Obituaries - The Sumter Item (2024)

Agnes Nathaniel Gregg, 84, widow of Jonathan Gregg Sr., and daughter of the late Ulyssess Nathaniel and Eva Bracey Nathaniel, was born on Aug. 8, 1939, in Sumter. She departed this life on …more

7/5/24 03:22 PM

Rebecca Chestnut-Hunt, daughter of the late Joseph Chestnut Sr. and Mable McLeod-Chestnut, was born Dec. 19, 1957, in Oswego. She gained her angel wings on June 27, 2024, in Stone Mountain, Georgia. …more

7/5/24 02:39 PM

Brenda Louise Morris Ardis, 75, wife of Hydrick Wayne Ardis, died Thursday, July 4, 2024, at her home. Born in Sumter, she was a daughter of the late Russell James Morris and Ruby Frances Herring …more

7/5/24 11:55 AM

WEDGEFIELD — Fred Leon Lloyd Jr., 79, husband of Marie E. “Penny” Webster Lloyd, died Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at Prisma Health Tuomey in Sumter. Born Jan. 3, 1945, in Florence, he …more

7/4/24 07:16 AM

Betty Jean Johnson Tiller, 77, wife of Dudley Tiller Jr., and daughter of the late Eugene Johnson and Mary Louise Pearson Johnson, was born on Dec. 23, 1946, in Sumter. She departed this life …more

7/4/24 07:10 AM

BISHOPVILLE — Pauline Ann Fryer, 80, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2024, at Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center. You may go to www.bullockfuneralhome.com and sign the family’s guest …more

7/2/24 05:00 PM

Gwendolyn Jones McCants, 59, wife of Derrick McCants and daughter of Earline Montgomery Jones and the late Matthew Jones Sr., was born on March 10, 1965, in Sumter. She departed this life on Sunday, …more

7/2/24 04:09 PM

Dwight Anthony Brooks, 69, husband of Fiesta Witherspoon Brooks and son of the late Howard Brooks and Calanthia Olevia Gould McEachin, was born on Nov. 27, 1954, in Denton, Maryland. He …more

7/2/24 04:06 PM

Rebecca Lynn Mills Bausum, 66, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2024, at her residence. You may go to www.bullockfuneralhome.com and sign the family’s guest book. The family has chosen Bullock …more

7/2/24 01:55 PM

Bernice Moore Archie, 89, died Saturday, June 29, 2024, at her residence in Wedgefield. Born in Saint Matthews, she was a daughter of the late Tommy Moore and Essie Morris Moore. The family …more

7/2/24 01:19 PM

Douglas Edward Lamer, 71, beloved husband of Donna Cook Lamer, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2024, at the Agape Hospice House of Lexington. You may go to www.bullockfuneralhome.com and sign the …more

7/2/24 08:32 AM

Wesley Washington, 65, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at his home. You may go to www.bullockfuneralhome.com and sign the family’s guest book. The family has chosen Bullock …more

7/1/24 04:20 PM

Betty Jean Johnson Tiller, 77, wife of Dudley Tiller Jr. and daughter of the late Eugene Johnson and Mary Lousie Pearson Johnson, was born on Dec. 23, 1946, in Sumter. She departed this life on …more

7/1/24 02:58 PM

Arthur Donald Morris II, 49, beloved father to Grace Morris and Maxwell Morris, died on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at his residence. You may go to www.bullockfuneralhome.com and sign the family’s …more

7/1/24 12:54 PM

Gwendolyn Jones McCants, 59, wife of Derrick McCants and daughter of Earline Montgomery Jones and the late Matthew Jones Sr., was born on March 10, 1965, in Sumter. She departed this life on …more

7/1/24 12:20 PM

Mary Ellen Wilson of 1688 Elliott Highway, Elliott, entered eternal rest on June 27, 2024, at the Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center, Hartsville. Visitation will be held on Monday, July 1, 2024, …more

7/1/24 07:22 AM

Lucious Pringle Jr., son of the late Lucious Pringle Sr. and Pauline Spann Pringle, was born Dec. 2, 1933, in Sumter. Mr. Lucious Pringle Jr., husband of Earnestine Pringle, departed this life at 90 …more

6/29/24 06:00 AM

The Lord called another of his angels home. Enos Lee Hodge, 91, widow of Harriet Pack Hodge, died Wednesday, June 26, 2024. Born in 1932 in Sumter County, he was the son of the late Johnny Lee …more

6/28/24 06:00 AM

It is with deep sadness that we announce the transition of Mr. Alfred Brunson. Mr. Brunson, the husband of Dorothy Junious Brunson, departed this life on Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Sumter, South …more

6/28/24 06:00 AM

Dolores Pearse McMunn, 87, went to eternal rest on Sunday, June 23, 2024, at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital. Born Nov. 22, 1936, in London, England, she was the daughter of the late Stanbury …more

6/28/24 06:00 AM