All Obituaries

Dennis was born May 4, 1944, in Bronx, New York, to the late Richard Lester and Bertha Smith Chapman. He was the middle child of three. Dennis was married to his dear wife, Gloria Delores Miley Chapman, for 52 years. Before they relocated to Hampton, SC, from Massapequa, NY, Dennis retired after 31 years of service as a truck driver for Verizon Phone Company. Dennis loved to watch his favorite football team, the New York Giants, and his favorite basketball team, the New York Knicks, as...

“If any man be in Christ, he is a new creature.”                         II Corinthians 5:17 Mother Virie Black Dunbar, a daughter of the late Walter and Geneva Black, was born in Hampton County, April 15, 1942.  She attended the Public School in Hampton County.  At an early age she dedicated her life to Christ and joined the Friendship United Methodist Church, where she served as...

“Do not fear, for I am with you:  Do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God…”  --Isaiah 41:10 Our beloved Chantay Lynette Myers, the daughter of the late Mr. Sylvester Myers and Ms. Willie Mae Dixson was born September 24, 1963 in Allendale County, South Carolina.  Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother Anthony Brown.  Chantay received her formal education in the public schools in Allendale County.  She went on to...

Adeline “Addie” Gudger was born on August 30, 1965, to Theodore “Teddy” Branch and the late Mary Lee Gudger in Newark, NJ. At an early age, Addie was baptized at St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church in East Orange, NJ. “Addie” was a 1973 graduate of East Orange High School, New Jersey. Upon graduating, she furthered her education at Upsala College, where she earned her associate’s degree in Business Administration, which afforded her the opportunity to...

Mary Jane was born the daughter of the late Mr. Willie and the late Mrs. Deloris Brooker Gooding on November 28, 1957, in Allendale County, South Carolina. At an early age, she joined Gillette Baptist Church and later united with Sweet Bethel CME Church in the St. Mark community of Allendale County, South Carolina. Mary Jane was a 1976 graduate of Allendale Fairfax High School in Allendale, South Carolina. She later furthered her education at Denmark Technical College in Denmark, South...

 The Obituary “To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:” ~ Ecclesiastes 3:1 A Time to Be Born and a Time to Die: Johnnie was born April 24, 1944, to the late Geneva “Flossie” Gothie Williams and the late Charles Williams. He entered into eternal rest on Sunday, September 22, 2019. A Time to Weep and a Time to Laugh: He grew up on the outskirts of Miley, South Carolina, near Davis Hill. Growing up, his years were filled...

Peace I leave with you.  My peace I give unto you not as the world giveth, give I unto you, let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. John 14:27 William Aiken, affectionately known as Bill, lived a full and happy life of 95 years; he made his transition to be with the Lord on September 22, 2019 at home in South Carolina. Born on August 22, 1924 to Lula William in Gifford, South Carolina.  At the tender age of 2 years old, Bill was adopted by Frank Aiken, relocating...

Obituary Mr. John Wilson Preacher, Sr., was born on December 4, 1942, in Hampton County to Jack and Bessie Preacher, who both preceded him in death. He passed at the age of 76, on September 14, 2019, at Allendale County Hospital.Early in life, he joined Mount Zion Baptist Church in Gifford, South Carolina. “Bobby”, as everyone called him, was educated in the public schools in Hampton County. He was employed for several years at Gold Kist, were he retired. After retirement, he...