All Obituaries

Mr. Leroy “Big Roy” Jeffcoat Sr. was born in Orangeburg County, South Carolina on August 1, 1948 to the late Jeremiah Jeffcoat and Lorrine Dewberry Jeffcoat. Mr. Jeffcoat was preceded in death by a son Richard Lee Jeffcoat, 3 brothers and a sister.   Mr. Jeffcoat was a member of Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church. He was educated in Orangeburg Public School.   Early on in life in Mr. Jeffcoat also know as “Big Roy” took on a career in Logging Industry...

Nancy Hall Mays entered eternal rest at The Regional Medical Center of Orangeburg during the early morning hours on December 8, 2018. She was born on September 3, 1944 in Eutawville, SC to the late Martha “Noodie” High.   Nancy attended the public schools of Roberts High in Holly Hill, SC. She continued her studies at Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College where she earned several certifications. Nancy was employed by Efka Fabrics in Bayonne, NJ for several years prior to...

Clarence Albert “Al” Shuler, son of the late Mr. James D. and Alberta Shuler, was born October 5, 1957, in Orangeburg, South Carolina. After sixty grateful years, God decided to call him to eternal rest on Saturday, December 8, 2018 at the Trident Medical Center North Charleston, following a brief illness.  Al was a graduate of the Class of  1977 at Bowman High School, where he met his high school sweetheart and later married the love of his life. He was employed...

Kavontea Devon Shuler was given to us by God on February 5, 2011 in Orangeburg, SC. He departed this life on December 8, 2018. He is the loving child of Laquisha Tameka Miller and Antonio Drake McDaniel. Kavontea was a Honor Student at Sheridan Elementary School. At an early age Kavontea accepted Jesus Christ as his personal savior and Lord. We rejoice in knowing that Kavontea loved the Lord. He served faithfully as an active member of the Hillcrest Bills Wearing #3. Kavontea scored the 2nd...

Hope Lovetta Lawton-Backmon, at the age of 42, departed this life on December 8, 2018, at The Regional Medical Center in Orangeburg, South Carolina following an extended illness.  She was born June 19, 1976 in Orangeburg, South Carolina to the late Isaiah Lawton and Gladys Lawton. She graduated from Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School in 1994 and Orangeburg Technical College with an Associates in Public Service Degree in Early Care and Education in 2001. Hope attended Bethany Full Gospel...

Mr. McCoy “Coy” Wright was taken into God’s loving arms to be with the angels on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at The Regional Medical Center. Born November 2, 1942, “Coy” as he was affectionately called, was the son of the late Vester and Claretha Wright. Coy loved to make people laugh and smile. He retired from the Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities after working there for over 35 years. Loved ones that has proceeded him in death were his parent, Vest...

On Wednesday, November 21, 2018, at 7:00am, James "Bunch" Byrd hurriedly answered his call from God to come home to be with Him. James was born May 10, 1927, in Branchville, SC. He was the third of nine children born to the late Willie Byrd, Sr. and Amanda Goldsmith Byrd. Growing up as a kid, James loved to eat peanuts, and as a result, his mother nicknamed him "Bunch".  James' educational and vocational experiences were of a variety. He attended Mill Branch School in Branchville, SC,...

Sallie Ann Shuler, 61, departed this life Sunday, November 11, 2018. She was born June 24, 1957 to Randolph and Shirley Mae Shuler. She attended Calhoun County Public Schools. Ann as she was called by most, retired from Husquvana Outdoor Products after 15 years. Ann was preceded in death by her parents Randolph and Shirley M. Shuler, two brothers Bernard Shuler and Nathaniel Welfare. Sallie leaves to cherish fond memories, two sisters, Vernette (Lawrence) Shuler-McDougal of Columbia, South...

Velma L. Glenn White, 62, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at The Regional Medical following a brief illness. Velma was the daughter of the Elouise F. Glenn and the late Sidney Glenn. Velma attended Bowman High School. At an early age she attended Antioch Baptist Church. Velma worked for Home Healthcare for 16 years. In 1976, Velma was joined in holy matrimony to the late Silas White. In this union one child was born, Kimberly S. White. Two granddaughters, Andrewnette...

Aayden Joelle Loynes-McMichael entered the world sleeping on October 30, 2018 at Northside Hospital in Atlanta, GA. Aayden was the son of Sharnise McMichael and Jamarious Loynes and brother of Kalani and Kylan McMichael. He is celebrated by his maternal grandparents, Sharmon and David McMichael and paternal grandfather Jerome Loynes. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandmother Victoria Strong, who is now holding him in heaven. Aayden is also celebrated by several aunts, uncles,...