obituaries

Mar 27, 2026

Dre'Keme Ahmiad Cooper was born on July 27, 2000, in Florence, South Carolina. He was the beloved son of Donte' Cooper and Crystal Taylor, and he was lovingly raised by Alex and Joyce Williamson, who embraced him as their own. On Friday, March 27, 2026, Dre'Keme peacefully transitioned and became an angel watching over all who loved...

Mar 26, 2026

Janetta Bell Davis was born February 9, 1960 to the late Lee, Sr. & Annie Bell Grant Smith in Bronx, NY.  As a young child, she was adopted and raised by the late Nick and Charlena Bell in Pamplico, SC. She entered into eternal rest on Thursday, March 26, 2026 at McLeod Health.

Janetta attended...

Mar 20, 2026

Mr. George Bernard Felton affectionately known as "Tom" by family was born to the late Inez Riddick Felton and George Fred Felton in Belvidere, North Carolina on February 14, 1947.

He left Belvidere, North Carolina at a young age and moved to New York.

He was married to the late Mrs. Dorothy Brown...

Mar 19, 2026

Mrs. Mikiko Nishimura Dollard was 53, and departed this life on Thursday, March 19, 2026 in Florence, SC.

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

西村・ドラード美紀子様(享年53歳)は、2026年3月19日(木)、サウスカロライナ州フローレンスにてご逝去されました。 葬儀・告別式の日程等につきましては、現時点では未定となっておりますが、詳細が決まり次第、改めてお知らせいたします。

Mar 19, 2026

Ms. Willette Tanyette Burrell, daughter of the late Willie Hickson and Mae Frances Jones Burrell Eaddy, was born on July 1, 1974, in Florence, South Carolina. On Thursday, March 19, 2026, she peacefully departed this earthly home and entered eternal rest.

Willette attended the public schools of Florence County. She was a woman of faith...

Mar 15, 2026

Benjamin Spears was the fourth child born to Kenneth and Mamie Ruth Williams Spears on May 9, 1951 in Florence County. He departed this life and entered into eternal rest on Sunday, March 15, 2026.

He attended Gibbs School in Pamplico, SC before later transferring to Wilson Junior High School and graduating from the illustrious...

Mar 14, 2026

Legette "Bobby Bird" Timmons was born in Florence, SC on April 15, 1944 to the late Welth and Bertha Timmons. He peacefully departed his life and surrendered to the Lord's call on Saturday, March 14, 2026.

At an early age, he converted and became a faithful member of Mt. Rona Baptist Church in Effingham, SC....

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,...