obituaries

Jan 22, 2024

Sara Lee McCall was born on June 27, 1970 to Eva Mae McCall and Johnny Thompson in Florence, SC. She transition from this earthly life on Monday, January 22, 2024.

"Sara Lee" as she was affectionally known by her family and friends was educated in the public schools of Florence County and a graduate of...

Jan 20, 2024

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith."  2 Timothy 4:7

Robert Earl "Bobby" Davis was born on October 14, 1951, in Johnsonville, SC to Vernie Ruth Gorley and the late Benjamin Davis. He departed this earthly life on January 20, 2024.

Bobby was educated...

Jan 20, 2024

CAROLYN DENISE BRIGGS was born on November 20,1970 in Florence, SC to the Catherine (Kat) and Nathaniel Briggs Sr. She departed this earthly life on January 20,2024.

CAROLYN DENISE BRIGGS attended Florence District One public schools. She was a proud caretaker and a faithful childhood member of Mt. Pisgah in Florence, SC under Reverend C.B...

Jan 19, 2024

Theodore Keith Young was born on August 18, 1962 to Sarah Mae Young and Olie George Young in Florence, SC. He entered into eternal rest on January 19, 2024 after an illness.

He graduated from Wilson High School, class of 1981 and later received his associate's degree from Florence Darlington Tech for HVAC and Refrigeration...

Jan 19, 2024

Robert Henry Boatwright, Jr., affectionately known as Junior or Uncle Jr., was born March 8, 1949 in Florence County to Robert and Katie D. Boatwright Sr. He was called to his eternal home on January 19, 2024.

Robert received his education in the Florence County Public School System. After school Robert moved to Bridgeport, CT...

Jan 16, 2024

Mr. Author Jerome Long was 77, and departed this life on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 in Florence, SC.

Services are scheduled to be held 1pm Saturday, February 3, 2024 at Pee Dee Baptist Church, 438 E. Main St. Pamplico, SC.

Jan 16, 2024

On September 20, 1965 a very handsome bouncing baby boy named Terry Lee was born to the beautiful, caring couple Mr. Lonner and Mrs. Lucille Lee. He transition from this earthly life on January 16, 2024.

"Terry Mike" as he was affectionally known continued to grow into his manhood. He became a man when he...

Jan 13, 2024

Ms. Cynthia Feagins Cameron, daughter of Richard Feagins and Lillie Bell Graham, was born on July 5, 1949 in Lake City, SC. On Saturday, January 13, 2024 Cynthia answered God's call and transitioned from labor to reward.

Cynthia was educated in the public schools of Florence County and a graduate of Wilson High School class...

Jan 9, 2024

Mother Bernice B. Graham was 90, and departed this life on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 in Johnsonville, SC.

Services are scheduled to be held 11am Saturday, January 13, 2024 at Pentecostal United Church of Christ Apostolic, Convention Center, 4430 Pamplico Hwy. Florence, SC.

Jan 6, 2024

Miss Alena Hart was 28, and departed this life on Saturday, January 6, 2024 in Columbia, SC.

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

Jan 6, 2024

A Time To Be Born

Marion Black was born December 16, 1949 in Florence, SC to the late Marion & Meridian  Black. He was baptized at an early age at Trinity Baptist Church.

A Time To Grow

Marion grew up in Florence, SC and graduated from Wilson High School class of...

Jan 6, 2024

MR. HENRY ALLISION, also known as "May" was the son of Willie Allison and Leola Eaddy Allison. He was born September 13, 1942, in Florence County. He entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at McLeod Hospice after a brief illness.

Henry was a member of St. Mark AME Church in Johnsonville, SC....

Dec 31, 2023

Wallace J. White was born on 0ctober 16, 1974 to Annie Jo Grainger and Roy G. White in Florence, South Carolina. He entered into eternal rest on December 31, 2023.

He was educated in the Florence County School District and graduated from Wilson High School in 1994.

Wallace married Sheimeka White in 1995,...

Dec 30, 2023

Jerry M. Bass was born on June 19,1943 to Joe and Serena Bass in Indianapolis, Indiana. He entered into eternal rest on December 30, 2023.

At an early age the family relocated to Gary, Indiana and Jerry graduated from Roosevelt High School. After graduation Jerry enlisted in the US Navy and served his country proudly...

Dec 28, 2023

Princess Makenzie Small was 2, and departed this life on Thursday, December 28, 2023 in Columbia, SC.

Services are scheduled to be held 12 noon Friday, January 5, 2024 at Greater Zion Tabernacle Apostolic Church, 265 S. Church St. Florence, SC.

Dec 27, 2023

Jettie Ruth Belin Sweetenburg was called home by God on December 27, 2023 while surrounded by her family at MUSC in Charleston, SC. Born on June 5, 1946 in Florence, SC she was the daughter of the late Andrew  and Pearlie Mae Belin.

A native of Middletown, CT she relocated to Riviera Beach, Florida before...

Dec 26, 2023

Ms. Madeline Q. Robinson was 70, and departed this life on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 in Florence, SC.

Services are scheduled to be held 12 noon Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Maxwell Baptist Church, 1309 Malloy St. Florence, SC.

Dec 26, 2023

Sylvester (Knockdown) Gregg, Jr. was born March 26, 1957 to Mr. Sylvester Gregg, Sr. and Mrs. Jammia Johnson Gregg in Florence, SC. He transitioned peacefully on December 26, 2023.

Sylvester was educated in the Florence County Public Schools. He was employed for many years at Greyhound Bus Station.

He lived life to the...

Dec 25, 2023

Mrs. Ruth Ellen Samuel James departed this earthly life on Sunday, December 25, 2023, in Mcleod Hospital after an illness. She was born on November 23 ,1935 in Timmonsville, SC, to Junious and Queen Samuel.

Mrs. Ruth attended the public schools of  Florence District One.

She was a loving and devoted wife, mother...

Dec 22, 2023

Ms. Heather Nicole Dunham was born in Florence, SC on August 22, 1988 to  Tracy and Donna Dunham. On Friday December 22, 2023, she accepted her victory in Jesus and transitioned peacefully.

A miracle story from the beginning, Heather was born prematurely. At birth she weighed only one pound and eight ounces. Despite not being...