All Obituaries

Mrs. Renora "Babyruth" Hyman King was 75, and departed this life on Monday, March 2, 2026 in Charlotte, NC. Services are scheduled to be held 12noon Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at Majority Baptist Church, 414 N. Coit St. Florence, SC.

Mr. Bukertee D. Legette was 68, and departed this life on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Services are scheduled to be held 11am Saturday, March 7, 2026 at DGM Chapel, 615 S. Dargan St. Florence, SC.

Deaconess Sundrus Bostick was 74, and departed this life on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 in Florence, SC. Services are scheduled to be held 11am Nettie's Temple FBC, 341, Peachtree St. Lake City, SC.

Ella Louise Cooks was born May 30, 1956 to the late Alex Cooks and Susie Green Cooks. She departed her earthly life on Sunday, February 22, 2026 surrounded by her family.  Louise, as she was affectionately called, was educated in the Florence Public School System. She dedicated years working in food service, where she built lasting connections and friendships. At an early age, Louise was baptized and received the Holy Spirit at Wayside Progressive Church of Jesus, under the ...

Lucille Crouch, a beloved mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, was  born on April 2, 1945, in Florence County, to the late McRoy and Venus Woodberry. She departed this earthly life, into eternal rest on February 22, 2026. She was raised and attended public schools in Florence County. Lucille built her foundation of life, centered on family, love, sacrifice and   service to others. Lucille was known for her warm heart and nurturing  spirit. She had a remarkable ...

Mr. Henson Perez Forgue was 25, and departed this life on Sunday, February 22, 2026 in Charleston, SC. Services are scheduled to be held 10am Saturday, February 28, 2026 at Macedonia Holiness Church, Dick Field Rd. Cartersville, SC.

Mrs. Eloise Fullard Thomas was born on December 23, 1946, in Darlington County, South Carolina, to the late Enoch Fullard, Sr. and Josephine Cannon Fullard. She was educated in the Darlington County School System, where she met and later married the love of her life, the late Melvin Thomas, Sr. From their beautiful union, five children were born. Eloise was the epitome of love, strength, and grace. She was a devoted  mother, grandmother, and the biggest cheerleader anyone could ever ...

Mr. Deandre Demetris Lyde, a loving son, brother, uncle, and friend departed his earthly life on Monday, February 16, 2026. He was born in Florence County on January 27, 2003. He is the son of Deandrea Lyde and Petual Johnson.  At the age of 12, Deandre was baptized at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church in Florence, SC.  Deandre attended public school in Florence County and obtained his GED in 2025 at Allendale Correctional Institution.  Deandre was known for his big heart, sense of ...

Mrs. Mary Louise Dobson–Grant, our deeply cherished Mother and the proud, loving Matriarch of our family, peacefully entered eternal rest and went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 13, 2026. Surrounded by love and carried by grace, she transitioned gently, leaving behind a legacy of unwavering faith, strength, and devotion. Mary Louise’s radiant warmth, infectious laughter, and boundless, unconditional love filled our hearts and home with immeasurable joy. She ...

Ms. Sharon McKnight was 57, and departed this life on Thursday, February 12, 2026.  Service arrangements are incomplete at this time but, will be announced at a later date.