Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Camden, SC & Kershaw County.

Fannie (Lyles) Belton

Fannie (Lyles) Belton

Jun 27, 2016

On Monday, June 27, 2016 at Kershaw Health in Camden, South Carloina, Sister Fannie Lyles Belton departed this earthly life. Sister Fannie, affectionately known as "Rooster" was born on November 26, 1939 in Lugoff, South Carolina to the late Mr. and Mrs. Lewis (Roxie) Lyles. She received her education in the Kershaw County Public School System in South Carolina. Fannie...

James Elmer Furman, Sr.

James Elmer Furman, Sr.

Jun 26, 2016

Mr. James Elmer Furman, Sr. entered into eternal life on Sunday, June 26, 2016 at Midlands Heart and Rehabilitation, Columbia, South Carolina. Born on September 25, 1920 in Kershaw County, he was the son of the late Dorsey Furman and Laura Miller Furman. As a young man, Mr. Furman was united in Holy Matrimony to Mary Drakeford Furman. To this...

Beverly Sharon (Lewis) Hunter

Beverly Sharon (Lewis) Hunter

Jun 21, 2016

The eldest daughter of Zinie Murray Lewis and the late Isaac Stevenson Lewis, Beverly was born November 26, 1950, in Columbia, South Carolina. She grew up and attended school in Camden, South Carolina. Beverly graduated from Jackson High School, Class of 1968 and received her Bachelor's and Master's degrees from South Carolina State College (now University), Orangeburg, South Carolina. Additional...

Hattie M. Johnson

Hattie M. Johnson

Jun 20, 2016

On Monday, June 20, 2016 at Kershaw Medical Center in Camden, SC God sent his angels down to take Mommy by the hands and told her that her work down here is done. I have a big mansion in the sky for you to live in eternally, Mother is home. Hattie was born on November 15, 1948 in Camden, SC...

John Marion Williams

John Marion Williams

Jun 11, 2016

Mr. John Marion Williams was born May 18, 1952 to the late Frank and Laura Williams of Camden, South Carolina. He entered into eternal life on June 11, 2016.   John, affectionately known as Greasy or Johnny, was a graduate of Aliquippa, P.A. High School. He served in the United States Army for 4 years. Johnny returned home to South Carolina...

Spigner Catoe

Spigner Catoe

Jun 9, 2016

Born on June 29, 1932 in Kershaw, South Carolina. Entered into eternal rest at Palmetto Health Richland Memorial Hospital on June 9, 2016. He leaves to cherish his memories: Son, Eugene Catoe of Newark, New Jersey; Daughter, Evelyn Catoe of Camden, South Carolina; Son, Mark (Sandy) Catoe of Cassatt, South Carolina; Son, Barry Catoe of Bethune, South Carolina. Three granddaughters,...

Ida (Sumter) Taylor

Ida (Sumter) Taylor

Jun 8, 2016

Ida S. Taylor, the only child of the late James Jefferson and Bernie Sumter, departed this life on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at 3:00pm at Kershaw Health in Camden, South Carolina. She was born November 26, 1921 in Sumter County, South Carolina. Mrs. Taylor accepted accepted Christ and was baptized at a young age. During her life she loved to...

Delores (Robinson) Dudley

Delores (Robinson) Dudley

Jun 5, 2016

Delores “Lois” Robinson Dudley was born in Camden, South Carolina on February 25, 1943 to the late Jimmy and Alice Williams Robinson. Delores received her early religious training at St. Paul United Methodist Church. Delores continued her church affiliation at Albright United Methodist Church in Washington, DC until her return to Lugoff.   Delores was educated in the public schools of...

Ulus Hopper

Ulus Hopper

May 26, 2016

I shall wipe away all the tears from your eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain; for the former things are passed away." Revelations 21:4 ..."> https://www.georgeecollinsfh.com/notices/Ulus-Hopper

Elisha DuBose

Elisha DuBose

May 23, 2016

Mr. Elisha DuBose, was the son of the late Bennie Sr. and Lizzie Kelly DuBose. He was born on May 19, 1935 in Camden, South Carolina, and departed this earthly life on May 23, 2016 at Providence Hospital, Columbia, South Carolina.   Mr. DuBose was married to the late Maggie Carter DuBose for 57 years, who departed this life on May...

SGT Michael O. Pellegrino

SGT Michael O. Pellegrino

May 18, 2016

SGT Michael Orazio Pellegrino was born on 2 April 1991 in Phoenix, Arizona. After his 2009 graduation from Lugoff-Elgin High School, he enlisted in the United States Army on 10 February 2010. He attended Initial Entry Training and Advanced Individual Training at Fort Leonard Wood, MO. While there, he was trained and qualified as a Motor Transport Operator. His first...

Larry Leon Doby

Larry Leon Doby

May 12, 2016

Mr. Larry Leon Doby, son of the late Clarence and Ruby Doby, was born in Kershaw County on February 11, 1958.  He entered into eternal rest on May 12, 2016 at Palmetto Health Richland Hospital in Columbia, South Carolina.   Larry attended the public schools of Kershaw County.  He was a 1976 graduate of Camden High School.  Larry was employed with...

Maggie Bell DuBose

Maggie Bell DuBose

May 4, 2016

Mrs. Maggie Bell Carter DuBose, also know as "Tee-Tee" was the daughter of the late Matthew (Jabo) and Elizabeth Burroughs Carter.  She was born on March 24, 1938 in Camden, South Carolina, and departed this earthly life on May 4, 2016 at her home in Camden.   Mrs. DuBose received her education in the Kershaw County School System.  She accepted Christ...

Mamie B. Boykin

Mamie B. Boykin

May 1, 2016

Mrs. Mamie Beatrice Allen Boykin was born October 2, 1917 in Sumter County, South Carolina to the late Bessie Osborne Allen and Tommie Allen. God called Mamie to her heavenly home on Sunday, May 1, 2016. She attended the Public schools of Sumter County. She was united in Holy Matrimony to the late Jeff Boykin, Sr. to this union two...

Jota Carlissa Montgomery

Jota Carlissa Montgomery

Apr 28, 2016

Mrs. Jota Carlissa Montgomery, affectionately known as “Jot” and “Dot” by her late grandfather, quietly entered into eternal rest on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at Palmetto Health Baptist in Columbia, South Carolina.   Jota was born June 24, 1973 to Mr. Joseph Gripper, Sr. and Mrs. Mazie Clark Gripper. She was the oldest child of three children. Growing up, she attended...

Eric Eugene Jones

Eric Eugene Jones

Apr 26, 2016

Mr. Eric Eugene Jones entered into eternal life at Providence Hospital and Heart Institute in Columbia, SC on Tuesday April 26, 2016.   Born in Camden, South Carolina on Friday September 27, 1963, he was the son of Ms. Daisy Sue Jones and the late Joseph Noble Hayes.  Eric received Christ at an early age, being baptized at St. Paul United...

Lewis Johnson, Jr.

Lewis Johnson, Jr.

Apr 15, 2016

No obituary found for this tribute.

Margaret (Boyd) Skinner

Margaret (Boyd) Skinner

Apr 9, 2016

God saw the road was getting rough. The hill was hard to climb. He gently closed His eyes and whispered, "Peace Be Thine."  Christianity does not exempt one from death.  It only ensures triumph over it. Unknown Author God would have us to know that each season must carry its number and that everyone must pass through life's autumn of...

Sidney Jackson

Sidney Jackson

Apr 4, 2016

Sidney Jackson Jr. was born June 22, 1932 in Jacksonville, Florida. He was the third child born to Sidney and Ethel Jackson. Sidney departed this life on Monday, April 4, 2016 in Cassatt, South Carolina at the age of 83. He accepted Christ at an early age while attending Hyco Baptist Church in Cassatt, South Carolina. He knew the Lord...

King Solomon Drakeford

King Solomon Drakeford

Mar 23, 2016

King Solomon Drakeford was born June 26, 1935 in Kershaw County to the late Solomon and Leila Drakeford.  He entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at Palmetto Health Richland in Columbia, South Carolina. King received his early education in the public school system of Kershaw County and attended Boylan Haven Mather Academy in Camden, South Carolina. A...

Fannie (Lyles) Belton

Fannie (Lyles) Belton

Jun 27, 2016

On Monday, June 27, 2016 at Kershaw Health in Camden, South Carloina, Sister Fannie Lyles Belton departed this earthly life. Sister Fannie, affectionately known as "Rooster" was born on November 26, 1939 in Lugoff, South Carolina to the late Mr. and Mrs. Lewis (Roxie) Lyles. She received her education in the Kershaw County Public School System in South Carolina. Fannie...

James Elmer Furman, Sr.

James Elmer Furman, Sr.

Jun 26, 2016

Mr. James Elmer Furman, Sr. entered into eternal life on Sunday, June 26, 2016 at Midlands Heart and Rehabilitation, Columbia, South Carolina. Born on September 25, 1920 in Kershaw County, he was the son of the late Dorsey Furman and Laura Miller Furman. As a young man, Mr. Furman was united in Holy Matrimony to Mary Drakeford Furman. To this...

Beverly Sharon (Lewis) Hunter

Beverly Sharon (Lewis) Hunter

Jun 21, 2016

The eldest daughter of Zinie Murray Lewis and the late Isaac Stevenson Lewis, Beverly was born November 26, 1950, in Columbia, South Carolina. She grew up and attended school in Camden, South Carolina. Beverly graduated from Jackson High School, Class of 1968 and received her Bachelor's and Master's degrees from South Carolina State College (now University), Orangeburg, South Carolina. Additional...

Hattie M. Johnson

Hattie M. Johnson

Jun 20, 2016

On Monday, June 20, 2016 at Kershaw Medical Center in Camden, SC God sent his angels down to take Mommy by the hands and told her that her work down here is done. I have a big mansion in the sky for you to live in eternally, Mother is home. Hattie was born on November 15, 1948 in Camden, SC...

John Marion Williams

John Marion Williams

Jun 11, 2016

Mr. John Marion Williams was born May 18, 1952 to the late Frank and Laura Williams of Camden, South Carolina. He entered into eternal life on June 11, 2016.   John, affectionately known as Greasy or Johnny, was a graduate of Aliquippa, P.A. High School. He served in the United States Army for 4 years. Johnny returned home to South Carolina...

Spigner Catoe

Spigner Catoe

Jun 9, 2016

Born on June 29, 1932 in Kershaw, South Carolina. Entered into eternal rest at Palmetto Health Richland Memorial Hospital on June 9, 2016. He leaves to cherish his memories: Son, Eugene Catoe of Newark, New Jersey; Daughter, Evelyn Catoe of Camden, South Carolina; Son, Mark (Sandy) Catoe of Cassatt, South Carolina; Son, Barry Catoe of Bethune, South Carolina. Three granddaughters,...

Ida (Sumter) Taylor

Ida (Sumter) Taylor

Jun 8, 2016

Ida S. Taylor, the only child of the late James Jefferson and Bernie Sumter, departed this life on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at 3:00pm at Kershaw Health in Camden, South Carolina. She was born November 26, 1921 in Sumter County, South Carolina. Mrs. Taylor accepted accepted Christ and was baptized at a young age. During her life she loved to...

Delores (Robinson) Dudley

Delores (Robinson) Dudley

Jun 5, 2016

Delores “Lois” Robinson Dudley was born in Camden, South Carolina on February 25, 1943 to the late Jimmy and Alice Williams Robinson. Delores received her early religious training at St. Paul United Methodist Church. Delores continued her church affiliation at Albright United Methodist Church in Washington, DC until her return to Lugoff.   Delores was educated in the public schools of...

Ulus Hopper

Ulus Hopper

May 26, 2016

I shall wipe away all the tears from your eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain; for the former things are passed away." Revelations 21:4 ..."> https://www.georgeecollinsfh.com/notices/Ulus-Hopper

Elisha DuBose

Elisha DuBose

May 23, 2016

Mr. Elisha DuBose, was the son of the late Bennie Sr. and Lizzie Kelly DuBose. He was born on May 19, 1935 in Camden, South Carolina, and departed this earthly life on May 23, 2016 at Providence Hospital, Columbia, South Carolina.   Mr. DuBose was married to the late Maggie Carter DuBose for 57 years, who departed this life on May...

SGT Michael O. Pellegrino

SGT Michael O. Pellegrino

May 18, 2016

SGT Michael Orazio Pellegrino was born on 2 April 1991 in Phoenix, Arizona. After his 2009 graduation from Lugoff-Elgin High School, he enlisted in the United States Army on 10 February 2010. He attended Initial Entry Training and Advanced Individual Training at Fort Leonard Wood, MO. While there, he was trained and qualified as a Motor Transport Operator. His first...

Larry Leon Doby

Larry Leon Doby

May 12, 2016

Mr. Larry Leon Doby, son of the late Clarence and Ruby Doby, was born in Kershaw County on February 11, 1958.  He entered into eternal rest on May 12, 2016 at Palmetto Health Richland Hospital in Columbia, South Carolina.   Larry attended the public schools of Kershaw County.  He was a 1976 graduate of Camden High School.  Larry was employed with...

Maggie Bell DuBose

Maggie Bell DuBose

May 4, 2016

Mrs. Maggie Bell Carter DuBose, also know as "Tee-Tee" was the daughter of the late Matthew (Jabo) and Elizabeth Burroughs Carter.  She was born on March 24, 1938 in Camden, South Carolina, and departed this earthly life on May 4, 2016 at her home in Camden.   Mrs. DuBose received her education in the Kershaw County School System.  She accepted Christ...

Mamie B. Boykin

Mamie B. Boykin

May 1, 2016

Mrs. Mamie Beatrice Allen Boykin was born October 2, 1917 in Sumter County, South Carolina to the late Bessie Osborne Allen and Tommie Allen. God called Mamie to her heavenly home on Sunday, May 1, 2016. She attended the Public schools of Sumter County. She was united in Holy Matrimony to the late Jeff Boykin, Sr. to this union two...

Jota Carlissa Montgomery

Jota Carlissa Montgomery

Apr 28, 2016

Mrs. Jota Carlissa Montgomery, affectionately known as “Jot” and “Dot” by her late grandfather, quietly entered into eternal rest on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at Palmetto Health Baptist in Columbia, South Carolina.   Jota was born June 24, 1973 to Mr. Joseph Gripper, Sr. and Mrs. Mazie Clark Gripper. She was the oldest child of three children. Growing up, she attended...

Eric Eugene Jones

Eric Eugene Jones

Apr 26, 2016

Mr. Eric Eugene Jones entered into eternal life at Providence Hospital and Heart Institute in Columbia, SC on Tuesday April 26, 2016.   Born in Camden, South Carolina on Friday September 27, 1963, he was the son of Ms. Daisy Sue Jones and the late Joseph Noble Hayes.  Eric received Christ at an early age, being baptized at St. Paul United...

Lewis Johnson, Jr.

Lewis Johnson, Jr.

Apr 15, 2016

No obituary found for this tribute.

Margaret (Boyd) Skinner

Margaret (Boyd) Skinner

Apr 9, 2016

God saw the road was getting rough. The hill was hard to climb. He gently closed His eyes and whispered, "Peace Be Thine."  Christianity does not exempt one from death.  It only ensures triumph over it. Unknown Author God would have us to know that each season must carry its number and that everyone must pass through life's autumn of...

Sidney Jackson

Sidney Jackson

Apr 4, 2016

Sidney Jackson Jr. was born June 22, 1932 in Jacksonville, Florida. He was the third child born to Sidney and Ethel Jackson. Sidney departed this life on Monday, April 4, 2016 in Cassatt, South Carolina at the age of 83. He accepted Christ at an early age while attending Hyco Baptist Church in Cassatt, South Carolina. He knew the Lord...

King Solomon Drakeford

King Solomon Drakeford

Mar 23, 2016

King Solomon Drakeford was born June 26, 1935 in Kershaw County to the late Solomon and Leila Drakeford.  He entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at Palmetto Health Richland in Columbia, South Carolina. King received his early education in the public school system of Kershaw County and attended Boylan Haven Mather Academy in Camden, South Carolina. A...

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