obituaries

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...

Dec 22, 2023

Julia Marie Merritts, better known as "Rebbie", was born on November 26th, 1954 in Florence, SC to  Martha Rebecca Johnson and James Johnson Sr. Julia departed this earthly life on Friday, December 22, 2023 after an illness.

Julia was educated in the public schools of Florence County. At an early age Julia was a member...

Dec 11, 2023

Dorothy Lee Jordan, born on April 2, 1935, to Jessie   Mae Eaddy and Monroe Timmons. Mrs. Dorothy transitioned on December 11, 2023.

Mrs Dorothy (Mrs Dot) was well known throughout the community. She lived a full and joyful life and always brought a smile to everyone she meets.

She was preceded in death...

Dec 9, 2023

Ms. Lille Bell James, daughter of Wilbert and Marie Ruth James, was born September 17, 1959. Ms. James unexpectedly slipped away from those who adored her the most, to be with her Heavenly Father on December 9, 2023.

Ms. James was a 1977 graduate of Wilson High School. She worked as a Child Development Teacher...

Dec 9, 2023

Roena "Martha" Jackson was born on February 16, 1942 to Levi and Charlotte Askins Gregg. On December 9, 2023, Martha, which she was affectionately called, work on Earth was done and her time had come for her to take her heavenly rest.

Martha attended the Public Schools of Florence County. She dedicated twenty five years...

Dec 9, 2023

Tylik Deon Antell Charles was born on March 11, 2009 to parents KeCoryia Jackson and Quincey Charles. He departed this earthly life on December 9, 2023.

Tylik lit up many rooms with his outspoken, funny personality. He loved to make people smile.  He was very crafty with his hands and had a huge impact on...

Dec 5, 2023

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: 2 Timothy 4:7

Mrs. Annie Phene "Penny" McWhite daughter of Naomi Davis and Smoot Timmons was born on April 15, 1950 in Florence County. She departed this earthly life on December 5, 2023 after a brief illness at McLeod...

Dec 5, 2023

Victoria was born on January 22, 1944, to John and Rhodia Weaver in the town of Stuckey, South Carolina.

She attended Battery Park Elementary School and graduated from Chavis High School, Hemingway, South Carolina.

Victoria worked at Tupperware Company, Hemingway South Carolina. She also worked at Ms. T. Day Care Center as an ...

Dec 3, 2023

Mr. Frank Wilson Sr., affectionately known as "Bill" was born November 17, 1949 to Jesse "Toy" Wilson and Carrie Lee "Mattie" Faison- Wilson in Florence, South Carolina. He departed this earthly life on December 03, 2023 after a brief illnesses at McLeod Hospital.

Bill received his education in Florence One School District and graduated from...