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Obituary for Victor Brown

Victor Bernard Brown, fondly known as “Bernie”, was born on May 30, 1955 in Florence County, South Carolina at McLeod Hospital to Sadie Brown Smith and the late Rueben Brown. Bernie was raised in Pamplico, South Carolina by his mother; his beloved maternal grandmother, the late Estelle “Mae” Edwards Gibbs. Additionally, Bernie had a wealth of aunts and uncles who loved and reared him as well.

Throughout Victor’s youth, he was very active at Mt. Zion Chapel Baptist Church in Pamplico, South Carolina serving as an usher board member and was a member of the junior and youth choirs.

Bernie attended the public schools of Florence County School District Two graduated from Hannah-Pamplico High School Class of 1973. While at Hannah-Pamplico High School, Bernie was a proud first chair trumpeter; member of the National Honor Society; and a chorus member. In addition to being an active high schooler, Bernie was also a School Bus Driver.

Victor was a proud 1977 graduate of South Carolina State College. While in college, he majored in industrial engineering and was a member of the Esquire Service Club, Houston Engineers, Student Christian Association, Student Government Association, Mitchell Hall Club, and NAACP. The highlight of Bernie's college experience was meeting his best friend turned wife, Sandra “Gail” Cooper Brown.

On September 3, 1983, Bernie and Gail were married at Twin Lakes in Lake City, South Carolina, and built their life together in Florence, South Carolina. They had two daughters, Victoria and Meredith Brown.

Bernie and his family attended church at Cumberland United Methodist Church, where he was a member of the Evangelist Committee Soup Kitchen. Victor was an engineer for the South Carolina Department of Transportation from 1984 until 2006, where he earned a wealth of recognition for his leadership in the field of safety. During Victor’s sixteen years of retirement, he enjoyed grocery shopping, home improvement projects, creating new food recipes and golfing.

Bernie leaves to cherish precious memories: his wife, Sandra Gail Cooper Brown; two daughters: Victoria Brown of Raleigh, NC and Meredith Brown of Columbia, SC; mother: Sadie Brown Smith of Pamplico, SC; one sister-in-law: Carolyn (Leroy) Williams of Kingstree, SC; one brother-in-law: Stanley Cooper of Columbia, SC; one aunt: Helen Munnerlyn of Pamplico, SC; and a host cousins, other relatives and friends.

Due to COVID-19 precautions, family will not receive friends at the home. You may call the family at 843-319-9413.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be given to Cumberland United Methodist Church, 163 S. Coit St., Florence, SC 29501, “Miracle Campaign” in his honor.

Please keep the family of Victor Bernard Brown in your thoughts and prayers.

Obituary for Henry Cooper

Mr. Henry Oliver Cooper, the son of the late Daniel Cooper and Louise Cain Cooper was born November 4, 1926 in Florence County, South Carolina. He passed away on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 after a brief illness at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence, South Carolina.
Henry was educated in Florence County Public School System. He was employed with The South Carolina Highway Department, Koppers, and he retired from Roundwood Lumber Company all located in Florence, South Carolina.
Henry was preceded in death by his parents Daniel and Louise Cooper; a daughter, Cynthia Ann Cooper; three brothers, Nathaniel Cooper, Waiters Cooper, and Sammy Cooper; and two sisters, Edith Cooper and Lena Cooper Douglas.
Those left to cherish his precious memories are two daughters, Sarah F. Scott-Lee and Anna L. Cooper Johnson; one son, Ronald Bernard Hart; a very special nephew, Sammy Cooper, Jr.; and a host of nephews, nieces, other relatives, and dear friends.
Please keep the family of Henry O. Cooper in your thoughts and prayers.

Obituary for Jerome Benjamin

Mr. Jerome “Jeter” Benjamin, the son of the late Helen Slater and Roosevelt Benjamin was born March 5, 1951 in Darlington County.He was educated in Darlington County Public School Systems.

"Jeter" as he was affectionately called loved his family tremendously and was the type person that would never forget anyone. His mindset was of such that he would remember things that you thought he would have forgotten. He was an avid lover ofmoon pies and loved to eat.

In addition to his parents, Jeter was preceded in death by seven siblings.

Those left to cherish his precious memories are +ve sisters, HattieMae Sellers, Rosa Smith, and Mary Ann Tedder all of Darlington, South Carolina, Mary Hayes of Brooklyn, New York, and Ruby Burks of Durham, North Carolina; seven brothers, Willie Benjamin,Jimmie Benjamin, Creighton Benjamin, Ronnie Benjamin, John EarlBenjamin, Curtis Benjamin, and Rector Bishop, Jr. all of Darlington County, South Carolina; one sister-in-law, Mary Benjamin; two brothers-in-law, Sammie Jackson of Darlington, South Carolina and James L. Smith of Society Hill, South Carolina; and a host of nephews, nieces, other relatives, and friends.

The family will receive friends at 2606 N. Governor Williams Hwy., Darlington.

Due to COVID-19 precautions, please wear a mask.

Please keep the family of Jerome Jeter Benjamin in your thoughts and prayers.

Obituary for Albertha Elizabeth McCullum

Albertha Elizabeth Lincoln McCullum was born on February 18, 1923, in Dorchester County, South Carolina, a daughter of the late Maggie and Eugene Lincoln. She was born the ninth child out of ten children. She received her formal education in Dorchester County, South Carolina. On February 22, 2022, God decided that her job here on earth had been completed.

At a young age, she met and married Wesley “Dixie” McCullum. They would settle down in Lamar, South Carolina, where they raised their daughter Glenda “BaBa” McCullum Jenkins.

“Bert” as she was affectionately known was a faithful and devoted member of John Wesley United Methodist Church for over 75 years. She served on the usher board as well as the women’s choir. Bert was also a faithful member of Faithful Workers Chapter #229 since its inception over 50 years ago. She was also a faithful member of the Independent Royal and Lady Knights for a number of years. For over 44 years, she worked in the Darlington County School System for 44 years as a cafeteria worker at Lamar High School.

My grandmother had several favorite hobbies that she enjoyed doing. Sewing was definitely her favorite. Growing up, I would remember her in the living room doing her sewing. She also enjoyed going to the Center every day to do some knitting as well. She would always knit me a blanket and I still have them. Ma also loved making her own peanut brittle as well as doing her puzzles books. Growing up, we would always make sure that on Saturday nights, we watched one of her favorite shows, The Golden Girls. We never missed an episode of Murder She Wrote or Columbo, along with other shows.

To know Bert was to love her. She never had a bad word to say about anyone. I saw her get mad or curse at anyone. No matter what your age was she would always show respect to you. My grandmother had a genuine and pure heart. She always made sure that my sister and I had what we needed. One of my fondest memories of my grandmother was when she had Rick call me after I got off work with a special request. She wanted me to stop and get her some Red Wine. I said, “Ma, why do you want wine,” she replied, “It’s good for my heart”. One of her favorite lines after talking to Rick and me was “that’s right”.

In 2019, Ma suffered her second stroke, in which she didn’t want to live with me in Baltimore and I certainly refused to her in a nursing home, but then out of nowhere an angel named Christine “Coolie” Brown stepped and agreed to take care of her without me even asking. Bert loved being in her company and vice versa. I guess my mother, Glenda really picked a good friend when she chose her. She would remain under Christine’s care until her death.

Bert was preceded in death by her late husband Wesley “Dixie” McCullum, her daughter, Glenda “BaBa” McCullum Jenkins, and granddaughter, Diane Coretha McCullum Williams, and nine siblings.

She leaves to cherish her memories include her granddaughter, La’Tonya (Rick) Michelle Wilson; two grandsons, Perryn N. Williams, and Ricky “RJ” Wilson, Jr.; one devoted and special friend/family member, Christine “Coolie” Brown and Mrs. Ethel Lee Bess; a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Obituary for Fred Lee Barr

Fred Lee Barr was born in Florence County, Florence, S.C. He was educated in the public school of

Scranton Elementary School and Lake City, South Carolina. He graduated from City High School in 1972.

He was preceded in death by McKinley Barr(father) and Lonzie Bell Barr(mother), McKinley Barr (Pete)Jr.

his brother, Queen Elisabeth Smith(sister) and Shirley Jean Hanna (Sister). Fred leaves to carry on his

legacy five siblings, one brother Nathaniel (Sonny) Barr and four sisters, Emma Lee Wesley(Curtis), Carrie

Bradford (Derric), Rebecca (Tinnie) McCray, and Katie Smalls(Chester)

”One day, I was at school and did not have money for my lunch. Fred came up and gave me his lunch

ticket and walked away. He went without lunch for himself for me. “Fred would do yard work all day for

four dollars and take the wages to buy supper for his family. He kept nothing for himself. He was

dedicated to his family. This is the type person he was, selfless and not selfish. Fred always carried

himself with respect and integrity. He was known by his friends in school as “Professor” Carrie Bradford.

Obituary for Lenora Jamison Deal-Mcteer

Lenora Jamison Deal-McTeer, the oldest daughter of the late Deacon Louis Jamison and Evangelist Gertrude Y. Jamison, was born on March 2, 1959 in Colleton County, South Carolina. She transitioned into eternal rest early on February 22, 2022, at Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro, South Carolina, after a brief illness.

Lenora was raised in Sniders, South Carolina and attended Colleton County Public schools. She graduated from Ruffin High School with the Class of 1977. She was formerly married to Louis Deal, Jr., and from that union a son and daughter were born. She later married Eugene McTeer, Sr., and this union added three bonus children; one son and two daughters.

While raising her children, Lenora expanded her skills as a good mother and cook into providing dependable childcare services to many children in the Walterboro and surrounding areas of Colleton County for over a decade. She went on to work within the Colleton County School District and later became an experienced private caregiver.

She accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior at a young age and her gift of giving flowed from natural to spiritual in her walk with God. She willingly allowed God to use her as an Intercessor and Prayer Warrior and never counted it robbery to shift into prayer or song as she was led by the Spirit of God. She was a faithful disciple and dedicated member of Eagle Eye International Ministries in Varnville, South Carolina and served on the Usher board.

Along with her parents, Louis and Gertrude Jamison, Lenora was preceded in death by her husband Eugene McTeer, Sr., and a bonus-daughter, Tracy McTeer.

She leaves to cherish her memory, son and daughter, Kevin L. Deal, Sr., Atlanta, GA, and Latoya R. Deal, Walterboro, SC, bonus son and daughter, Eugene McTeer, Jr. and Anesha L. Holmes, Columbia, SC; eleven grandchildren; two sisters, Priscilla (Don) Fell, Walterboro, SC and Rena (Terry) Gant Cottageville, SC; two brothers, Tim (Tawanna) Jamison, Walterboro, SC, and Donavan Edwards Ruffin, SC; four aunts, Janie Edwards and Mildred Yates, Ruffin, SC, Audrey Delaney and Regina Sanders of Charleston, SC; four uncles: Willis Jamison (Shirley), Bronx, NY, Gerald Lingard, of Ruffin, South Carolina, Hubert Webb (Blondell) and Earl Webb of Charleston, South Carolina; three brothers-in-law, Bishop Elijah McTeer (Delores), James (Juanita) McTeer, Walterboro, SC, and Harry McTeer (Mary), Jacksonville, FL; two sisters-in-law, Janie Singleton, Ritter, SC, and Bernice (James) Gilbert, Reeseville, SC; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.