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Georgetown Cephus Dennison, Jr. 1947 — 2022 Mr. Cephus Dennison, Jr. was born on December 14, 1947, in Georgetown, SC to the late Cephus Dennison Sr. and Pearl Morant Dennison. Affectionately known as C.J., he was the fifth born of eight siblings. On Tuesday December 27, 2022, C.J. was called home to eternal rest. Funeral Services were held on January 3, 2023 at Greater St. Stephen African Methodist Episcopal Church, Georgetown, SC. Burial followed at Fort Jackson National Cemetery, Columbia, SC. C.J. leaves to treasure his memory: his wife, Barbara Walker Dennison of Georgetown, SC; his children, Cali (Natasha) Dennison of Columbia, SC, Catayah (Kevin) Clark of Columbia, SC, and Tolvalyn Dennison of Falls Church, VA; his...

Georgetown Samuel Wragg, Jr. 1929 — 2022 Samuel Benjamin Wragg, Jr. died on November 18, 2022 at N.H.C. Healthcare, Charleston, SC. Services were held on November 26, 2022 at Cumberland A.M.E. Church. He was born on May 27, 1929 in Georgetown, SC, to Mr. Samuel Wragg, Sr. and Mrs. Cardell Rhue Wragg. Samuel was educated in Georgetown County, SC. On July 27, 1950 he joined the United States Air Force serving honorably in the Korean War Conflict. He attended numerous schools including: Storer College, Harpers Ferry, WV, Dunwoody Institute of Technology, Minneapolis, MN. He was a lifelong faithful member of Cumberland A.M.E. Church. He married the former Ms. Spencena "Peggy" Netterville on May 14, 1970, and together they enjoyed...

Georgetown Miya Bonds 1981 — 2022 Miya Dwana Bonds died on October 17, 2022 at Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital, Georgetown, SC. Funeral services were held on October 25, 2022 at Arnett A.M.E. Church. She was born on April 29, 1981 in Georgetown, SC, to the late Mr. William Earl Bonds and Mrs. Barbara Ann Keith Bonds. She graduated with Georgetown High School's Class of 2000. Miya was a member of Arnett A.M.E. Church and was employed as a cashier with Wal-Mart. Surviving are her sisters, Amanda Bonds and Nannette Bonds of Georgetown, SC; cousin reared as a brother, Trey, Columbia, SC; aunts, Rebecca Keith and Vera Bonds, Georgetown, SC, Ruby King, Roslyn, PA, Joyce White (James), Augusta, GA; an uncle, Johnny Bonds...

GEORGETOWN Deacon Marvin Ellis 1950 — 2022 Deacon Marvin Ellis died on October 15, 2022 at Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital, Georgetown, SC. Funeral services were held on October 23, 2022 at First Calvary Missionary Baptist Church. He was born on January 20, 1950 in Georgetown, SC, a son of Margaret Grate Dunlap and Victor Ellis, Sr. He graduated from Howard High School in 1970. Deacon Ellis was a faithful member of First Calvary Missionary Baptist Church. He worked as a cook in several places of employment including with Morrison's Cafeteria and Sea Captain House. Deacon Ellis was united in holy matrimony to the late Minister Ruth Charlena Ellis. Surviving are his sister, Lynette E. Peatfield of Georgetown, SC; two...

Georgetown Pressley Gasque, Jr. 1972 — 2022 Pressley Gasque, Jr. died on October 15, 2022 at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. Funeral services were held on October 21, 2022 at Saint Paul A.M.E. Church, Sampit. He was born on January 20, 1972 to Mr. Pressley Gasque, Sr. and Mrs. Janie Louise Knowlin Gasque in Georgetown, SC. Pressley was a member of St. Paul A.M.E. Church. He was a machine operator for Sampit Lumber Mill, Charleston Mill Services in Huger, SC, and was also a DJ known as "DJ Bubba Rock". Surviving are his wife, Angel Grant Gasque, Georgetown, SC; two children of the home, Jaiden and Kaiden, Georgetown, SC; stepchildren, Dillon Grant (Makisha), Phillip Grant and Alissa Maybank, Georgetown,...

Georgetown Dorothy L. Robinson 1930 — 2022 Dorothy L. Thomas Robinson died on October 13, 2022, in Georgetown, SC. Funeral services were held on October 20, 2022 at Greater Saint Stephen A.M.E. Church. She was born on July 6, 1930, in Pawleys Island, SC to Mr. Robert Thomas and Mrs. Pauline Washington Thomas. She received her early education in Georgetown County and was a lifelong member of Greater St. Stephen A.M.E. Church. She was employed as a nurturing healthcare employee. Dorothy's marriage to the late Mr. Thomas Robinson was blessed with a daughter, the late Connie Robinson Jones. Memories will be forever cherished by her loving grandchild, Faith Maria Jones; her devoted caretaker and niece Harolyn Siau; and a host of...

Killeen, TX Trezanay Moore-Dykes 1999 — 2022 Trezanay I'Quajia Moore-Dykes died on October 11, 2022 in Texas. Funeral services were held October 22, 2022 at Wilds Courtyard Chapel. She was born on August 1, 1999 in Georgetown, SC, to Melva Latoya Moore (Francis). She graduated from C.E. Ellison High School, Killeen, TX in 2018, with her Medical Assistant Certification. She went on to achieve her Dental Assistant Certification from Vista College. Trezanay spent most of her time loving and playing tricks on her little sister. She loved to dance, sing, had an avid love for her cat, Moon, and had a great sense of humor. Surviving are her mother Melva L. Moore-Francis; father Maurice Francis; grandmother Adeline H. Moore; sister...

Georgetown Isaac Grate, Sr. 1939 — 2022 Isaac Grate, Sr. died on September 27, 2022 in Georgetown, SC. Funeral services were held on October 7, 2022 at Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church. He was born on September 12, 1939 in Georgetown, SC to Mr. Samuel Grate and Mrs. Lettie Carrie Pringle Grate. He was married to the former Ms. Ella Ree Cuttino. Mr. Grate was a member of Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church and was employed in pulpwood with H&L Logging Company. Surviving are his wife, Ella Ree Cuttino Grate of the home; his children, Janie Davis (Willie), Anthony Grate (Charisse), Pamelia Palmer (Marvin), Sherrin Grate, Isaac Grate, Jr. (Tonya), and Melissa Grate; 13 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters,...

GEORGETOWN Josephine Caldwell Howard 1928 — 2022 JOSEPHINE CALDWELL HOWARD, the eighth child of Charles Wesley Caldwell and Beulah Quick Caldwell was born on May 25, 1928 in Orangeburg, South Carolina. She transitioned from this earthly life at the age of 94 on June 23, 2022 in Wilmington, Delaware. "Jo" was a resident of Georgetown, South Carolina and moved to Wilmington several years ago to live with her daughter and son-in-law, Lynne Howard and Don Brown. She received a Bachelor of Science Degree from South Carolina State College and a Masters of Music Education from the Indiana University School of Music. A lifelong educator, she loved music and was a positive influence on the lives of scores of young people in Georgetown through her...

Georgetown, South Carolina Henry L. Greene 1930 — 2022 Mr. Henry L. Greene died on January 19, 2022 at Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital, Georgetown, SC. Funeral Services were held on January 24, 2022 at Bethesda Missionary Baptist Church. Mr. Greene was born on June 30, 1930 in Orangeburg County, SC to the late Hammond and Estelle Davis Greene. He was a graduate of Howard High School and later attended Rack Technical School, Hartford, CT. Mr. Greene served his Country Honorably in the United States Army. On April 23, 1955 he married the former Miss Viola Holmes. Their son, Sheldon, preceded him in death. Mr. Greene retired from the U.S. Postal Service in 1979. He was a member of Immanuel Missionary Baptist Church, New Haven, CT, ...

Orangeburg Anitra LaToya Washington 1974 — 2021 Ms. Anitra LaToya Washington died on August 8, 2021 in Orangeburg, SC. Services were held on August 14, 2021 at Lighthouse of Jesus Christ. She was born on August 29, 1974 in Georgetown, SC to Roberta Davis and the late Benjamin Washington. Ms. Washington was a member of the United Fellowship Community Church, Orangeburg, SC. She was educated in the public schools of Georgetown County and graduated from Choppee High School in 1992. Anitra graduated with an Undergraduate Degree from Benedict College, Columbia, SC in 1996 and a Master's Degree from South Carolina State University, Orangeburg, SC in 1998. Ms. Washington began her teaching career at Edisto Elementary, Orangeburg, SC, in...

Georgetown Frances White 1921 — 2021 Frances Edwards White died on May 2, 2021 at Life Care Center in Charleston, SC. Services were held on May 10, 2021 at Wilds Courtyard Chapel. Mrs. White was born on September 20, 1921 in Georgetown, SC, to Sampson Edwards and Sarah Blake Edwards. She was educated in Georgetown County schools, and from 1966-76, was employed with Winyah Nursing Facility. She was also a Homemaker and Domestic during the summer months. Frances was married to the late Freddie White. They were blessed with eight children. Since early youth, she was a faithful member of Bethel A.M.E. Church, North Santee Community. Surviving are four children, Sammie White (Synovia), Jessie Brown (Earl), Charleston, SC,...

Georgetown Hazel Ann Smith 1946 — 2021 Hazel Ann Smith died on May 2, 2021 in Chesterfield, VA. Services were held on May 8, 2021 at Lighthouse of Jesus Christ. Please Honor Ms. Smith with Donations to her Special Foundation. https://nochildleftalone.org Ms. Smith was born on June 11, 1946 in Georgetown, SC, to the late Van "Sonny" Smith and Georgia Greene Smith. She was educated in Georgetown County Schools, later moving to New Haven, CT, where she received her Geriatric Certification, and was active in Christ Chapel Church. Hazel retired to Georgetown in 1992 and attended First Calvary Baptist Church. In 2009, after moving, she attending Victorious Christian Living Ministries, Chester, VA. She also authored several songs...

New York, NY Terry Rivens 1966 — 2021 Terry Harrison Rivens died on May 1, 2021 in New York, NY. Services were held on May 14, 2021 at Wilds Courtyard Chapel. Mr. Rivens was born on March 5, 1966 in Georgetown, SC to Ms. Geneva Rivens. He was lovingly reared by Ms. Martha Lou Rivens and attended Singleton Chapel A.M.E. Church, North Santee. He graduated from Howard High School, and then enlisted into the United States Army, where he received an Honorable discharge. Terry worked at Georgetown County Detention Center, and was later employed as a Real Estate Agent in New York. Surviving are his mother, Geneva Rivens-Smith, Baltimore, MD; one brother, Maurice Vaughn, New York; his children, Shaquanda Rivens, Tevin Rivens, New...

Georgetown Frankie Simmons 1949 — 2021 Frankie Verdell Simmons died on April 28, 2021 at Tidelands Georgetown Mem. Hospital, Georgetown, SC. Services were held on May 7, 2021 at Bethesda Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. Ms. Simmons, affectionately known as "Pan", was born on July 13, 1949 in Georgetown, SC, a daughter of Mrs. Modell Williams Simmons and Mr. Willie Washington, Sr. She was educated in Georgetown County Schools, and later worked at a factory as an Assemblyman. A son, Samuel, preceded her in death. Frankie was a member of Bethesda Missionary Baptist Church for many years. She later joined St. Peter Missionary Baptist Church. Surviving are her children, Michael Simmons (Evelyn), Ronald Simmons (Ischekia),...

Boston, MA Joseph Stafford 1942 — 2021 Joseph Hutchinson Stafford died on April 25, 2021 at the Bostonian Rehab Center, Boston, MA. Services were held on May 1, 2021 at St. Paul A.M.E. Church, Sampit. Mr. Stafford was born on was born on October 30, 1942 to Mr. Thomas Stafford and Mrs. Bessie Bryant Stafford in Georgetown, SC. He was a member of St. Paul A.M.E. Church and graduated from Rosemary High School. He later relocated to Boston, MA, and worked with the Sheraton Hotel. Surviving are his children, Cheryl Washington and Darlene Jiles, Georgetown, SC; four grandchildren; his siblings, Vernell Waye, Jimmy Stafford (Queen), and Edison Stafford (Pamela), Georgetown, SC Randolph Stafford (Martha), Boston, MA.

Georgetown, South Carolina Rev. Frank Hughie, Sr. 1943 — 2021 Rev. Frank Hughie, Sr. died on April 23, 2021 in Georgetown, SC. Services were held on April 28, 2021 at Greater St. Stephen African Methodist Episcopal Church. Rev. Hughie was was born on December 12, 1943 in Georgetown, SC, to Mr. Andrew Hughie, Sr. and Mrs. Bessie Washington Hughie. He graduated from Howard High School and worked as a Longshoreman. In 1967, he enlisted into the United States Army, and served Honorably. He married the late Mrs. Lee Emma Belin Hughie in 1969, and was blessed with three children. Rev. Hughie attended The Nicholas Institute, Columbia, SC, and graduated from the Carolina Theological Seminary. He was a member of Friendship St. Mary A.M.E. Church, and...

Georgetown Levant Dozier, Jr. 1942 — 2021 Levant Dozier, Jr. died on April 19, 2021 in Georgetown, SC. Services were held on April 28, 2021 at First Calvary Missionary Baptist Church. Mr. Dozier was born on June 20, 1942 in Georgetown, SC, to Mr. Levant Dozier, Sr. and Mrs. Lula Godfrey Dozier. Affectionately known as "Van", he attended Howard High School, and later relocated to Brooklyn, NY. Levant worked in New York's Clothing Industry for 30 years. After retirement, he worked in Georgetown as a Landscaper, and was a member of First Calvary Missionary Baptist Church. Surviving are his daughter, Nicole Clark , New York, NY; grandson, Zakee Brown; sisters: Dorothy Dozier, Newark, NJ, Sarah Young (Kenneth), Pawleys Island, SC,...

Pawleys Island Betty Murray 1923 — 2021 Betty Bessellieu Murray died on April 5, 2021 in Pawleys Island, SC. Services were held on April 9, 2021 at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church. Mrs. Murray was born on June 14, 1923 to Rev. Charles Mason Bessellieu and Hannah Golden Bessellieu and was a fraternal twin to her brother, John. Betty attended Holy Cross Faith Memorial Episcopal School and graduated from Howard High School. She studied college level classes and became a teacher at Saint Anne's School, Arcadia Plantation. For 73 years, Betty was united in marriage to the late William (Bill) Herriott Murray. God blessed them with 5 children. Betty was devoted to her Church, Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church. She also worked...

Pawleys Island Lillie Carr 1943 — 2021 Lillie Mae Carr died on Sunday March 21, 2021 in Pawleys Island, South Carolina. Services were held March 28, 2021 at Wilds Courtyard Chapel. Ms. Carr was born on was born on June 3, 1943 in Pawleys Island, SC, to Rebecca B. Carr. She was member of Brown Chapel United Methodist Church, and attended Holy Cross Faith Memorial School. Lillie graduated from Howard High School on June 3, 1961 as an Honor Student. She was formerly employed with NuWay Laundry, Myrtle Beach, SC, and Sea Ranch Motor Court, Garden City, SC. In 1963, she gained employment with Macy's Herald Square, New York, NY, as a Typesetter, and attended Christ Light Baptist Church. Surviving are her daughter, Monica Renee...

Georgetown Iris Kinloch 1953 — 2021 Iris Evette Spann Kinloch died on March 21, 2021 at Roper Hospital, Charleston, SC. Services were held March 28, 2021 at St. Paul A.M.E. Church, Sampit. Mrs. Kinloch was born on August 13, 1953 in Georgetown, SC to Mingo Spann and Lillie Mae Alston Spann. She graduated from Howard High in 1973, and attended Dickerson A.M.E. Church. For thirty-seven years, she worked in hospitality. Iris was married to the late Felicia Hiliare Kinloch, Sr. Surviving are her children, Tiffany Kinloch, Nerfetiti Kinloch, Daddylock Kinloch, Rashea Kinloch and Felicia Collington; numerous grandchildren; her sisters, Wilma Smith and Delores Bryant.

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