All Obituaries

ALFRED PRIOLEAU, the son of the late Inel Lessington and Joe Prioleau; was born on July 10, 1942, in Colleton County. As a youth he received his formal education in the public school system of Colleton County. ALFRED relocated to New York City in 1962 where he met and later married Annie Holmes. This union was blessed with six children: Betty, Tracy, Alfred, Jr. Alfred James Holmes, Tiffany, and Bria. ALFRED was employed with the New York Bus Service (New York City –...

Ms. Ruth Ann Williams, daughter of the late Elvira and Ned Williams, Sr.; was born May 23, 1944, in Walterboro, SC. She was educated in the Colleton County School System. She departed this earthly world on March 17, 2023.  She was preceded in death by her siblings; Ned Williams, Jr., Nathan Williams, E.J.  Williams, Van Leroy Williams and one sister, Loretta Williams Whaley. She was a nurse in New Jersey for over 20 years, until 1993, when she decided...

Joe Fred Glover the oldest son of the late Joe Glover, Jr. and the late Lottie Grant Glover Fields was born on July 11, 1949 in Walterboro, South Carolina. On Friday morning, March 17, 2023 at Lowcountry Community Hospice House, Summerville, South Carolina, he transitioned into eternity.  He graduated from Colleton High School in 1967. He earned an associate’s degree from Beaufort Technical College and majored in automatic transmissions. He spent years, while employed at JP...

With a sorrowful heart, we announce the passing of Mr. Elijah G. Moore SR., of, Round O', South Carolina.  Mr. Moore, 75, was born to the late Ethel Lou Moore. Mr. Elijah Moore departed from this earthly life, during the early morning hours of Friday: March 17, 2023.  As his departure leaves a true void, his life will forever be cherished by his loving children, family and friends. On behalf of the children, they thank each of you for your many thoughts, prayers, love and...

Mr. Norman Emmanuel Mincey, 73, son of the late Lula Staten Mincey was born on June 1, 1949, in Walterboro, South Carolina.  Being brought up in the close-knit communities of Sanders Street, Blanchard Line and Doodle Hill, Norman was educated in the Colleton County School District. Becoming an adult, Norman relocated to New York City for many years where he worked with a manufacturing plant. As time passed, he longed to be back South and returned to Walterboro. He became employed with...

"But when tomorrow starts without me, please try to understand that an angel came and called my name, and took me by the hand, and said that my place was ready in Heaven above, and that I’d have to leave all those I dearly love." With saddened hearts we announce the passing of Keith L. Chisolm, of Charlotte, North Carolina. Keith, a loving fiancé, brother, uncle and friend peacefully traded the shores of time for eternity on Saturday March 11, 2022, at his residence....

Life Reflections Rose Marie Geddis was born on December 24, 1958, to Verona Martin Geddis and Walter Geddis in Summerville, South Carolina. Growing up she attended the schools of Dorchester and Colleton County. Rose Marie was affectionately known as Marie, Ree and Rosie. Marie was a member of Hickory Hill Baptist Church and enjoyed singing in the choir and serving as an usher in her youth. Rose Marie was a young Mom to Eric when she married Thomas Hampleton, Jr. and had...

Mr. Orinthial Demetric Joyner, lovingly known as “Dee”; was born September 4, 1975, to the late, Ms.  Fernadine Joyner and Mr. Larry Mosley.  Reared in the Hendersonville community of Yemassee, SC; Dee received his formal education in the public schools of Colleton County. As a adult he entered the workforce, and most recently was employed with Clayco Contractors for over thirteen years, until his untimely passing.  If you knew him, you knew he was always smiling,...

Matthew 5:4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” Mary Eliza Fishburne Singleton, daughter of the late Vernell Fishburne Green, was born on October 29, 1944, in Walterboro, SC. She was raised by her grandparents, Issac and Betsy Middleton Fishburne.  During her younger years of life, Mary accepted Christ Jesus as her Lord and Savior. She became a member of Saint John Baptist Church under the tutelage of the late, Rev. R. M. Youmans.  She was...

“The Gift of Life” “The simplest pleasures in life brought great joy to Duvonte. He kept people rolling in laughter because he could find humor in the most mundane life circumstances.”  Mr. Duvonte V. Blocker, affectionately known as “Vont or Bubba”; was born December 22, 1994, in Beaufort, South Carolina to the late, Ms. Latoya Pinckney and the late, Mr. Charlie Blocker, Jr.  Receiving his education in the Colleton County school district,...