All Obituaries

BILLY RAY KIAH, 62, of 115 Terry Street, Cordova, South Carolina passed away on 11 November 2022. Billy was born in Scotland Neck, North Carolina to Mary Kiah on 25 April 1960. Billy was united in marriage to Belinda M. Gamble on 17 November 2000 in Virginia Beach,Virginia. Billy graduated from Eastside High School in Patterson, New Jersey. In 1979 he graduated from the American Business Institute and received his Certification in Computer Processing in 1983. Billy was a veteran service...

Rebecca Viola Summers Randolph was born August 4, 1949, in Orangeburg County (Bowman, SC) to the late Emanuel and Nettie Mae Summers. She entered eternal rest peacefully at home surrounded by her loving children and family on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. Rebecca was an active member of St. Michael UMC (now New Covenant UMC) until graduating from Bethune Memorial High School in 1968. She them moved to Brooklyn, New York and joined Brooklyn Tabernacle Church. There she met and married the love...

Mrs. Gloria Ann Moorer Calhoun was born in Cope, South Carolina on August 22, 1962, to the late L.C. and Maedell Rivers Moorer.  She departed this life on Saturday, November 5, 2022, at the Regional Medical Center. Gloria joined Life in the Word Holiness Church in Cope at an early age.  She attended Edisto District Schools and graduated from Edisto High School.  She will be missed from spending time with all of her grandchildren, telling jokes and sharing that friendly smile...

Shirley Ann Jennings Stretch, daughter of the late Emma Lee Jennings and Carey Jennings, was born August 15, 1943 in Rowesville, South Carolina and departed this life on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 after an extended illness. Shirley was an only child but had a host of cousins whom she regarded as siblings and remained close to throughout her life. She migrated to New York as a young adult where she met and married Joseph Stretch Jr.  This union resulted in two daughters.  Shirley...

Mr. John William Berry, Sr., son of the late Mr. Winston Pelzer and the late Mrs. Elsie Berry, was born on December 25, 1938. He went into eternal rest at home on November 1, 2022. During this transition he was surrounded by his loving family. He was affectionately known as “Pete” by his family and friends. John (Pete) attended Bethune Memorial High School in Bowman, SC. He was an elite member of the Masonic brotherhood. At an early age he joined Antioch Baptist Church of...

Attorney Johnny Simpson was born on January 11, 1948 in Orangeburg County, S.C., the son of the late Mrs. Ruth Simpson Seabrooks and the late John Simpson, Jr.  He entered into eternal rest on October 28, 2022 at Calhoun Convalescent Center in St. Matthews, S.C., following an extended illness. He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Frances McCloud, Ellen Mosely, Lillie R. Spells and Beatrice...

Mr. Richard Thomas was born in Orangeburg, SC on August 21, 1944 to the late Levy and Alice Thomas. He entered into eternal rest on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Jolly Acres Nursing Home. At an early age he was a member of North Orangeburg United Methodist Church. He attended public schools in Orangeburg, SC. He was a dedicated Chef at Orangeburg County Club for years. He was a loving and caring uncle who was always there for his family. Richard was preceded in death by his sister: Rosa...

Trent Gerome Johnson entered eternal rest at Richland Memorial Hospital during the early morning hours on October 22,2022. He was born on October 1, 1957 in Orangeburg County to the late James and Martha Johnson. Trent attended public schools in Bowman, SC. He joined the military shortly after graduating from High School. Trent was employed at Kershaw Builders Inc in Lugoff, SC as a Senior Operator. On August 6,2004, Trent married his wife Tammy Johnson I Orangeburg, SC and lived in Elgin,...

A virtuous woman of God that shared wisdom to others who conquered many obstacles but never lost her faith. Missionary Claydelle Elmore made a transition from mortality to immortality on October 14, 2022 and now resting in the arms of the Lord. Claydelle Elmore was born on November 4, 1944 in Orangeburg County. She was born to Clay Emmett White and Lizzie Fogle White. Claydelle Elmore was joined in holy matrimony to the late Fred Elmore, Jr. on August 25, 1963 and to the union five children...

Today we celebrate the life of Mr. Corijion Demante Williams. The son of LateCorey L. Shuler and Dorothy M. Bowman. He was born on December 24, 1992, and was called to his heavenly home on October 11, 2022 at the age of 29. He was educated in the Orangeburg County Public School System. He was employed with Husqvarna in Orangeburg, South Carolina. Mr. Williams was known for his joking ways, looking handsome, entertaining family and friends, and getting the ladies. Where he then gained the...