All Obituaries

Memorial services for Retired Lt. Col. Everett “Rhett” Jenkins, of Orangeburg SC will be held at 4:00 p.m. Monday July 15, 2019, at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, 310 Green Street,Orangeburg, SC. The Rev. Gregory A. Young, pastor, is officiating.  Retired Lt. Col. Jenkins passed away Friday, July 12th. Retired Lt. Col. Everett “Rhett” Jenkins was born in Scranton,Pennsylvania to the late Joseph S. and Dwella Mitchell...

Inell Henderson was the daughter born to the late Johnny and Julia Mae Reed on July 3, 1942. On July 10, 2019 an angel visited Inell and prepared her quietly for her journey home. She was preceded in death by one son: Kelvin Henderson and ten Siblings: Mr. Nathaniel Reed, Lavern Reed, Johnny Reed, Ernest Reed, Jimmy Reed, Leila Demore, Annie Lee Reed, Queen Reed, Gloria Reed, and Daisy Reed. “A TIME TO BUILD” “A TIME TO GROW” Inell began her education in the Bowman...

On July 11, 2019 death plucked a flower from our garden. Sister Shirley Ann Morgan was called from this earth into Heaven’s Reward. Shirley Ann Morgan was born on December 3, 1956 to the late Mr. Caluph Morgan, Sr. and Mrs. Jessie Mae Ritter Morgan. Preceding her in death were two of her sisters: Betty Rae Holman and Queen E. Kemp. Ms. Morgan joined Mt. Olive Baptist Church at an early age. She lived by Psalm 23: 1- The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want. Sister Shirley received...

Mrs. Mary Ruth Felder, affectionately known as Betty, was born in Orangeburg, South Carolina on January 31, 1944 to the late Mr. Theodore Mack and Frances Benjamin. She departed this earthly life for her eternal being on June 27, 2019 at the Regional Medical Center of Orangeburg, South Carolina. Mrs. Betty received her formal education through the Orangeburg County School System. She was employed with both Jolly Acres Nursing Home and the Methodist Oaks....

Shy’Heem Baker, known as “Biscuit” to his family, was the son of Shermanita Baker and Terry Elliott, was born on December 18, 1998 in Orangeburg, SC at the Regional Medical Center. He departed this earthly life on June 27, 2019. Shy’Heem was a very happy, humble and high-spirited young man that loved all of his family dearly. At an early age Shy’Heem accepted Christ into his life at Mt. Olive AME Church. He attended Will Lou Grey Academy Military School in...

Mrs. Betty Jeanette Robinson Paige, 78, daughter of the late Norman Robinson Sr. and Gladys Keith Robinson, was born on April 12, 1942 in Orangeburg, SC. After an extended illness, she was called home to be with the Lord on June 21, 2019 at her residence in Orangeburg, SC. Betty joined Andrew Chapel Baptist Church at an early age. She attended faithfully before moving to New York and after returning to Orangeburg. She was a member of the Usher Board, assisting various commitee's when...

Dorothy (Dottie) Beatrice Walters Hughes, was born on June 5, 1924 to the late George Theoff and Eva Johnson Walters in Bowman, South Carolina. She transitioned to eternal rest on June 19, 2019, at her home in Brooklyn, New York following an extended illness. Dorothy (Dottie) received her formal education in the Dorchester Country School System. Afterwards, she relocated to Brooklyn, New York where she was employed by several private companies until her employment with the Edwin B....

Mr. Ernest Whaley was born on December 4, 1956 in Rowesville, SC to the late John Duley, Jr. and Willie Lou Whaley Duley. He departed this life on Monday, June 17, 2019 at TRMC in Orangeburg, SC. Ernest also know as “Red boy” joined Hickory Grove Missionary Baptist Church at a young age. He received his formal education by attending Orangeburg Wilkinson, Orangeburg, SC. Ernest worked as a self-made Carpenter in the foot steps of his grandfather Walter Jamison for his church and...

was born February 12, 1942 in Allendale, SC the daughter of the late Clinton Heyward Jr. and the late Daisy L. Youmans Heyward Daniels.  She was reared in the home of her Grandmother Mrs. Mary Jane Youmans, uncle the late Mr. Arthur Youmans and aunt the late Lila Youmans Brown.   Eleanor received her early education at St. Anthony Catholic School, Tompkins H.S. In Savannah, GA and CV Bing H.S. Allendale, SC.  Furthered her nursing career that she mastered for over...

Parris D. Jackson was born on January 03, 1980 in Orangeburg, SC. He was the son of Ms. Ernestine J. Pauling and Mr. Oliver Williams. He was called home to be with the Lord on June 16th of 2019. Parris was educated in the public schools of Orangeburg and Calhoun Counties. Parris was outspoken, “straight to the point” kind of guy. He lived a great fulfilling life with his mother and sister. He loved to wash cars, listen to music, cook, and eat fried chicken from Popeyes....