obituaries

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.

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...