Minister Otis McKie Jr was born on Tuesday December 31, 1968 in Greenwood, South Carolina. God called his name and he answered on Monday, February 1,2021 after serving him faithfully with his whole heart, mind, and soul. He was the beloved son of the late Carrie Lou Stevens and Otis McKie Sr. Otis was a proud 1987 graduate of Mccormick High School. He then continued his educational matriculation at the South Carolina State University where he obtained his degree in Accounting and met his soulmate Stacey McCants. The two were joined in holy matrimony on February 27, 1999 and blessed with two children. Otis affectionately known as "June Bug" was a Loyal Son and a dedicated Dallas Cowboys...

Prophet Joe Gilmore Sr. "Divey" was born on October 15, 1955 in Orangeburg County to the late Luewester Tyler-Gilmore and late Charlie Stroman. He transitioned from his earthly home on September 17,2020 at Agape Hospice House where God called him into his eternal rest. He attended school in the Orangeburg County School District. He worked many different jobs over the course of his life. He loved to cook, spend time outdoors and be with his family. Gilmore as his wife affectionally called him, met at a home bible study group and shortly after got married on August 28, 1991. They had three children and he raised them whole heartedly as their stay- at- home dad. Through them, he added three...

Maurice Holloway was born August 30, 1956 and peacefully entered eternal life September 16, 2020. He was a 1974 graduate of Greenwood High School and a 1978 graduate of Lander University. After 42 years of service he retired in January 2020 from AT&T formally Southern Bell. He had a relationship with Jesus Christ and was currently active at Saxe Gotha Presbyterian Church. Maurice was an avid basketball player and fan He leaves to continue his legacy and cherish his memories, his wife of 39 years, Dr. Mary Harrison Holloway; children, Retired US Navy Senior Chief Danel Harrison (Sonia), Kristen Agbato (Segun) and Ashley Jones (Jonathan); six grandchildren; a great-granddaughter;...

Farish Leon Anderson, Sr. was born in Columbia, South Carolina to Aiken and Alberta Cook Anderson on May 13, 1959. He departed this life on May 27, 2020. Farish was a decorated Retired Sergeant First Class of the United States Army, serving 23 years. He was dedicated to his service to the military and to his country. Farish was an Ordained Elder and a teacher of the Gospel. He leaves to cherish his memory: his mother, Alberta Cook Anderson; three sisters, Renea Anderson, Norma Jean Carter, and Kimmy Harris (Franklin); three children, Marcus Santelle King, Farisha Nicole Christian (Cornell), and Farish Leon Anderson (Bontavia); and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and...

Dr. Harriett J. Terry-Clark was born on May 4, 1950, in Charleston, South Carolina to the late Deacon Harry L. Hicks, Sr. and the late Mother Hattie Hicks Jenkins. Dr. Clark obtained her education through the Charleston County School System and was a graduate of Burke High School. She furthered her education through Denmark Technical College receiving her Associate's Degree in Industrial Sewing. As she continued to pursue higher learning, she began her studies at South Carolina State University, Orangeburg, South Carolina. While at South Carolina State she obtained her Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Education. Dr. Clark went back to school one more time and earned her Doctor of Theology...

Betty Jean Smith McCord was born on March 4, 1940 in Bowman, SC. She was the 6th of 9 children born to Permon W. Smith and Pauline S. (Glover) Smith. She peacefully passed away on January 20, 2020 at Prisma Baptist Health in Columbia, SC. She was affectionately called GiGi by her Great Grand Children. She received her early education at Bowman Elementary, Middle and High Schools. She received both her Bachelor's degree and Master Degree from New Jersey City University. She became a Reading Specialist in Adult Education at Denmark Technical College in Denmark, South Carolina from 1982 to 1997. She was a faithful member for nearly 40 years at Second Nazareth Baptist Church in Columbia, SC...

Willie Belle Lark Collins, 70, transitioned from her earthly life on January 20, 2020. Born on August 20, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Ashbia (KC) Lark, Sr and Hattie Pressley Lark of Ninety-Six, SC. Willie Belle was united in Matrimony to Leroy L. Collins. Willie Belle was a member of Pine Pleasant Baptist Church in Ninety-Six, SC. Additionally, she attended Bible Way Church of Atlas Road in Columbia, SC. Willie Belle graduated from Edgewood High School Class of 1967. She also attended Midlands Technical College. In light of her creativity, she retired from Monsanto Corporation in Greenwood, SC, Waccamaw Pottery as a manager of the floral department, and First Citizens Bank as...

David Laribo, son of the late Grace L. Laribo was born on October 9, 1950 in Summerville, SC. God called him home Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at Prisma Health Hospital in Columbia, SC. David leaves to cherish precious memories, his devoted and loving wife, Sylvia (Judy) Laribo, three daughters; Dayna, Allison & Gwendolyn Laribo and three granddaughters. 8 siblings: Emily Atkins, Bertha McCellan, Marie Mozee (John), Benjamin Laribo (Nancy), Patricia Simmons (Lorant), Delbert Laribo (Thomasina), Michael Laribo (Aretha) and Michelle West (Tony) & a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The homegoing service for David Laribo will be held Sunday, January 19, 2020 at 2:00 PM at...

A life well lived, Mrs. Alberta Naomi Kennedy Williams entered this earthly realm on May 6, 1934; born to Rev. Clarence and Louisa Harrell in Horrell Hill, South Carolina. Her childhood was full of light and laughter as she was the eighth of twelve beautiful children. Alberta attended the public schools of South Carolina and grew to become a successful seamstress and mother. Her membership at Temple Zion Baptist is made memorable by her service on various ministries. She retired from working in the textile industry after 40 years. Her legacy lives on in the lives of her two living siblings; Herbert (Lavern) Harrell and Eleanor Mims; seven children, Nesbit Kennedy, Jr., Angela (Tillmon)...

The homegoing service for Ms. Lee Doris Bittle Cummings will be held Saturday, November 2, 2019, 12:00 PM at Zion Canaan Baptist Church, 7820 Farrow Road, Columbia, SC with burial in Memorial Gardens of Columbia, 9301 Wilson Boulevard, Columbia, SC. Visitation will be held at 11:30am at Zion Canaan Baptist Church. Bostick-Tompkins Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bosticktompkinsinc.com.

Frances Carpenter Fields went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 16, 2019. Affectionately known as "Fran," she was born August 15, 1931 in Gaffney, South Carolina. Fran was the youngest daughter of the late John and Teacora Carpenter. After graduating from Granard High School, Fran completed her Bachelor of Arts degree at Barber-Scotia College, in Concord, North Carolina and earned her Master of Arts degree from the University of South Carolina. She served as a teacher in Richland County School District One for 33 years. She was a devoted and active member of Zion Baptist Church. She was a member of Gamma Nu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She is...