All Obituaries

Blythewood, SC…Rosemary McDonald, age 92, died on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at Pruitt Health Blythewood. Born in Sumter, SC, she was a daughter of the late John Clifton McDonald and Mildred Mary Wactor McDonald.  Rosemary attended school in Sumter and graduated from Edmunds High School.  She lived the majority of her life on Poinsett Drive and was a longtime member of St. John United Methodist Church.  Living a life with cerebral palsy, Rosemary was a very strong and...

Sumter, SC…Melisa Faye Avins Moural, age 42, died on Sunday, February 16, 2020 at MUSC. Born in Manning, SC, she was a daughter of the late Paul Avins Jr. and Margaret Avins.  Melisa was know to have a kind and generous heart and was always doing for others.  She enjoyed playing bingo, but her true joy in life came from spending time with her family, especially her children and grandchildren.  She is survived by; three sons, Ramon Tristan of Sumter, Raymond Tristan...

Sumter, SC…Patricia Carol Mayfield, age 77, wife of the late Stephen William Mayfield, passed away suddenly on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at Prisma Health Tuomey.   Surviving are: one son, Wilbur James Douglas Mayfield of Sumter; grandchildren, Patricia Brook Mayfield and her child, Caden Stegner; Brandy Renee Mayfield and her children, Karrington and Harper Galloway; Mary Haley, Ashleigh Haley, and Austin Massey.     In addition to her husband Stephen, she was...

Rembert, SC…Betty Frances Ray Jones, age 88, beloved wife of Leroy Jones, died on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at her residence.   Born in Kershaw County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Lonnie Ray and Emma Baker Ray. Mrs. Jones loved to cook and garden with her husband. Together they put up countless vegetables each year. She enjoyed traveling to the mountains and to Alabama. Mrs. Jones was strong in her faith and was a member of the DeKalb Baptist Church in Camden. She...

Sumter, SC …… Louise Poston McClam, age 94, wife of the late Pearlie W. McClam of 57 years was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 11, 2020. Born in Florence County on October 12, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Walker and Lessie Poston. Ms. McClam was a Christian for over 75 years. She attended Pocalla Holiness Church. She thought the world of her Church family and dearly loved her pastor, Rev. Robbie Hardin. She enjoyed working in the yard and flowers...

Sumter, SC…Bobby Earl Watson, age 81, beloved husband of Shirley Diane Watson, died on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at his residence.   Services will be private.   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… Bennie Lee Davis, 75, departed this earth at his home, 1715 N. St. Paul Church Road on Sunday, February 9, 2020.  He was the husband of Emily Mae Brooks Davis. Bennie was the first born child on the Late Robert Lee Davis and Thelma Lucille Mellette Davis.  Born in Rembert, SC on August 21, 1944, he met and married his high school sweetheart, Emily, in 1966. To this 53-year union 4 children were born   After graduating from Ebenezer High School (Dalzell) in...

Coleman O. Glaze - Pendleton, SC – Coleman O. Glaze, known as “CO” to most and by “O” to his grandchildren, died on February 7, 2020 at the age of 78. Born August 10, 1941 in Charleston, SC, he was the youngest son of Coleman H. and Selma Glaze. He graduated from St. Andrews High School and Clemson University while enjoying storied athletic careers at both schools. He was a lifelong Clemson Tiger, having played football for the late Frank...

Sumter, SC…Dean Edward Boothe, age 72, beloved husband of 53 years to Susan Lou Walton Boothe, died on Friday, February 7, 2020 at his residence. Born in Franklin, LA, he was a son of the late Herman Edward Boothe and Annie Mae LaBlanc.  After graduating high school, Dean enlisted in the United States Navy.  He served in the Navy for over 30 years, retiring as a Master Chief in 1995.  After his service in the Navy, he went to work for an additional 15 years with...

Sumter, SC…George Kenneth Fluharty, age 70, beloved husband of 19 years to Cheryl Barfield Fluharty, died on Thursday, February 6, 2020 at his residence. Born in Quantico, VA, he was a son of the late Harry Fluharty and Dorothy Parks Fluharty.  George received his Bachelor’s degree from Baltimore University.  He was a member of the Kappa Omega fraternity and was named brother of the year 1970-1971.   George moved to Sumter in 1980 and started his own...