All Obituaries

Andrew Harrison was born February 26, 1942, to Marion and Maggie (Smith) Harrison in Fairfield County, South Carolina. Andrew received his formal education within the Fairfield County School District during a time when a quality education wasn’t easily accessible to people of color. This set ablaze a passion for learning and a genuine care and concern for others that he later instilled in his children. This led him to pursue a bachelor’s degree in social work from Benedict...

Gerald Lee Alston, was born on July 24,1958 at University Hospital in Baltimore Maryland. He transitioned from this life on February 6, 2024. He was preceded by his father Charles Alston Sr., mother Mary Johnson, stepmother Dorthetha Alston, sister Wanda Alston-Herrod, bother Stacy Alston. “Giz” as he was affectionately known by classmates, was educated in the Baltimore City Public school system. He graduated from Edmonson High School in 1977. Following graduation, he...

“The Lord Is My Shepherd.” Psalm 23:1 Sammie Lee Rogers the son of the late Mary Louise Rogers Peeples was born August 23, 1944 in Manning, SC. He was reared by his beloved grandparents, the late Dozier and Alice Rogers. He transitioned to Heaven on Monday, January 15, 2024. He joined Biggers A.M.E. Church at a young age and was a lifetime member. He was a Sunday school teacher and he joyfully participated in all church activities. He attended the public schools of Clarendon...

Mrs. Mary McDuffie-Woodard was a loving person who left her mark wherever she was present. She enjoyed watching cooking shows, doing crossword puzzles and cooking for her family. Her strength, spirit and character inspired all those who came in contact with her. A time to be born… Ecclesiastes 3:2 Mary was born on May 12th, 1955 to the late Willie McDuffie and Willie Mae Mann-McDuffie in Winnsboro, SC. She was the 4th of thirteen children. A time to live… Isaiah 38:16 Mrs. Mary...