City of Sumter Honors Employees for Years of Dedicated Service

Publish Date

17th December 2025

The City of Sumter recently honored employees for their long-standing dedication to our community during City Council meetings on December 2 and December 16. Mayor David Merchant and City Council recognized employees from a wide range of departments, celebrating milestones from 10 to an incredible 55 years of service.

These employees keep Sumter running smoothly every day, from public safety and utilities to administration, planning, and community services. Their commitment and hard work make a real difference in the lives of our residents, and the city is grateful for their dedication.

Congratulations to our 2025 Years of Service Honorees:

10 Years of Service

Danielle Malachi – Codes
Alexander Farley – Fire
John Kruger – Fire
Tabitha Adams – Police
Cedric Kirkman – Police
Robert Curry – Police Joint Shared
Shirell Scarborough – Police Joint Shared
John Sumter – Sanitation
Jeremy Huggins – Water and Sewer
Bert Lee – Water and Sewer
Vivian Eldstrom – Wastewater

15 Years of Service

Calvin Hastie – Administration
Lori Puckett – Business License
Leigh Newman – Downtown
Barbara Sovine – Municipal Court
Lamar Sparks – Police
Matthew Yates – Police
Shante Thompson – Police Joint Shared
Benjamin Pack – Sanitation
Roderick Fullard – Water and Sewer
Emily Cubbage – Wastewater

20 Years of Service

Audrey Ford – Administration
Julie Scarborough – Administration
Larry McFadden – Birnie Hope Center
Clarence Gaines – Community Development
Kevin Alsbrooks – Construction
Joseph Coursey – Fire
Roy Hancock – Fire
Benjamin Holmes – Fire
Tammy Tolbert – Fire
Daniel Thomas – Fire First Responder
Helen Roodman – Planning
Tyshica Gayle – Police
John Melton – Police
Robert Singleton – Police
Kimberly Farmer – Police Joint Shared
Sarah Russell – Police Joint Shared
Candi Quiroz – Utility Billing
Alicia Loney – Victims Advocate
Eddie Newman – Water and Sewer
Bill Rabon – Wastewater
Jay Jones – Water Plants

25 Years of Service

Christopher Geddings – Fire
Myron Hendrix – Parks and Gardens
Terrayne Truett – Police Clerical
Colette Daniels – Tourism

30 Years of Service

Deron McCormick – Administration
Kenneth Wixey – Fire
Donnie Florence – Police

35 Years of Service

Mike Ward – Fire
Marcia Colclough – Police
Teresa Colclough – Police Clerical

50 Years of Service

Robert C. Watts – Fire

55 Years of Service

Leola Sessions – Police Clerical

Mayor Merchant and City Council expressed their heartfelt thanks to each employee for their service, professionalism, and commitment. These milestones reflect not only years on the job but also the lasting impact each of these employees has made on our city.

To all of our honorees: thank you for your dedication, your hard work, and your unwavering commitment to making Sumter a better place for everyone. We are proud to celebrate your achievements!

Tabitha Adams – Police – 10 years	Cedric Kirkman – Police – 10 Years	John Kruger – Fire – 10 Years
Robert Curry – Police Joint Shared – 10 Years	Shirell Scarborough – Police Joint Shared – 10 Years	Jeremy Huggins – Water and Sewer – 10 Years
Bert Lee – Water and Sewer – 10 Years	Calvin Hastie – Administration – 15 Years	Leigh Newman – Downtown – 15 Years
Barbara Sovine – Municipal Court – 15 Years	Lamar Sparks – Police – 15 Years	Matthew Yates – Police – 15 Years
Shante Thompson – Police Joint Shared – 15 Years	Roderick Fullard – Water and Sewer – 15 Years	Audrey Ford – Administration – 20 Years
Julie Scarborough – Administration – 20 Years	Larry McFadden – Birnie Hope Center – 20 Years	Clarence Gaines – Community Development – 20 Years
Kevin Alsbrooks – Construction – 20 Years	Joseph Coursey – Fire – 20 Years	Roy Hancock – Fire – 20 Years
Benjamin Holmes – Fire – 20 Years	Tammy Tolbert – Fire – 20 Years	Daniel Thomas – Fire First Responder – 20 Years
Helen Roodman – Planning – 20 years	Tyshica Gayle – Police – 20 Years	John Melton – Police – 20 Years
Robert Singleton – Police – 20 Years	Kimberly Farmer – Police Joint Shared – 20 Years	Sarah Russell – Police Joint Shared – 20 Years
Candi Quiroz – Utility Billing – 20 Years	Eddie Newman – Water and Sewer – 20 Years	Bill Rabon – Wastewater – 20 Years
Christopher Geddings – Fire – 25 Years	Myron Hendrix – Parks and Gardens – 25 Years	Colette Daniels – Tourism – 25 Years
Deron McCormick – Administration – 30 Years	Kenneth Wixey – Fire – 30 Years	Mike Ward – Fire – 35 Years
Marcia Colclough – Police – 35 Years	Teresa Colclough – Police Clerical – 35 Years	Leola Sessions – Police Clerical – 55 Years