obituaries

Nov 10, 2024

Mr. Jake L. Major was 45, and departed this life on Sunday, November 10, 2024 in Florence, SC.

Services are scheduled to be held 12noon Friday, November 15, 2024 at AFC Restoration & Deliverance Family Worship Center, 297 W. Main St. Olanta, SC.

Nov 7, 2024

On Thursday, November 7, 2024, God saw Justin Simmons growing weary and knew the only cure was to bring him home. So He put His arms around him and whispered, "Come to me." Justin closed his eyes and peacefully went with God.

Born October 7, 1983 the youngest son of Eyvonne W. Simmons and Tyrone...

Nov 7, 2024

Mr. Thomas McCall was 69, and departed this life on Thursday, November 7, 2024 in Florence, SC.

Services are scheduled to be held 10am Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Kingdom Living Temple, 705 S. Irby St. Florence, SC.

Nov 5, 2024

Tony McFadden was born on March 20,1956 to Kelly and Eva McFadden. He departed this earthly life on November 5, 2024.

Tony graduated from South Florence High School. Later in life he became a truck driver and drove for the past thirty years.

Tony has always been a loving person, kindhearted, hard worker,...

Nov 4, 2024

Mrs. Lula Bell Watts was 84, and departed this life on Monday, November 4, 2024 in Florence, SC.

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

Oct 30, 2024

Ralph Levonne Timmons, the son of Jettie Ruth Timmons and the late Rev. Lewis Scott, was born on October 4, 1964 in Florence County at Carolina Hospital. Ralph departed this life on October 30, 2024.

Ralph graduated from South Florence High School in 1982. Ralph attended Francis Marion University and Florence-Darlington Technical College. Soon after,...

Oct 28, 2024

Gabriel (Gabby) Peterson was born on March 24,1979 to the union of Doris Peterson and Walter Taylor. Gabriel (Gabby) Peterson entered into eternal life on October 28,2024.

Gabby as we all affectionately called him was preceded in death by his father Walter  Taylor along with his grandparents Franklin and Eloise Bridges and Walter and Clara...

Oct 23, 2024

Clemestine Rainey was born on September 7, 1950, in Lake  City, SC to the late Richard Scott and Edith Eaddy. Clemestine peacefully passed at home on October 23, 2024. She was a devoted mother to her children, Crystal, Marcus, and Samantha.

Clemestine received her education from Florence County Schools. She graduated from Carver High School...

Oct 21, 2024

Aubrey Kofe' Johnson was born on October 29, 1981 to Milwood E. Johnson, Sr. and Audrey C. Johnson in Valdosta, Georgia. He transitioned from this earthly life on October 21, 2024.

Aubrey was a graduate of Lowndes High School, class of 2000. He enjoyed being the life of the party and his hobbies included fishing...

Oct 19, 2024

On Saturday, October 19, 2024, God sent an angel for His beloved servant, Jasper Graham, home to rest. Jasper was born October 7, 1947 to the late Hazel P. Graham.

He was a graduate of Gibbs High School. After graduation, he enlisted to serve in the U.S. Marine Corps. He received a honorable discharge and...

Oct 17, 2024

James Dyson Kennedy, a beloved civil rights activist, community organizer, and champion for equality, passed away, leaving behind a legacy of unwavering dedication to justice and civic engagement. Kennedy was instrumental in organizing the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. March and played a pivotal role in establishing the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Bridge. A tireless...

Oct 17, 2024

Brian Dion Wilder was born on March 8, 1978 in Florence, SC to Sheila E. Wilder and Glenn E. Smith, Jr.  He transitioned from this earthly life on October 17, 2024.

Brian was educated in Florence School District One and was a graduate of Wilson High School, class of 1997.

He was a...

Oct 16, 2024

Ms. Felicia Ann Williams was 45, and departed this life on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 in Florence, SC.

Services are scheduled to be held 3pm Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Pentecostal United Church of Christ, Apostolic Convention Center, 4430 Pamplico Hwy, Florence, South Carolina.

Please keep the family of Felicia Williams in your...

Oct 15, 2024

On the early morning of October 15, 2024 at 3:15 am at McLeod Medical Center, Barbara Brown McClam transitioned from her earthly home.

Barbara Brown McClam born October 14, 1962 to Lottie Miller Burgess and Cecil Hannah of Lake City, SC.

She received her formal education from Lake City High school in Lake...

Oct 11, 2024

Mrs. Daisy Grant Seigle was 83, and departed this life on Friday, October 11, 2024 in Pamplico, SC.

Services are scheduled to be held 11am Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Mill Branch AME Church, 1917 N. Old River Rd. Pamplico, SC.

Oct 4, 2024

Dominique Tywan Howard, often called "Nique" was the son of Moses  Howard and Zona Ann Mitchell Howard. He was born September 25, 1982, in Florence County and departed his earthly life on Friday, October 4, 2024, at Mcleod Regional Medical Center.

Dominique grew up under the leadership of the late Pastor Wilhelmina Skinner at Evergreen...

Oct 4, 2024

Hope Letitia Joyed was born on January 26, 1975, in Lake City, SC to Durant Brown, Jr. and the late Helen Godfrey Brown. From a young age, Hope embodied love, strength, and faith, qualities she carried throughout her life. She departed her earthly life on October 4, 2024.

She grew up with her siblings Sharon...

Sep 25, 2024

Andrew Jones was born one of two children to Renetta Jones on January 30, 1964, in Florence County. He departed this earthly life on September 25, 2024, at the McCleod Hospice House.

He received his formal education at Hannah-Pamplico Schools and graduated with the class of 1982. After graduation he worked at Baggett's Gulf for...

Sep 20, 2024

Thomas Lee Hickson was born February 16, 1958, to Isadore and Francis Hickson. He departed this earthly life on September 20, 2024 due to an illness under the care of Prisma Health, Sumter, SC.

He attended Florence District One Schools. He retired from Carolina Infrastructure and Development, Inc., in West Columbia, SC.

Thomas...

Sep 19, 2024

Mr. Leo Farmer James affectionally known as "Bubba" was born in Florence County on December 7, 1953. He was the son of Leo James and Betty Carol Farmer James both of Florence County. He departed this life on Thursday, September 19, 2024.

Bubba was educated in the public schools of Florence County graduating from McClenaghan...