All Obituaries

Mr. Rufus Richardson, Sr.  was born on April 22, 1946 in Eastover, South Carolina.  He was the son of the late Roosevelt and Ella Mae Richardson.  He departed this life on Tuesday, March 12, 2019, following an acute illness.  He was married to his lovely bride Annie Mae Richardson for 50 years. Affectionately known as “Boogie”, he was educated in the public schools of Richland County, South Carolina.  He was employed as a Janitor at Hammond Middle School...

Nathaniel Earl Whaley was born on January 3rd 1954 in Florence, SC. He was the beloved son of the late Silas and Mamie Whaley. Nathaniel was raised in Brooklyn, N.Y and later moved to Columbia, SC. He took flight from his earthly home on Monday, March 11, 2019 at 4:00 a.m. at the Dorn Veteran's Medical Center/Warriors Walk. He was the 5th child of six siblings, his oldest sister JoAnn and youngest brother Samuel preceded him in death. Nathaniel was affectionally called...

Anreid Maynard Gadsden, affectionately known as “Sugar Bear” and “Reidy Dee”, was born May 29, 1962 in Bronx, New York. He was the son of the late Paul Reid Gadsden and the late Mozell Lenora Green-Gadsden. Anreid was educated in the public schools of Bronx, New York, graduating from John F. Kennedy High School. He enjoyed many hobbies such as photography, cooking, DJing, and going to church. He was the proud owner of several barbershops and restaurants. He brought...

Constance C. Hayes was born to William Cummins, Sr. and Elizabeth Cummins in Davidson County, Tennessee in death by her mother, Elizabeth Cummins brother George Stanley Cummins. Constance attended the Metro Public Schools in Nashville and graduated from Pearl High in 1968. She attended 3 years at Tennessee University and majored in Psychology. She was baptized at the age of 12 at Fifteenth Avenue Church of Christ. She got married to Quincy Hayes on May 8, 1972. In this marriage 3 children...

Jeannie T. Stone was born in Blythewood, SC. She was the beloved daughter of the late Helen Mickle Young and Leonard Young Sr. She departed this earthly life to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 10, 2019 in Columbia, SC. Teresa attended public schools of Richland County. She was a 1979 graduate of Spring Valley High School, and a 2002 Magna Cum Laude  graduate of Limestone College with a Bachelors of Science. She was a dedicated and faithful employee of South Carolina Electric and Gas...

Marcus Wesley Anderson was born in Columbia, South Carolina on June 17, 1988. He was called home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 9, 2019. He was the son of the late John and Rhunette Anderson. Marcus attended public schools in Hopkins, South Carolina and graduated from Lower Richland High School. Marcus worked with local businesses throughout the Columbia area with the last being McEntire Produce, which he was employed there for a few years. Marcus was one a find. He...

And her children arise and call her blessed Luella Hilton McCray was known as Mom, Grandma, sister, Aunt Luella, “Mother McCray” or “Missionary McCray but most of all she was known to be blessed. Blessed to see 85 years of life, Mother McCray went from labor to reward early Thursday morning March 7, 2019 surrounded by her loving children and grandchildren. Luella Hilton McCray, was born to Henry L. Hilton and Beulah Thames Hilton on February 14, 1934 in Clarendon County....

“For I am now ready to be offered and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” II Timothy 4:6-7 Robert T. Williams was born on October 22, 1943 in Columbia, South Carolina to the late Robert and Victoria Williams. He transitioned to eternal life with His Heavenly Father on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at Prisma Health Hospital. Robert received his education in the public schools of Richland County. Mr....