All Obituaries

Sumter, SC…........... Eleanor Gill Jenkins Matthews, born August 18th, 1917, widow of the late John Reginald Matthews, Sr., went to be with the Lord at the age of 105 on Thursday, June 1st, 2023. Eleanor was born in Richmond, VA, and raised by her grandmother in Lakeland, FL. Eleanor moved to California after graduating from high school and worked at Douglas Aircraft, during WWII. While working at Douglas Aircraft, she met and married her husband. Reggie was a soldier stationed at...

Sumter, SC… Leo Joseph Diamond, age 79, beloved husband of Mary L. Diamond, died on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at MUSC Downtown Columbia. 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… Joseph “Jay” Anthony Lamoureux, age 82, beloved husband of Veronica “Roni”  Marchio Lamoureux, died unexpectedly on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at Prisma Health Tuomey. Born in Norwich, CT, he was the son of the late William Lamoureux and Lucille Dugas Lamoureux.  Jay served as a member of the US Navy, retiring with over 20 years of service.  After his military career, he founded and operated a well-respected, successful...

Jeannie J. Tisdale May 28, 1946- May 25, 2023 Sumter, SC. Geannie Johnson Tisdale, age 76, beloved wife of the late Donald Leroy Tisdale, died on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Prisma Health Tuomey. Born in Sumter, SC to the late Jerimiah and Bertha Johnson, Geannie was employed as a manager at Johnson’s Cleaners. She enjoyed her time as a nurse’s aide at various nursing homes and hospitals, as well as Sunday School at her church, Grace Baptist, which she loyally attended as a...

Rembert, SC… Paul Antoine Racicot, age 74, beloved husband of Peggy Racicot, died on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at Mcleod Regional Medical Center. Born in Southbridge, MA, he was the son of the late Edward Racicot and Doris Suprnant Racicot.  Paul was a member of the U.S. Air Force, retiring as a MSGT after over 21 years of service.  After his career in the military, Paul also worked for many years at the Eaton Corporation in Sumter.  He will be remembered as a very...

Sumter, SC……… Sandra Dee Jackson Johnson, age 63, died on Monday, May 22, 2023, at her home. Ms. Johnson was born in Sumter, SC, a daughter of Betty English Jackson and the late Archy Jackson. She was self-employed for over 20 years doing what brought her the utmost joy, cleaning houses, dog sitting and taking care of the elderly. Her greatest achievement would be being so strong willed and surviving 12 years of life after being told she had 4 years to live following...

Sumter, SC… Timothy Allen Heffron, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, passed away May 20, 2023, in Sumter, South Carolina. Tim was born in Los Angeles County, California on May 26, 1965. He was fifth child out of six siblings born to Mary and Jack Heffron. His brothers are Steve, David, Jon, James (Linda) and preceded in death by his youngest brother Greg. He married his wife Ranae on June 15, 1995, at the Capital Park in Sacramento, California in that marriage...

Sumter, SC………………Brenda Kaye Holliday, age 79, died on Thursday, May 18th, 2023 at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital. Brenda was born in Sumter, SC, a daughter of the late Roy D. Holliday & Minnie M. Holliday. She attended Edmunds High School and Clevenger College. In her younger years she lived in numerous places, Texas, Ohio, California, Maryland, Massachusetts, and then settled in Myrtle Beach, SC. She resided at the beach until her father passed,...

Sumter, SC… Ralph Darron Malone, beloved husband to Tamika Benson Malone has gone home to be with the LORD on Wednesday, May 17th, 2023 after a lengthy battle with heart disease. Ralph was born August 4, 1960, to the late Ralph E and Suzann Ora Kervin Malone.  Ralph was a U.S. Air Force veteran and a 27-year retired truck driver.  Ralph loved life and cherished spending time with his loved ones and being a great Papa. He was a member of Plaza Church of Christ. Along with...

Dortha “Dot” Machen, born Dortha Glenice Anderson, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023 in Greenville, South Carolina at the age of 93. Dot was born on March 13th, 1931 in Woodville, Alabama to parents Vera Maude Hodges Anderson and Samuel Howard Anderson. Dot was preceded in death by her siblings Charles Rayburn “Buck”, Rosa Katherine “Kat”, Eva Lois, Samuel Howard Junior “June”, Alice Mildred, and Irma Joyce. Dot was married to Eugene...