obituaries

Feb 7, 2025

God saw you were getting tired, and cure was not to be, so he put his arms around you and whispered, "come with me." With tearful eyes we watched you and saw you pass away. Although we love you, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stops beating, hardworking hands at rest. God broke our...

Feb 5, 2025

Mr. Theodore Hunter was 65, and departed this life on Wednesday, February 5, 2025.

Public Viewing will be held on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at Draper G. Myers Mortuary LLC, 615 S. Dargan St. Florence, SC.

Jan 31, 2025

For I am now 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." II Timothy 4:6-7

Early Friday morning, January 31, 2025, Whirlena Eagleton Williams heard the voice of Jesus say; come unto me & rest;...

Jan 27, 2025

Ida Mae Powell, was born on April 6, 1936 to Beatrice Powell and Lamb Smith in Greenville, Alabama. She entered into eternal rest on January 28, 2025.

Ida was loving and caring with a gentle heartwarming personality. Owning her own daycare and being the pastor and preacher of the church in Raleigh, North Carolina was...

Jan 26, 2025

Have you ever dreamed of being a God-fearing, successful woman, mother, grandmother, and looking fantastic? Darlene Nowlin, our  beloved "Momma D," fulfilled that dream and more. She was fabulous at 59!

Born on June 21, 1965 in Florence, SC, to Annie B. Nowlin and  the late Henry Nowlin Sr, Darlene was the fourth of ten...

Jan 26, 2025

Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Blandin Dunham was born on January 13, 1959, in Timmonsville, SC. She was the daughter of the late Shirley Frierson Blandin and Isaiah Blandin. She departed this earthly life on January 26, 2025.

Elizabeth attended South Florence High and graduated in 1977.

Elizabeth, affectionately known as Ann, had a fulfilling...

Jan 23, 2025

Mr. Abdul Wright was 52, and departed this life on Thursday, January 23, 2025.

Services are scheduled to be held 12 noon Saturday, February 22, 2025 at The House of Refuge Church, 404 Coker Ave. Hartsville, SC.

Jan 22, 2025

Ms. Vanessa "Nessa" Durant was born in Yonkers, NY on June 17, 1967 to the late Ms. Andrena Robinson. On Wednesday January 22, 2025, she accepted her victory in Jesus and transitioned peacefully.

Vanessa attended and graduated from Yonkers, NY Public Schools. She went on to further her education by receiving a degree in Occupational...

Jan 20, 2025

Carolyn was the youngest child born to the late Jeff Myers Sr. and Minnie Wheeler Myers on April 23, 1938, in Pamplico, South Carolina. She transitioned from all her labor in this life on Monday, January 20, 2025 at MUSC.

She attended Mill Branch AME Church regularly until young adulthood and accepted Christ as her...

Jan 18, 2025

Velissa Michelle Barr was born on March 21, 1970, to the late Mr. Albert J. McKenzie, Jr. and the late Mrs. Bessie Lee McKenzie in Middletown, CT. She departed this life peacefully in her sleep at her home in Columbia, South Carolina, on January 18, 2025.

Velissa attended public schools in Middlesex County, CT, and...

Jan 18, 2025

Wilbur J. Green, the son of the late Wilbur James and Queen Elizabeth Green was born on December 9, 1959, in Florence County. He departed this life on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at his residence.

He attended the public schools of Florence County.

Wilbur was employed with ESAB, and  Burger King as a...

Jan 12, 2025

Katherine Christine Denise Williams, 50, a caring mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend departed from her earthly life on January 12, 2025. Kathy was born on October 21, 1974 to Waymer L. Brown and Mary L. Brown in Florence County, South Carolina.

Kathy graduated from Hannah-Pamplico High School, class of 1994. She devoted twenty-eight years...

Jan 12, 2025

For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:38-39

Ms. Orletha Hunter, a beloved...

Jan 12, 2025

Martha Gerona Wright, affectionately called "Ronnie" was born on February 27, 1944 in Florence County to the late John Henry and Bessie Williamson. On January 11, 2025 Martha gained her wings.

Martha attended Gibbs High School in Pamplico, SC. After school Martha moved to Brooklyn, NY where she was employed at Millingboro Hospital in Plainfield,...

Jan 8, 2025

Craig Eric Timmons was born to Cathelene McKever and the late Sylvester Cain Jr. on October 18, 1973 in Florence, SC. He was called to eternal rest on Wednesday, January 8, 2025.

Craig was educated in the Florence County School District. He was employed with James Memorial Gardens and a faithful member of  the House...

Jan 6, 2025

Hazel Lee Strother, daughter of the late Henry and Ida Lee Strother was born on May 12, 1948 in Florence County. She departed this earthly life on January 6, 2025 at MUSC.

Hazel received her education in the Florence County School District. At an early age, she joined the Majority Missionary Baptist Church where she...

Jan 4, 2025

Mrs. Dawn M. Witherspoon-Jones was 57, and departed this life on Saturday, January 4, 2025 in Florence, SC.

Services are scheduled to be held 1pm Sunday, January 12, 2025 at Monumental Baptist Church, 918 Oakland Ave. Florence, SC.

Jan 3, 2025

Mrs. Ruth Ann Jordan-Wescott was born in Florence, SC on January 30, 1960. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Sadie McCall Jordan. She departed her earthly life on January 3, 2025 at the VA Hospital in Columbia, SC after living out a graceful life.

She was a 1978 graduate of Wilson High...

Jan 3, 2025

On Friday morning, God saw His child growing weary and whispered, "Come to me." Julia L. Evans drew her last breath and passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family.

Julia, the eldest child of the late Benjamin and Julia Murray, was born in Florence, South Carolina.

She attended the public schools of...

Jan 2, 2025

Ms. Mona Lisa Jones was 68, and departed this life on Thursday, January 2, 2025 in Florence, SC.

Services are scheduled to be held 11am Friday, January 10, 2025 at Spring Branch Baptist Church, 945 E. Spring Branch Rd. Pamplico, SC.