All Obituaries

Michael Eugene Smith, 61, of 1225 Mathis Road, Unit 2, entered into eternal rest on Friday, January 10, 2020 at his home. Born in Abbeville, he was the son of the late Mrs. Eddie M. Postell. He leaves to cherish his memories, two sons, Jahvious Strong-Smith of Greenwood and Braxton Inman of Fort Drum, NY; three daughters, Michelle E. (Adrian) Williams of Greenville, SC, Michaela E. Smith of Ft. Bliss, TX, and Amber (Howard) Paront of Simpsonville, SC; two sisters, Brenda (James) Tate of...

Calvin David Simpkins Sr., 70, of 119 North Gate Street, husband of Mary Childs Simpkins, transitioned to his Heavenly Home with his wife by his side on Wednesday, January 8, 2020. Born in Greenwood, he was the fourth child of the late Tom Simpkins and the late Clara Parks Simpkins. He was a member of Flint Hill Missionary Baptist Church, where he was former chairman of the Deacon Board, a Sunday School teacher and member of the Senior Choir. He was also former president of the Fire...

Demarcus Duran Jackson, 36, of 209 Bermuda Dr., passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2019 at Self Regional Medical Center. Born in Greenwood, he was the son of Marcus Goode and Lucinda Jackson Hackett. He worked for Carolina Pride and attended Cornerstone Life Changing Ministries. He leaves to cherish his memories, three sons, Damaquise Jackson, Jamarcus Jackson and Damauri Wright; two daughters, Keria Coats and Kimyah Wilson; three siblings of the home, Rashadd Teon Jackson, Moses...

Willie Joe Smith, 74, of 602C Oak Ave, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2019, at Self Regional Medical Center. Born in Greenwood, he was the son of the late Jozei Smith and Ruth Perkins Smith. He attended Brewer High School and retired from National Textiles and was a member of St. John A.M.E., were he served as a trustee, steward and grounds keeper. He survived by one son, Reggie (Jacquelyn) Smith, of Greenwood, his mother; Ruth Perkins Smith, of Greenwood; two grandchildren; Makita...

Darvin Darcel Johnson Etheredge, 51, husband of Angela Phillips Johnson Etheredge, of 163 W.E. Smith Road, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, December 25, 2019, at his home. Born in Saluda he was the son of Oscar Lee (Jean) Etheredge and Daisy Johnson. He was employed with MAU at Lonza and attended Faith Community Church, in Clinton, S.C. He leaves to cherish his memories, his devoted wife, Angela Phillips Johnson Etheredge, of the home; his parents Oscar Lee(Jean) Etheredge and Daisy...

Sam U. Arnold, 81, departed this life on, December 25, 2019, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease, his wife Elizabeth was by his side as he transitioned home. Sam was the son of the late Park and Verda Starks Arnold. Sam was a graduate of Brewer High School and a retiree of Schulmberger (Neptune) in 2000 after approximately 30 years of employment as a supervisor. At an early age he joined St. Paul A.M.E. Church and was a member of the adult choir, steward board, as well as...

Robert Eugene Warren of 217 Carolina Ave, died on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at Self Regional Medical Center. Born in McCormick, he was the son of Robert Warren, Sr. and the late Elease Peterson. He was employed at the Packing Plant. He was preceded in death by one brother, James Fuller. He leaves to cherish his memories, one daughter and caregiver, LaPorsha Warren of the home and one brother, Melvin (Cheryl) Warren of Greenwood, step-children; Ebony Nance and Albany Nance, one grandson;...

Mary Elizabeth Fuller, 75, of 1548 Parkway Road, Apt. 1-G, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2019 at Self Regional Medical Center. Born in Callison, she was the daughter of the late Fate Cash Wideman and the late Margaret Brown. She also attended Mt. Olive Baptist Church. She leaves to cherish her memories one son, Napoleon Wideman of the home; two daughters, Betty Jean Wright of Kingsford, GA, and Suzette Fuller of Greenwood; two brothers, Ernest Leon Wideman of Greenville and Paul...

Wanda Ann Lewis, 60, of 502 Andrews Chapel Road, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2019, at her home. Born in Greenwood, she was the daughter of the late Jessie Watson and the late Mamie Watson. She was formerly employed with Shoney’s. She leaves to cherish her memories, a long time companion, John Mitchell of the home; one son, Willie Lewis of Greenwood; one daughter, Wanda Lewis of Greenwood; one brother, Jerome Lewis of Greenwood; five sisters, Anna Jean Johnson, Diane Lewis,...

Callie Yeldell Hall, 88, of 249 Hardwood Loop, widow of Moses Hall, died on Sunday, November 17, 2019 at Self Regional Medical Center. Born in Edgefield, she was the daughter of the late Willie Yeldell and the late Mamie T. Yeldell Calhoun. She was a member of Mt. Zion AME Church in the Promise Land Community, where she was a Missionary Member and a former usher and was a member of the Women’s Society #69. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Johnnie Mae Johnson, one grandson,...