All Obituaries

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Nathenial Perry, 76, of Eutawville, SC. Mr. Perry, a beloved father, brother, and friend, transitioned peacefully from this life on April 16, 2026 at the Lowcountry Community Hospice House in Summerville, SC. A funeral will be held in his honor at 11:00 am on April 25, 2026 at The Middleton Mortuary Chapel. His family will receive visitors at 1409 Dawson St. Eutawville, SC (4pm-8pm). In lieu of flowers, the family asks ...

“I have fought a good a fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” – II Timothy 4:7   On March 22, 2026, Esther “Sinclair” Bowman Dickson, a devoted servant of Almighty God, entered into eternal rest at her residence in Cross, South Carolina. Sinclair was born on April 9, 1939, in Orangeburg, South Carolina, the second child of Victoria Huger and Elijah Bowman. She was lovingly raised in Berkeley County by her grandmother and uncle in a ...

 "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit"- Psalm 34:18 Connor Lee Sumter Sr., affectionately known as “Tank”, was the son of the late Elijah Sumter Sr. and Mamie Williams Sumter. He  was born on December 10, 1952 in Orangeburg County, SC and  entered into eternal rest on February 28, 2026 in Miami, FL. He was raised in Vance, South Carolina, where he joined Rock Hill A.M.E. Church at an early age and later ...

  Bishop (Ricky) Bell, Jr. was born August 2, 1955, to the late Isabella Nelson and Bishop Bell, Sr. He entered eternal rest on February 21, 2026, at his residence in Cross, South Carolina. He graduated from Roberts High School in Holly Hill, South Carolina, and later served several years in the U.S. Army. He devoted over 35 years of service as a contractor with Shaw, CBI, and Thompson, faithfully supporting the former Albermarle Company, now known as SI Group, until he retired. In ...

A Time to Be Born: Tiheshaca Lavonchelle Middleton Greene was born on March 4, 1981, in Charleston, South Carolina to Mary Ann Middleton and the late Jacob Elijah Middleton. A Time to Live: Tiheshaca, affectionately called, “Ti”, was a woman of strength, brilliance, and unwavering devotion to her family, faith, and community. She lived a life rooted in purpose, enduring love, and excellence. Ti attended Holly Hill Roberts High School between 1994 and 1999. She entered high ...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Anthony Ashby, of Eutawville,SC. Mr. Ashby, a beloved father, brother, and friend, transitioned from this life on January 30, 2026 at Trident Regional Medical Center in North Charleston, SC. A funeral will be held in his honor at 2:00pm on February 7, 2026 at The Middleton Mortuary Chapel.  Family and friends may leave expressions of sympathy on Our Online Tribute Wall. Please keep this family in your thoughts and prayers.

  In Loving Memory of Mother Verbatine “Carrie” Polite Mother Verbatine Polite, affectionately known as Carrie, was born on August 5, 1956, in Eutawville South Carolina to the late William and Louise Middleton. From an early age, she was rooted in faith, family, and service values that guided her life’s journey and legacy. Carrie began her spiritual foundation at Greater St. Paul United Methodist Church, a historic church founded by her great-grandfather, Reverend ...

  Mr. Anthony Dwayne Bowman, the son of Melissa Dingle Bowman and the late James Bowman, was born on May 23, 1965. He departed this life on Friday, January 16, 2026. Anthony was born in Brooklyn, New York, and later relocated to South Carolina, where he was raised by his beloved grandparents, Wilhelmina Dingle and the late Frank Dingle. He graduated from Cross High School, Class of 1983. Anthony was a man of many skills and talents. He worked various jobs throughout his life, ...

  It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Mr. Michael Alan Thompson, 69, of Cross, South Carolina, formerly of North Charleston. Mr. Thompson passed away at his residence on January 16, 2026. He will be remembered by those who knew him as a father, grandfather, and friend. Michael is survived by his daughter, Tracy, and his son, Heath. May his memory bring comfort to all who mourn his loss. Family and friends may leave expressions of sympathy on Our Online Tribute ...

“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.”- Revelation 21:4   The Honorable Valerie Deniece James Lawrence, affectionately known as “Cheeta” and “Chee Chee,” was born on August 19, 1962, in Eutawville, South Carolina. She was the beloved daughter of the late Sam D. James and the late Janie White ...