obituaries

Jul 18, 2023

Ms. Natalie Renee Hughes Johnson "PLUG" was born on September 3, 1967 in Florence, SC. She was the child born to the late Eunice Young Hughes and Nathaniel Greene.

She was baptized in Jesus name and received the Holy Ghost at Mt. Carmel  Baptist Church in Timmonsville, SC.

Natalie was a graduate of...

Jul 16, 2023

Bernice J. Johnson was born September 25, 1956, to the union of Clayton Sr. and Bessie Mae Jones in Florence, South Carolina.

Bernice was affectionately known by family and friends as "Teenie". She attended South Florence High School.

She worked at Bojangles for nineteen years where she mentored many of her employees as...

Jul 13, 2023

Bro. Richard Allen Deas Sr., son of the late Henry Deas Sr. and Albertha Deas was born, July 13,1955 in Georgetown County. He departed this life on July 13, 2023.

Bro. Richard was baptized at an early age. He accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his personal  Savior. He attended Johnsonville School System. He was...

Jul 13, 2023

Ms. Melissa Yvonne Bostick, 55, a loving daughter, mother, sister, aunt, niece, godmother,  and friend departed her earthly life on July 13, 2023.  Melissa was born May 9, 1968 to her parents, Mary L. Brown and Waymer L. Brown in Florence County.

She was a graduate of Hannah-Pamplico High, class of 1987. After high school...

Jul 8, 2023

Mrs. Pearlie Mae Wardy was 84, and departed this life on Saturday, July 8, 2023 in Florence, SC.

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

Jul 7, 2023

Mrs. Lena Mae Daniels Jackson was 74, and departed this life on Friday, July 7, 2023 in Florence, SC.

Services are scheduled to be held 11am Saturday, July 15, 2023 at Monumental Baptist Church, 918 Oakland Ave, Florence, SC.

Jun 28, 2023

On June 28, 2023 our beloved Rachell departed her  earthly life surrounded by those who loved her most. She was a devoted wife,  loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend.

Rachell Washington Martin was born on April 30, 1969 in Florence, SC to the late James W. Washington Sr. and Millerdean Davis Washington. Even...

Jun 28, 2023

Edith Mae Durant Davis, affectionately known as "Kitty" was born in   Florence, SC on September 13, 1949 to the daughter of the late Jessie Durant Frazier and Luther Jones, Sr. She departed this life on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, after a brief illness.

Edith attended Florence County Public Schools and was a 1969 graduate of...

Jun 23, 2023

Mother Alean Hester Faust-Charles was born on October 20, 1940 in Bladenboro, North Carolina to the late Miller and Biner   Rebecca Purdie Hester. She departed this earthly life on June 23, 2023.

Mother Faust-Charles attended and graduated from Spaulding Monroe School in Bladenboro, North Carolina. She then relocated to Manhattan, New York where she furthered...

Jun 21, 2023

Mr. Amos Allen Lewis was 85, and departed this life on Wednesday, June 21, 2023.

Services are scheduled to be held 11 am Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at St. Luke AME Church, 539 Chinaberry Rd. Johnsonville, SC.

Amos Allen Lewis was born on June 27, 1937, in Pamplico, South Carolina. He passed away...

Jun 17, 2023

Mr. Jasper M. Johnson was 75, and departed this life on Saturday, June 17, 2023 in Florence, SC.

Services are scheduled to be held 10:30 am at Oak Grove AME Church, 1709 Burnt Branch Rd. Lake City, SC.

Jun 10, 2023

Levern Swinton was born on November 30, 1926 in Darlington, SC. He entered into eternal rest at home on Saturday, June 10, 2023 after a brief illness.

Daddy attended the public schools of Florence, SC. He worked diligently in various occupations to include: brick masonry, construction worker at Camp Lejeune Marine Base in North Carolina,...

Jun 8, 2023

Ms. Joyce Ann Simon, benevolently known as Forty & Joy, was born February 14, 1965, in Florence County to the late Walter Simon and Christine Simon. She departed her early life on June 8, 2023.

After graduating from Hannah Pamplico High in 1984, Joyce discovered her passion for caregiving. It was a calling that resonated...

Jun 7, 2023

Reverend George Ashley, Sr. departed this earthly life on June 7, 2023 at MUSC surrounded by his loving wife    Rachel Ashley, children, grandchildren and friends. He was born in Florence County on September 13, 1937 to the late Hayward Ashley and Bessie Robinson.

Early in life he attended the public schools of Florence School District...

Jun 3, 2023

Gertrude Jakes Williams was born to Hannah Jakes and Blease Jakes on   August 24, 1948 in Florence, South Carolina. On Saturday, June 3, 2023, her mortality took on immortality, as she quietly slipped away from those who adored her most.

She was a devoted employee of  Anvil Knit Wear and later pursued her career as...

May 26, 2023

Mr. Oscar Carter Jr, affectionately known as "Rilla" and "Tiny   Baby", was born December 14, 1950, in Effingham, SC, the    Community of Goodland to the late Oscar Carter, Sr and  Mamie Green Carter. He departed this life on Friday, May 26, 2023, in the home.

He was educated in the public schools in Florence, SC,...

May 26, 2023

Mrs. Beatrice Newton was born on July 30, 1940, in Florence, SC to the late Armstrong "Tuck" Pickens and Birlee J. Pickens. On Friday, May 26, 2023, she was called into eternal rest at the McLeod Hospice House, Florence SC.

Pat as she was affectionally called was educated in Florence   Public School System. She left...

May 25, 2023

Mrs. Susan McWhite was 61, and departed this life on Thursday, May 25, 2023 in Johnsonville, SC.

Services are scheduled to be held 11am Thursday, June 1, 2023 at DGM Mortuary Chapel, 615 S. Dargan St. Florence, SC.

May 24, 2023

Mr. Tom TJ Washington IV was 32, and departed this life on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 in Florence, SC.

Services are scheduled to be held 11am Saturday, June 3, 2023 at Fresh Anointing Christian Church, 8108 Cliffdale Rd, Fayetteville, NC.

May 21, 2023

Johnny L. Gilchrist departed this earthly life on Sunday, May 21, 2023 surrounded by his loving family in Myrtle Beach, SC. He was born in Marion County, SC on January 16, 1946, to the late Hezekiah and Nora Jane Gilchrist as the seventh child born to this union.

Johnny was educated in the Marion County...