obituaries

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...

Apr 12, 2025

Ms. Saundra Lousie West was born on November 7, 1950 in Brooklyn, New York to the late Oliver West and Miram Shepard Davis. In the early morning of April 12, 2025 while resting  peacefully in her home, she transitioned and began her journey to be with our heavenly father for eternity.

Saundra became an alumnus ...

Apr 12, 2025

Mrs. Mae Bell Lane Fulmore, the beloved daughter of the late Ed and Mary Lane, was born on February 21, 1933, in Camden, SC. She peacefully departed this life on April 12, 2025, surrounded by love and faith.

Mae Bell received her early education in the public schools of Timmonsville, SC. Later in life, with...

Apr 10, 2025

Jeff Allen Myers was born January 21, 1953 in Pamplico, SC. He was the son of the late Stephen Myers and Lillie Bell Cain Myers. On Thursday April 10, 2025 he departed this life and entered into the eternal rest after an illness.

Jeff was a graduate of Gibbs High School. After graduation he went...

Apr 10, 2025

Mother Lila Mae Wright was 90, and departed this life on Thursday, April 10, 2025 in Florence, SC.

Services are scheduled to be held 3pm Saturday, April 19, 2025 at Maxwell Baptist Church, 1309 Malloy St. Florence, SC.

Apr 9, 2025

John Timothy Paul Jr., 55, of Florence, South Carolina, passed away on April 9, 2025.

Born on December 20, 1969, John was known for his love of music, and his unwavering loyalty to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Throughout his life, he held  several jobs and was always willing to lend a hand when he could. Even...

Apr 7, 2025

Ms. Sharon Flowers, daughter of the late John and Anne Flowers was born February 22, 1956, in Philadelphia, PA.

She attended the public schools of New York City. At an early age she joined Blanch Memorial Baptist Church.

She was blessed with one child, True Monique Flowers who preceded her in death on...

Apr 6, 2025

Born in New York, New York, and raised in Darlington, South Carolina, Oscar Taylor departed this life  leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and strength. He was born on October 26, 1958, to Mary L. Taylor and James W. Taylor, and was the youngest of seven children—a proud place in his family that he SO cherished...

Apr 5, 2025

Marron Dean Shefton 64, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025, following a tragic accident at Nan Ya Plastics in Lake City, SC. Born on June 30, 1960 in Williamsburg County, Marron was the child of the late Margaret Skinner Lewis Shefton and George Shefton and stepmother Minnie Lee Footman Shefton.

He was educated in...