All Obituaries

Sumter, SC…Claudia Sprott Robinson, wife of the late Paul Robinson, died on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at Prisma Health Tuomey. You may go to www.bullockfuneralhome.com and sign the family’s guest book. The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home for the arrangements.

Dalzell, SC …….. Horace Ross Brown, age 95, beloved husband 72 years to Winnie Hildreth Carter, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at his residence. Born in the community of Rocky Head, Alabama to Horace and Carrie (Ziglar) Brown. Mr. Brown was a Veteran of World War II, Korea and Vietnam. He retired after 24 years in the US Air Force from the 363rd FMS Squadron at Shaw Air Force Base, Sumter, South Carolina. Upon retirement from the Air Force, Mr. Brown went on to...

Sumter, SC…Howard James “Jim” Austin, age 71, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2020, surrounded by family at his home, after a long battle with cancer. Born March 14, 1948, in Omaha, NE, to the late Howard James Austin Sr. and Evelyn Cecilia Austin.  Raised and educated in Plattsmouth, NE, high school class of 1966.  In 1967 he enlisted in the Air Force to start a distinguished career in Law Enforcement.  Retiring November 1987 as a Security Police...

Sumter, SC…Alvin Jay “Shorty” Moore, age 74, beloved husband of Yolanda Rosete Moore, died Monday, January 13, 2020 at his residence.   Born in Somers Point, NJ, he was the son of the late Harry Moore and Olive Helen Daisey Moore. Mr. Moore retired in 1987 from the US Air Force as a Tech Sergeant. After his service, he went on to work as a truck driver. He loved to tell jokes and was very funny man. Mr. Moore will be remembered as a loving husband, father, brother...

Sumter, SC…Edward A. Boykin, age 84, died on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at Prisma Tuomey Hospital. Born on September 19, 1935 in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Frierson W. Boykin and Carrie L. Boykin.  Mr. Boykin attended public school in Philadelphia and graduated from Overbrook High School where he played on the varsity basketball team with Wilt Chamberlain.  He also served in the Air Force and enjoyed managing an art gallery outside of Philadelphia before...

Dalzell, SC…David Clinton Ross Sr., age 94, beloved husband of Linda Morris Ross, died on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at his residence. Born in Sumter County, SC, David was the son of the late Robert Ross, Sr. and Katie Boykin Ross.  He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Marine Corps during WWII.  David loved to work on his farm and retired from Shaw AFB as a Civil Service employee.  He also served as a past manager and director of the Dalzell...

Atlanta, GA…David Anthony Taylor, age 68, died on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at his residence.   You may go to www.bullockfuneralhome.com and sign the family’s guest book.   The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home for the arrangements.

Sumter, SC ….. Lisa Carter Moersen, age 56, beloved wife of 36 years to Thomas Joseph Moersen, died on Thursday, January 2, 2020 at Prisma Health Tuomey. Born at the Tift County Hospital in Tifton, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Aneal and Lucille McCarthy Carter. Lisa was the President of the Wilson Hall Athletic Association and President of the Rising Stars of Miss Libby’s School of Dance. Survivors include her husband Thomas; her son and daughter in law Jay and...

Sumter, SC… Dexter Furman Kneece, age 82, died on Monday, December 30, 2019 in Beaufort.                         Born in Sumter, SC, he was the son of the late George Kneece and the late Syble Florence Davis. Mr. Kneece was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church.   Surviving are: his friends, Sidney and Frances Flynn of Sumter.   He was preceded in death by...

Sumter, SC…Retired MSgt Edward David Woodard, age 64, beloved husband of the late Brenda Sue Wilson Woodard, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2019 at Prisma Health Tuomey. Born in Lebanon, IN, he was the son of the late Edward Leon Woodard and Betty Jean Stackman Woodard. Edward retired after a distinguished 20-year career in the United States Air Force. He retired a decorated combat veteran. Upon retirement, he continued a Maintenance Technician career at various employers in...