Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Camden, SC & Kershaw County.
Shirley Elaine (Woods) Dowdell
Jan 13, 2017
Mrs. Shirley Elaine Woods Dowdell departed this life on Friday, January 13, 2017 at her home in Lugoff, South Carolina surrounded by her family. She was born, May 8, 1955 in Blaney, South Carolina to the late Mr. James Woods and Mrs. Gertrude Woods. At an early age she became a member of Unity United Methodist Church in Lugoff, South...
Ada (Johnson) Stewart
Jan 11, 2017
Mrs. Ada Mae Johnson (Owen) Stewart was born on December 29, 1927 in Orangeburg, South Carolina. Ada Mae was the second oldest of five children born to the late Walter and Lessie Fogle Johnson. She was married to James Elliott “Shep” Stewart in 1968 and, together, they lived in Lugoff, South Carolina. She departed this life on Wednesday, January 11,...
Alma Jean Scriven
Jan 4, 2017
Alma J. Scriven was born July 27, 1938 in Holly Hill, SC to Ernest and Alma Cummings. She gained her wings to Glory on Wednesday morning, January 4, 2017 after prolonged illnesses. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Clarence Scriven Sr., a son, Clarence Jr., a brother Harris Cummings, a sister Helen Allen, and a son-in-law Michael...
Rev. George Daniel Harris
Dec 20, 2016
For I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith; Hence forth 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..."> https://www.georgeecollinsfh.com/notices/RevGeorge-Harris
Joseph Lee Murphy
Dec 18, 2016
Mr. Joseph Lee Murphy (Joe Murphy), the son of the late Mrs. Josephine Murphy was educated in Kershaw County Public Schools and graduated from Jackson High School. He was a "star" on the Jackson High School Tigers Football Team. He attended the South Carolina Area Trade School, (Presently Denmark Tech.) in Denmark, South Carolina where he earned his Barber's Degree....
John L. Goodwin
Dec 18, 2016
John L. Goodwin, the son of the late Johnnie and Daisy Scott Goodwin, was born January 15, 1919 in Kershaw County. He entered into eternal rest on December 18, 2016 at Kershaw Health. John was educated in the public schools of Kershaw County. He was reared in a Christian home and joined the St. John Baptist Church at an early...
Mattie (Gripper) Qualls
Dec 6, 2016
Mrs. Mattie Gripper Qualls, beloved daughter of the late Mr. Willie “Boo Boo” Gripper, Sr., and Mrs. Annie Elizabeth Gripper, was born on November 18, 1964. Mattie worked and retired from the Dorn Veterans Affairs Hospital in Columbia, SC. She was preceded in death by a brother, Willie “Boosie” Lee Gripper, Jr. Mattie leaves to cherish precious memories and celebrate...
Glenn (Buck) P. Thompson, Jr.
Nov 29, 2016
Glenn Phillip "Buck" Thompson, humbly bowed to God's will, then peacefully and quietly entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at his home in Camden, South Carolina. Buck was the son of the late Glenn Leroy and Willie Mae Brown Thompson, born January 21, 1936. He received his primary and early secondary education in the Kershaw County School...
Mark D. Outten
Nov 19, 2016
Mr. Mark Dupre Outten entered into eternal life at Providence Hospital on November 19, 2016 in Columbia, South Carolina. Born, January 9, 1961, in Kershaw County, he was a son of the late Mr. Daniel Willie Outten, Sr. and the late Mrs. Madell Williams-Outten. He received his education from the public schools of Kershaw County. In addition to his parents,...
Howard Lee Johnson
Nov 19, 2016
On Saturday November 19, 2016 God sent his angels down to take Howard by the hands and told him that his work here is done. I have a big mansion in the sky for you to live in eternally. Howard was born on February 17, 1957 in Camden, SC to the late Mr. and Mrs. Lewis (Addie) Johnson and to...
Elliott Brevard, Jr.
Nov 17, 2016
Elliott Brevard, Jr. was born May 31, 1938 to the late Elliott Brevard, Sr. and the late Louise Robinson Brevard in Camden, South Carolina. He entered into eternal rest on Thursday, November 17, 2016, at Palmetto Health Richland Hospital in Columbia, South Carolina. Elliott was educated in the Camden, Kershaw County, Public School System. He graduated from Jackson High School...
Mary Francis McDonald
Nov 15, 2016
May Francis McDonald, born to Henry and Marie McDonald of Mountclair, New Jersey, fell asleep in death on November 15, 2016 at the age of 90 after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by a brother, Henry McDonald, and a sister, Dorothy Ayers. She is survived by her sister, Pearl Johnson of Lugoff, South Carolina; two nieces, Pamela...
Frank Paxton Green, Jr.
Oct 28, 2016
Frank P. Green, Jr. the son of the late Alma C. Green and the late Frank P. Green, Sr. was born October 11, 1961 and departed on October 28, 2016. Frank attended the public schools of Brooklyn, NY. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corp. He completed basic training in Parris Island, SC. He...
Eugene Paul Williams, Sr.
Oct 23, 2016
Eugene Paul Williams Sr, age 85, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, October 23, 2016 in Bristow, Virginia. He was the husband of Reola Hodges Williams. They were united in Holy Matrimony on May 7, 1954, and to this union they were blessed with three sons Eugene Paul (Nancy) Williams, Jr., Pernell Jerome (Perrie) Williams, and Joseph Scott (Pamela) Williams,...
Eunice (Craig) Williams
Oct 21, 2016
Eunice affectionately known as “Aunt Eunice and EW” was born in Camden, South Carolina on May 12, 1931. She was the daughter of the late Jesse Ray and Emma Craig. She was the youngest and last surviving child of eleven(11). She was preceded in death by brothers: David, Julius, John, Nick, Andrew, and sisters: Fannie Bell, Luzell, Ellen, Addie, and...
Allen Salmond
Oct 19, 2016
Mr. Allen (George) Salmond was born January 13, 1946 to the late Ms. Eva Mae Salmond. He was married to his beloved wife, Joann Shell Salmond, for 49 years. To this union two children were born: Ronald Salmond and Clarice Salmond Truesdale. Allen was preceded in death by his mother; sisters; Bernice S. Thomas, Maggie S. Murphy, Betty Jean McIntosh,...
Willie Moore, Jr.
Oct 13, 2016
Willie Moore, Jr., affectionately known as " Jr. Moe" was born January 23, 1937 in Cassatt, South Carolina to the late Willie Alexander and Annie Bell Gibbs Moore. On Thursday, October 13, 2016, he entered into eternal rest at his home in Cassatt, South Carolina after an extended illness. Willie accepted Christ and became a member of the Church of...
Elizabeth (Spann) Parker
Sep 16, 2016
Elizabeth Spann Parker entered into eternal life on Friday, September 16, 2016 at Kershaw Health in Camden, South Carolina. Born, September 19, 1949 in Fort Deposit, Alabama, she was a daughter of the late Mozell "Cee" Spann and the late Edward Allen Spann. Elizabeth confessed her Christian faith at an early age and after her baptism, she joined Macedonia Baptist...
Kris (Davis) Robertson
Sep 12, 2016
Born to Annie Lee and Edward C. Davis, Jr., on September 11, 1966, this precious baby girl, Kris, was God’s special gift to the Davis Family and was adored by all. Bold and fearless, she fought with valor to remain here with us but when her body wore out, her spirit grew stronger and departed this life at the Lexington...
Arnella Maria Brevard
Aug 29, 2016
Arnella Maria Brevard was born November 30, 1988, to Lionel Brevard, Sr. and Althea Brevard in Danbury, Connecticut. Arnella known as Maria to all was very special. She attended Danbury Connecticut public schools and Camden High School. She didn't let anything stop her from learning and dreaming of the things she wanted to do. At Greater Faith Deliverance Church in...
Shirley Elaine (Woods) Dowdell
Jan 13, 2017
Mrs. Shirley Elaine Woods Dowdell departed this life on Friday, January 13, 2017 at her home in Lugoff, South Carolina surrounded by her family. She was born, May 8, 1955 in Blaney, South Carolina to the late Mr. James Woods and Mrs. Gertrude Woods. At an early age she became a member of Unity United Methodist Church in Lugoff, South...
Ada (Johnson) Stewart
Jan 11, 2017
Mrs. Ada Mae Johnson (Owen) Stewart was born on December 29, 1927 in Orangeburg, South Carolina. Ada Mae was the second oldest of five children born to the late Walter and Lessie Fogle Johnson. She was married to James Elliott “Shep” Stewart in 1968 and, together, they lived in Lugoff, South Carolina. She departed this life on Wednesday, January 11,...
Alma Jean Scriven
Jan 4, 2017
Alma J. Scriven was born July 27, 1938 in Holly Hill, SC to Ernest and Alma Cummings. She gained her wings to Glory on Wednesday morning, January 4, 2017 after prolonged illnesses. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Clarence Scriven Sr., a son, Clarence Jr., a brother Harris Cummings, a sister Helen Allen, and a son-in-law Michael...
Rev. George Daniel Harris
Dec 20, 2016
For I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith; Hence forth 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..."> https://www.georgeecollinsfh.com/notices/RevGeorge-Harris
Joseph Lee Murphy
Dec 18, 2016
Mr. Joseph Lee Murphy (Joe Murphy), the son of the late Mrs. Josephine Murphy was educated in Kershaw County Public Schools and graduated from Jackson High School. He was a "star" on the Jackson High School Tigers Football Team. He attended the South Carolina Area Trade School, (Presently Denmark Tech.) in Denmark, South Carolina where he earned his Barber's Degree....
John L. Goodwin
Dec 18, 2016
John L. Goodwin, the son of the late Johnnie and Daisy Scott Goodwin, was born January 15, 1919 in Kershaw County. He entered into eternal rest on December 18, 2016 at Kershaw Health. John was educated in the public schools of Kershaw County. He was reared in a Christian home and joined the St. John Baptist Church at an early...
Mattie (Gripper) Qualls
Dec 6, 2016
Mrs. Mattie Gripper Qualls, beloved daughter of the late Mr. Willie “Boo Boo” Gripper, Sr., and Mrs. Annie Elizabeth Gripper, was born on November 18, 1964. Mattie worked and retired from the Dorn Veterans Affairs Hospital in Columbia, SC. She was preceded in death by a brother, Willie “Boosie” Lee Gripper, Jr. Mattie leaves to cherish precious memories and celebrate...
Glenn (Buck) P. Thompson, Jr.
Nov 29, 2016
Glenn Phillip "Buck" Thompson, humbly bowed to God's will, then peacefully and quietly entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at his home in Camden, South Carolina. Buck was the son of the late Glenn Leroy and Willie Mae Brown Thompson, born January 21, 1936. He received his primary and early secondary education in the Kershaw County School...
Mark D. Outten
Nov 19, 2016
Mr. Mark Dupre Outten entered into eternal life at Providence Hospital on November 19, 2016 in Columbia, South Carolina. Born, January 9, 1961, in Kershaw County, he was a son of the late Mr. Daniel Willie Outten, Sr. and the late Mrs. Madell Williams-Outten. He received his education from the public schools of Kershaw County. In addition to his parents,...
Howard Lee Johnson
Nov 19, 2016
On Saturday November 19, 2016 God sent his angels down to take Howard by the hands and told him that his work here is done. I have a big mansion in the sky for you to live in eternally. Howard was born on February 17, 1957 in Camden, SC to the late Mr. and Mrs. Lewis (Addie) Johnson and to...
Elliott Brevard, Jr.
Nov 17, 2016
Elliott Brevard, Jr. was born May 31, 1938 to the late Elliott Brevard, Sr. and the late Louise Robinson Brevard in Camden, South Carolina. He entered into eternal rest on Thursday, November 17, 2016, at Palmetto Health Richland Hospital in Columbia, South Carolina. Elliott was educated in the Camden, Kershaw County, Public School System. He graduated from Jackson High School...
Mary Francis McDonald
Nov 15, 2016
May Francis McDonald, born to Henry and Marie McDonald of Mountclair, New Jersey, fell asleep in death on November 15, 2016 at the age of 90 after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by a brother, Henry McDonald, and a sister, Dorothy Ayers. She is survived by her sister, Pearl Johnson of Lugoff, South Carolina; two nieces, Pamela...
Frank Paxton Green, Jr.
Oct 28, 2016
Frank P. Green, Jr. the son of the late Alma C. Green and the late Frank P. Green, Sr. was born October 11, 1961 and departed on October 28, 2016. Frank attended the public schools of Brooklyn, NY. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corp. He completed basic training in Parris Island, SC. He...
Eugene Paul Williams, Sr.
Oct 23, 2016
Eugene Paul Williams Sr, age 85, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, October 23, 2016 in Bristow, Virginia. He was the husband of Reola Hodges Williams. They were united in Holy Matrimony on May 7, 1954, and to this union they were blessed with three sons Eugene Paul (Nancy) Williams, Jr., Pernell Jerome (Perrie) Williams, and Joseph Scott (Pamela) Williams,...
Eunice (Craig) Williams
Oct 21, 2016
Eunice affectionately known as “Aunt Eunice and EW” was born in Camden, South Carolina on May 12, 1931. She was the daughter of the late Jesse Ray and Emma Craig. She was the youngest and last surviving child of eleven(11). She was preceded in death by brothers: David, Julius, John, Nick, Andrew, and sisters: Fannie Bell, Luzell, Ellen, Addie, and...
Allen Salmond
Oct 19, 2016
Mr. Allen (George) Salmond was born January 13, 1946 to the late Ms. Eva Mae Salmond. He was married to his beloved wife, Joann Shell Salmond, for 49 years. To this union two children were born: Ronald Salmond and Clarice Salmond Truesdale. Allen was preceded in death by his mother; sisters; Bernice S. Thomas, Maggie S. Murphy, Betty Jean McIntosh,...
Willie Moore, Jr.
Oct 13, 2016
Willie Moore, Jr., affectionately known as " Jr. Moe" was born January 23, 1937 in Cassatt, South Carolina to the late Willie Alexander and Annie Bell Gibbs Moore. On Thursday, October 13, 2016, he entered into eternal rest at his home in Cassatt, South Carolina after an extended illness. Willie accepted Christ and became a member of the Church of...
Elizabeth (Spann) Parker
Sep 16, 2016
Elizabeth Spann Parker entered into eternal life on Friday, September 16, 2016 at Kershaw Health in Camden, South Carolina. Born, September 19, 1949 in Fort Deposit, Alabama, she was a daughter of the late Mozell "Cee" Spann and the late Edward Allen Spann. Elizabeth confessed her Christian faith at an early age and after her baptism, she joined Macedonia Baptist...
Kris (Davis) Robertson
Sep 12, 2016
Born to Annie Lee and Edward C. Davis, Jr., on September 11, 1966, this precious baby girl, Kris, was God’s special gift to the Davis Family and was adored by all. Bold and fearless, she fought with valor to remain here with us but when her body wore out, her spirit grew stronger and departed this life at the Lexington...
Arnella Maria Brevard
Aug 29, 2016
Arnella Maria Brevard was born November 30, 1988, to Lionel Brevard, Sr. and Althea Brevard in Danbury, Connecticut. Arnella known as Maria to all was very special. She attended Danbury Connecticut public schools and Camden High School. She didn't let anything stop her from learning and dreaming of the things she wanted to do. At Greater Faith Deliverance Church in...
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