All Obituaries

Mrs. Hattie Belle Goins Brown departed this earthly life on Wednesday August 17, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Ridgeway, SC on March 18, 1939 to the late Harlee and Willie Louise Clark Goins and was the sixth of twelve children born to this union. Hattie was educated in the public schools of Fairfield County. She was married to the late Deacon Lucius Brown. She worked at Crafts-Farrow State Hospital, Uniroyal of Winnsboro SC Fairfield Manor and Tanglewood...

Deacon Elijah McCorkle was born on Jan. 26, 1941, to the late Osborne and Marie Green McCorkle. He departed this life on Aug. 13, 2022. Elijah was educated in the public schools of Fairfield County. After high school, he went on to serve with the United States Army. He attended Columbia Commercial College and is a graduate of Patterson Barber School. He retired from SCE&G in 1994, after 28 years as a Supervisor in the Gas Department. He was the first black supervisor, since...

Floyd “Pop” Johnson was born on April 14, 1953 and quickly became known far and wide as one of the most gregarious and fun-loving individuals in Winnsboro. His love and devotion to his only daughter, Nydia, and his grandchildren is also widely known. Pop was the second son of the late Frank and Ophelia Johnson of Winnsboro, South Carolina. He grew up in Winnsboro and graduated from Fairfield High School. Later, Pop graduated from the tractor trailer driving...

Deaconess Annie Mae Martin a devoted wife of 25 years to Deacon Joe Martin, departed this earthly life on Sunday, July 24, 2022. Born on November 2, 1947 in Columbia SC to the late Joe English and Thelma Thomas. Annie leaves to cherish her loving memories a devoted husband, Joe Martin, of the home. One son, Roger (Fareeda) Martin of Herndon VA. One step-son, Joe (Rita) Martin Jr of Columbia SC. Two step-daughters, Vernisha (Robert) Baxter of Monticello SC and...

  Ms. Laura Faye Mathis Wallington, daughter of the late Johnny Mathis Sr. and the late Ola Clamp Mathis was born February 4, 1939 in Newberry, South Carolina. She entered into the arm of Jesus on Thursday July 7, 2022 at her home in Jenkinsville, South Carolina.  She was a member of New Enoree Baptist Church in Newberry, South Carolina.  Those who celebrate her life and cherish precious and loving memories include her daughter, Darissa Stone of the home; one...

Latrakeus “Speedy” Bouknight was born February 7, 1973 to Elizabeth Bouknight and the late Nathaniel Bouknight, III. His journey of life ended after a lengthy illness on July 2, 2022. “Speedy” was educated in Alma Georgia and Winnsboro, South Carolina for a short time. At an early age, he became a member of the First African Baptist Church where he served as an usher. Later in life after moving back to Winnsboro due to his illness, he attended Speak to...

Services for Mr. Richard Calvin Pickett will be 1 pm Friday July 1st, 2022 @ Fort Jackson National Cemetery, 4170 Percival Rd. Columbia SC 29229. Viewing will be 11:00 til 12:00 noon Friday July 1, 2022  @ Russell-McCutchen Chapel, 324 South Vanderhorst St. Winnsboro SC, 29180.    

Thomas J. Sanders, know to family and friends as “Buck” was the son of Mary Gilliam and the late James Jones. Born on April 30, 1983 in Richland County, Thomas departed this earthly life on June 6, 2022. He went to McCrorey-Liston School. He loved sports and he loved to read the Bible. He was loved by many and a special friend James Richards. He is survived by his mother, Mary Ann Gilliam; one brother, Avery Gilliam (Anna) of Charlotte, NC; and one sister,...

Carol Lanesha Chambers was born on September 6, 1981 in Hartford CT to Carol Hopkins and the late James Hopkins Sr. She departed this life on May 24, 2022. Carol, who would prefer to be called “Nesha” was a lifelong resident of both Hartford CT and Winnsboro SC. She was known as the life of the party. Wherever she went the crowd would follow (even though she disliked crowds). Carol leaves to cherish her memories, her children; Ladavia Mann and Lacarta Mann, one grandchild;...

Mr. Walter Pickett was born on July 27, 1970, in Winnsboro SC to Ineeda Pickett and the late James Pickett. On Monday, May 16, 2022, the Lord looked down upon the earth and said enough my son you fought a hard fight and you have been through a lot over this year and it’s time to finish this course. At an early age, Leon confessed to Jesus as his Lord and Savior and he became a member of Mt. Zion AME Church in Winnsboro, SC. Leon graduated from the public schools...