All Obituaries

Wilhemina Pelzer, of 192 Oak Street, passed away on Monday, January 13,2020. She was the daughter of Booker T. and Maggie Lou Pelzer. Wilhemina attended and graduated from Bowman High School in the class of 1981. She was preceded in death by her mother, Maggie Lou Pelzer; two sisters: Linda Mack and Barbara Morgan; one brother: Timothy Pelzer and one niece: Maggie Dewberry. Wilhemina leaves to cherish her fond and loving memories, one daughter Tiffany(Darius)Jackson; two grandsons:...

Brian Sherard Craft, son of Ira Lee Craft,Sr., and the late Sadie Mae Dawkins Craft departed this life on Sunday, January 12,2020. Brian was born September 24,1974 in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. He attended Felton Laboratory School on the campus of South Carolina State University from pre-school until eight grade and he attended and garduated from Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School in 1991. Brian excelled in academics and later showed his muiscal talents as first chair snare drummer...

Zebulon Kyseem McNeal, 15 of Charlotte,North Carolina . Angles gentky welcomed him into heaven on January 8,2020. He was Born June 6,2004 in Orangeburg,South Carolina, the loving son of Tonique McNeal and Andrew Johnson. Zebulon attended Metro School, where he was supported by a host of caring educators and staff members. He had a joy for music and was known for his priceless smile.  Zebulon is survived by his parents: Tonique McNeal of Charlotte,NC and Andrew Johnson of Georgia; a...

"Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see." Hebrews 11:1  Mr. John (Johnny) Francis Bethea was born in Bronx, New York to the late Mr. John William Bethea and the late Mrs. Ethel Lee Glover Bethea. He was the olddest of six children. Two preceded him in death; sister, Mary Lee Bethea and brother Donald Bethea. He was educated in the public schools of Branchville,South Carolina. He was a faithful member of Canaan Baptist Church where he served...

"I have fought a good fight. I have finished my course. I ahve kept the faith, Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love His appearing." II Timothy 4:7-8  Sharon Annette Johnson entered this life as the second child of John Henry and Perleze Freeman Johnson on February 18,1953 in Orangeburg,South Carolina.  Sharon transitioned into the...

  Ms. Loretta Baker, was the daughter of the late Thomas Baker and Mary Lee Elmore Baker. She was born March 10, 1962 in Orangeburg County. She departed this life on January 3, 2020 at her residence.  She was educated in the public schools of Orangeburg County. She graduated from Orangeburg Wilkinson high school class of 1981. She went on to further her education at Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College, and she also attended the Corporation for Long Term Care...

Mr. Edward Glover, Jr was born March 22,1946 to the late Edward Glover,Sr and the late Rebecca Tracey-Glover. Edward entered into enternal rest on Saturday, December 28,2019 at the Regional Medical Center of Orangeburg,SC. Edward receieved his formal education at Bethune Memorial. He was employed at Weathers Farm in Bowman,SC for numerous years. He latered retired from the County of Orangeburg. Edward was preceded in death by his parents, five children: Edward III, Eddie Mae, Rodney,...

LEROY departed this life on Sunday afternoon, December 15, 2019, at a family residence in Orangeburg, South Carolina. He was born on October 4, 1941, in Orangeburg County, the fourth child of eight siblings, to the late Mamie Johnson Davis and Frank Davis, Sr. He received his early education at Bethune Memorial High School in Bowman, South Carolina and later graduated from Wilkinson High School, Orangeburg, South Carolina. He later received his Technology Degree from Orangeburg-Calhoun...

Mrs. Pearl Elouise Barton Russell , daughter of the late Sam and Alice Way was born on September 26, 1932 in Orangeburg, South Carolina. She departed this earthly life on December 14, 2019 after an extended illness. Mrs. Pearl was educated in the Orangeburg County School System. She was employed with the Walsh family for many years. Many found her to be soft spoke and loving. Her favorite pastime included looking at the Lifetime channel and wrestling. She had a great love for music but her...

Jaacqueline Bradley daughter of the late Samuel Bradley, Sr. and Virginia Maxwell Bradley was born July 15,1966. She entered into eternal rest on December 13,2019. Jacqueline attended the public schools of Orangeburg and graduated from Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School. She was employed at Husqvarna Outdoor Products of Orangeburg,SC.  She leaves to cherish fond memories; a loving sister, Virginia Bradley Jeffcoat of Orangeburg,SC; one brother, Major Eugene Bradley of Orangeburg,SC; one...