All Obituaries

Terita Michelle Brown, 26, of 311 Oak Hill Dr. McCormick, passed on July 27, 2021 in McCormick. The family is at the home.

Robert Edward “Ed” Moore, 81, of Bell Field Rd. McCormick, SC was born on November 4, 1939 in McCormick, SC to the late Elder Sheppard Moore and the late Willie Ruth Wideman. He was first married to the late Pauline Murray Moore and secondly to the late Edith Morgan Moore. Robert attend McCormick County Schools and was of Methodist faith. Robert was preceded in death by two children: James and Ricky Moore Two sisters: Peggy and Dora Moore. One brother: Jerry Moore. Stepchildren:...

Azalee Searles Gilchrist “Honey” to everyone who knew and loved  her transitioned from her earthly home on Washington School Road in Parksville, SC to her heavenly home on Sunday July 25, 2021. Honey was born on November 11, 1928 right here in Plum Branch, SC. She was 92 years old and the third child of William “Heck” and Geneva (Wells) Searles. Honey was a life- long resident of McCormick County, specifically Plum Branch and Parksville. Honey...

Elizabeth Wright was born on May 14, 1946 in McCormick, SC. She was  a daughter of the late James O. and Jannie Bell Norman Thomas. God called Elizabeth home on June 22, 2021 at age 75. Elizabeth attended McCormick County Schools and was a member of Mt. Hermon Baptist Church in Troy, SC.  She was a retired machine operator and enjoyed  cooking and baking for her family. In addition to her parents, Elizabeth was preceded in death by three brothers; Willie Thomas, James Thomas...

  Tom Robert Morgan 67 of McCormick, SC passed away on Saturday June 19th  2021 at his home. He was born on July 29, 1953 to the late Charlie Morgan and Edith Morgan-Moore. He was a retired employed of Georgia Pacific in McCormick, SC. He was twice married, first to the late Christine Pete Morgan and to this union two children were born. He later got married to the late Evonne Griffin Morgan and one child was born. Preceding him in his death would be his father Charlie Morgan and...

Barbara Ann Robertson, 56, of South Mine St. McCormick, SC passed on June 17, 2021 at Self Regional Healthcare. The family is at the home.

Willie Rayford Freeman was born in McCormick, SC on March 22, 1950 to the late James Talmadge and Sarah Permelia Freeman. He was the husband of Rosa Lee Stevens Freeman. On June 16, 2021 he received his Heavenly wings at age 71. Rayford was a member of Shiloh AME Church, where he was active in many auxiliaries: Trustee Board, Usher Board, Men’s Club, Praise Ensemble Choir, Shiloh Mass Choir and  Kitchen Committee. He was also a member of the Sons of Allen Choir and Sons of...

Lonell Blair was born on June 28, 1949 in McCormick, SC and departed  this life on June 9, 2021 at the age 71. He was the widower of Alfredia  Key Blair and son of the late Willie Bo Sr. and Alberta Mars Blair. Lonell was a member of Bethany Baptist Church in McCormick, SC. He attended McCormick County schools and worked for Sun Gro in McCormick before his retirement. He loved his family and was  a Clemson Tiger and Chicago Bears football fan. Memories of Lonell will be...

Wanda Gilchrist was born December 24, 1966 in Lincolnton, Ga to Geneva Mursier and the late Oppie Mursier. She was adopted by the late Fred Lee and Mary Gilchrist. At a young age, she joined Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church. She was a 1985 graduate of McCormick High School. She was  the  salutatorian for her graduation class. She attended the University of South Carolina  and was a graduate of Piedmont Technical College, receiving a certificate in Medical Assistant. She was...

Mr. Johnnie Shellman Dent Jr. of Clarks Hill, SC passed on Sunday May 30, 2021 at his home.  A memorial service will be held at a latter date.