Mr. Walter “Ronnie” Williams, Jr, 62, of Elgin, SC entered into rest on February 24, 2021. Public viewing will be held at Collins Funeral Home, 714 W. Dekalb Street, Camden, SC from 3:00 PM until 6:00 PM on Wednesday, March 3, 2021. ****Funeral services will be private at the family’s request. The service will be livestreamed at 2 PM on Thursday, March 4, 2021 on … Continue reading Walter Ronnie Williams, Jr

A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mary Evelyn Hardy Amyette, 76, of Camden, will be held at 1pm on Saturday, February 27th, 2021 at First Baptist Church, Camden, SC. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church or the charity of one’s choice. Mary died peacefully in her sleep in the early hours of Wednesday, February 24th, 2021. Born in Kinston, NC, she … Continue reading Mary Evelyn Hardy Amyette

A visitation will be held from 5-7pm on Sunday, February 28th at Powers Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 2pm on Wednesday, March 3rd at Old Johnsonville United Methodist Church Cemetery, Hemingway, SC. Luther “Buddy” Joseph Moulds, Jr., 84, of Elgin, passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2021. He was the son of the late Luther J. Moulds, Sr. and Eliza Joy Moulds. Buddy was … Continue reading Luther Joseph Moulds, Jr.

Sister Ellen Smith, daughter of the late John Wesley Knox, Sr. and Wilhemina Knox, was born December 28, 1954 in Lugoff, South Carolina.  She entered eternal rest on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at Palmetto Baptist Hospital. Sister Smith received her education in the public schools of Kershaw County.  She accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior, was converted, baptized, and united her membership with Bethlehem … Continue reading Ellen Smith

LUGOFF – Funeral service for Gloria Brown Ayer, 73, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Lugoff First Baptist Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery.  The Rev. Doug Huntsinger will officiate. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation. … Continue reading Gloria Brown Ayer

LUGOFF – A private service to celebrate the life of Jerry Erskine Faile, 80, will be held on Thursday at Powers Funeral Home. The family will receive friends following the service at 5:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the National Kidney Foundation.     Mr. Faile passed away at home on Tuesday, February 23, 2021.  Born in McBee, he was the … Continue reading Jerry Erskine Faile

CAMDEN – A private graveside service for Clifton W. Anderson, Jr., 88, will be in Quaker Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Guiding Eyes, Thiel-Meyer Pet Adoption Center or a charity of one’s choice.     Mr. Anderson passed away at home on Monday, February 22, 2021.  Born in Poland, Ohio, he was the son of the late Clifton W. Anderson Sr. … Continue reading Clifton W. Anderson, Jr.

CAMDEN – A graveside service for Emma Louise Drakeford, 70, will be held Thursday at 2:00 p.m. in Scott Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.     Ms. Drakeford passed away Friday, February 19, 2021. Born in Camden, she was a daughter of the late Annie Mae Drakeford. Ms. Drakeford was a member of Testimonial Ministries. She enjoyed fishing.     Left to cherish her precious memories are her … Continue reading Emma Louise Drakeford

CAMDEN – A viewing for Tobias Maurice Sanders, 33, will be held on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Powers Funeral Home from 11am – 3pm. A private funeral service will be held at a later date.     Tobias Maurice Sanders was born on December 3, 1987 in Camden, S.C. The son of Debra Ann Sanders and the late Eddie Lee Covington. He departed his earthly … Continue reading Tobias Maurice Sanders

COLUMBIA- Monay Johnson Hammonds, 55, of Columbia, passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2021. Born in Manhattan, NY on December 2, 1965, she was the daughter of the late Robert Johnson and Priscilla Reed Mack. Monay enjoyed cooking family dinners and playing online bingo. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her life partner, Charles Stripling; children, Jarvis Johnson (Stephanie), Melanie Johnson, and … Continue reading Monay Johnson Hammonds