All Obituaries

“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.” Early Saturday evening on May 13, 2023, this train bound for glory heard Ronald’s cry and noticed that he had his ticket in his hand, God stopped by 117 Ella Lane and Ronald got on board. Ronald was born in Richland County on July 6, 1953 to the late Thomas Wrenn and Flossie Evans Wrenn. He...

Graveside service for Baby Boy Smith will be 11am Friday May 12, 2023 @ Gethsemane Baptist Church cemetery in Blair SC.

Mr. Eddie Milton was born November 22, 1945 and departed this life on May 5, 2023. Eddie was born to Nannie Milton Jackson and Walter Belton both of Winnsboro, SC. He received his education through the Fairfield County School System. He was employed with Uniroyal for many years until the department closure. He then went on to become an Entrepreneur of Personal Touch Detailing Service. He was a very humble man—a man of few words, with a heart of gold.  He...

Mr. Roosevelt Johnson, known as “Buddy Boy” to family and friends, was born April 11, 1939 in Fairfield County to the late Ms. Amanda Greene and Mr. Roosevelt Johnson, Sr. He departed his earthly life on April 27, 2023. Mr. Johnson was educated in the public schools of Fairfield County. “Buddy Boy” was a hard worker. He was very dedicated to his job at Duke Power Company located in North Carolina. He retired from Duke Power after 30 years of...

Mr. Willie Albert Belton of Winnsboro SC passed away on April 21, 2023. He is survived by his wife Dorothy Belton, two sons, Willie R. Belton of Columbia SC and Randy Brown of Columbia SC, two daughters, Tammy Brown of Florence SC and Sandy (Victor) Dewese of Columbia SC, sister Catherine Barber, six grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral service will be 2:30pm Thursday April 27, 2023 @ Russell-McCutchen Funeral Chapel, 324 S. Vanderhorst St. Winnsboro SC...

Mr. James Bolar passed away on April 14, 2023. He is survived by his former wife, Willie Bolar, his son, James Bolar Jr., daughter, Christina Bolar Coles, brother, Bennie Jackson. Grandchildren, Audrey Lesesne, Ocean Daniels, Shaw Coles, and Jena Bolar, great grand, Morgan Lesesne and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral service will be held in Alexandria Virginia.

Mr. Melvin Sampson was born June 26, 1961 to the late Lucius and Lillie Bell Sampson. He departed this earthly life on April 8, 2023. Melvin, known as “Samp Dogg” to family and friends he was very good on fixing cars and doing a lot of odd jobs before his illness . Melvin was a loving brother, father and friend. He leaves to cherish his memories, his son Morkise McDuffie, four step kids, McArthur, Asheda, Kevin, and Kelcey Young, and a longtime girlfriend Martha Beaty. Melvin...

Mrs. Bertha Elnora Ford Kennedy, born March 20, 1934, departed this earthly life on Thursday morning, April 6, 2023.  The funeral service for Mrs. Kennedy will be held on Thursday, April 13th at 11 a.m. at Lebanon Presbyterian Church, 667 U.S. Highway 21 South, Ridgeway, South Carolina, with interment at the church cemetery.  Masks are required. There will be no public viewing.  

Ms. Bridget Felica Simmons was born on October 26, 1981 in Columbia SC to the late Albert and Mildred Simmons. Bridget was a very loving mother to her son who she loved with all her heart and soul. She was a loving daughter, sister, and friend. Bridget leaves to cherish her memories her son, Ja’Marce T. Ashford of Winnsboro SC, brothers, Albert Simmons and Troy Simmons of Winnsboro SC, sisters, Erica (Jeffrey) Henry of Winnsboro SC and Meagan (James) Harrison of Winnsboro SC, nieces,...

Billy Carl Coleman a beloved man was born in Winnsboro, South Carolina on September 17, 1961, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Eddie and Lula Lee Coleman. He was called to rest on Monday, March 6, 2023. Billy received his education from the public school system of Fairfield County. He was a graduate of Winnsboro High School. He was briefly a part of the Army National Guard. Billy was employed as a landscaper, painter, and handyman. He was very passionate about his work...