All Obituaries

 William Dana Morton, Sr. passed away on January 25, 2022 just a couple weeks short of his 90th birthday at Prisma Health Tuomey.  He was born in Quincy, MA to the late Dana Fletcher Morton and Grace Duncan Morton on February 10, 1932.  As a young adult, he joined the Navy and served two tours aboard the Battleship USS Missouri (BB-63) during the Korean War. Upon his discharge from the Navy, he married the love of his life, Mildred Ann Chibirka and they had three...

Sumter, SC…Colton Sanders Clark leaped out of his wheelchair and ran into the arms of Jesus on January 24, 2022, at the tender age of 12. He was born to Stacie and Terrance Clark as a wonderful surprise from the Lord on March 4, 2009.   Colton had a profound way of sharing the gospel without ever saying a word.  He taught everyone he came in contact with how to love big and without limitations - the way Jesus does. His beautiful blue eyes would light up even the biggest of...

Almighty God in His divine wisdom called Halvert C. "H.C." Lawson, beloved husband of Phyllis Bell Lawson, home on Sunday evening, January 23, 2022 at Lexington Medical Center in Columbia, South Carolina. He was born on April 21, 1933 in the St. Paul area of Clarendon County, the eldest son of the late Reverend Henry and Mary (Fludd) Lawson. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a later date. The family is not receiving visitors. In lieu of flowers,...

Sumter, SC…Marion Mobley Lipscombe was called home by his Savior on January 22, 2022.  Born in Florence, SC, on April 21, 1954, he lived the majority of his life in Sumter.   He was a son of the late Clarence Douglas Lipscombe, Jr and Alice Mobley Lipscombe of Sumter.  Known by his family and friends as “Moe,” he served faithfully in the Material Management Department of Tuomey Hospital for thirty years, until his retirement in April 2016.  Moe...

Sumter, SC …. Marvis Eulice Guerard Robinson, age 66, beloved wife of the late Robert Lee Robinson, SR., passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at Prisma Health Richland. Born in Wheeling, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Marva Guerard.  Marvis was raised in Gary, IN and graduated from Frobel High School.  It was there where she met and married her high school sweetheart, Robert. Left to cherish her memory are: three sons, Robert Lee Robinson, Jr., George...

Sumter, SC …. Alice Helen Furguson Vohs, age 89, beloved wife of the late Richard Maynard Vohs, died Friday, January 21, 2022, at NHC Sumter. Born on January 21, 1933, in New York, she was the daughter of the late Arlington G. Furguson and Addie L. Furguson. Alice was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother.  She was a wonderful homemaker and attended Green Acres Assembly of God.  Alice retired from Walmart. She enjoyed...

SUMTER – Kenneth “Bo” Lee Williams, Jr., 78, beloved husband of fifty-one years to Janice Wood Williams, died on Friday, January 21, 2022, at his home. Born in Charlotte, North Carolina on January 8, 1944, Bo was the son of the late Kenneth Lee Williams, Sr., and Mary Lee Blanton Williams.  Bo served in the Navy during the Vietnam War before returning home to North Carolina.  Six months after meeting the love of his life, Janice, on a blind date in Greensboro,...

Rembert, SC …. Dargan Burrows, age 88, beloved husband of 57 years to the late Edith Faye Browder Burrows, died on Sunday, January 16, 2022, at Prisma Health Tuomey. Born in Williamsburg County, He was the son of the late Robert A. Burrows and Marie Baylor Burrows.  He retired as owner and operator of The Burrows Service Center.  He was a member of Dalzell Baptist Church. Surviving are his five children: Arnold Dargan Burrows and his wife, Robyn, and Arthur Dwayne Burrows...

Dalzell, SC… Kenneth “Pete” Eugene Benton, age 79, beloved husband of Nancy Goss Benton, died on Sunday, January 16, 2022 at his residence. Born in Jackson County, Indiana, he was the son of the late Oscar and Josie Benton. Mr. Benton worked for Cummins Engine Company in Columbus and later for Davis Piping in Seymour.  He thoroughly enjoyed everyone he met, and catfishing was his life. Mr. Benton was a member of the Brownstown Baptist Church. Surviving in addition...

Sumter, SC …. Anthony Russell Alford, age 59, beloved partner of Richard Wayne Duncan, Jr., passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Prisma Health Tuomey. Born in Sumter, he was the son of Barbara Ann Coward Alford and the late Raymond Turner Alford.  Tony loved to travel no matter whether it was a simple road trip or traveling abroad.  He loved all animals, especially his dogs.  He will be remembered as a very loving partner, son, nephew, and father to his...