hard worker who dedicated many years working for the City of Columbia. He later moved to Killeen,Texas to live with his twin brother and start a new life. Recently Joseph relocated back to South...

Mr. Joseph Anthony Wood was born December 16, 1955, in Lugoff, South Carolina, to the late James Wood and Lizzie Wood. He entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 6, 2021. Joseph was educated...

Ervin Porter, Jr. Cassatt, SC

Ervin Porter, Jr., departed his earthly life on the 28th of June, 2021, in his sleep, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 30, 1942, to the late Ervin Porter, Sr. and Addie Lee Good Porter. He received his education in the public schools of Kershaw County. He was a well known mechanic his community. Ervin was preceded in death by three brother, Willie Porter, Henry Porter and Isaac Porter; two sisters, Bessie Mae Simon...

Ervin Porter, Jr., departed his earthly life on the 28th of June, 2021, in his sleep, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 30, 1942, to the late Ervin Porter, Sr. and...

Valerie Grant Camden, SC

Valerie Elaine Grant, was born in Camden, South Carolina on October 24, 1963. She was the youngest daughter of the late Elisha, Sr. and Maloyce McLeod Grant. As a member of a loving Christian family, Valerie was baptized and became an active member of the St. Matthew United Methodist church at an early age. Her service to the church and community continued and intensified throughout her life. Valerie’s faithful service included serving as church treasurer, financial secretary, usher...

Valerie Elaine Grant, was born in Camden, South Carolina on October 24, 1963. She was the youngest daughter of the late Elisha, Sr. and Maloyce McLeod Grant. As a member of a loving Christian...

Pearline Bennett Camden, SC

Pearline Boykin Hall Bennett entered into eternal rest on June 26, 2021 at the Kershaw Health Medical Center in Camden, South Carolina. She was born on October 21, 1946, in Bishopville, South Carolina, to the late Henry and Bessie Carter Boykin. Pearline attended Jackson High School in Camden, South Carolina. She later became a CNA for many years. She went on to become a caregiver to her daughter, Tammy L. Hall for many years. Pearline was baptized as one of...

Pearline Boykin Hall Bennett entered into eternal rest on June 26, 2021 at the Kershaw Health Medical Center in Camden, South Carolina. She was born on October 21, 1946, in Bishopville,...

Branden Service Camden, SC

Mr. Branden TiSean “B-Dub” Service was born on February 13, 1992, in Camden, South Carolina. He was the son of Melvin Service and LaTanya Douglas.Branden, also affectionately known as “B-Dub,” entered into everlasting life on June 17, 2021, at Prisma Health Richland in Columbia, SC. B-Dub was a devoted father, son, brother, and friend. Wherever B-Dub went, he left a lasting impression. He received his education in the Kershaw County School...

Mr. Branden TiSean “B-Dub” Service was born on February 13, 1992, in Camden, South Carolina. He was the son of Melvin Service and LaTanya Douglas.Branden, also affectionately known as...

Steve Dais Camden, SC

From sunrise on July 8, 1967 to sunset on June 18, 2021, Steve Donovan Dais, was a tour de force. Born in Camden, South Carolina, my dad would carry his southern roots around the world while serving 2 terms in the US Army. From an early age, he resolved that no adversity would stop him from smelling like a Hugo BOSS and dressing “to the 9s”. Whether he wore an IZOD sweater, Crown Holder jeans or the infamous Gucci belt, my dad moved in style. A fervent gambler, he played the hand...

From sunrise on July 8, 1967 to sunset on June 18, 2021, Steve Donovan Dais, was a tour de force. Born in Camden, South Carolina, my dad would carry his southern roots around the world while...

Christina Salmond Lugoff, SC

Mrs. Christina Chestnut Salmond was born on May 15, 1921, to the late Mr. July and the late Mrs. Louise Halley Chestnut Thompson in Camden, South Carolina. On the morning of June 17, 2021, she entered in the church triumph. Mrs. Salmond was raised in a Christian home and at an early age she accepted Christ and joined the then St. Matthew Methodist Church, which is now the St. Matthew United Methodist Church. She attended school in Kershaw County. She was married to the...

Mrs. Christina Chestnut Salmond was born on May 15, 1921, to the late Mr. July and the late Mrs. Louise Halley Chestnut Thompson in Camden, South Carolina. On the morning of June 17,...

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