All Obituaries

Mrs. Helen Quick Ridges was born in Marlboro County, South Carolina on December 17, 1935. She was the daughter of the late Geneva Quick Johnakin. Helen was lovingly called "Slim Quick" by those who knew her well. Helen was educated in the public schools of Marlboro County. Her occupation was centered around Pre-Kindergarten Education and she was a certified teacher's assistant. After 25 years, she retired from the Marlboro County Public School System. She accepted Jesus Christ...

Mr. James Eldred McCoy was born the son of the late Florence Lyles McCoy and James McCoy. He was born in Marlboro County, SC on July 30, 1949. He accepted Christ at an early age while growing up in Bennettsville, South Carolina. After graduating from high school he enlisted in the United States Army and served his country during the Vietnam War. James was affectionately called "Red" but his favorite thing to be called was, "Florence McCoy's baby boy!" He had a great...

Born to the late Peter James Williams, Sr. and Lily Christine Williams on July 24, 1952 in Bennettsville, SC. Peter transitioned to his heavenly home on May 2, 2023 at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence, SC surrounded by his loving family. He received his education in the Marlboro County Public School System before graduating in 1971. He held various jobs in the early years to include school bus driver, landscaper and put in 11 years at JP Stevens. He landed a position at CSX on...

Mr. Stacey Lamont McCall of Raleigh, NC departed this life on April 29, 2023 while at his home. He was the first born child of Charles McCall and the late Annie Carolyn McCall. His birth took place in Brooklyn, New York on July 2, 1969. He was educated in the public schools in Brooklyn. Stacey was once employed as a flag director for a mobile transportation company. He was a fun-loving, jovial person who never met a stranger. He had a big bright smile and hearty laugh. He and his sister,...

Mrs. Odessa Poe Richardson was born in Marlboro County, South Carolina on June 20, 1932. She was the daughter of the late Lillie Poe and Charlie Poe. She accepted Christ at an early age. She was educated in the public schools in Marlboro County. She resided in McColl, SC the majority of her life. Odessa was employed for more than 58 years with Betty Lewellen and the late Tommy Lewellen. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Mary Lillie Richardson. On April 24, 2023 while at Dundee Manor...

Mr. Harold L. Bowers was born in Brooklyn, New York on May 28, 1941. He was the son of the late Viola Green Bowers and Henry Bowers. He was educated in the public school system in Brooklyn, New York. He was an electrician and air conditioning repairman. He briefly served in the Navy and was honorably discharged because of his health. On April 22, 2023 while at the First Health Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst, North Carolina, Harold Bowers responded to the Master's call from labor to...

Annie Carolyn McCall, affectionately known as Moodie, was born on September 6, 1948 in McColl, South Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Oree Whitner and Earnest Whitner. Annie received her education at Adamsville High School in McColl, SC. Annie married her High School sweetheart, Charles McCall, in 1968 in McColl, SC. Shortly after marriage they moved to Brooklyn, New York where they had two children: Stacey and April. Annie was a vivacious person who loved her family immensely. She...

MRS. MINNIE LEE ERVIN PEARSON received her call from her Heavenly Father while at the Morrison Manor in Laurinburg, North Carolina. She transitioned on April 21, 2023. Mrs. Minnie Lee was the first born of the late Elmore and Ella David Ervin. Her birth took place on November 24, 1929. She accepted Christ at Old Galilee United Methodist Church. She married the late Thomas Jefferson Pearson, Sr. on November 4, 1950, she moved her church membership to Smyrna United Methodist Church, joining...

EVANGELIST BARBARA WILLIAMS McRAE was born in Brownsville, South Carolina located in Marlboro County, South Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Ida Bell Williams. Her birth took place on June 3, 1947. Early in life she accepted Christ as her Savior and attended Antioch Baptist Church in Brownsville. At the time of her passing, she was a member of Tabernacle of God in Dillon, South Carolina. BARBARA retired after more than 20 years of employment at INA Bearing in Cheraw, South...

Prentiss Covington, Sr. was born in Bennettsville, South Carolina on August 7,1946. He was the son of Ella Jane Simmons Collins and the late Prentiss Covington. He was educated in the public schools of Marlboro County, South Carolina. He accepted Christ as his Savior and was a faithful member of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in Bennettsville, SC. Later in life he moved to New York where he worked for over 40 years at the Federal Reserve National Bank as a Computer Engineer. After...