obituaries

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...

Feb 9, 2023

Octavia Bethea was born on November 3, 1975 to the Late Albert Bethea and  Maxine Bethea in Florence County. She peacefully transition from this earthly life on February 9, 2023.

Affectionally know as "Tavis", she was a beautiful soul, a loving daughter, mother, grandmother and friend. She made you laugh, she lit up the room,...

Feb 7, 2023

Mr. Randolph A. Robinson was 61, and departed this life on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 in Florence, SC.

Services are scheduled to be held 12 noon Saturday, February 18, 2023 at Highway Christian Church of Christ, 637 S. Gaillard St. Florence, SC.

Feb 5, 2023

Mr. Richard A. Boyd was 88, and departed this life on Sunday, February 5, 2023 in Florence, SC.

Services are scheduled to be held 2pm Sunday, February 12, 2023 at Draper G. Myers Mortuary Chapel, 615 S. Dargan St. Florence, SC

Feb 1, 2023

Ms. Mary Magdalene Walker was born February 2, 1947, in Aiken, SC. She was the child born to the late Luella Walker and James "Octavius" Stevens. Her grandparents were the late Charlie and Mary Magdalene Stewart   Walker and the late James and Lizzie Stevens, Sr.

She was baptized in Jesus name and received the Holy...

Jan 29, 2023

William F. Parrott, affectionately known as "Bobby," was born to the late Mr. William F. Parrott, Sr. and the late Mrs. Annie Lee Cooper and Robert Cooper. He was reared by his maternal grandparents, Mr. Hazel and Lula Murphy. He was born August 27, 1947, in Darlington, South Carolina.  He transitioned into   eternal rest Sunday, January 29,...

Jan 29, 2023

Mrs. Annette Graves Graham Carr was born on July 23, 1962 in Florence County, SC. She was the daughter of the late Dixie Graves Sr and the late Lillie A McLauglim Graves.

Annette attended the public schools of Florence County. She was formerly employed with KFC, Dollar General and Presbyterian Retirement Senior Living Center for...

Jan 23, 2023

On Monday, January 23, 2023, God called Robert Edward Lee to eternal rest. Most people knew Robert as "BUBBIE". He was never the quiet type of man. He was the talk out loud, direct, and free spirit person. Robert loved his family. He may have not been the "traditional' type of husband, father, brother, uncle, or friend....

Jan 21, 2023

Minister James C. Mack was 69, and departed this life on Saturday, January 21, 2023 in Effingham, SC.

Services are scheduled to be held 1pm Thursday, January 26, 2023 at Pentecostal United Church of Christ, Apostolic, 4430 Pamplico Hwy, Florence, SC.