obituaries

Mar 16, 2025

Clice Joe Pondexter, son of the late Joseph and Essie Pondexter, was born December 7, 1935 in Tallahassee, Florida. He went to be with the Lord March 6, 2025.

At an early age, he became a member of Bethel AME Church in Tallahassee, FL.

He was educated in the public schools of Tallahassee,...

Mar 16, 2025

Mother Robbie "Mae" Manigo was 81, and departed this life on Sunday, March 16, 2025 in Darlington, SC.

Services are scheduled to be held 12noon Monday, March 24, 2025 at New Zion Baptist Church #2, 610 W. Roughfork St. Florence, SC.

Mar 16, 2025

Mrs. Victoria B. Johnson was 72, and departed this life on Monday, March 17, 2025 in Florence, SC.

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

Mar 16, 2025

Olajawun Dawayne Samuel was born January 3,1996 to the parents of Shawna Samuel and Oscar Douglas. He departed his life on March 16,2025.

Olajawun resided in the home with his grandmother Berneta Thomas. He attended Darlington County Public schools. He enjoyed rapping, dancing, joking and enjoying family time with his kids.

Olajawun leaves...

Mar 16, 2025

Mr. Qua'Shad Shy'hiem Ty'liek Samuel, the son of Shonda Samuel and Rondel Moore. Mr. Qua'Shad was born on August 28, 2003 in Hartsville, SC. He entered into eternal rest on Sunday, March 16, 2025.

He attended school at South Florence High School and received his GED in 2020.

Qua'Shad was proceeded in death...

Mar 15, 2025

Bishop Calvin McNeil was born on November 5, 1947 in Pamplico, South Carolina to the late Deacon Orin and mother, Mettie Rue McNeil. He grew up at home with two sisters, Nora Helen McNeil-Johnson (deceased) and Sandra McNeil.

He studied at Gibbs High School, graduating as salutatorian in 1965. He later pursued advanced training at...

Mar 13, 2025

Willie Dillon was born August 5, 1965, in Florence, South Carolina to the late Marcella Dillon and Willie Dallard, Sr. Willie transitioned on March 13, 2025 at McLeod Hospice Center.

Willie received his education in Florence Public Schools.

He was a loving brother, uncle, cousin, nephew, brother-in-law, friend and good painter. Willie was...

Mar 12, 2025

Tyrone Adrian Silas Wright, son of Walter Henry Crisp, Jr., and the late  Phyllis Wright, peacefully passed away on March 12, 2025, in Florence, SC. Born and raised in Timmonsville, SC, Tyrone was a proud member of Mary Magdalene Baptist Church in Lamar, SC, where he grew up surrounded by faith and love.

He received...

Mar 3, 2025

Codell "Blease" Thomas, son of the late Enoch and Roxie Thomas, was born on May 11, 1947, in Sumter County. He departed this life on Monday, March 3, 2025, in McLeod Regional Medical Center. He attended public schools in Darlington County.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister Bettie Pringle and three...

Feb 26, 2025

July 30, 1948, James and Charlotte Ross Bradley welcomed their second of three daughters, Beverly Ann Bradley. She attended Lemington Elementary School  and then to Peabody High School where she graduated in the top one percent of her graduating class. She was head majorette at both her high school and her college. She especially loved the German...

Feb 26, 2025

Angelique Cylvette Smith was born to the Thomas and Mary Smith on April 25, 1968 in London, England. She was the eldest of five children, a natural leader whose presence radiated warmth, grace, and undeniable style.

She graduated from South Florence High School and later dedicated several years of service to the Carolina Hospital System,...

Feb 23, 2025

Lowayne Williams, a loving son, father, and brother, passed away on February 23, 2025. Born on June 5, 1945, in Florence, South Carolina, to parents Harristine Myers Cockfield and Lonnie Williams.

Lowayne spent his childhood between South Carolina and New York, attending schools in both locations.

Lowayne was drafted into the United States...

Feb 23, 2025

Beulah Lue Jones was born April 9, 1936 to the late Ellis and Charity Jones in Lake City, SC. She grew up in rural Florence County before moving to Scranton, SC. On Sunday, February 23, 2025 she departed this earthly life into eternal rest.

She received her formal education in the Florence County Public School...

Feb 22, 2025

Esau Lewis Jr., a devoted family man, steadfast friend, and respected professional, passed away surrounded by the love of his family. Born to the late Esau Lewis Sr. and Christine Lewis, he was raised in Florence County, where he built lifelong connections and cherished memories.

Esau attended school in Florence County and graduated from South...

Feb 21, 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." 2 Timothy 4: 7-8...

Feb 20, 2025

Missionary Ester Patricia Glenn, affectionately known as "Pat" was the youngest daughter of the late Deacon James Samuel and the late Mother Ethel Lee Joe Samuel, of Florence, SC. She was the granddaughter of the late Aaron and   Mariah Backus Joe and the late Donnie and Seresa Ervin Samuel. She was married to the "love of her...

Feb 19, 2025

Doreen Elizabeth Cox was born October 10, 1959 in Brooklyn, New York to parents James and Regina Miller. She entered into eternal rest on February 19, 2025.

Doreen had a very happy childhood surrounded by her parents and siblings. Once she graduated Centereach High School in New York, she moved to Florida to pursue a...

Feb 13, 2025

Bruce Cornell Gray, Jr. was born December 12, 2002 to Bruce C. Gray, Sr. and Carnetha McWhite Gray. He departed this earthly life on February 13, 2025.

Cornell as we affectionally called him or Jr. received his education in Lexington County Schools and was Home Schooled. He was a 2021 graduate.

He began...

Feb 9, 2025

Shaitiqua Epiphani Scott was born on March 14, 1993 in Florence, SC to Omatola Scott and Shawn Thomas. She departed this life on Sunday, February 9, 2025 in Philadelphia, PA.

She attended the public schools of Florence, SC and was a proud member of the Wilson High School class of 2011, where she was also...

Feb 8, 2025

Mrs. Traci Costello was 51, and departed this life on Saturday, February 8, 2025 in Timmonsville, SC.

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