obituaries

Dec 2, 2024

Maxine McWhite born on July 9, 1953 and raised in Goodland, she clearly was born with a giving heart and spirit. She entered into eternal rest on December 2, 2024.

She was a retired employee with Commander Nursing Home. She loved baseball and so does the entire Johnson family. Maxine grew up having a strong...

Nov 30, 2024

Jesse Barber, born on June 5, 1951, in Chester, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2024, in Charleston, South Carolina. He was the cherished son of JC Barber and Estelle Virginia Jones Barber, who have welcomed him home in heaven.

Jesse was also preceded in death by his loving maternal grandparents, Tom Jones...

Nov 30, 2024

Rachel Rebecca McKenney was born on June 9, 1939 in Coward, SC, in Florence County. She was raised by her stepfather Edward Kennedy and mother Setha Mae Williams Kennedy. She transitioned from all of her  labor in this life on Saturday, November 30, 2024.

Rachel was educated in the public schools of Florence County and...

Nov 30, 2024

Deacon  Freddie Nettles, Jr. was born August 2, 1960 in Florence, South Carolina the son of late Freddie and Reather Nettles. Freddie departed his life on Saturday, November 30,2024 at MUSC in Florence South Carolina.

Freddie graduated from South Florence High School. He obtained his associates degree at Florence-Darlington Technology College in Florence SC.

Nov 29, 2024

Lillie Mae, daughter of the late Pinckney and Lestory McAllister was born September 9, 1937. She departed this life on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at McLeod Hospice, Florence, South Carolina.

Lillie Mae received her education in Florence County and was a member of Olive Grove Baptist Church in her youth. After relocating to Washington, D.C....

Nov 28, 2024

Mrs. Eva Mae Brown, the daughter of the late Ruby Lee Slater and the late James Slater, was born  August 4, 1949, in Darlington County. She is the oldest of her siblings. Eva departed this life on November 28, 2024, at MUSC, Florence, SC.

Eva received her formal education in Darlington County public schools, and...

Nov 28, 2024

On September 24, 1949, in Florence, South Carolina Jerome Grant, Jr. and Gladys Helen Cain Grant welcomed their third child. Jerome Grant III was   the younger brother to Annie and Diane; he was their baby boy. The Grant children lost both parents early in life and were raised by   relatives in their hometown of Pamplico, SC. Annie,...

Nov 19, 2024

Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend, Audrey Carla Graham, departed this earthly life on November 19, 2024. The Lord whispered into her ears and said it was alright to stop fighting the fight and rest her arms. Audrey transitioned surrounded by love, leaving behind a legacy of strength, kindness and a touch of sass that...

Nov 16, 2024

Marvin E. Douglas was born on April 1, 1956 to Mack and Janie Douglas in Florence, SC. He departed this earthly life on November 16, 2024.

Marvin was educated in Florence District One Schools and continued his education at Florence-Darlington Technical College graduating as a machinist. After a long career at International Paper in Eastover,...

Nov 15, 2024

I was given the name of Jy'Rek Monta' Prince at birth. I am better known as Jy in my momma words, but to most I am BlockBoy Jy. I was born October 30, 2003, in Florence, SC, the son of Moneik Prince and Kirk Joyner. My life's journey on earth ended on November 15, 2024.

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Nov 13, 2024

"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 that day:" 2 Timothy 4:7-8

Gloria Dean Gee Hall, was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday,...

Nov 12, 2024

Mother Barbara Ann Doughty, who departed this life on November 12, 2024. Born Barbara Ann Moten on February 11, 1944, in Mobile, Alabama, she was the beloved daughter of Ben Moten Jr. and Willie May Ivory.

Raised by her paternal grandparents in Sumter, South Carolina, Barbara received her education through the Sumter School System.

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...