All Obituaries

Pearlie Mae Gaskins Fulmore departed this earthly life on Monday, November 8, 2021 at Lexington Medical Center of Columbia, SC after a brief illness. Pearl as she was affectionately called, was born February 23, 1952. She was the daughter of the late George Ray and Lillian Rush Gaskins. Pearl attented the public schools of Florence County. She was employed by Lake City Country Club and Prossers Restaurant doing what she loved which was cooking. Pearl was joined in holy matrimony to Bobby...

Donice Latrell Gamble-Majors, of Lake City, SC slipped into eternal rest on Monday, November 1, 2021 in Lake City, South Carolina. Donice, the daughter of the late Oscar Gambler Jr., and the late Francis Singletary- Gamble was born on June 16, 1959 in Florence County South Carolina. She was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Willis and a brother, Lathay Godwin. Donice was the loving wife of Randolph Majors for 26 years and was dedicated to the care of her family. Donice was a skilled...

Emma Shawn Hickson-James was born on November 24, 1968, in Lower Florence County to the late Doris McFadden Edwards and Norman Hickson. She departed this life on Monday, October 4, 2021, after a sudden illness.   Emma was a graduate of Lake City High. Emma received Christ at an early age while attending Shady Grove Freewill Baptist Church, where she also sang in the choir. Emma began her professional career as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Lake City-Scranton Nursing Home....

Ms. Jessie Lee Singletary was born on May 21, 1967 to the late Jesse James Taylor and Jannie Bell Mack Taylor in Williamsburg County. On Monday, September 27, 2021, she departed her earthly life peacefully after an illness. Jessie attended the Florence County School System. She was a member of the Greater St. Paul Methodist Church. Ms. Jessie was preceded in death by her beloved father, Mr. Jessie James Taylor. Jessie was one beloved woman. She enjoyed cooking, spending time with...

Deacon Major P. McFadden, son of the late Pearl Davis and Alfred Deas, Sr., was born November 9, 1939, in Florence County. He served and fought in the Korean War in the United States Army. He worked for the Lake City Housing Authority for over 24 years and was enjoying his retirement when he departed his earthly life after a brief illness at the McLeod Hospice House. Deacon Major P. McFadden gave his life to Christ and served faithfully as a Deacon of St. Mark Believers Holiness...

Hessie (Mcfadden) Singletary, daughter of the late Lonnie and Vinnie McFadden, was born September 16th, 1929, in Lake City, SC. She departed this life on Sunday September 12th, 2021. She accepted Christ as her savior and became a member of New Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church. Hessie lived her life committed, serving in many capacities including a Sunday school teacher in the church until her illness. Hessie was joined in holy matrimony in 1950 to the late Deacon John W Singletary and...

Private First-Class Reese Herman Graham was born October 18, 1942. This bouncing curious baby boy was born to the late parents Vinnie “Sweet” Ramsey Graham and Sular Graham in Lake City, South Carolina. He departed this life and received his golden wings on Thursday, September 9, 2021, and went home to to be with the Lord at the Englewood Hospital, Englewood, New Jersey. Private First-Class Reese Graham received his education in the Public School System of Florence, County...

When I’ve my last mile oh Lord and I can’t go no more of Lord, you let the words of my mouth the mediation of my heart be excepted in heart... Marcelia Shields, the daughter of the late Lucille Shields, was born on September 10, 1920 and departed this life on September 2, 2021. In her earlier years, Marcelia attended Olive Grove Baptist Church, Coward, SC. Until her departure from this earthly vessel, she was a member of Greater St. James AME Church, Lake City, SC, where...

Mrs. Kaleaner Wilson was born to the late Duffy and Ula Mae Williams on September 23,1929.She was a kind and loving sweet lady. She was a cook for many years at the Country Cousins Bar B Que in Scranton. She was married to the late On August 23,2021 she entered into eternal rest at her home. She had 10 children to proceed her in death Those left to cherish her memories are her daughter Mrs. Lena Mae D. Hanna of Scranton SC. Her sons Lenwood Wilson of Coward SC and Mack E Wilson of...