obituaries

May 23, 2026

Ms. Diane Simpson was 71, and departed this life on Saturday, May 23, 2026 in Florence, SC,

Public viewing will be held 1pm until 3pm Sunday, May 31, 2026 at DGM Chapel, 615 S. Dargan St. Florence, SC.

May 20, 2026

Antonio Devonta Fulton, son of Theresa Ferguson and Wesley Jones was born February 26, 1994 in Florence County. He transitioned on May 20, 2026.

Antonio was a proud student of Timmonsville Public Schools where he graduated, he carried the values of hard work and determination both on and off the basketball court. Known as a...

May 15, 2026

Ms. Janie Luke Nixon was 80, and departed this life on Friday, May 15, 2026.

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

May 15, 2026

Mr. Jerome W. McCall was 43, and departed this life on Friday, May 15, 2026.

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

May 11, 2026

Jimmy Jerome George, Sr. was born on July 19, 1956 in Florence, South Carolina. He was the son of the late Mrs. Dora Wright George and Mr. James Jasper Cusaac, Sr. He entered into eternal rest on Monday, May 11, 2026 at McLeod Hospice House surrounded by loved ones.

Jimmy attended the public schools of...

May 9, 2026

Annie Gertrude Mealing was a shining light who heard the gentle call of her Master and peacefully surrendered her soul to her eternal home on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at her beloved residence in Lake City, SC. She was a daughter of the late Robert and Bessie W. Graham, a woman whose life touched so many hearts...

May 8, 2026

Mr. Jeremiah Johnson was 19, and departed this life on Friday, May 8, 2026 in Florence, SC.

Services are scheduled to be held 2pm Friday, June 5, 2026 at Cornerstone Outreach Ministries, 637 S. Gaillard St. Florence, SC.

May 6, 2026

Mr. Ryan Christopher Eaddy, affectionately known as "Roc Head" by his family and friends, was born on February 5, 1988, in Florence, SC, to Glenda Eaddy and Eddie Brown. He departed this earthly life on May 6, 2026.

Ryan attended the public schools of Florence School District One. He was employed at Goodwill Tire Service...

May 6, 2026

Sarah Rether Muldrow was a woman of grace, strength, compassion, and quiet determination whose life left a lasting imprint on everyone blessed to know her. Born on October 25, 1946, in Florence County, SC, Sarah was the eldest daughter of the late Ella Mae Muldrow-McDaniel, Reynolds Muldrow and James McDaniel. Throughout her life, she exemplified resilience, service,...

May 4, 2026

Mr. Robert Lewis was 78, and departed this life on Monday, May 4, 2026.

Services are scheduled to be held 10am Saturday, May 16, 2026 at St. Luke AME Church Cemetery, 539 Chinaberry Rd. Johnsonville, SC.

May 3, 2026

Today we honor Marcquis LaNorris Williamson, affectionately known as "Marc" and "Griz" a loving young man whose life ended to soon. Marcquis exemplified determination, peace, and perseverance throughout his daily life. Though we will miss him greatly, we hold on to Marc's truth that he is with God free from pain and full of eternal peace.

May 2, 2026

Cynthia Elizabeth Jerido, 54, of Florence, South Carolina, entered eternal rest on May 2, 2026. She was born on September 5, 1971, in Florence, South Carolina, to Ora Lee Jerido, Vernon Haynesworth, and Markley Jerido.

Cynthia was a proud graduate of Wilson High School, Class of 1990. She was known for her warm spirit, loving...

May 1, 2026

Bishop Leroy H. Graham was 96, and departed this life on Friday, May 1, 2026 in Florence, SC.

Services are scheduled to be held 1pm Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at St. Stephens Missionary Baptist Church, 3960 N. Williamsburg Hwy, Cades, SC.

Apr 27, 2026

Our precious baby boy, Noah Ty'Shawn Washington, was born on December 31, 2025, at 8:51 am in Sumter, South Carolina, to Jasamine Jaquel Weldon and Uriah Shabazz Washington. From the moment he arrived, Noah captured every heart with his beautiful, kind eyes and his sweet, breathtaking smile. On April 27, 2026, Noah gently departed this earthly life...

Apr 26, 2026

Gayle Brown Williams was born on February 24, 1962, in Florence, South Carolina, to the late Rev. Matthew C. Brown and Mildred Speights Brown. From her earliest days, Gayle was surrounded by faith, love, and the strong foundation her parents   so graciously provided — a foundation that would shape every chapter of her remarkable life.

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Apr 25, 2026

Ms. Tiffany Ann Farrell was 39, and departed this life on Saturday, April 25, 2026 in Florence, SC.

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

Apr 24, 2026

Joenathan Johnson Jr. was born on December 4, 1947, in Florence County, South Carolina, to the late Joenathan Johnson Sr. and Edith Swinton Johnson. Affectionately known to many as "Little Joe," he lived a life marked by faith, service, dedication, and love. Joenathan peacefully departed this earthly life on Friday, April 24, 2026, at his home in...

Apr 24, 2026

On March 8, 1972, God blessed this world with the life of Jerome Delosh Delacie Pickens, affectionately known as "Losh" and "Disco." He was born in Florence, South Carolina, to the late Peggy Lee Shields‑Pickens and Jerome Pickens. On April 24, 2026, God, in His infinite wisdom, called Losh from labor to reward, granting him eternal rest....

Apr 21, 2026

Mildred Vereen McWhite slipped away peacefully on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, while in the compassionate care of McLeod Hospice House of Florence, transitioning gracefully into eternal life. Born on September 9, 1942, in Horry County, she was the beloved daughter of the late Chavis and Mary Wilson Vereen.

Ms. Mildred was educated in the Florence...

Apr 15, 2026

Ms. Jacquelyn Durant was born on February 21, 1956, in Florence, South Carolina, to the late Carrie Bell (Union Mitchell) Durant and Ernest (Margaret) Graham. Jacquelyn entered eternal rest on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at MUSC in Marion, South Carolina.

Jacquelyn received her education in the public school system in Pamplico, SC and was formerly...