obituaries

Apr 22, 2024

Mr. Michael "Toy" Dobson was 63, and departed this life on Monday, April 22, 2024 in Charleston, SC.

Services are scheduled to be held 11am Saturday, May 4, 2024 at Monumental Baptist Church, 918 Oakland Ave. Florence, SC.

Apr 22, 2024

Mrs. Hattie Mae Brayboy was 49, and departed this life on Monday, April 22, 2024 in Florence, SC.

Services are scheduled to be held 11am Saturday, April 27, 2024 at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, 2322 State Rd. Scranton, SC

Apr 20, 2024

My name is Jesse Jones. I was born on November 22, 1934 to Lillie Mae and Charles Jones in Florence County. On April 20, 2024, I slipped away peacefully from earth into eternity.

I received my formal education in Florence School District One schools. My work employment included Turbeville Grocery, RC Cola Company and Cain...

Apr 20, 2024

Brandon Lee Chavis was born March 23, 1988 to Linda Byrd Chavis. He gained his wings on April 20, 2024 and entered into eternal rest.

To know Brandon was to love Brandon. His smile was infectious and his humor was larger than life. He was always fun to be around and was the life of...

Apr 17, 2024

Chester "Boo" Moses was born August 20, 1956 in Florence, South Carolina to Wilbert and Gracie King Moses. He was called to eternal rest on Wednesday, April 17, 2024.

Mr. Chester attended the public schools of Florence county, graduating from Southside High school in 1975. From there he was employed by Pepsi Co and spent...

Apr 14, 2024

Today we celebrate the homegoing of Mrs. Novia (McNeal) Bland who departed this earthly life on April 14, 2024 in her home to   enter an eternal life with God Our Father in Heaven. Novia was born on June 5, 1941 in Florence, South Carolina to Chester and Arizona (Baker) McNeal.

She spent her early years...

Apr 9, 2024

Mr. James Earl Goldwire was born February 18, 1948, in Florence, South Carolina to George and Albertha Goldwire. He departed this life on Tuesday, April 9, 2024.

Mr. Goldwire graduated from Wilson High School. He was very active and proud of his Wilson Purple and Gold Tigers. He was a member of the Wilson High...

Apr 4, 2024

On April 4, 2024 our beloved Laurie Ann departed her earthly life surrounded by those who loved her the most. She was a devoted mother, loving grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend.

Laurie Ann Harrell was born on January 17, 1961 in Florence, SC to Mary and Sylvester Harrell. She received her education from Florence...

Apr 4, 2024

Edward Leon Muldrow also know as "Ghetto" was born on June 30, 1969 in Florence County, SC to Samuel Muldrow, Sr. and Lela Muldrow-White. He entered into eternal rest on Thursday, April 4, 2024.

He was educated in the Florence School District. Edward was a veteran of the United States Army and a skilled construction...

Apr 2, 2024

On April 2, 2024, Ronald Morton, loving husband and father entered into eternal rest in Florence, South Carolina. Ronald was born on October 9, 1952 in Brownsville, Tennessee to Mary Frank Morton. He was raised on a farm by his mother and  grandparents Frank and Mildred Morton.

Ronald attended Hayes Chapel Elementary School and graduated...

Apr 1, 2024

Bridgette Marie Williams born March 31, 1964 in Florence County to Mattie Williams and Charles Brown. She departed this earthly life on April 1, 2024.

Our beloved, Bridgette M. Williams, brought joy and love to  everyone she encountered, leaving an indelible mark on our hearts. Bridgette was known for her kindness, compassion, and unwavering support...

Apr 1, 2024

Felicha Jeanie Lavon Benjamin was born to the union of Furman Benjamin Sr. and Lee Brenda Benjamin on July 2, 1984 in Florence, South Carolina. She departed from this life at her home on Monday, April 1, 2024.

She was educated in the public schools of Florence, South Carolina. An attendee of South Florence High...

Mar 28, 2024

Mr. David Goadby was 64,and departed this life on Thursday, March 28, 2024 in Florence, SC.

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

Mar 27, 2024

God blessed the late James and Olivia Cain with a beautiful daughter, Nora Faye Cain, on May 25, 1954. She was born and raised in Pamplico, SC.

Nora completed formal education in the Florence County School District, earning her high school diploma from Hannah Pamplico High School in 1971. She continued her studies at Palm...

Mar 26, 2024

Earnest Lee Homes was born on May 25,1955 in Effingham SC to Willie Benjamin Holmes and Amy Singleton Holmes. He entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, March 26,2024.

He was educated in the Florence School District.

He was preceded in death by his wife Johnnie Mae Holmes, parents Willie Benjamin Holmes and Amy...

Mar 26, 2024

Leroy Johnson also affectionally known as "Nunkie" to family and friends was born on June 1, 1942, in Kingstree, South Carolina to the late Roy Johnson and Daisy McFadden-Johnson-Singletary. He entered into eternal rest on March 26, 2024, at Florence Mcleod Hospice House.

He attended Savannah Grove Elementary School and later received his GED from...

Mar 23, 2024

"He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever." Revelation 21:4

Mr. Kelly 'Buddy' Moore, son of the late Sonny and Annie 'Minnie' Bell Moore, was born on August 1, 1944 in Marion County, South Carolina. Kelly...

Mar 19, 2024

Ms. Martha Louise Patterson was 75, and departed this life on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 in Spartanburg, SC.

Services are scheduled to be held 1pm Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at The SHEREC, 312 S. Ravenel St. Florence, SC.

Mar 18, 2024

Our Beloved Shirley Mae Smith Graham departed this earth, March 18, 2024 peacefully in Atlanta, GA surrounded by family and friends. She was born on April 14, 1948 in Baltimore, Maryland to Lillie Mae Smith and Cecil Wright.  She relocated to Fayetteville as a young girl, was raised by her loving family and grew up with her...

Mar 18, 2024

"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." 1Timothy 4:7

General Elder Virginia Smith was born November 12, 1946, in Hemingway SC to the late Mr. George Williams, Sr. and Deaconess Irene Rollen Williams. She departed this earthly life on March 18, 2024, after a long illness...