All Obituaries

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...

Joe Ann Davis was born April 11, 1958, to the late CD and Luella Davis, in Plainfield, New Jersey.  She went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 16, 2021, at MUSC Florence. She attended the public schools of Florence County and for a short period of time worked for Florence County school before being employed with Sea Mist Resort for over a decade.  At an early age, she gave her life to Christ and became a member of St. Luke AME Church. Joe Ann loved her...

 Kenneth was born November 19, 1942, to Jefferson Kenneth and Willie Creech Sherrill. He was a 1966 graduate of McClenaghan High School. Kenneth was employed with ESAB and retired with 35 years of service.  He was a member of Pentecostal United Church of Christ where he served as treasurer of the Usher Board and the brotherhood.  Left to cherish him memories are his wife Harriett Tolbert Russell Sherrill, a stepson Scott (Alicia)Russell of Miller’s Creek NC ,2...

Zelma Hyman-Smith, affectionally known to her loved ones as "Dug", was born to the late Jim Hyman and Mary Walker-Hyman.  She was born August 6, 1943, in Florence County.  She departed this earthly life April 12, 2021. She was educated in the Florence school system and employed as a caregiver, until being called home.  She was joined in union to the late Joe Smith. Zelma was a faithful member of Aimwell Missionary Baptist Church, serving on the Usher Board and...

Ronald Williamson was born on August 13, 1956 in Florence County to the late Fred Generette Sr. and Naomi Williamson.  He departed this earthy life of Friday, February 19, 2021 in the hospital after an illness. Ronald was educated in Florence County, South Carolina where he obtained his high school diploma. Ronald accepted Jesus Christ as his personal savior at an early age.  He was baptized at Shiloh Baptist Church of Brooklyn, New York by former pastor Reverend Dr. Thomas E....

Frank Ellison Jr., born April 5, 1945 in Poston, South Carolina.  On Saturday, January 16, 2021, he transitioned from labor to reward.  He was married to the love of his life, Ella Mae Lacy Ellison.  From this union five children were born, James, Rochelle, Mary, Franklin, and Frank. Frank was a lifelong member of St. Mark AME Church, where he served on the Usher Board.  He was a member of Kingsburg Lodge #271 and retired from Marsh Lumber Company as a Boiler. ...