All Obituaries

Mary Ann McRae departed this life January 27, 2020 at her residence. A funeral service will be held Sunday, February 2, 2020 at 2pm at Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery. The Reverend Robert Powe, Pastor. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Belton Joyner Sr. departed this life January 27, 2020 at Dundee Manor. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later.

Lavonda Helm departed this life January 26, 2020 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill, NC. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later.

Michael Watson departed this life January 23, 2020. A funeral service will be held Saturday, February 1, 2020 at 11am at Word of Life Christian Center Ministries. The Reverend James Douglas, Pastor. The family is receiving friends at 211 Burchill Street, Bennettsville.

Sarah L. McLaurin departed this life January 23, 2020 at Morrison Manor in Laurinburg, NC.  A funeral service will be held Wedneday, January 24, 2020 at 1pm at Bethea Funeral Home Chapel. The Reverend Eddie L. Davis, officiating. Interment will follow in the Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemtery. Sarah L. McLaurin was born August 17, 1948 in Marion County, SC. She was the oldest child of the late Hezekiah and Cora Mae Ingram McLaurin and the late Mae Bell McLaurin. On Thursday, January...

Born on December 27, 1937, Arletha Leggett was the fourth of nine children born to Rosalie Leggett.  She grew up in Bennettsville, SC where she spent her childhood and was educated in the Marlborough County School System.  She also spent a considerable number of years in New York City before returning to her home in the South.  Arletha was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend.  She raised three sons, Gregory, Earl and Darrell, the youngest son,...

Willie James Covington, the son of the late Willie Covington and Lillie Mae McCollough Covington was born March 15, 1970. He attended the public school in Bennettsville, SC and later received his diploma and his CDL. He drove trucks for K.D. Trucking for many years. He was preceded in death by both parents and one sibling Patricia Ann Covington. On January 14, 2020, God saw an angel that was ready to be with Him. He leaves to cherish hie memories five children: Tyreik Sa’Quane...

Miss Latasha Lashawn David, daughter of the late Arthur Drayton and Lillie Mae David. She was born on January 2, 1979. Latasha departed this life on January 5, 2020. Latasha was educated in the Marlboro County Public School System. She was preceded in death by a brother James David and sister Bessie Mae Rice. She leaves special niece and nephew of the home Michelle and James Johnson, and Jesiah Johnson. Her six brothers: Willie (Martha Lee), J.D. (Willie Mae) David of Bennettsville, SC,...

Ms. Brenda Louise Johnson was born to the late Ulysses & Annie T. Johnson on February 19th, 1960 in Marlboro County, S.C. Brenda attended Clio High School, where she was a well-known standout in sports such as basketball & softball. She was also known for her great work ethic as well, until being slowed by an illness suffered in recent years and even then, she continued to display a will for being independent. Brenda joined St. Peter AME Zion Church in Clio at an early age. She...

Mrs. Martha Lee David, daughter of the late John Howard McLean and Della Bertha Purnell was born on June 11, 1952 in Marlboro County. She was educated in Dillon and Marlboro County School system. She met and married Willie James David and there were united in holy matrimony on April 5, 1974. She was converted at an early age and join St. Luke Fire Baptize Holiness which was later change to Word of Life Christian Center. Later, Martha became a member of Community of Grace where she served...