Obituaries - The Sumter Item (2024)

Ernest Hopkins Sr., 86, widower of Dorothy Ballard Hopkins and son of the late Purdy Hopkins and Irene Johnson Hopkins, was born on Oct. 6, 1937, in Pinewood. He departed this life on Friday, May 10, …more

5/13/24 05:00 PM

Barbara Tibbs Hatfield, 82, of Lexington, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024. She was born in Sumter on Oct. 21, 1941, to Joe Willie and Zuline Coates Tibbs. Barbara served as the payroll …more

5/13/24 05:00 PM

Geraldine Knox, daughter of Lizzie Knox Neely and the late Simon Jenkins, was born July 8, 1953 in Sumter. She departed this earthly life on Sunday, April 28, 2024. Geraldine received her elementary …more

5/10/24 02:00 PM

Annie R. DuBose, 97, beloved wife of the late Carl C. DuBose, died on Thursday, May 9, 2024. Born in Sumter County, she was the daughter of the late Robert D. Ross Sr. and Katie Boykin Ross. Annie …more

5/10/24 11:44 AM

Ernest Hopkins Sr., 86, widower of Dorothy Ballard Hopkins and son of the late Purdy Hopkins and Irene Robinson Hopkins, was born on Oct. 6, 1937, in Pinewood. He departed this life on Friday, May …more

5/10/24 11:38 AM

Susan Mae Jackson Willis, 85, widow of Stephen Willis and daughter of the late Louis Gamble and Thelma Jackson Quashie, was born on March 20, 1939, in Sumter. She departed this life on Wednesday, May …more

5/10/24 11:17 AM

Patricia Ann Jacobs, 63, daughter of the late Charlie Jacobs and Catherine Sinkler Jacobs, was born on Dec. 30, 1960, in Sumter. She departed this life on Friday, May 3, 2024, at Prisma Health …more

5/10/24 10:01 AM

Edward Nelson, 65, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Columbia. Chapel service will be held at noon on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Clarendon Funeral Home LLC, 23 S. Dukes St., in Summerton. …more

5/10/24 08:11 AM

Eartha Williams, 64, widow of Ernest Williams, died Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital, Sumter. Born in Sumter County on Feb. 4, 1960, she was the daughter of the late Marion …more

5/10/24 05:00 AM

The Rev. Earther McCloud-Joe, daughter of the late Sam Baker Sr. and Lucile Muldrow Baker, was born on March 24, 1939, in Sumter. She was called home on Saturday, May 4, 2024. Funeral services will …more

5/9/24 05:34 PM

Nathaniel Hampton Jr. 76, widower of Azalee Wells Hampton, died Thursday, May 9, 2024, at Hospice House, Lexington. He was born Jan. 19, 1948. in Sumter, ason of the late Nathaniel Sr. and Vera …more

5/9/24 03:24 PM

Darren Ronald Johnson, 56, son of Robert Ronald Johnson and the late Dorothy Pugh Johnson, was born on June 30, 1967, in Brooklyn, New York. He departed this life on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at …more

5/9/24 02:48 PM

Annie R. DuBose, 97, beloved wife of the late Carl DuBose, died on Thursday, May 9, 2024. You may go to www.bullockfuneralhome.com and sign the family’s guest book. The family has chosen …more

5/9/24 01:53 PM

Richard Porcher Jr., 57, died Thursday, May 9, 2024, at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital, Sumter. Born in Sumter County on March 29, 1967, he was the son of the late Richard Porcher Sr. and …more

5/9/24 11:06 AM

Dr. Danielle Thompson Braxton, 37, wife of Christopher Jermaine Braxton and daughter of Leroy Thompson and Vertrena Wright Thompson, was born on Sept. 19, 1986, in Augusta, Georgia. She departed this …more

5/9/24 09:58 AM

Ms. Mary Louise Logan, 80, of 1520 Porter Road, Manning, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, April 4, 2024, at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at …more

5/9/24 09:44 AM

Jannett A. James, 61, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Summerton. Funeral will be held at 2 .p.m on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at Clarendon Resource Center, 1154 Fourth St., Summerton. …more

5/8/24 05:00 PM

Adam Morris, 42, born Clarence Adam Morris, AKA Big A, was born Feb. 5, 1982, and passed April 30, 2024. He is missed by his loving wife, Deborah Morris, and his two kids, JR. and Ashlyn Truett, his …more

5/8/24 05:00 PM

Susan Mae Jackson Willis, 85, widow of Stephen Willis and daughter of the late Louis Gamble and Thelma Jackson Quashie, was born on March 20, 1939, in Sumter. She departed this life on Wednesday, May …more

5/8/24 05:00 PM

The Rev. Earther M. McCloud-Joe, 85, the widow of Mozell Joe, died Saturday, May 4, 2024 at her home. Born in Sumter County on March 24, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Sam Baker Sr. and …more

5/7/24 04:00 PM