All Obituaries

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ms. Ida Bell Richardson of Summerville, SC who entered into eternal rest on June 21, 2022. She was born March 16, 1941. Funeral services are incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date. On behalf of the family, we encourage you to share your personal experiences and preserve the memory of Ms. Ida Bell Richardson for future generations to come.  

Belinda Lett Oliver Baker 68, of Powder Springs, Georgia, transitioned peacefully on June 17, 2022 surrounded by family. Belinda Lett Oliver Baker was born November 7, 1953 in Summerville, South Carolina to the late Maceo and Hattie Clay Young Oliver. She was preceded in death by her loving daughter Toi Oliver who passed on June 4, 2022. At an early age she professed her faith in Jesus Christ and joined Emanuel Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Louis Simmons. She later became a...

Margie Bunch Williams was born in Ridgeville, South Carolina to Mae Frances Mack and Johnny Oliver, Sr. She grew up in Ridgeville and Summerville, South Carolina. God dispatched an angel to her bedside and took her home. She peacefully entered into eternal rest on the morning of June 11, 2022. Marge (as she was known) attended Jenkins Hill High School and Summerville High School. She graduated from Summerville High School. Marge was a member of Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church,...

Mrs. Sarah L. Dantzler, daughter of the late Mr. Heyward Mitchell, Sr., and Mrs. Margaret T. Middleton Mitchell, was born on July 8, 1939, in Summerville, SC. On Saturday, June 4, 2022, she peacefully entered into eternal rest at 3:55 pm, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Sarah was educated in the Dorchester County School System. She retired from Coastal Center, after 30 years of dedicated service....

Larry Bernard Brooks, son of the late Charlie Brooks and LeeGracelyn (Washington) Brooks, was born April 16, 1957 in Wiggins, SC.  He attended Ruffin High School where he played sports as an All-American player.  He graduated from Ruffin High School in 1974 and he later went to serve in the United States Army active duty from 1974-1977, and National Guard Reserves for several years. On Saturday, May 28, 2022, Larry transitioned into eternal rest; he was preceded in death...

Punchita Saxon entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 in Savannah, GA. She was born to the late Nathaniel Saxon and Loddie Mae Williams on April 1, 1960. She was the granddaughter of the late Winston and Carrie Carn and the late Ben and Flossie Saxon. Punchita was raised in Dorchester, SC. She joined St. Daniel UM Church at an early age and later joined the Stars of Faith Church group. Punchita was educated in the Dorchester County Public School system. After graduating, she...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Samuel Morris of Summerville, SC who entered into eternal rest on May 19, 2022. He was born on April 26, 1941. Funeral services are incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date. On behalf of the family, we encourage you to share your personal experiences and preserve the memory of Mr. Samuel Morris for future generations to come.  

Henry was born in Summerville, SC, to Rosa and Jesse Hollings, Sr., on January 6, 1946. He attended Alston High School where he set a 46 point record in basketball and received his nickname, “Go Back.” He was married to Diane Elmore. Henry served in the Air Force from 1964-1967, and was a veteran of the Vietnam War.  He loved to fish and tell jokes.  Henry is preceded by in death by his wife, Diane Hollands, his mother and father Mr....

Our loved one has transformed from this earth to another place far better than this one in which the designer and builder is God. On Monday morning, May 16, 2022, the one we loved and adored stepped into the threshold we call death. However, death to Christians is not the end but only the beginning of an entire new chapter in which we will be in the presence of our Heavenly Father. Mr. Allen John Watson, Sr. was born February 3, 1928, to the late John and Julia Watson. During World War II,...

Deacon James Linning Sr., Son of the late John Wesley Linning and Mrs. Willie Mae (Simmons) Linning was born August 19th in the year 1937, in Summerville, SC (Dorchester County). He departed this world on Sunday, May 15th, 2022.  James received his education from Alston high school and received his diploma in 1959. In the same year he met the love of his life("Marin"), Marion Estelle Varner, which would be his future wife of 59 years; they entered holy matrimony in 1962. From...