All Obituaries

  “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith” ~II Timothy 4:7 Mrs. Earline Frances Thomas Wilhite, daughter of the late Reverend Milligan Thomas, Sr. and Mrs. Jessie Capers Thomas, was born October 17, 1926 in Orangeburg County. She quietly transitioned from this earthly life on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at 6:18pm at The OAKS, Orangeburg, South Carolina. Earline joined Williams Chapel A.M.E. Church at an early age where she served as a...

A Time to Born… Thelma Johnson was born February 10, 1940, to the late Ezekiel and Mozelle Williams. A Time to Live… Thelma Johnson was educated in the public schools in Holly Hill, South Carolina. At an early age, she joined Red Hill Baptist Church in Santee, South Carolina. She was a homemaker and will forever be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. Thelma loved snacking on her favorite, “a snicker bar and sprite”, while...

 Mrs. Frances T. Sistrunk was born on September 13, 1946, in Orangeburg, S.C. to the late Shedrick and Rosa Lee Thomas.  She attended and completed her schooling within the Orangeburg County School System.  At an early age, she was baptized and became a member of Jones Chapel Baptist Church of Orangeburg, S.C.  In 1970, Sister Frances T. Sistrunk organized a young adult choir who took on the name of the Junior Choir. The name was later changed from the Junior Choir to the...

On August 24, 1980 Cecelie and Henry Burns gave birth to an 8lb 7oz baby boy at Brunswick Hospital on a Sunday afternoon in Amityville, NY. She named him Jaesyn Cortnei. Over the years, Jaesyn was described as the child who was scared of everything and a “mama’s boy”. In the summer of 1990, the family moved to South Carolina, where Jaesyn attended school in St. Matthews. He graduated from Calhoun County High in 1999. Jaesyn was always the life of the party. Friends often...

Mrs. Patsy Shuler-Johnson was born September 6, 1953 in Orangeburg County, South Carolina to Mrs. Thelma Starkes-Shuler and the late James Shuler. She departed this life on July 12, 2021 at the Regional Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her sister Annie Bell Starkes-Bowman. Patsy grew up in Bowman, SC and attended Bowman Bethel High School. At an early age she joined Pineville United Methodist Church in Bowman, SC. Patsy was employed at Roper for many years. Patsy leaves to...

Robert Barry Moore, affectionately known as Barry, transitioned to a higher plain on July 9, 2021 at the Regional Medical Center after an extended illness. He was born to the late Evelyn Moore Lomax on October 31, 1953. He finished Brewer High School in Greenwood, SC with a Certificate of Completion. Barry was preceded in death by his parents and Warren Jervy Hampton, his brother-in-law. Barry lived a simple and fulfilled life. He enjoyed riding with his sister on trips to sporting...

Mr. Richard Sanders “Ricky Dikes” was born May 20, 1969 to the late Hubert and Betty Sanders. He was raised by the late Edgar and Mattie Sanders. Richard entered into eternal rest on Thursday, July 8, 2021 at Prisma Health Richland Hospital in Columbia, South Carolina. At an early age Richard join Holy Temple Church. Richard, affectionately known as “Ricky Dikes” to be a calm and humble person. He was very helpful to others. Richard was proceeded in death by his...

Mr. Melvin Paige, 81, son of the late Willie James Page and Melnea Waller was born on January 6, 1940 in Robinette, West Virginia. After an extended illness, he was called home to be with the Lord on July 6, 2021 at The Regional Medical Center of Orangeburg. Melvin received his formal education in Greensboro, Alabama and pursued a career as a truck driver. After settling in New York, he married Betty J. Robinson, to whom he was married to for 44 years. In 1976 Melvin and Betty moved to...

Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. John 14: 1-3 Mr. Herman Earl Jones, son of the late Malachi E. and Julia Mae Shuler Jones was born June 21, 1957, in Bowman, South Carolina. While surrounded by his loved ones,...

Joshua Matthews, the third of four sons, born to the late Rev. John Wesley and the late Victoria Williams Matthews, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 5th at the Regional Medical Center in Orangeburg, South Carolina. Born August 1, 1936, Joshua was educated in the schools of Orangeburg County. A 1954 graduate of Wilkinson High School, Joshua furthered his education at South Carolina State College (now South Carolina State University) earning a degree in Industrial Education. On...