obituaries

Sep 30, 2025

Doris Ann Pinkney was born October 19, 1952 to her mother, Katie Frances "Kitty" Pinkney in Pamplico, South Carolina. She and her mother were best friends and lived with each other her entire life.

She was educated in Gibbs public schools of Pamplico, South Carolina.

Surrounded by love, Doris was called to her...

Sep 29, 2025

Mrs. Ann James was everybody's Nana and that's what she answered to the most. If you needed her for anything, if she could, she would get it done, she may tell you off, but she would do it. Her favorite saying was: "Keep on living" and she loved the Lord and her church, Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church....

Sep 28, 2025

Mr. Harold Fleming Sr. was 83, and departed this life on Sunday, September 28, 2025 in Florence, SC.

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

Sep 26, 2025

Ms. Levon Singletary was 69, and departed this life on Friday, September 26, 2025 in Florence, SC.

Services are scheduled to be held 12 noon Thursday, October 2, 2025 at Pentecostal United Church of Christ, 4430 Pamplico Hwy, Florence, SC.

Sep 26, 2025

Mary W. Rogers, 77, transitioned peacefully in her sleep on Friday, September 26, 2025, at her daughter's home in Stallings, North Carolina. Born January 31, 1948, in Hemingway, South Carolina, Mary was the daughter of the late Clyde Shefton and Mae Ethel Woodberry Shefton.

She was a proud graduate of Chavis High School and later...

Sep 25, 2025

Thomas F. Drumm, 79, of Florence , S.C, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2025 with his beloved wife Pat by his side. Tom was raised in Susquehanna, Pennsylvania under the care of his devoted grandparents. His love of the outdoors came from his time exploring the woods and streams in his youth, spending many hours fishing...

Sep 24, 2025

Mr. Joel Brown was 60, and departed this life on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 in Florence, SC.

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

Sep 21, 2025

Beaver Ford (Earl) born March 29, 1961 in Florence, SC to the Late Marion And Priscilla Ford. He passed away September 21, 2025 at MUSC in Marion, SC after a brief illness.

He received his education in the Public Schools of Florence County. He worked in the Steel Industry for many years.

He...

Sep 20, 2025

Mr. Jamie Cole was 57, and departed this life on Saturday, September 20, 2025 in Florence, SC.

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

Sep 19, 2025

And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, Today shalt thou be with me in paradise.  ~ Luke 23:43

With deep love and heartfelt remembrance, we celebrate the life and legacy of Helen Ruth Lowe Townsend—a devoted servant of God, beloved mother, and cherished grandmother whose impact was felt by family, friends, and...

Sep 16, 2025

Armondo Jose Vickers was born on November 11, 1980, in Marion, South Carolina to Cheryl Vickers and Armando Nortez, Sr. He departed this earthly life on September 16, 2025.

He graduated from Wilson High School, class of 2000. Armondo, also known as Joseph, was always a loyal individual. He was headstrong, true to himself and...

Sep 15, 2025

Kyree "Five" Taylor, cherished son, brother, and father, of Florence, South Carolina, passed away on September 15, 2025, at the age of 24. Born to Kizzy McDuffie and Kevin Taylor, Kyree's life was marked by devotion and creativity from an early age.

Kyree was a devoted father whose greatest joy came from making memories with...

Sep 10, 2025

Hope Selena Anderson, born September 28, 1980, in Florence, South Carolina, gained her heavenly rest on September 10, 2025, in Sumter, South Carolina. Hope was the daughter of the late Charlene Anderson and Isaac Anderson.

She graduated from West Florence High School and grew into a strong, loving woman who carried both courage and compassion...

Sep 8, 2025

Charles Grant was born on April 16, 1943, in Florence, South Carolina, to the late Willie and Rebecca Allison Grant. He departed this earthly life on Monday, September 8, 2025, at MUSC Florence.

Charles received his education in the public schools of Florence  County.

He began his career at Tire's Muffler in 1976,...

Sep 5, 2025

Bobby Jean Cooper-White, daughter of the late James Cooper Sr. and the late Sunether Muldrow Cooper, was born on July 20, 1951, in Florence County. She peacefully departed this life on  Friday, September 5, 2025, due to natural causes. She joins her two siblings, the late James Cooper Jr (2024) and Theodore "TC" Cooper (2015)

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Sep 2, 2025

Mr. Billy De'Maize Jackson Jr. was 17, and departed this life on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 in Florence, SC.

Services are scheduled to be held 2:30pm Sunday, September 7, 2025 at The Pentecostal United Church of Christ, Apostolic Convention Center, 4430 Pamplico Hwy, Florence, SC. Final resting place, New Hopewell Baptist Church, 3500  New Hopewell...

Aug 31, 2025

Rosa Lee Palmer Rogers was born on July 26, 1919, to the marital union of Moss L. and Mary Cokley-Palmer in the Knox Swamp community of Hemingway, SC. She entered into eternal rest on August 31, 2025.

Rosa enjoyed a close-knit upbringing with her parents and siblings on their family farm. It was during this...

Aug 30, 2025

Benjamin Calvin Campbell was born April 16, 1951, to the late Major Jr. and Gracie Mae Boatwright Campbell. He departed this life on August 30, 2025 at McLeod Hospital.

Benjamin received his formal education at Britton's Neck High School and was a member of Soul Chapel AME Church.

Benjamin was a devoted husband...

Aug 30, 2025

Mr. Louis Benjamin Hanna III, affectionately known as Lou, passed away at the age of 83 on Saturday, August 30, 2025, in Florence, South Carolina. Lou was born in Lansing, Michigan, on April 16, 1942, to Louis B. (Ben) Hanna II and Mabel Eberly.

Lou graduated from Michigan Tech in 1963, earning a Bachelor's degree...

Aug 29, 2025

Milton Ladson Evans was called to the Upper Room on Friday morning August 29, 2025.  He was born on November 29, 1969 to the late Grandison Evans and the late Catherine Ashley Pendergrass.

Milton was a 1988 graduate of Wilson High School where he was a student bus driver for two years. He attended as...