obituaries

Sep 3, 2023

Mary Emma Scott, daughter of the late Edward and  Annie Scott was born on August 1, 1940 in Florence County. She departed this earthly life at McLeod Hospice House in Florence, SC on September 3, 2023.

She received her education in Florence County. She relocated to Florence, SC and she started employment at Faith Healthcare...

Sep 3, 2023

Mr. Roscoe "Dick" King the son of Clifton and Louis Palmer was born on November 28, 1958 in Florence, South Carolina. He entered into eternal rest on   Sunday, September 3, 2023 at McLeod Regional   Medical Center.

"Dick" as he was lovingly called by family and friends attended McClenaghan High School. He was employed by SCDOT...

Aug 28, 2023

On Monday, August 28, 2023 God picked His most beautiful flower for his garden, Dawn Vanita, most affectionately called "Boonchie" departed her earthly home.

Greatness entered into the earth's realm on January 11, 1969, the day Dawn was born. God granted the precious task of nurturing His flower to the late Leroy "Casey" Jones and...

Aug 26, 2023

Mrs. Beverley V.C. Ewart Collins was 78, and departed this life on Saturday, August 26, 2023.

Services are scheduled to be held 11am Friday, September 1, 2023 at Baha'i Unity Center, 1113 Oakland Ave Florence, SC.

Aug 23, 2023

Brad Nowlin our family's shining star gained his wings to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. He was born on March 8, 1988 in Florence County, son of Christine Nowlin. He is also the grandson of Annie Nowlin and the late Henry Nowlin who reared him.

Brad was a special young man....

Aug 17, 2023

On Thursday, August 17, 2023, God called Mary Alice Pyett home to gain her wings.

Mary Alice Pyett was born on June 23, 1955 in Florence County, SC to the late James "Blue" Brown and Rosa Lee Harrison Brown.

Alice was a loving mom, grandma, sister, aunt and friend of many. She enjoyed...

Aug 9, 2023

Frances Pipkins Hawkins transitioned from  her earthly home at 9:46 pm on August 9, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Florence, SC on September 12, 1951 to the late Harry James and Nancy Mazourine "Margie" Pipkins.

In her early childhood, Frances attended the public schools of Florence District...

Aug 7, 2023

Mother Mary Wallace was 89, and departed this life on Monday, August 7, 2023.

Services are scheduled to be held 10am Saturday, August 19, 2023 at Garden of Rest Cemetery, 2328 Pocket Rd. Darlington, SC.

Aug 6, 2023

Alma Lee was born to the late Woodrow "Buddy" Thomas Sr. and Annie Singletary Thomas on December 2, 1937, in Pamplico South Carolina. On the Lord's Day of August 6, 2023, God sent his angels to call her home.

Alma Lee attended and graduated from Gibbs high school in 1957. She met and married Thomas ...

Jul 24, 2023

Mr. Moses "Newkey" Small Jr. was born on June 25, 1953 in Florence County to the late Moses Small Sr. and Mother Marie Small. Moses entered into eternal rest on Monday, July 24, 2023.

Moses attended the public schools of Florence County.

Moses grew up in Zion Tabernacle Holiness Church in   Florence, SC....

Jul 24, 2023

Mrs. Rose Singletary was 77, and departed this life on Monday, July 24, 2023 in Florence, SC.

Services are scheduled to be held 11am Friday, July 28, 2023 at Mt. Tabor Baptist Church, 6832 Pamplico Hwy, Effingham, SC.

Jul 20, 2023

Ms. Sharon Leigh Brown was born June 16, 1955 in Richmond, VA to the late Robbie and Allen Brown. She entered into eternal rest with Our Lord Jesus Christ on July 20th, 2023.

She was proceeded in death by her beloved brother, David Brown of San Antonio, TX.

Sharon grew up loving Our...

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...