All Obituaries

Gwendolyn Deloris Morrison was born on August 20, 1954, in Bennettsville, South Carolina to the late Ida Mae Morrison Paige. Baptized at an early age, Gwendolyn’s faith was a foundational building block in her life and Mount Zion Baptist church in Bennettsville was where her faith was ignited. While Gwendolyn was young, Ida Mae Morrison migrated to New York in pursuit of a better life for her and her daughter.  With her departure, Gwendolyn...

Mrs. Annie Lee Brown was born October 1,1937 to the late Reverend Otto and Jessie - Margarea Burch. She departed her life on Thursday December 15, 2022, after an illness. Annie Lee attended the Public Schools of Florence Country.  She was employed with Marsh Lumber Company for many years.   Annie Lee was a lifelong member of Pee Dee Baptist of Pamplico, South Carolina; she was a member of the Missionary Society. Annie Lee was joined in holy matrimony to the late Prince...

Pauline was born in the Kingsburg community of Johnsonville, South Carolina Township to Eddie Lee “Hoss” Jones Jr. and Annie Eliza “Liza” Allison.  She attended the Stuckey and Johnsonville public school systems.  She was a member of the St Mark African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church her entire life.  She was enrolled and participated in the Florence County Disabilities and Special Needs Board program which gave her another opportunity for meeting,...

Safiya Shari Daniels was born on May 1, 1995, at Shaw Air Force Base in Sumter, South Carolina. She departed this earthly life on August 21, 2022. Safiya received her high school diploma in 2013 from Hannah-Pamplico High School in Pamplico, South Carolina. She resided in Columbia, South Carolina, and was employed with Wells Fargo Bank, where she received accolades as a hard worker. She was a loving and sweet young woman who always met you with a smile.  Safiya accepted Christ as her...

Life Reflections   Mary M. Hyman, age 71, a resident of Philadelphia, PA, passed away on June 29, 2022. She was born February 23, 1951, in Pamplico, South Carolina to Simon and Belva Bostick McNeil. Mary graduated from Gibbs High School in Pamplico, SC in 1968. For 31 years, she was employed with Elwyn institute for Mentally Challenged Adults.  Gardening was one of her favorite activities. For several years, her love for plants and flowers was displayed at the Philadelphia...

Ms. Bobby Jean Shird was born February 2, 1946, to the late Horrom B. and Lugene Weaver Shird.  She transitioned into eternal rest on February 28, 2022, at Palm of Florence Nursing Rehab in Florence, South Carolina. She was a graduate of Gibbs High School, Class of 1966.  At an early age, she dedicated her life to Christ, joining Aimwell Missionary Baptist Church.  She was a faithful member until health failed, serving on the Gospel Choir, attending Sunday School and mid-week...

Mr. Luther Brown, affectionately known as Bunny, was born on November 12, 1943, in Georgetown County, to the son of the late John and Levy Burch Brown.  He departed his earthly life on January 25, 2022. Luther attended the Florence County public schools and was a member of Mill Branch A.M.E. Church, of Pamplico, South Carolina. Luther was a self-employed truck driver for over 40 years. In addition, he was a member of the Gibbs Procurement Center, and the Masonic Lodge #231. Luther...