obituaries

Jul 29, 2025

Mr. Johnny Lee Hammett was 74, and departed this life on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 in Florence, SC.

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

Jul 28, 2025

Ann Haynesworth Coleman was born December 12, 1935, in Florence, South Carolina to the late Hazel and Annie Dell Jackson Haynesworth. She departed this life on July 28, 2025, at home.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Donnie Coleman, two sons Pastor Vernon L. Haynesworth and Linwood Jones; two brothers,...

Jul 25, 2025

Ms. Edith Mae Hugee was 70, and departed this life of Friday, July 25, 2025 in Goldsboro, NC.

Services are scheduled to be held 1pm Saturday, August 2, 2025 at The House of God Church- Pamplico, 432 E. Main St. Pamplico, SC.

Jul 20, 2025

Mrs. Vandrow Ham, aged 80, of Florence, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on July 20, 2025. Born in Florence County on December 12, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Mr. Sank and Maggie (Jones) Adams.

Mrs. Ham grew up in the Savannah Grove community and attended public schools in Timmonsville...

Jul 18, 2025

Mrs. Patrice Matthes was 54, and departed this life on Friday, July 18, 2025 in Florence, SC.

Services are scheduled to be held 10am Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at James Memorial Gardens, 2200 Community Lane, Effingham, SC.

Jul 14, 2025

Willie Paige was born on December 25, 1960, to the late Ander and Minnie Paige. He departed this life on July 14, 2025, at the age of 64.

Willie graduated from Wilson High School in 1979. Willie proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1980 to 1984. After his honorable service, he...

Jul 12, 2025

Mr. Reginald G. Sinclair was 94, and departed this life on Saturday, July 12, 2025.

Services are scheduled to be held 10am Friday, July 18, 2025 at Spring Branch Branch Baptist Church Cemetery, 945 E. Spring Branch Rd. Pamplico, SC.

Jul 11, 2025

Oshunda Quillin was born on January 27, 1981, and peacefully entered eternal rest on July 11, 2025. She was the daughter of Maxine Mcwhite and Johny Mcwhite, and she grew up in Florence County.

She attended schools in the Florence District One.

Oshunda embarked on her career in the childcare field around 2005,...

Jul 7, 2025

Sharon Elizabeth White was born in Brooklyn, New York on August 19,1962, to the late Troy L. and Geneva E White. Sharon was the sixth of nine children. She departed this life, after a brief battle with cancer, on July 7, 2025 at MUSC in Florence, SC.

She attended P.S. 158K, JHS 302, Franklin K....

Jun 28, 2025

Mrs. Pamela Green was 50, and departed this life on Saturday, June 28, 2025 in Timmonsville, SC.

A public viewing will be held 1pm until 5pm Thursday, July 3, 2025 at DGM Mortuary, 615 S. Dargan St. Florence, SC.

Jun 27, 2025

On June 27, 2025, God called our mother, Juanita Williams, home. God has finally relieved her from pain and suffering.

Juanita was born in Florence, South Carolina, on June 19, 1940, a daughter of the late Leroy Jones, Sr. and Azalee Green Jones.

She was preceded in death by her husband John "Brock"...

Jun 25, 2025

James Wesley Washington III (JT) son of James Wesley Washington, Jr. and the late Joyce Ann Washington was born August 13, 1981 in Florence County. He departed this earthly life on June 25, 2025 at MUSC.

JT received his education and graduated from Hannah-Pamplico High School class of 1999. He was currently pursuing his BA...

Jun 24, 2025

Mr. Michael Morris was 61, and departed this life on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 in Florence, SC.

Public Viewing will be held 12pm until 5pm Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at Draper G. Myers Mortuary, 615 S. Dargan St. Florence, SC.

Jun 23, 2025

Mother Gracie Mae Lewis Moore was 77, and departed this life on Monday, June 23, 2025 in Charleston, SC.

Services are scheduled to be held 1pm Thursday, July 3, 2025 at Jerusalem AME  Church, 36866 County Line Rd. Hemingway, SC.

Jun 22, 2025

Thomasina Pressley affectionately known as "Tommy" was born on December 23, 1932 in Johnsonville, SC, to Asberry Hamilton and Almenn Hamilton.

Thomasina Pressley was educated in Florence County Public Schools. She was a member of Christ Tabernacle Church in Johnsonville, SC.

She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Rosetta Woodberry, three...

Jun 19, 2025

Mrs. Marjorie J. Spann was 83, and departed this life on Thursday, June 19, 2025 in Florence, SC.

Services are scheduled to held 11am Saturday, June 28, 2025 at DGM Mortuary Chapel, 615 S. Dargan St. Florence, SC.

Marjorie J. (Margie) Spann, 83 entered the sunset of her life Thursday, June 19, 2025...

Jun 15, 2025

Bruce Edward Mitchell was born in Florence, SC, on January 29, 1958, to the late George R. and Heaster H. Mitchell. He departed this earthly life on June 15, 2025.

Mr. Mitchell received his education from the Florence County School System and subsequently joined The Job Corps in Tennessee.

He held employment with...

Jun 14, 2025

James Washington was born November 13, 1957, in Williamsburg County, South Carolina. He was the son of the late Kalip and Bessie Washington. On June 14, 2025, he peacefully entered his heavenly eternal rest at McLeod Hospice in Florence, South Carolina.

James was educated in the public school of Williamsburg County, South Carolina class of...

Jun 2, 2025

Reign Niona Jones, daughter of Donald Jones and Faith Gregg was born on July 30, 2024 at McLeod, weighing 4 lbs. and 1.3 oz.

After birth, she was transferred to MUSC Shawn Jenkins hospital where she underwent seven surgeries. She faced numerous challenges but overcame them each time.

After 255 days of hospitalization,...

Jun 1, 2025

Tristian Gerald Williams was born on September 24, 1986 in Florence, SC to Christina Williams Brooks and Michael Anthony Green. He passed away at the age of thirty-eight on Sunday, June 1, 2025.

He graduated from West Florence High School in 2007 alongside his sister Nekesha Cherelle Williams, who walked with him across the stage....