obituaries

Sep 8, 2025

Charles Grant was born on April 16, 1943, in Florence, South Carolina, to the late Willie and Rebecca Allison Grant. He departed this earthly life on Monday, September 8, 2025, at MUSC Florence.

Charles received his education in the public schools of Florence  County.

He began his career at Tire's Muffler in 1976,...

Sep 5, 2025

Bobby Jean Cooper-White, daughter of the late James Cooper Sr. and the late Sunether Muldrow Cooper, was born on July 20, 1951, in Florence County. She peacefully departed this life on  Friday, September 5, 2025, due to natural causes. She joins her two siblings, the late James Cooper Jr (2024) and Theodore "TC" Cooper (2015)

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Sep 2, 2025

Mr. Billy De'Maize Jackson Jr. was 17, and departed this life on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 in Florence, SC.

Services are scheduled to be held 2:30pm Sunday, September 7, 2025 at The Pentecostal United Church of Christ, Apostolic Convention Center, 4430 Pamplico Hwy, Florence, SC. Final resting place, New Hopewell Baptist Church, 3500  New Hopewell...

Aug 31, 2025

Rosa Lee Palmer Rogers was born on July 26, 1919, to the marital union of Moss L. and Mary Cokley-Palmer in the Knox Swamp community of Hemingway, SC. She entered into eternal rest on August 31, 2025.

Rosa enjoyed a close-knit upbringing with her parents and siblings on their family farm. It was during this...

Aug 30, 2025

Benjamin Calvin Campbell was born April 16, 1951, to the late Major Jr. and Gracie Mae Boatwright Campbell. He departed this life on August 30, 2025 at McLeod Hospital.

Benjamin received his formal education at Britton's Neck High School and was a member of Soul Chapel AME Church.

Benjamin was a devoted husband...

Aug 30, 2025

Mr. Louis Benjamin Hanna III, affectionately known as Lou, passed away at the age of 83 on Saturday, August 30, 2025, in Florence, South Carolina. Lou was born in Lansing, Michigan, on April 16, 1942, to Louis B. (Ben) Hanna II and Mabel Eberly.

Lou graduated from Michigan Tech in 1963, earning a Bachelor's degree...

Aug 29, 2025

Milton Ladson Evans was called to the Upper Room on Friday morning August 29, 2025.  He was born on November 29, 1969 to the late Grandison Evans and the late Catherine Ashley Pendergrass.

Milton was a 1988 graduate of Wilson High School where he was a student bus driver for two years. He attended as...

Aug 27, 2025

Rufus Sneed was born in Vidalia, Georgia, to the late Dolphus and Amie Sneed on April 20, 1940. He entered into eternal rest on August 27, 2025.

He attended JD Dickerson Training School and, upon graduation, relocated to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Mr. Sneed was employed by Phelps Distributing Company for many years.

Through each...

Aug 26, 2025

Calvin Danielle Sowells, born December 7, 1987, in Florence County, South Carolina, peacefully transitioned from this life on August 26, 2025, at the age of 37.

Calvin grew up in Timmonsville, where he attended Florence School District Four and proudly graduated from Timmonsville High School in 2007. Known for his big heart, radiant smile, and...

Aug 23, 2025

Gerald Clay "Nurney" Gardner made his grand entrance on July 12, 1970, in Orangeburg, South Carolina, born to Queen Esther Randolph and Melvin Gleaton. On August 23, 2025, at the age of 55, Gerald took his final bow in San Antonio, Texas, leaving behind memories filled with love, laughter, and a touch of swagger.

Raised...

Aug 20, 2025

Shawna Jones and the late George Fleming were blessed with a beautiful daughter, Destiny Maya Fleming, born on October 17, 1999. She was raised with love and guidance by the late Mona Lisa Jones.

Destiny attended Hannah-Pamplico High School and graduated with the Class of 2018. During high school, she was a member of the...

Aug 15, 2025

Mr. Russell Bragdon was 74, and departed this life on Friday, August 15, 2025.

Services are scheduled to be held 10am Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at Florence National Cemetery, 803 E. National Cemetery Rd. Florence, SC.

Aug 15, 2025

Today we celebrate the life of Susan Gregg. She was born on December 14, 1947 to the late Pauline B. and George Gregg, Sr. On Friday, August 15, 2025, Susan departed this earthly life.

Susan was educated in the Darlington County School District and was a graduate from Mayo High School. She was employed with...

Aug 14, 2025

Tony O. Davis, the son of Mr. John D. Davis and the late Mrs. Eula Mae Davis departed this life Thursday, August 14, 2025 after an illness. He was born on August 12, 1964.

He was educated through the Florence County Public school system at Hannah Pamplico High school and graduated in 1982. Tony served...

Aug 14, 2025

Ms. Denise Lynn Jackson was born on October 2, 2000, to Byrannet Gregg and Fulton Jackson in Florence County. On Thursday, August 14, 2025, she peacefully entered into eternal rest at McLeod Medical Center.

Denise graduated from South Florence High School. She was a devoted Carolina Panthers fan and found great joy in listening to...

Aug 12, 2025

Mrs. Bertha Mae Eaddy Bethea, age 73, entered eternal rest on August 12; 2025. She was born on March 4, 1952 to the late Lizzie Eaddy.

Bertha was converted at an early age and joined Pee Dee Baptist Church, singing  on the Travelers Choir. Later, she joined the House of God Church in Pamplico, SC....

Aug 12, 2025

Mr. Bruce McLaurin was 76, and departed this life on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 in Florence, SC.

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

Aug 11, 2025

Mr. Larry R. Washington was 71, and departed this life on Monday, August 11, 2025 in Florence, SC.

Services are scheduled to be held 11am Saturday, August 16, 2025 at Abundant Faith Worship Center, 1507 Howe Springs Rd. Florence, SC.

Aug 11, 2025

Patricia Ann Austin affectionally known as Tricia was the youngest child born on June 16, 1966 to the late Rebecca Wilson Austin and Booker T. Austin.

She was raised at Christ Temple Holiness Church in Darlington.

She received her education at Cane Elementary in Darlington, SC  and graduated from Wilson High School. After...

Aug 5, 2025

Mother Dora Ellen McWhite was 80, and departed this life on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 in Florence, SC.

Services are scheduled to be held 11am Saturday, August 9, 2025 at Mt. Zion Chapel Baptist Church, 756 N. Pamplico Hwy, Pamplico, SC.

Family will receive guest from 2pm until 8pm on Friday, August 8,...