All Obituaries

The clock of life is wound but once, God didn’t give any man here on earth the power to control the clock of life. The clock of life for Andrew Julian Mercer began on April 5,1919, in Metter, Georgia when God blessed Mamie Johnson and Paul Mercer, Jr., with a handsome baby boy. He was the oldest of three children born into a family which taught the importance of hard work and integrity. From his birth to his demise, Andrew lived out the true meaning of a family patriarch.   Mr....

Due to the current state of (COVID-19) pandemic and in order to promote social distancing, anyone entering the funeral home for viewing; as well as attending all graveside or funeral service, either inside or outside, must wear a mask. We will also limit the number of persons allowed to enter the funeral home or any other facility at any given period during the viewing process.  We ask that you leave the premise upon exiting the...

We belong to God, not only for the few fleeting years that we call life but for eternity. God is on both sides of the river. He walks with us during our earthly life and is there to receive us for our eternal life. We are in God’s presence in life, death, and everlasting, yet we must cross the river to receive our crown of life. May the peace of God that surpasses all understanding take away all your tears. Life has a joyful beginning, but sometimes it can be a painful ending for those...

The Exodus of one’s falling asleep is like an honorable discharge from a long warfare. The reward at the end of the road occurs when the traveler is welcomed home. Today, we are helping to celebrate Leroy's homegoing ceremony. Leroy was born Sept. 27, 1938, in Kingstree, SC to Sallie Wallace Strong and Jessie “Jim” Strong. He was the third child of six.  At an early age he accepted Jesus Christ at St. Paul Methodist Church. Leroy attended public schools in...

Because I could not stop for death, death kindly stopped for me. When that train of death stopped, I welcomed my departure from this land because life has been great to me.  I was once told that great souls die and sometimes memories fade away, but I am leaving each of you my legacy because God Almighty has set me free. There’s peace and serenity on this train. No matter how rough the road of life has been, whenever I had to go against the grain, I took this train because my...

Due to the current state of (COVID-19) pandemic and in order to promote social distancing, anyone entering the funeral home for viewing; as well as attending all graveside or funeral service, either inside or outside, must wear a mask. We will also limit the number of persons allowed to enter the funeral home or any other facility at any given period during the viewing process.  We ask that you leave the premise upon exiting the...