obituaries

Mar 13, 2026

Mrs. Mary Alice Cooper was born May 7,1957 in Hollywood, FL, to the late Edward James Polite and late Oral Lee Fleming Polite. On Friday morning, March 13, 2026, God in His power and infinite wisdom saw fit to call his beloved daughter Mary Alice Cooper, to eternal rest at MUSC Health Florence Medical Center, after a...

Mar 9, 2026

Juanita Trappier Davis who was affectionately called "Bae" was the daughter of the late Ruben Trappier, Sr. and Minnie "Nikki" Cain Trappier. She was reared by her Aunt and Uncle Erasmus and Bert Cain Eaddy since she was seven years old following her mother's death. She was born December 19, 1943 in Florence County, South Carolina. Juanita...

Mar 8, 2026

Ms. Mary A. Williams was 75, and departed this life on Sunday, March 8, 2026 in Florence, SC.

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

Mar 8, 2026

Mrs. Lorraine Wade Davis was born on May 10, 1956, in Harlem, NY, to Eupehinia Lee Fulmore and Harold Wade. She departed her earthly life on March 8, 2026.

Lorraine dedicated twenty years of her career to Talon Zipper Factory. She was also well recognized for her tenure at Belk, serving for over a decade...

Mar 4, 2026

Mr. Mitchell Jerome Timmons was 60, and departed this life on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 in Florence, SC.

Public Viewing will be held 1pm until 5pm Tuesday, March 10, 2025 at Draper G. Myers Mortuary- Florence Chapel, 615 S. Dargan St. Florence, SC.

Mar 2, 2026

Renora "Babyruth" Hyman King was the daughter of Robert Hyman and the late Ruth Hinnant Hyman. She was born on October 9, 1950, and transitioned peacefully on March 2, 2026.

Renora was born in Florence, South Carolina, where she attended the public schools of Florence County. She graduated from Wilson High School with the Class...

Feb 25, 2026

"Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies." – Proverbs 31:10

With loving remembrance, we honor the life and legacy of our beloved mother, Deaconess Sundrus Bostick, who peacefully entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at McLeod Hospital.

Our mother was born on...

Feb 25, 2026

Bukertee "BT" Legette, age 68, passed away on February 25, 2026, in Newark, New Jersey. He was born on June 2, 1957, in Marion, South Carolina, to the late Sylvester and Nellie Legette. Bukertee brought joy, laughter, and great energy to everyone around him throughout his life.

Bukertee had a deep love for ...

Feb 22, 2026

Mr. Henson Perez Forgue was 25, and departed this life on Sunday, February 22, 2026 in Charleston, SC.

Services are scheduled to be held 10am Saturday, February 28, 2026 at Macedonia Holiness Church, Dick Field Rd. Cartersville, SC.

Feb 22, 2026

Ella Louise Cooks was born May 30, 1956 to the late Alex Cooks and Susie Green Cooks. She departed her earthly life on Sunday, February 22, 2026 surrounded by her family.

Louise, as she was affectionately called, was educated in the Florence Public School System. She dedicated years working in food service, where she built...

Feb 22, 2026

Lucille Crouch, a beloved mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, was  born on April 2, 1945, in Florence County, to the late McRoy and Venus Woodberry. She departed this earthly life, into eternal rest on February 22, 2026.

She was raised and attended public schools in Florence County.

Lucille built her foundation of...

Feb 19, 2026

Mrs. Eloise Fullard Thomas was born on December 23, 1946, in Darlington County, South Carolina, to the late Enoch Fullard, Sr. and Josephine Cannon Fullard.

She was educated in the Darlington County School System, where she met and later married the love of her life, the late Melvin Thomas, Sr. From their beautiful union, five...

Feb 16, 2026

Mr. Deandre Demetris Lyde, a loving son, brother, uncle, and friend departed his earthly life on Monday, February 16, 2026. He was born in Florence County on January 27, 2003. He is the son of Deandrea Lyde and Petual Johnson.

At the age of 12, Deandre was baptized at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church in Florence,...

Feb 13, 2026

Mrs. Mary Louise Dobson–Grant, our deeply cherished Mother and the proud, loving Matriarch of our family, peacefully entered eternal rest and went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 13, 2026. Surrounded by love and carried by grace, she transitioned gently, leaving behind a legacy of unwavering faith, strength, and devotion.

Mary Louise's...

Feb 12, 2026

Ms. Sharon McKnight was 57, and departed this life on Thursday, February 12, 2026.

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

Feb 11, 2026

Joseph Nathaniel Orgbon was born on October 5, 1951, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to the late Willie T. Orgbon and Rosie L. Orgbon-Knight. Surrounded by his family, he passed away  peacefully on February 11, 2026.

Joey graduated from Wilson High School in Florence, South Carolina. His career began at Merita Bakery in Florence. He later...

Feb 10, 2026

Charles L. Bell was born on June 25, 1974, in Williamsburg County, South Carolina, to the late Elmore Bell, Jr., and Ms. Mildred  McKenney. On Tuesday, February 10, 2026 he transitioned from labor to reward.

Charles was educated in the Florence County School System and was a proud graduate of Hannah-Pamplico High School. He was...

Feb 10, 2026

Gregory (Greg) Bines was born in Florence County on March 9, 1969, to his devoted parents, Francena Bines Dolford and Willie Gene Dolford, and to his biological father, Earnest Timmons. He departed this earthly life on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 after a sudden illness.

Greg attended Darlington County Public School and graduated from Lamar High...

Feb 10, 2026

Charlie (Rootney) James, 75, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, in Florence, South Carolina. Charlie was born on January 21, 1951 to the late Johnnie (Son) James and the late Sallie M. James.

Charlie (Rootney) attended Johnson High School in Timmonsville, South Carolina. He worked as a farmer, for his family and...

Feb 10, 2026

Eula Schenck was born October 22, 1937 in Florence County, SC. She was the only child born to the late Irene McClam Graham and Jessie C. Graham of Lake City, SC. Eula transitioned on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, after a short illness.

She was a graduate of Carver High School. She moved to Englewood, New...