The Obituary Section

Joan Faye Truett

Sumter, South Carolina

Joan Faye Parker Truett 73 beloved wife of Carl W. Truett went home to be with the Lord on Friday February 13 2026 at her home surrounded by the love of her family. Born September 13 1952 in Effingham SC she was the daughter of the late George Parker Jr. and the late Wilma Lamb Parker. Faye was a faithful member of Sumter First Church of God and a woman whose life was defined by love devotion and service to others. For Faye caring for her family was not just something she did it was who she was. She poured her heart into her home lovingly nurturing her husband of fiftyone years her children grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Cooking and baking were her love language. Whether it was a holiday feast a favorite dessert or a simple meal shared around the table she expressed her love through the food she prepared…

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Josie Hancock

Sumter, South Carolina

Born March 14 1951 in Bishopville she was a daughter of the late Edward Atkinson and the late Rebecca Herrington Atkinson. She was a member of New Calvary Baptist Church and retired from Crescent Tool. Survivors include a son Tracy Hancock Jr. Suzie of Myrtle Beach two grandchildren Tiffany Weeden Thomas and Troy Hancock Shannon two brothers Edward Atkinson Jr. Ada and Billy Atkinson Wanda all of Sumter three sisters Eloise Thigpen Bobby of Charleston Betty Gomah of Charleston and Linda Walker of Summerville and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 11 A.M. Friday February 20 2026 at New Calvary Baptist Church with the Rev. Ray Wiser officiating. Burial will be in the Wells Cemetery. Born March 14 1951 in Bishopville she was a daughter of the late Edward Atkinson and the late Rebecca Herrington Atkinson. She was a member of New Calvary Baptist Church and…

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Mary Emily Johnson

Sumter, South Carolina

Sumter SC Mary Emily Wright Johnson age 79 beloved wife of 41 years to Huey Boots Eugene Johnson passed away on Friday February 13 2026 at Prisma Health Richland Hospital. Born in Laurens South Carolina Mary Emily was the daughter of the late Edward E. Wright Jr. and Margaret Emily Burns Wright. She graduated from high school in Chambly Georgia and received her degree in Education from the University of Tennessee where she was a proud member of Pi Beta Phi sorority. Mary Emily was a devoted military wife who supported her husband through many relocations both domestically and internationally. She was a dedicated teacher for over 28 years leaving a lasting impact on countless students in both America and abroad. A woman of faith Mary Emily attended First Baptist Church and was known for her deep love of family. She found joy in sewing baking garage sales and thrifting.…

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