All Obituaries

William Thomas “Poda” Hammond was born on January 12, 1958 in McCormick, SC to the late Thomas Lee and Katherine Yeldell Hammond. On Wednesday, May 12, 2021 William answered his Savior’s call at age 63.  William joined Zion Chapel AME Church at an early age. He attended McCormick County Schools and worked in logging. William was proceeded in death by: two brothers: Isaiah Hammond and Larry Hammond a  brother in-law: Alfred Williams. William leaves to cherish...

Richard Stephon Harris was born in Brooklyn, NY on October 22, 1970 to Joseph Richburg and the late Gertrude Harris. His earthly life ended on April 30, 2021. He was 50 years old.         He was a devoted father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. In addition to his father his memories will be cherished by his daughter, Shataea Murphy of Brooklyn, NY, his son, Richard Stephon Harris, Jr. of McCormick, SC, his sister, Tonya Harris (William...

Tyreick Omar “TY Fly” Jackson was born April 16, 2021 in Greenwood, SC.  He was the son of Terrence Omar Jackson Jr. of Atlanta GA. and Shakeria Cannady of Plum Branch, SC. On April 26, 2021 God called Tyreick home to be with Him. He was 10 days old. Ty Fly was a miracle baby, everyone admired how handsome he was and  his smile brighten up the room. Tyreick was preceded in death by his grandmother, Annie Jackson.  In addition to his parents, Tyreick’s...

Gregory Antonio Freeman was born on May 6, 1963 in McCormick, SC. He was the son of the late Jimmy and Pauline Talbert Freeman. Gregory ended his earthly journey on April 16, 2021 in Atlanta Ga. He was 57 years old. Gregory was a 1981 graduate of McCormick High School. He earned a degree in Electrical Engineering from South Carolina State University and was a 2nd Lt. in the United States Army where he  served in The Gulf War Operation Desert Storm. He was a process inspector for...

Issa Raheem Allah (Christopher Middleton) was born on October, 19, 1970 in Greenwood, SC. He was the son of Charles Calhoun Middleton Sr. of Grovetown, GA. and Nellie Ruth Anderson of McCormick, SC. Issa passed on April, 10, 2021 in Columbia, SC at age 50. Issa attended schools in McCormick, SC and was a member of the Islamic Center of Columbia, SC. He loved his family, sharing a laugh and the Dallas Cowboys. Issa was preceded in death by his brother, Terry Lee Anderson and his...

John Paul “Rev. “ Norman was born on January 29, 1966 in Lincolnton, GA. He was the son of the late Booker T. Harris and Geraldine Norman. His earthly journey ended on March 13, 2021 at age 55. “Rev” as he was affectionally known, was a graduate of Mims High School. He worked for Georgia Pacific for over 20 years before joining Electrolux. He also owned B&J Car Care. He had a heart for young people and enjoyed football. He coached youth sports for over 20 years...

Mr. Richard A. Johnson, 58, of Cedar Hill Rd. McCormick, passed on Tuesday March 9, 2021 at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood.

Zyion Jai Weaver was born July 8, 2019 in Augusta, GA. He is the son of Byron Wright of Augusta GA and Tieshia Weaver of Edgefield, SC. God called Zyions name on February 27, 2021. He was 19 months old. Zyion had a big smile that made everyone around him smile and his hugs and kisses were a recharge of love. Zyion was preceded in death by his grandmother, Alice Wright and his great-grandmother, Hattie Weaver. In addition to his parents, Zyion’s memories will be cherished by his...

Barbara Crite, 64, of McCormick passed on Wednesday February 24, 2021 at Doctors Hospital in Augusta Ga. 

Paul H. Hardy,64, of McCormick, SC passed on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at Self Regional Healthcare. The family is at their respective homes.