obituaries

Oct 23, 2023

Lulu, as she was affectionately known by family and friends was the daughter of Lakisha King-Ham and Reginald Ham, was born in Florence, SC on August 15, 2000. Our Heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom saw fit to reach out and call his "special angel" to her heavenly home on Monday, October 23, 2023.

Lulu...

Oct 21, 2023

Mr. Nelson Rolon was 41, and departed this life on Saturday, October 21, 2023 in Florence, SC.

Public Viewing will be 1pm until 5pm Saturday, October 28, 2023 at DGM Mortuary Chapel, 615 S. Dargan St. Florence, SC.

Oct 19, 2023

Ms. Shelia Renee Johnson was born on March 6, 1970 in Florence, SC. She was the daughter of Tommy Johnson and Louise Brockington. She transitioned into the better life October 19, 2023.

"Auntie" or "Mama girl" as she was lovingly known around the neighborhood to everybody because of her caring and bubbly personality.

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Oct 17, 2023

Mr. Willie Holloman was born April 15, 1950 in Florence County to Fulton and Blanch Holloman Sr. He departed his earthly life on October 17, 2023.

Willie attended the schools in Florence School District One. He was employed with Flav-O-Rich until his retirement. He also enjoyed hanging out with his family and training upcoming boxers....

Oct 16, 2023

Ms. Kimberly H. Hite was 59, and departed this life on Monday, October 16, 2023.

Services are scheduled to be held 12 noon Monday, October 30, 2023 at Oak Grove AME Church, 1709 Burnt Branch Rd. Lake City, SC.

Oct 14, 2023

Natasha Lynn Collins, born on December 28, 1976, at Albert Einstein Hospital in Bronx, NY, to Edward and Vernice Collins. Natasha  affectionally called "Tasha", peacefully passed away on October 14, 2023, at the tender age of forty-six in Florence, South Carolina.

Natasha was married to Adwar Darby and from this union bore a  loving daughter...

Oct 11, 2023

Mr. Geron Johnson was 42, and departed this life on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 in Florence, SC.

Services are scheduled to be held 2pm Monday, October 16, 2023 at Maxwell Baptist Church, 1309 Malloy St. Florence, SC.

Oct 5, 2023

My name is Olivia Ann Williams, I entered into this earth on July 17, 1971 to Willease Williams and Jessie Jones in Florence, SC. On October 5, 2023, I slipped away peacefully from earth into    eternity.

I received my formal education in Florence One School District. I was a graduate of Wilson High School, class...

Oct 4, 2023

Annie E. Cato Taylor, affectionally known as Bae Bae was the daughter of Charlie and Sarah Jane Cato. Annie was born January 17, 1950 in Florence, SC. She departed this life on Wednesday, October 4, 2023.

She received her formal education in Florence One Public Schools. Annie was employed with Heritage Nursing Home for ten...

Oct 3, 2023

Sarah Nadine McWhite, born on November 10, 1926, in Johnsonville, SC, to the late Essie Eaddy and Robert   Thompson, peacefully passed away on October 3, 2023, at the age of 96.

She was the beloved wife of the late Calvester McWhite, whom she married on January 3, 1941. Together, they moved to Hazlewood, Pennsylvania, where...

Oct 2, 2023

William P. Lester III, a loving father, a caring son and friend to all he met, entered into eternal rest at the age of thirty-seven on October 2, 2023 at MUSC Health Florence Medical Center. Born on December 17, 1985  in Florence, he made his grand entrance  into the world, son of William P. Lester, Jr. and...

Oct 2, 2023

Margie Ann Porter was born July 23, 1963 in Florence, South Carolina to Solomon and Annie Ruth Porter. She entered into eternal rest at her home on October 2, 2023 after an illness.

She received her formal education at Florence District One Schools and graduated from South Florence High School in 1982. She worked diligently...

Sep 27, 2023

Mr. Tim Qwang Jin Hong was 60, and departed this life on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 in Florence, SC.

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

Sep 25, 2023

Mr. Christopher Coefield affectionally know to family and friends as "Booger" was born on October 22, 1981 to Sandra B. Coefield and Calvin Coefield Jr in Florence County. Christopher transitioned from his earthly home into eternal rest on Monday, September 25, 2023.

Christoper attended Wilson High School. He enjoyed cooking, fishing and driving trucks. He...

Sep 22, 2023

Vada Pearl Buckingham born on July 12, 1948 daughter of Blanche and Whitfield McLaughlin in Florence County. She entered into eternal rest on Friday, September 22, 2023.

Vada was married and shared a life with David Buckingham.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, two sisters and a brother.

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Sep 21, 2023

Mr. Derris J. Green was 32, and departed this life on Thursday, September 21, 2023 in Florence, SC.

Services are scheduled to be held 12 noon Friday, September 29, 2023 at Majority Missionary Baptist Church, 414 N. Coit St. Florence, SC.

Sep 21, 2023

Annette Louise McKenzie was born on September 30, 1968 to Janie Mae McKenzie and Harris Brunson in Florida.  She transitioned peacefully on September 21, 2023.

Annette was educated by the Darlington County School District.

She lived a life full of joy and unapologetically by her own rules.

She was  proceeded in...

Sep 20, 2023

Today we come to celebrate the life of Elizabeth Muldrow Thomas (Liz, Lil, G-Ma, Mema). She was born on April 7, 1949, to the late Reynolds Muldrow and Ella Mae Myers Muldrow McDaniel of Florence, SC and was the youngest daughter of three girls. The lord called Liz home on Wednesday, September 20th, 2023.

She...

Sep 15, 2023

Reginald Williamson was born November 22, 1954 to Isiac J. Williamson and Lillie B. Williamson. He departed this earthly life on September 15, 2023.

Reginald (Randy) went to school in Jamaica Queens, NY and joined the Army National Guard in December 1976. He was later activated in the US Army as a General Supply Specialist...

Sep 6, 2023

Rudy Brown was born October 20, 1961, to Lee Roy (Randy) and Clementine Brown. He left this earthly home and gained his wings on September 6, 2023, in Florence, SC.at MUSC.

He grew up in Winston-Salem's Morningside Community where he had friends who were much like family. He attended the public schools of Forsyth County,...