obituaries

Mar 10, 2023

Mrs. Myrtle Lee Blandin Nettles, was born on February 3, 1957, daughter of Shirley Frierson Blandin and Isaiah Blandin. She departed this earthly life to be with the Lord on March 10, 2023 after a brief illness.

She was a graduate of McClenaghan High in 1975. She was employed at Florence District One Schools for...

Mar 9, 2023

Dedrick L. Cameron, 53 of Florence, SC entered into eternal rest on March 9, 2023 at McLeod Regional Medical Center. He was born in Lake City, SC son of Cynthia F. Cameron and the late Harry Kelley Cameron.

A graduate of Lake City High School, Dedrick also attended and studied at the University of South...

Mar 8, 2023

Willie Boone, Jr., was born on February 24, 1941, to the late Mingo Boone and Carriebell (Washington) in Elliot, SC. He made his transition from mortality to  immortality on   Wednesday, March 8, 2023.

He accepted Christ and was baptized in Jesus Name at Mt. Sinai Holiness Church,  Florence, SC under the leadership of Bishop McFadden....

Mar 4, 2023

Mr. James Wesley Robinson Sr. was 69, and departed this life on Saturday, March 4, 2023 in Florence, SC.

Services are scheduled to be held 3pm Sunday, March 12, 2023 at Pentecostal United Church of Christ, Apostolic (Convention Center) 4430 Pamplico Hwy, Florence, SC.

Psalms 55:6 And I said, Oh that I had...

Mar 4, 2023

Mr. Foster Waibel was 84, and departed this life on Saturday, March 4, 2023.

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

Mar 2, 2023

Mrs. Michele Johnson-Lawrence was born October 5, 1963 in Jersey City, NJ to the late Myrtle Shievdayal and the late Esley Johnson Sr. She departed this life on Thursday, March 2, 2023.

She was educated in the Hudson County public school system and furthered her education with  Hudson County college courses. She entered the workforce...

Feb 28, 2023

Reginald ``Reggie" Antonio Valentine was born on March 17, 1967 to Bertha Jean Moody Bostick and the Late Eugene Valentine in Stamford, Connecticut. He entered into eternal life on February 28, 2023 in Florence, South Carolina.

Reggie attended Stamford High School. He was a jack of many trades. Not only was he a Sheet Metal...

Feb 28, 2023

Carl Thomas (Tommy) Martin age 75, was born in Harlem, New York on March 4, 1947 to (Parents Name). He departed this earthly life into eternal rest on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at McLeod Regional Medical Center after a short illness.

He attended PS 142 and PS 122. He later graduated from Wilson High School...

Feb 24, 2023

Mr. James J. Brown was 46, and departed this life on Friday, February 24, 2023 in Florence, SC.

Services are scheduled to be held 1pm Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at DGM Mortuary Chapel, 615 S. Dargan St. Florence, SC.

Feb 21, 2023

Vernon Lamar Hunter was born   November 10, 1969 in Charleston, SC to Virginia and Harold Billie. He departed this earthly life on February 21, 2023.

At an early age Vernon went to live with his Aunt Helen and Uncle Clice Pondexter in New Jersey who he often referred to affectionally as mom and dad. Vernon...

Feb 20, 2023

We the family and friends of Victor "Vic" Johnson come now to celebrate his glorious homegoing.

On February 20, 2023, Victor was called to his eternal life by our Heavenly Father. He was the son of the late Frances E. White Johnson. He was born on June 26, 1961, in   Florence County.

Victor...

Feb 18, 2023

Sandra Jones was born on December 22, 1967 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to Ada L. Jones and William B. Murphy.

She was the second born to her twin brother, Samuel Jones.

Sandra received her education by attending the public schools in Washtenaw County, Michigan. She was a graduate of the Pioneer High School...

Feb 18, 2023

Ms. Sandra Elaine Kennedy was born January 6, 1972 in Darlington SC to the late Robert Lee Myers, Sr and the late Barbara Jean Brown. She departed this life on Saturday, February 18, 2023 after a short illness.

She was educated in the Florence County Public School System.

Sandra was loving with a...

Feb 17, 2023

Mrs. Carolyn Echols-Shannon, daughter of the late Mr. Isaiah Echols and Mrs. Mae Ella Harrison-Echols, was born in Florence, SC on May 13, 1939. She departed this earthly life on February 17, 2023.

Mrs. Shannon was affectionately known as "Tougalunk" by her family and friends.

Mrs. Shannon joined Pentecostal United Apostolic Church where...

Feb 17, 2023

Mr. Isaac Wilson Sr. was 90, and departed this life on Friday, February 17, 2023 in Florence, SC.

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

Feb 17, 2023

Ms. Lathronia C. Daniels was 50, and departed this life on Friday, February 17, 2023 in Florence, SC.

Services are scheduled to be held 12 noon Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, 4211 E. Old Marion Hwy, Florence, SC.

Feb 16, 2023

Mr. Jimmy Wardy Jr. was 45, and departed this life on Thursday, February 16, 2023 in Florence, SC.

Services are scheduled to be held 3pm Saturday, March 4, 2023 at The Residence, 3302 Plantation Dr. Florence, SC

Feb 14, 2023

Mr. Dwayne L. Bines was 33, and departed this life on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 in Florence, SC.

Services are scheduled to be held 12 noon Friday, February 24, 2023 at Maxwell Baptist Church, 1309 Malloy St, Florence, SC

Feb 12, 2023

Lavern Eaddy was born July 1, 1962 to Clara Lee Eaddy Smith in Florence County. He was raised by his grandparents the Late Joseph and Gertrude Eaddy, aunts and step-father the Late Donald Lee Smith. He departed this earthly life on February 12, 2023.

He accepted Christ at an early age and was a member...

Feb 11, 2023

Mrs. Hattie Mae "Brownie" Jacobs, daughter of the late Henry and   Lydia Stuckey, was born September 9, 1936, and departed this life on February 11, 2023 at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence, SC. She was the third of nine children.

Hattie Mae, affectionately called "Brownie," attended the public schools of Lee County, graduating from...