Obituaries - The Sumter Item (2024)

Raymond Lee Richardson, 75, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at Sterling Care Bethesda, Bethesda, Maryland. He was the son of the late John Richardson and Nora Holiday Richardson. He …more

6/6/24 01:36 PM

James Deas, 83, widower of Dorothy Clark Deas, son of the late Arthur Deas and Mamie Green Deas, and brother of the Rev. Irene Deas Anthony and the Rev. Marie Deas Webb, was born on Oct. 5, 1940, in …more

6/6/24 12:55 PM

Bishop David Moss Jr., 76, husband of Sandra Toomer Moss and son of the late Bishop David Moss Sr., and Pauline Parks Moss, was born on March 24, 1948, in Wheeler County, Georgia. He departed this …more

6/6/24 12:23 PM

Stanley Brown, 71, husband of Dolores Budden Brown and son of the late Rufus Brown Sr. and Lear Holliday Brown, was born on March 14, 1953, in Clarendon County. He departed this life on Friday, May …more

6/5/24 05:00 PM

Christyal Abigail Anderson-Paremore, 39, daughter of Dr. Freddie Rouse Anderson and the late Drayfus Anderson, was born on Nov. 3, 1984, in Livingston, New Jersey. She departed this life on Monday, …more

6/5/24 05:00 PM

David Hart, 90, widower of Janie Maxine McCoy Hart and son of the late Sanders Hart Sr., and Drusiella Lee Hart, was born on April 23, 1934, in Bishopville. He departed this life on Wednesday, May …more

6/5/24 05:00 PM

Bridgette Renee Anderson Davis, 46, wife of Arthur Tyrone Davis III and daughter of the late Archie Anderson Jr., and Mary James Anderson, was born on Dec. 22, 1977, in Sumter. She departed this life …more

6/5/24 05:00 PM

Mr. Levern Williams entered eternal rest on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at his residence, 561 Windham Town Road, Lamar. Visitation will be held on Friday, June 7, 2024, from 3 until 5:30 p.m. at the …more

6/5/24 06:00 AM

Willie O’Brian Dean, 50, son of Willie Dean and Viola Mack Harry, was born on June 11, 1973, in Sumter. He departed this life on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, in Sumter. Public viewing will be …more

6/5/24 06:00 AM

Joan L. Mogensen, age 61, died on Tuesday, May 26, 2024, at her home in Sumter. You may go to www.bullockfuneralhome.com and sign the family’s guest book. The family has chosen …more

6/5/24 06:00 AM

Ms. Susan Martin of Sumter passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024. Funeral service will be held on Monday, June 10, 2024, at noon with visitation at 11 a.m. at Joshua Baptist Church, 5200 Live Oak Road, …more

6/5/24 06:00 AM

Gardenia Cindy Burgess, 65, wife of Bernard Burgess, died Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital in Sumter. Born in Sumter on Dec. 2, 1958, she was the daughter of the late Charlie …more

6/5/24 06:00 AM

Rosie “Rosa” Bell Bradley Taylor, 93, widow of Louis Taylor and daughter of the late Major Bradley and Elizabeth Cook Bradley, was born on Feb. 16, 1931, in Lynchburg. She departed this …more

6/5/24 06:00 AM

John M. Hudnall, 71, husband of Gloria J. Hudnall, died Saturday, June 1, 2024, at Prisma Health Tuomey in Sumter. Born June 8, 1952, in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late James M. Hudnall …more

6/4/24 04:23 PM

Funeral services for Marion Kelly will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 6, 2024, at Orangehill AME Church, 3035 S.C. 261, Wedgefield, with the Rev. Wallace Preston, pastor, officiating, and Elder …more

6/4/24 12:18 PM

Robert Earl Davis, 68, widower of Janie Mae Peterson Davis and son of the late Emanuel Davis and Mary Lou Brunson Davis, was born on May 2, 1956, in Sumter. He departed this life on Monday, June 3, …more

6/4/24 12:04 PM

Ernestine McLeod Wilson, affectionately known as Bell, was born on June 2, 1955, in Sumter. She entered into eternal life on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Algie McLeod and …more

6/4/24 12:00 PM

Madison Hudley, 57, husband of Angela Blanding Hudley, died Monday, June 3, 2024, at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital in Sumter. Born in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 19, 1967, he was the son of …more

6/4/24 10:31 AM

WEDGEFIELD — William David “Bil” McCracken III, 53, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 3, 2024. You may go to www.bullockfuneralhome.com and sign the family’s guest book. …more

6/4/24 07:00 AM

Rosa Bell Bradley Taylor, 93, widow of Louis Taylor and daughter of the late Major Bradley and Elizabeth Cook Bradley, was born on Feb. 26, 1931, in Lynchburg. She departed this life on Monday, June …more

6/4/24 07:00 AM