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Kelly Magarrett Chapman

Kelly Magarrett Chapman

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...

Jermaine A. Timmons

Jermaine A. Timmons

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...

Reverend Richard Allen Keith

Reverend Richard Allen Keith

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....

Winnie Readon

Winnie Readon

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...

Edward Charles Hugee

Edward Charles Hugee

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...

David F. Garland

David F. Garland

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...

Princess Kinsley James

Princess Kinsley James

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...

Pastor Barbara J.P. Thomas

Pastor Barbara J.P. Thomas

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...

Jawun Eaddy

Jawun Eaddy

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...

Loriene Bell

Loriene Bell

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...

Horce Whack Iii

Horce Whack Iii

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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John Carl Davis

John Carl Davis

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...

Sarah Mae Briggs

Sarah Mae Briggs

May 14, 2024

Mrs. Sarah Mae Askins Briggs, affectionately known as "Bait", the daughter of Henry and Sarah Simmons Askins, was born May 12th, 1935, in Florence County. On Tuesday, May 14, 2024, she departed this earthly life and entered eternal rest at 5:59PM at her home.

Mrs. Briggs attended the public schools of Florence County. She was...

Isaac Earl Jackson

Isaac Earl Jackson

May 9, 2024

Isaac Earl Jackson, transitioned peacefully on May 9, 2024, at the age of 74. Born on August 4, 1949, in Brooklyn, New York, Isaac was the cherished son of Virginia Johnson and Fetus Earl Jackson.

He was a faithful member of Saint John A.M.E. Church, and his commitment to serve was evident. His active  participation...

John D. Woodberry

John D. Woodberry

May 9, 2024

John Douglas Woodberry was born December 25, 1951 to Benjamin Woodberry and Alberta Woodberry. He departed this life on Saturday, May 11, 2024.

John was a member of  St. Luke AME Church in Johnsonville, SC.

He was employed as a semi-truck driver for over 30 years. John was a very kind and loving...

Edna Deas Muldrow

Edna Deas Muldrow

May 6, 2024

Mother Edna Deas Muldrow was 80, and departed this life on Monday, May 6, 2024 in Florence, SC.

Services are scheduled to be held 11am Thursday, May 16, 2024 at The SHEREC, 312 S. Ravenel St. Florence, SC.

Elijah Belin Jr.

Elijah Belin Jr.

May 3, 2024

On May 3, 2024 at his home in Johnsonville, SC this transitory life came to a close. Elijah, Jr. was born in Johnsonville, South Carolina to Elijah Belin, Sr. and Alizer Jane Belin. He was the eldest of eight children.

At an early age, Elijah, Jr. accepted Christ as his personal savior while attending St....

Arthur Mccain

Arthur Mccain

May 2, 2024

Arthur Necolean McCain lovingly known as "Nicky" and "Micky" by his maternal grandfather, Henry Lide. He was born on October 30, 1964, in Darlington, South Carolina to Eula Lee McCain and Henry McCain. He is the eldest of five children and the first maternal grandchild of eighteen. Arthur's upbringing commenced in Darlington. Henry and Eula entrusted Arthur's...

Mary Elizabeth Timmons

Mary Elizabeth Timmons

May 1, 2024

Ms. Mary Elizabeth Timmons was born on May 25, 1939, in Effingham, SC. She was the daughter of the late James Sudie Timmons, Sr and Mable White Timmons. "Liz", as she was affectionately called, departed this life on May 1, 2024, at the age of 84.

Liz attended school in Florence County. She was a...

Arnetha George

Arnetha George

Apr 28, 2024

Arnetha Williams George affectionately known as "Sister or Sister Gal" was born on October 2, 1959 in Florence, SC to Ruby Cade Williams and Leroy Williams. She entered into peaceful rest on Sunday, April 28, 2024.

Arnetha was a graduate of South Florence High School class of 1978. She was employed many years with Florence...

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