obituaries

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...

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...