All Obituaries

Sumter, SC ….. Charles Blanding Johnson, Sr. , age 79, died on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital. Born in Manning, SC, he is the son of the late Cecil Heyward Johnson and Stella Ardis Johnson.  Charles proudly served his country for four years by enlisting in the US Army.  After his separation from the Army, Charles began his career as a painter and, over many years, truly perfected his craft. He was very crafty with his hands and loved both ...

Sumter, SC……………… Carroll Lee Barnette, 91, beloved husband of over 70 years to Ruth West Barnette, passed away on Tuesday, July 21st, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. Mr. Barnette was born in Lenoir, NC, a son of the late John and Letha Griffin Barnette. His first job as a teenager was working at a full-service station in Whitnel, NC where he began his start and love for working on cars. He graduated from Hudson High School in Hudson, NC ...

Sumter, SC… Beverly Ann Beimer Helms, age 88, beloved wife of 45 years to the late Eugene Ray Helms, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2026, at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital. Services will be announced at a later date. You may go to www.bullockfuneralhome.com and sign the family’s guest book. The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home for the arrangements.

Hopkins, SC….Thomas Anthony D’Anella, age 65, beloved husband of Wendelyn Sumatra, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2026, at MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown, Columbia, SC. Thomas was born in Denison, Texas, a son of the late Ronald D’Anella and the late Judith Krause Danella. He loved to travel and was always on the road looking for new adventures. He retired from TSA, where he proudly worked for Homeland Security, and he also spent many years working ...

Sumter, SC…. Frank Duncan Blackmon, age 84, beloved husband of 42 years to the late Barbara Blackmon, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at his home. Frank was born in Nichols, SC, a son of the late Bartow Blackmon and the late Tietha Cox Blackmon. He was a hardworking man devoted to his family. A talented mechanic with a special love for Ford Mustangs and Dodge Demons, and an avid brim fisherman, he lived life with purpose and kindness. He will be remembered as a loving ...

Sumter, SC….. In Loving Memory of Ronald Lamar Brockington April 23, 1984 – July 14, 2026 Ronald Lamar Brockington, affectionately known as “Ron,” was a devoted husband, loving father, cherished son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, uncle, and loyal friend. His life was a testament to love, laughter, service, and unwavering generosity. On Tuesday, July 14, 2026, Ronald entered into eternal rest, leaving behind a legacy that will forever live on ...

Sumter, SC…………. John Paul Cook, age 94, beloved husband of the late Joan Randell Harverson Cook, died on Friday, July 10th, 2026, at his home. Mr. Cook was born in Morristown, TN, a son of the late Walton G. Cook and Carrie Mae Waldrop Cook. He was a proud member of the United States Air Force for 26 years, serving during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. John was a loving father, grandfather and great grandfather who will be dearly missed. He was a member of Hickory ...

Sumter, SC…..William Francis Scanlan, age 89, beloved husband of the late Barbara P. Rice Scanlan, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at Sumter Terrace. William was born in Boston, Massachusetts, a son of the late Maurice V. Scanlan and the late Dorothy L. Gambell. William proudly served in the United States Army as a military policeman in West Germany. After his service, he worked as a machinist in Massachusetts before later settling in Sumter. He became a devoted member of St. ...

Alvin “Al” Reed Pack, Jr., age 55, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, in New Mexico. Born in Sumter, SC, he was the son of Virginia Dale Avins Pack and the late Alvin Reed Pack, Sr. Al worked hard as a welder and crane operator in the Solar fields and the oil fields, primarily from Louisiana to Texas to New Mexico, where he enjoyed being outside in nature and taking in the landscape. He loved to travel all over the country, but particularly loved Montana, Colorado, ...

Sumter, SC……………..It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Milton Raymond Holland “Brother Ray”, age 74, on Saturday, July 4th, 2026, at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital. Brother Ray, born on June 16, 1952, grew up just outside of Atlanta, Georgia, and went on to study music and Bible at Liberty University, where he had the opportunity to travel the world with the university choir. His life was deeply rooted in faith and service, ...