obituaries

Jun 22, 2024

Angela (Angie) Marie Chester was born December 31, 1966 in Timmonsville, SC to Henry Chester and Mae Helen Baker Chester. She gained her wings on Saturday, June 22, 2024.

Angie, as she was affectionately called, received her education in Florence One District Schools. She was a graduated of Wilson High School, class of 1985.

Jun 19, 2024

Mrs. Catherine Bishop was 79, and departed this life on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 in Florence, SC.

Services are scheduled to be held 11am Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at Monumental Baptist Church, 918 Oakland Ave, Florence, SC.

Jun 13, 2024

Ms. Tywanda McCormick was 47, and departed this life on Thursday, June 13, 2024 in Bishopville, SC.

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

Jun 12, 2024

Our beloved Betty Anne Jackson, 65 of Effingham, SC gained her wings on June 12, 2024. She was born on January 9, 1959.

Her hobbies include drag racing, watching baseball, fishing with her husband and hanging with her grandkids.

She was preceded in death by her brother Harvey Kennedy and granddaughter Ashley P....

Jun 9, 2024

Mickile Ricardo Williams was born on July 14, 1976, in Marion, South Carolina to Shirley Braddy and Ronnie Crawford. He answered the call unto the Lord on June 9, 2024, in Marion, South Carolina.

Mickile graduated from Terrell's Bay High School where he obtained many friendships with the class of 94'. He was employed at...

Jun 8, 2024

Teearra S. Johnson was born July 20, 2000 in Florence, SC to Cotina N. Brown. Affectionally called "Tee Tee" by family and friends. She entered into eternal rest on June 8, 2024.

Teearra graduated from Hartsville High School in 2019. She continued her education and earned her certifications in certified nursing assistant and phlebotomy. She...

Jun 6, 2024

Our beloved Renara J. Burgess, 36 of Florence, SC entered into eternal rest on June 6, 2024. She was born on June 20, 1987 in Florence County to Kedra K. Waters and Renard Burgess.

Renara was dedicated to helping others with her involvement in her company Sweet Sugar Babies, Inc, as well as being a...

Jun 4, 2024

Fredrick Lachoun Brown, Jr. was born in Florence, SC on July 17,1997 to Lakesha Michelle Dubose and Fredrick Lachoun Brown, Sr. Fredrick entered  into eternal rest on June 4, 2024.

He attended Florence School and Darlington School Districts. He graduated in 2016 from Darlington High school. After graduating he enlisted in the Army Reserve where...

Jun 2, 2024

With great honor and respect, we remember Kelly M. Chapman, who passed away unexpectedly yet peacefully at UNLV Hospital in Las Vegas, NV, on June 2, 2024. Kelly was born on December 30, 1981, in Cheraw, SC, to Sandra J. Bloomfield and Alvin "Cookie" Parson. He most recently lived in Las Vegas, NV.

Kelly was...

Jun 2, 2024

Jermaine Timmons of Florence, SC entered into eternal rest on June 2, 2024 at Mcleod Center Florence , South Carolina. Jermaine was born August 31, 1982 to Grace Fleming and James "Cat" Timmons in Florence SC.

He attended Florence County Schools District #2 and graduated from Hannah-Pamplico High School in 2001. After graduating high school...

Jun 2, 2024

Reverend Richard Allen Keith was born on March 20, 1948 to John & Eva Mae Keith, Sr. in Pamplico, South Carolina. He entered eternal rest on Sunday, June 2, 2024 at Southland Healthcare Center.

Reverend Keith was educated in the Florence County public school system and graduated from Gibbs High School in Pamplico, South Carolina....

May 29, 2024

Winnie Lou Readon was born May 28, 1938, in Sumter County. She was the daughter of Moses and Melvina-McElveen McDowell. She passed away peacefully on Wednesday May 29, 2024, at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence, SC.

She attended the public schools of Florence County. Even though she was small in statue she was known...

May 22, 2024

Edward Charles Hugee, Charles as he was known, was born in Pamplico, SC to Stephen Thomas Hugee and Lillie Mae Holmes. At the age of five years old, his father died in a work related  accident. His mother moved to Effingham where they resided with her mother Lessie. Charles  and his brother Nathaniel Ellis lived together until...

May 21, 2024

Mr. David Fitzgerald Garland was born in New York City on June 7, 1961, to Mr. Seniend Garland Sr. and Mrs. Lillian Garland. He passed away on May 21, 2024, at MUSC Orangeburg Hospital.

David graduated from John F. Kennedy High School in 1979 and received his welding diploma from Florence-Darlington Technical College in May...

May 20, 2024

Kinsley Armani James was born October 23, 2020, in  Florence, SC to Sabrina Belin and Kinshae James. Kinsley made her heavenly transition on May 20, 2024.

Kinsley was loved by many during her three years on earth. She loved everything Cocomelon and anything that produced a musical tone. She was a baby Einstein  in more...

May 20, 2024

Barbara P. Thomas transitioned from her earthly home at 5:15 on May 20, 2024 at the residence of her sister, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Florence County on November 6, 1957 to Fred Alexander Pettigrew and Ida Bell Hawkins Pettigrew.

In her early childhood Barbara attended the public schools of Florence...

May 18, 2024

Jawun Tyrie Eaddy was born in Florence, South Carolina to Ms. Barbara Eaddy and Mr. Michael Jones on April 6, 1992. He entered eternal rest May 18, 2024.

Jawun attended and graduated from Johnsonville High School Class of 2010. During his high school tenure, Jawun played JV and Varsity basketball and football for Johnsonville High...

May 16, 2024

Loriene Virginia Bell was born on March 30, 1962 in Marion  South Carolina to Cristeen Campbell and Gary Lee Robinson. She departed this life on Thursday, May 16, 2024 in Florence South Carolina.

Loriene was educated in the public schools of Marion County, South Carolina. After high school she was employed by Heilig Myers Furniture...

May 16, 2024

Mr. Horce Whack, III (Jr.) was born on March 27, 1974, in Darlington County to Barbara Dials Duncan and Horace Whack, II.  He entered into eternal rest on Thursday, May 16, 2024 in Newport News, Virginia.

He was educated in the Florence County Public Schools. His main love was his family and music.

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May 15, 2024

John Carl Davis who's nickname was JC, was born June 3, 1945 to Gonzalo and Carrie Davis. He entered into eternal rest on May 15, 2024.

He attended St. Luke Elementary School and Gibbs High School in Pamplico SC. While completing his studies he was employed as a school bus driver in his home-town. John...