All Obituaries

 Mr. Richard Alexander Harrison of Winnsboro SC passed away on January 25, 2023. He is survived by three sons, Richard Holloway of Columbia SC, Joe Louis Harrison of Columbia SC and Johnny Harrison (Arlene) of Winnsboro SC, daughters, Linda H. Walker (James) of Winnsboro SC and Winnett Holloway of Hartford CT, grands, great-grands, brothers, Rev. David Harrison of W. Columbia SC, Bobby Harrison (Anna) of Waterbury CT and Ulysses Harrison (Lisa) of Winnsboro SC, sister, Betty H. Able...

Mattie Hill Smith, 60 was born in Winnsboro, SC to the late Ms. Betty Hill of Winnsboro, SC. She was raised by her uncle and aunt: Mr. Preston and Mrs. Elizabeth Hill of Winnsboro, SC. Mattie departed this earthly life peacefully on January 20, 2023 at Prisma Health Richland Hospital Columbia, SC surrounded by her love ones. Mattie was married to Mr. James L. Smith. She was educated in the Public School System of Fairfield County. She was employed at Wendy’s until her began to...

For I am poured out like a drink of offering, and my departure has come. I fought a good fight on the battlefield and off the battlefield. Don’t weep for me because the storm is over.   Mr. Walter J. Jr. McCollough was the son of the late Walter James McCollough and Mrs. Vestina Curlee Byrd. He was born on June 8, 1941, in Salisbury North Carolina. Walter was educated in the schools of Fairfield County in South Carolina. Served in the Military, U. S....

Mr. John Russell Gaston Jr., affectionately called “Russ”, was born to the late John Russell Gaston, Sr., and Josie G. Gaston on April 16,1956 in Fairfield County, South Carolina. He died to this life unexpectedly on Saturday, January 31, 2022. A caring and godly man, Russ touched and blessed the lives of many, through his commitment and dedication to his family and his service to the church, the community and beyond. Mr. Gaston was baptized as a child at Shiloh First...

Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Mr. Wesley Friday   Wesley Friday affectionately known as “Wes” was born March 25, 1938 in Jenkinsville, S.C. to the late Samuel and Mattie Lou Thompson Friday. He transitioned into eternal rest on December 7, 2022.  Wesley joined and was baptized at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church at an early age. He was a faithful, lifetime member until the Lord called him home. He served as chairman of the Trustee Board for many years before retiring...

Deacon Frank Martin, 78, of Winnsboro, South Carolina, departed his life Thursday, December 1,2022 at Prisma Health Richland in Columbia, South Carolina.  Deacon Frank Martin was born September 2, 1944 to the late Moses and Kittie Lee Martin. He was educated in the Fairfield County School System and a Deacon at Greater Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Winnsboro, S.C. Deacon Martin worked at Uniroyal for 37 years before retiring. Frank enjoyed being around his family, going to Church and...

Judge John “Johnny” Dewese was born on October 4, 1951, in Fairfield County, South Carolina, to the late James C. and Pearl Dewese. Johnny was raised, nurtured and loved in a Christian home by his parents, and a community of aunts, uncles, church elders, and older siblings who taught him the faith that would carry him throughout his life. He joined Greater Mount Zion Baptist Church at an early age and was later a Deacon, pillar, and champion for the church...

Our Matriarch  An Earthly Life's Summary Mrs. Bertha Lee Ferby McCants made her earthly debut on September 22, 1931 as the daughter of the late Dave and Mattie Anderson Ferby along with Lizzie Ferby. She was reared into adulthood by her maternal grandmother, Mrs. Alberta Anderson, from the age of eight upon the passing of her mother. This Godly Matriarch of the McCants Family was educated in the public schools of Fairfield County. Her adult life’s journey began by becoming...

Ms. Charlotte Melinda “Boo Cat” Sampson passed away on October 17, 2022. She is survived by four sons; Tykavis Sampson and Enzio Sampson, John H. Robinson Jr, and Tyshawn Robinson, mother; Willie M. Sampson, two brothers; Nathaniel Sampson Jr and Stanley Sampson, one sister; Patricia Washington and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral service will be 2 pm Sunday October 23, 2022 @ Russell-McCutchen Funeral Home Chapel, 324 S. Vanderhorst St. Winnsboro SC 29180. Visitation...

Isabella Praileau was born in Winnsboro SC on August 10th 1941. Her parents were Horace Good and Carrie L. Praileau. She attended Fairfield County Training School in Winnsboro SC. She moved to New Jersey in the mid 1960’s and she attended medical school and worked in that field until retirement.  She came to Jesus and loved him until the end. Isabella is survived by a brother, Paul E. (Mary) Praileau and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Graveside service will...