All Obituaries

Mary Davis Govan, the daughter of the late Joenathan and Mamie Jamison Davis. She received her wings on Thursday Morning at Edisto Post Acute. She was born on November 8, 1951 in Orangeburg, South Carolina. She attended the public school of Orangeburg. She joined Warren Chapel Baptist Church. Her passion was taking Care of Children in the family. She loved cooking and cleaning. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Lynette Govan, husband, Samuel Govan, III and grandson Shane...

On Tuesday evening, September 22, 2020, God called his servant, our mother, Omega Berry and she answered the call. She was one of twelve children born to the late William and Maggie James Gilyard of Rowesville, South Carolina. In 1948 she met and married the late William Berry and to that union three children were born; William, Maggie and Penny. “Mac”, as she was affectionately called by many, became a member of Forest Chapel UM Church at an early age where she served actively...

Joseph William Dinkins was born on November 29, 1985 at McCleod Hospital in Florence, South Carolina to his parents, Ms. Bettye Dinkins and Mr. Charles Robinson. Joseph departed this earthly life on September 19, 2020.  “JW” or “Dub” as he was affectionately known, was raised in Florence, SC. He attended Florence District 1 schools, until he relocated to Orangeburg, SC in 1998 with his mother Bettye. Joseph then moved to Savannah, GA in 2018. Joseph loved...

Carlis Evans affectionately known as “Cocky”entered into eternal rest at his residence on Monday, September 14, 2020 in Cordova, SC. Carlis was born on April 15, 1954 in Orangeburg,SC to the late Jeff and Susie Robinson Evans. He was educated in Orangeburg County Public Schools. Carlis was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Bolentown, SC where he was on the Male Chorus. He was preceded in death by one son, Carlis Rhames; one brother, Theodore Evans; three aunts,...

Mrs. Shirl E. Dorsey Greene, daughter of the late Francis B. Dorsey and Dorothy Robinson Dorsey, was born on August 23, 1968, in Brooklyn, New York. She moved to New Windsor, Maryland at an early age. She departed this life on Sunday, September 13, 2020.  Mrs. Greene was baptized at an early age at Strawbridge United Methodist Church, New Windsor, MD. She loved the Lord and worked on various ministries as a faithful member. She sang on the young adult choir known as the Praise...

Mr. Marvin Hamilton, age 52, was born on January 31, 1968, in St. Mat- thews, South Carolina (Calhoun County). He was the son of Mr. Foster and Catherine Hamilton. He departed this life on Friday, September 11, 2020, at Novant Health Medical Center of Charlotte, North Carolina, after a brief ill- ness. He was educated in the public-school system of Orangeburg, South Carolina.He graduated from Orangeburg Wilkinson “Class of 1986”. He met and mar-ried Carolyn Felder in the year of...

Ms. Beulah M. Govan-Sanders, daughter of the late Mr. Willie Lee Govan and Mrs. Eartha Mae Frazier Govan. Beulah was born October 13, 1944 in Cope, South Caroli- na. On September 10, 2020 God sent His angels to MUSC to bring her to her heavenly home. At an early age Ms. Beulah joined Emanuel AME Church of Cope, SC. She attended GW Carver High School in Cope, SC. She later moved to New York City and from there moved to Washington, DC where she made her home for several years. Beulah...

Cynthia A. Mims was born December 26, 1948 in New York, New York to the late Harold, Sr. and Elizabeth Thomas.  Cynthia was the eldest of 12 children.    On September 7, 2020, Cynthia earned her wings and ascended into heaven to be with the Lord.   After completing her education in the New York City School System,  Cynthia embarked on a career with the New York City Housing Authority until her retirement in 2000.  Shortly after retirement, Cynthia relocated...

Christine Jamison Coulter was born on January 24,1967 in Orangeburg, SC. She was the daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. James & Mary Jamison Sr. She entered into eternal rest on September 6, 2020 following an extended illness. Christine received her formal education in the public schools of Orangeburg, SC and furthered her education at Orangeburg Technical College, with an interest in Cosmetology. Afterwards she began her career at Husqvarna Outdoor Products where she was a devoted...

Clark Gable Wade,Sr.,son of the late Arthur and Rosa Bell Wade was born in Norway,SC on June16,1941.He departed this life on Friday,September 4th,2020 at The Regional Medical Center in Orangeburg,S.C. from health complications. Clark was preceded in death by his parents and siblings Pearley Wade, ArthurWadeJr, ClarenceWade, MatthewWade, and WilmerWade. He attended Northfield High School in Norway,S.C., and was employed by Greenwood Motor Lines and Zeus of Orangeburg. A...