All Obituaries

Dorothy O. Bloome was born October 11, 1942 in Camden, South Carolina to Marshall and Lula T. Osborne. She gained her wings to Glory on Saturday, June 1, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, David C. Bloome. Dot, as she was lovingly called by her girlfriends, was educated at Jackson High School in Camden, South Carolina. She attended Benedict College in Columbia, SC and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in English and Foreign Languages. After graduation from...

“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness...

Mrs. Rosalee Fisher Alexander entered into eternal life at Springdale Health Care Center in Camden, South Carolina on May 22, 2019. Born in Kershaw County on July 10, 1921. She was the daughter of the late Mr. Robert Fisher and Mrs. Estelle Williams Fisher. Mrs. Alexander received her early religious training at St. Paul United Methodist Church where she supported the church with her presence, finance and prayers. She loved the Lord and loved her church demonstrated through her work of...

Minister Clarence Edward Thomas, "Sabu" a native of Camden, South Carolina and a resident of Elgin, South Carolina entered into rest on May 21st, 2019. Clarence was born on December 31st, 1954 to the late James and Edna Thomas of Camden, South Carolina. He was the sixth of seven children and among his siblings, he was the one who would make his presence known with his love for family. Clarence was educated in the Stamford, Connecticut public school system and completed his education in...

Mrs. Darryl F. Halley, 59, of Camden, South Carolina, entered into rest May 19, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Rev. Nettie Eddie Sanders and Johnnie Mae Sanders. Mrs. Halley, wife of Elder Blake Halley, invites her friends and families to her funeral service on Sunday, May 19th, 2019, at 2 PM. Services will be held at the Household of Faith Convention Center, 8031 Black River Road, Rembert, South Carolina. Burial will follow in the Household of Faith Convention Center Cemetery, ...

Glen Robert Joy (who was affectionately known as Crow to friends) peacefully transitioned from this life on May 06,2019. Glen was born March 02, 1950 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Odessa Mae Pettiford Joy and Johnnie Joy Sr. Glen received his education from the Baltimore City Public School System. He graduated from Baltimore City College where he excelled in academics and was also on the varsity basketball team. Glen went on to attend Morgan State University. Glen proudly served his...

Mrs. Mary Louise Lumpkin, affectionately known as "Whizzie", was born in Kershaw county on October 13, 1935 to the late Mary Maggie Nelson and the late Jim Harris. Louise received her education at Fairfield county schools in Winnsboro, SC. Following high school, she relocated to New York city. It was in New York that she would meet and marry her husband, James Robert Lumpkin, on January 23, 1960. They were married for over 40 years until his departure on July 5, 2003. Upon her...

Brother Thomas L. Davis, Jr. “Ready Roe” entered into eternal rest at his home on Friday, May 3, 2019 in Bethune, South Carolina. Born in Kershaw County, he was the son of the late Mr. Lonnie and the late Ruby Jackson Davis. He became a member of Sandy Level Baptist Church and was baptized. Brother Thomas Davis was on the Men’s Choir and Cleanup Committee. Bro. Thomas received his education in the State of New York. Bro. Thomas L. Davis serves in the United States Army and was...