obituaries

Jul 14, 2024

Mr. Bruce Alexander McCray was 56, and departed this life on Sunday, July 14, 2024 in New Jersey.

Services are scheduled to be held 11am Saturday, July 27, 2024 at Majority Missionary Baptist Church 414 N. Coit St. Florence, SC.

Jul 14, 2024

Mr. Marcus G. Williams 68, was born on April 14, 1956 to Sarah M. Williams in Florence, SC. He was called to rest on July 14, 2024 at his home in Myrtle Beach, SC.

Marcus graduated from Wilson High School in 1975. After graduation he enlisted and served in the United States Air Force from...

Jul 10, 2024

Ms. Tecolia Hough was 60, and departed this life on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 in Florence, SC.

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

Jul 9, 2024

"Jesus said to her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that beliebeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:" John 11:25

Mrs. Felicia Elizabeth (Lisa) Johnson Flemming was born on December 4, 1969 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Jesse Russell Johnson and Deborah Elizabeth Johnson, Sr. On July 9, 2024, Felicia...

Jul 9, 2024

Baby Boy Luka Zachary Rush departed this life on Tuesday, July 9, 2024.

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

Jul 8, 2024

John Taylor was born April 11, 1956 in Timmonsville, SC to Carlisle and Hazel Taylor. He departed his life on July 8, 2024 at McLeod Hospice  Center after a short   illness.

John attended Florence School District One Schools.  He also had a brief enlistment in the U.S. Army.

Preceding Mr. Taylor in eternal...

Jul 5, 2024

For we know that if the tent that is our earthly home is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. II Corinthians 5:1 (ESV)

Andre Montique Mingo was born on February 10, 1975, in Darlington County, South Carolina, to Albert L. Mingo and Dianne Daniels-Johnson....

Jul 3, 2024

Mr. Lydell  Preston Titus, "OG Petty" was born on September 20, 1990 in Florence, SC, son of Ludwie Preston Titus and Samantha Delaine Titus. Jesus took him by the hand and escorted him into the pearly gates of heaven on July 3, 2024.

Lydell was a graduate of West Florence High School class of 2009....

Jun 29, 2024

God sent us an angel in our lives to share in all our joy, laughter, pain and sorrow. He then decided it was time for her to come home. Our mother's love was not just a feeling, but a way of life. Each day she taught us the importance of empathy and understanding. Her selflessness was evident...

Jun 27, 2024

Wallace Dorsey, Sr. was born March 1, 1950 in Florence, SC to Ellis Dorsey, Jr. and Almeta Johnson Dorsey. He entered into eternal rest on June 27, 2024.

Wallace attended the public schools of Florence County. He was formerly employed with La-Z-Boy for ten years and a carpenter.

He was a member of...

Jun 25, 2024

Marie Taylor affectionately known as "Ree" was born on May 8, 1943 in Florence, SC, daughter of Mother Lelia M. Smith and Willie Singleton. She was reared by Granison and Ida Cooper also cared and nurtured by her father, Deacon Frank Smith, Jr. On Tuesday, June 25, 2024, Marie entered into eternal rest at McLeod Hospice House...

Jun 23, 2024

"And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself, that where I am there ye may be also" John 14:3

Roberta Daniels Drayton daughter of Nathaniel and Emma Daniels was born on March 19, 1954 in Florence County, South Carolina. On June 23, 2024 she...

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...