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All Obituaries

Kevin Davis Bethune, SC

Mr. Kevin Davis, 48, of Bethune, South Carolina, passed on Friday, November 26, 2021. Services are incomplete and will be announced at a later date.

Keith Thompson Camden, SC

Mr. Keith Thompson, 54, of Camden, South Carolina, passed on Wednesday, November 24, 2021. Services are incomplete and will be announced at a later date.

Barbara Johnson Camden, SC

Barbara Ann Johnson was born on September 13, 1950, to Josephine Williams in Camden, South Carolina. Barbara was called home into eternal life on Monday, November 22, 2021. She was a loving and willing servant of the Lord which led her to put her love for family before her education. Barbara attended school in Camden, South Carolina but left school during her high school years to be a caretaker for her great grandmother. She later realized the importance of education and therefore...

Barbara Ann Johnson was born on September 13, 1950, to Josephine Williams in Camden, South Carolina. Barbara was called home into eternal life on Monday, November 22, 2021. She was a...

Diane Smith Camden, SC

Diane V. Smith was born on January 4, 1949, in Accormack County, Virginia, to the late Georgia and John Savage. Diane attended the public schools of Accormack County and graduated from Accormack County High School in 1968. She was married to Johnnie Smith, Sr. in 1970. Their bond brought forth three children. Diane was employed by Kershaw County Child Care from which she retired. She was preceded in death by one son, Jimmy Smith and one brother, Jesse...

Diane V. Smith was born on January 4, 1949, in Accormack County, Virginia, to the late Georgia and John Savage. Diane attended the public schools of Accormack County and graduated...

Don Nelson, II Camden, SC

Don Henry Nelson, II, affectionately known as Donny, was born July 7, 1961 to Don Henly -Nelson, Sr. and the late Sylvia Loretta Haile Nelson in Stuggart, Germany. He spent his early years growing up in Germany, Washington D.C., and Landover, Maryland. The family returned to their hometown of Camden, South Carolina, where he was educated in the Kershaw County School System. Donny graduated from Boylan Haven Mather Academy in 1979 and was acknowledged as Who’s Who Among American...

Don Henry Nelson, II, affectionately known as Donny, was born July 7, 1961 to Don Henly -Nelson, Sr. and the late Sylvia Loretta Haile Nelson in Stuggart, Germany. He spent his early years...

Geneva Holman Richmond, VA

Ms. Geneva Priscilla (Hollmon) Holman, of Richmond, Virginia, transitioned into eternal life on Friday, October 22, 2021. She was born to the late Carolina “Dobe” and Lillie “Peggy” Hollmon in Boykins, South Carolina. Affectionately known as “Silla” down south and “Ma Ginny” in Virginia, Geneva was educated in Kershaw County Public School system and was a member of Good Hope United Methodist Church in her youth. By way of...

Ms. Geneva Priscilla (Hollmon) Holman, of Richmond, Virginia, transitioned into eternal life on Friday, October 22, 2021. She was born to the late Carolina “Dobe” and Lillie...

Joseph Cratch Rembert, SC

Joseph Levy Cratch affectionately known as “Joe” was born in Washington, North Carolina to William Thomas and Rosella Cratch on February 13, 1926. He joined the U.S. Navy on June 2, 1944 and became a Seaman First Class. Joseph was honorably discharged on March 28, 1946. He married Ernestine Jones in Portsmouth Virginia on March 30, 1946. From this union, his son, Preston and daughter, Joyce, were born. He later moved to Philadelphia Pennsylvania where he resided for...

Joseph Levy Cratch affectionately known as “Joe” was born in Washington, North Carolina to William Thomas and Rosella Cratch on February 13, 1926. He joined the U.S. Navy on June...

Jerry Smith Cassatt, SC

Jerry Smith was born February 23, 1965 as the youngest son of Isaac "Sonny Boy" Smith and the heavenly Rosa Lee Smith. Memorialized as a kind, helpful, and hard working man, he graduated from North Central High School in 1983; marrying his true love Virginia only 10 years later. Throughout his life, Jerry dedicated himself to providing for his family, caring for his parents, and devoting himself to the Lord as an avid member of Redhill Baptist Church, where he served as a...

Jerry Smith was born February 23, 1965 as the youngest son of Isaac "Sonny Boy" Smith and the heavenly Rosa Lee Smith. Memorialized as a kind, helpful, and hard working man, he graduated...

Ralph Miller Camden, SC

Ralph Edgefied Miller, the fourth of eight children born to Edgefield and Iva Belton Miller, was born October 15, 1948 and he entered into eternal rest on October 10, 2021. Ralph was a baptized member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church. He served in The United States Army from October 27, 1970 to September 8, 1972. Ralph attended Claflin University, Orangeburg, South Carolina and Columbia College, Columbia, South Carolina. He is preceded in death by his sisters, Helen...

Ralph Edgefied Miller, the fourth of eight children born to Edgefield and Iva Belton Miller, was born October 15, 1948 and he entered into eternal rest on October 10, 2021. Ralph was a baptized...

Aaron Simon Bethune, SC

Aaron Leon Simon passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 5th, 2021, at the age of 47. He was born September 22, 1974, in Lee County, South Carolina, to Lillie M. Simon and the late Eddie J. Simon. He was raised in Bethune, South Carolina. He graduated from Bethune High School and worked there for over 30 years as a custodian, where he was affectionately known as Mr. Simon. Aaron will be remembered for his kind smile and his willingness to help others when they were in need....

Aaron Leon Simon passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 5th, 2021, at the age of 47. He was born September 22, 1974, in Lee County, South Carolina, to Lillie M. Simon and the late Eddie J....

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