obituaries

May 31, 2025

Rhiannon Eva O'Leary was born on December 26, 1985, in Long Island, New York, to Katherine O'Leary. Fierce, strong, and bold from the very beginning, Rhiannon was a force of nature—someone who lived with purpose and poured her heart into the people and causes she cared about most.

Rhiannon proudly served our country in the...

May 31, 2025

LaRon Cain, affectionately known as "Dee" was born on June 16, 1975 in Florence County. He was the son of John & Syliva Pyett, biological son of the late Richard Belin. LaRon departed this earthy life on Saturday, May 31, 2025.

He graduated from Hannah-Pamplico High School in 1994. He was a member of Maxwell...

May 28, 2025

"For I am ready to be offered and the time of departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight. I have finished my course. I have kept the faith." Timothy 4:6-7

"Mua Bird", as she was so affectionately called, was born July 15, 1965 to her loving parents Alfred Hicks Jr. II &...

May 20, 2025

Mr. Charles Campbell was 61, and departed this life on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 in Florence, SC.

Charles Levern Campbell affectionately

Known as Sandy was born on March 1, 1964 to the late Levant Campbell and the late Lola Mae Campbell . He passed away peacefully on May 20, 2025 at Mcleod Hospice...

May 19, 2025

Ms. Dorothy Lee McNeil was 68, and departed this life on Monday, May 19, 2025 in Lake City, SC.

Service arrangements are incomplete at this time but, will be announced at a later date.

May 19, 2025

"We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord". II Corinthians 5:8

Johnny Lee McCoy was born on April 18, 1952 to Hezzie and Pauline McCoy. He left this earthly realm on May 19, 2025.

He was a lifelong resident of...

May 17, 2025

Helen Cokley Williams was born to  Jothro Cokley and  Margaret S. Cokley on December 6, 1925 in Georgetown County, South Carolina. She departed this earthly life into eternal rest on May 17, 2025.

Helen was educated in the public school of Georgetown, South Carolina. She accepted Christ at an early age and was a member...

May 15, 2025

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. II Timothy 4:7-8

May 13, 2025

Mrs. Tamara Matthews was 55, and departed this life on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 in Florence, SC.

Service arrangements are incomplete at this time but, will be announced at a later date.

May 11, 2025

James Apollos Pratt was born and raised in Fredericksburg, VA to his parents the late Elder James W. Pratt and Mother Beatrice  Pendleton Pratt. He was third of eleven children, his parents first born son, fondly referred to as "Brother."

Apostle Pratt graduated from Spotsylvania County High School and was saved and filled with the...

May 8, 2025

On October 26, 1953, Gladys Moses was born in Florence, South Carolina. She was affectionately known as "Nan" to her family and friends and "Mema" to her great grands. She was the daughter of the late Wilbur and Marie Ruth James, both of Florence, South Carolina. On May 8, 2025, after a brief illness, Gladys entered into...

May 7, 2025

Services are scheduled to be held 12noon Thursday, May 15, 2025 at Pentecostal United Church of Christ, Apostolic Convention Center, 4430 Pamplico Hwy, Florence, SC.

Mr. Rothan "Rock" Darrell (Goodman) Butler was born on March 24, 1969, in Lake City, South Carolina, to the late Mrs. Ruby Lee Rose Goodman. He was lovingly raised in...

May 3, 2025

It was Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 5:12 am, our dear brother Charles was called to rest by God's angel at McLeod's Hospice House in Florence, South Carolina.

Jessie "Charles" Eaddy, Jr. affectionately called Charles was born August 3, 1953 to Jessie Rat Eaddy & Annie Lou Belin Eaddy.

After a life of...

May 3, 2025

Mr. Charles K. Cook was 88, and departed this life on Saturday, May 3, 2025 in Florence, SC.

Service arrangements are incomplete at this time but, will be announced at a later date.

May 2, 2025

Olivia "Wonkey" Jackson departed this life Thursday, May 1, 2025 in MUSC after an extended illness.

She was born November 25, 1934 in Bishopville, South   Carolina, the daughter of the late Adge Holloman and Pearline Gardner.

She was educated in the public schools of Florence.

She worked at Florence Convalescence Center...

Apr 30, 2025

Shondell Renee McCullum was born on July 24, 1974 in Florence, SC to Dellean McCullum Brown and Richard Washington. She departed this world on April 30, 2025 in Florence, SC.

Shondell had a special gift for making people feel loved and cared for. She found joy in the simple things in life — whether it...

Apr 23, 2025

Mr. Raymond Brigman was 63, and departed this life on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 in Florence, SC.

Services are scheduled to be held 11am Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at Wayside Chapel Baptist Church, 1815 N. Cashua Drive. Florence, SC.

Apr 22, 2025

"Hear, O Lord, when I cry with my voice: have mercy also upon me, and answer me." – Psalm 27:7

Louise Patrica Rich, affectionately known as "Granny," was born on January 29, 1936, in Williamsburg County, SC, to the late Sam and Rosa McClary. She peacefully transitioned  into eternal rest on Tuesday, April 22, 2025,...

Apr 20, 2025

Oliver Lee Brown Sr., affectionately known as "Pop", "Papa," and  "GPa," to his children and grandchildren and "Brown" to his beloved late wife Dora, passed from this life to eternal glory on April 20, 2025, in Florence, South Carolina. He was 81 years young, and even on his last days, he was "kicking a leg."

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Apr 15, 2025

Mrs. Inetha Dukes, affectionately known as "Maxine", departed this earthly life on Monday, April 14, 2025. Maxine was born on June 3, 1953 in Florence, South Carolina to Willie Brown Sr. and Myrtle Lee Stuckey Brown.

She attended the public schools of Florence School District One, where she was a member of the first graduating...