With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of Ulycess Dunmore Sr., 91, widower of Louise Dunmore, of Andrews, SC, who passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

Life Reflections

I have fought a good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith;            2 Timothy 4:7

Deacon Ulycess Dunmore, Sr., departed this earthly life on Monday, February 24, 2026, at MUSC-Black River Medical Center in Cades, South Carolina.

He was born in Bloomingville, South Carolina on August 28, 1934, to the late John Roger Dunmore and Eldora Ervin Dunmore. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Giles Dunmore, one grandson, Sherman Giles Dunmore, Jr., one brother, John Dunmore and four sisters, Rebecca Dunmore Gilliard, Remell Dunmore White, Ida Lee Dunmore McGill, and Everlena Dunmore Cokley.

Deacon Ulycess Dunmore began his Christian journey as an infant at Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church in Bloomingville, SC. At the age of 21, he married Louise Giles Dunmore and moved to Sacramento, CA. As a youth, he founded the quartet group, "The Sweet Potato Jubilees". He established himself as the guitar player, lead singer, and president of "The Victory Five" of Sacramento, CA. He was well known by many movie stars throughout the world such as Dionne Warwick, Jedd Clampett and the cast of the Beverly Hillbillies, Little Joe and the cast of Bonanza, Ava and Zsa Zsa Gabor, just to name a few. Deacon Dunmore's gift of singing carried all over the United States. Deacon Ulycess Dunmore owned and operated Montclair Janitorial Services in Montclair, NJ. It remains a family business and has been in operation for 50 years.

In 1972, Deacon Dunmore served as chairman at the Union Baptist Church, Montclair, NJ,. later to serve as Deacon at the First Zion Hill Baptist Church of Newark, NJ, where his third son,, Bishop Elect Dellroger Dunmore, serves as Senior Pastor.

Deacon Dunmore's memory remains alive as he now joins his wife of 64 years. However, he will remain in the hearts of: his sons, Reverend Sherman G. Dunmore, Sr. (Dr. Sharon) of Gaffney, SC, Ulycess Dunmore, Jr. of Richmond, VA, Bishop Elect Dellroger Dunmore (Tammy) of Newark, NJ and Jevon Dunmore (Curti) of Montclair, NJ; sixteen grandchildren, Robert Lee, John Wesley Stormy (Myriam), Immanuel Huitt, Jaimee Marie, April, Devin, Teanna, Tashawna, Ebony, Eric, Amber, Destiny, Essence, Jevon Lesane, Jr., Michael Jevon, and Janiyah Louise; eight  great grandchildren, Kayla, Kyla, Robert Lee, Jr., Kali, Stormy, Soleil, Mariah, and Melody; one sister, Illa Mae Myers of Andrews, SC; two sisters-in-law, Vernie Mae Boyd of Columbia, SC and Naomi Marie Moses of Sacramento, CA; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many dear friends.

All arrangements and professional services have been entrusted to Henryhand Funeral Home of Andrews, SC. 843-354-2292.