obituaries

Feb 9, 2026

Mr. Lee Archie Belin was born on March 18, 1952, in Florence, South Carolina. He lived a life marked by service, love for family, and a genuine spirit that touched everyone who knew him. In the afternoon on Monday, February 9, 2026, he was called into eternal rest surrounded by his loving family.

Lee graduated...

Feb 7, 2026

Honest Brown affectionally called "Nune", son of the late Joshua Keller Brown and Sally Brown was born on May 31, 1951 in Florence County. On Saturday, February 7, 2026 at MUSC Health Florence Medical Center in Florence, South Carolina, he answered to the call of his Savior and transitioned from this earthly home to his heavenly home...

Feb 3, 2026

Deacon Sylvester Montgomery was 62, and departed this life on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 in Florence, SC.

Services are scheduled to be held 1pm Sunday, February 8, 2026 at Anointed Word Bible Way Church, 109 E. Byrd St. Timmonsville, SC.

Feb 1, 2026

Mrs. Dorothy Elaine Mack, 72, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2026, at her home. She was born in Florence County, SC, on November 22, 1953, to the late Eugene Ellerbe and Isadora Jones Ellerbe.

Mrs. Mack graduated from Southside High School in 1972. After graduation, she was employed by and retired from GE Healthcare...

Jan 31, 2026

The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27:1

Jayden Isaiah Cannon slipped into eternal rest on Saturday, January 31, 2026. He was born on November 2, 2003 in Florence County to Vanessa Singletary and Jay...

Jan 30, 2026

Cynthia Marie Brown, affectionally called "Cindy" was born on August 14, 1958 to Kathleen Bethea and King Brown in Florence County. She departed this earthly life on January 30, 2026 at the age of sixty-seven.

Cynthia Marie "Cindy" Brown was a remarkably strong, independent, and accomplished woman whose life was  defined by resilience, love, and...

Jan 27, 2026

Myrolene Elizabeth Timmons Terry passed away quietly at her home after a brief illness on January 27, 2026.  She was born in Florence, SC on January 21, 1943 and was the oldest of seven children of the late Cliffie Timmons and Earline Eaddy Timmons.

She was a 1960 graduate of Gibbs High School in Pamplico,...

Jan 25, 2026

With sincere respect and gratitude, we commemorate the life and enduring legacy of Henry Armstrong McNeil, who passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026, following a brief illness.

Born on April 21, 1939, in Pamplico, South Carolina, Henry was the sixth of eight children born to Hermage and Bessie McNeil. Raised within a supportive and...

Jan 24, 2026

Bernice Burgess Shoats, the daughter of the late Ernest and Sallie Burgess was born in Florence County on April 14, 1948. After a brief illness, God called Bernice to eternal rest on January 24, 2026.

Bernice received her education in the Florence County Public School System. At  an early age, she moved to Baltimore, Maryland...

Jan 23, 2026

Ms. Carolyn Ann Peterson, affectionately known as "CP," was born on January 30, 1957, to the late Margaret "Seal" Davis and Douglas Cox. CP entered into eternal rest on January 23, 2026, after a courageous battle with sickness.

Raised in Florence, South Carolina, Carolyn was educated in the Florence County Public School System and was...

Jan 23, 2026

Mr. Jeremy Jerrod Barr, affectionately known as "Millz" by his family and friends, was born on August 13, 1987, in Florence, SC, to Julia M. Barr and Benny Rhodes. He departed this earthly life on January 23, 2026.

He attended the public schools of Florence School District One.

Millz was a devoted son,...

Jan 22, 2026

Larry James George, Jr, son of the late Albert George and Virginia Bellfield, was born October 8, 1937, in Sampson County, North Carolina. He entered eternal rest on Thursday, January 22, 2026. He passed away peacefully at his home. Larry will be greatly missed by all who loved and knew him.

After graduating from high...

Jan 22, 2026

Elisha Tohnyette McCall, was born on November 26, 1973 in Bishopville, SC. She was the daughter of Clara and the late George McCall, Sr. Elisha accomplished her earthly journey at 52 years old on January 22, 2026.

In 1991, Elisha graduated from Bishopville High School. Then she attended Columbia Junior College. Elisha had a passion...

Jan 22, 2026

Mrs. Josie Belin was 55, and departed this life on Thursday, January 22, 2026 in Florence, SC.

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

Jan 21, 2026

On Wednesday morning, January 21, 2026, Derrel Otis Durant departed this  earthly life when God, seeing His child growing weary, dispatched an angel to gently beckon him home. Derrel was born on December 17, 1966, in Brooklyn, New York, to the late Margaret and Otis Davis.

In 1975, Derrel moved to Florence, South Carolina, where...

Jan 20, 2026

Mr. Michael Stephen Peterson, a devoted father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend departed this earthly life on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. He was born in Florence County on June 11, 1966, the son of the late Maybel Peterson and Thomas Mccall.

Michael attended public school in Florence County and graduated class of 1984 from...

Jan 19, 2026

On Monday, January 19, 2026, God summoned Uneeda D. Grant to her heavenly home.

Uneeda affectionately known as "Baby" was the daughter of the late Beaufort and Alberta Davis. She had one brother, George "Boy" Davis who proceeded her in death. Uneeda was born on August 6, 1942, in Johnsonville, SC. Uneeda attended the public...

Jan 19, 2026

Alma King was born on March 4, 1956, to the late Amelia King and Sammy Dorsey. Alma departed this life on January 19, 2026.

Alma was a graduate of McClenaghan High School and Columbia College where she obtained her Associate Degree in Social Work. She was a beloved figure in our community, having served as...

Jan 19, 2026

A beautiful life began in the borough of Queens, New York, where the late Edwiner Thomas Donnelly and Lawrence Joseph Donnelly welcomed a precious baby girl named Andrena into the world on February 10, 1968. From the very beginning, her life was marked by love, promise, and purpose.

At the age of five, Andrena and...

Jan 16, 2026

Mr. Larry James departed his earthly life on Friday, January 16, 2026. He was born on Thursday, May 17, 1951 in Florence County to the late David and Lillian James.

In his younger years, Larry attended public schools in Florence County. He was employed at Socar Steel for five years, later became employed at Vulcraft...