All Obituaries

Mr. James Coaxum, Sr., 72, was a resident of the Ritter Community if Walterboro, South Carolina. Affectionately known to all as "Smoky"; James transitioned into his immortal slumber on Thursday: March 26, 2020 in Walterboro, South Carolina. As service arrangements have been updated, please light a candle of memorandum or sign the online guestbook with a message of sympathy to this bereaved family. 

We announce the passing of Mother Elizabeth H. Beasley. Mother Beasley, 95, was a resident  of Jacksonboro, South Carolina . Her life is celebrated by her, children, grandchildren  and all who knew and loved her.    

We honor the legacy of the life of Mrs. Mary Elizabeth North, 72, of Cottageville, South Carolina. Mrs. Mary E. North was born August 21, 1947 in Cottageville, South Carolina. She was the daughter of the late, Nathan and Jannie Rhodes North. She departed her life on Wednesday: March 25, 2020. At an early age, she joined Hickory Hill Baptist Church of Cottageville, South Carolina, where she served faithfully until her health began to decline. Also preceding her in death along with her...

As these words rang, "Servant of God Well Done," so shall the life of Bishop Luther Capers also ring. The general overseer of the St. Paul Pentecostal Church of God, Inc. and lifelong resident of Islandton, South Carolina; Bishop Caper’s legacy will continue to live on in the heart of his sons, siblings, grandchildren, and all that knew and loved him.   Bishop Luther Capers, affectionately known as Sonny, was born to the late James G. and Hannah B. Capers on...

We respectfully remember the life of the late Mother Annabell Carter, formerly of Jacksonboro, South Carolina. She was a resident of Goose Creek, South Carolina. Mother Carter transitioned from labor to reward on Sunday March 15, 2020 at the Trident Medical Center of Charleston, South Carolina. She was the head mother of the Greater Calvary African Methodist Episcopal Church of Jacksonboro, South Carolina. Mother Annabell Carter was born on August 19,...

We respectfully remember the life of Ms. Elizabeth Wilson 83, of the Turkey Hill community of Green Pond, South Carolina.    Aunt Liz’s life was one of humble beginnings. Elizabeth was the last child born on 11, March 1937 to her predeceased parents Della Edwards and Jesse Wilson. Elizabeth was born in Green Pond, SC in a small neighborhood called Turkey Hill. Elizabeth beloved predeceased siblings are her brothers Sonny and John; and her sisters: Nancy, Helen,...

We announce the passing of Mrs. Sara Ann Chatham . A resident of Walterboro, South Carolina, Mrs. Chatham’s life is celebrated by her husband, children, and all who knew and loved her.   Mrs. Sara Ann Chatham was born on July 28,1937 to the late Halman and Minnie Barnett in Duluth, Georgia. She helped raise her brothers and sisters and they lived in Atlanta, Georgia where she attended Briarcliff School. The family later moved to Lawrenceville, Georgia. Sara...

Mr. Edward Marvin Stephens, 55, was affectionately known as "Pookie". He answered the master's call and bid this earthly realm farewell on Friday March 13, 2020 at his residence in the Indian Creek Community of Islandton, South Carolina.  As service arrangements have been updated, please leave a candle of memorandum or sign the online guestbook with a message of sympathy to this bereaved family.  

With humbled hearts, we announce the passing of Mrs. Lina Mae Aiken. A native of the Ruffin community and resident of Walterboro; Mrs. Aiken, 80, leaves her legacy of life to her children, grandchildren and a host of numerous relatives and friends that will forever cherish her memories.  Mrs. Lina Mae Lingard Aikens the daughter of the late Herman Pearlie Lingard and Precious Lou Boatwright Lingard was born on May 21, 1939 in Colleton County, SC. She made a peaceful exit to glory on...

God, in His infinite wisdom, called Mrs. Mercille Garrett Watkins home on March 13, 2020. She transitioned peacefully at her home. Mercille was born on September 4, 1947, in White Hall, South Carolina to the late Benjamin Garrett, Sr. and Eloise Mack Garrett. One brother, Ben Jr. preceded her in death. She was educated in the public schools of Colleton County and graduated from Colleton High School in 1966, she was a faithful member of Zion A.M.E. Church, in Hendersonville, South...