obituaries

Nov 3, 2023

John "Johnny" Cleveland Cain was born on June 22, 2023 in Florence, South Carolina to John C. Cain and the late Minda L. Cain. He departed this life on November 3, 2023 at McLeod Regional Medical Center surrounded by family.

John received his formal education in Florence County School system. He was employed at Marsh Lumber Company...

Oct 11, 2023

Mrs. Thelma Lee Smith was born on January 30, 1944, in Trenton, New Jersey the daughter of the late Isiah and Mary C. Smith. She entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at McLeod Hospice.

Thelma Lee received her education in the Trenton Public School District. She left home at an early age and relocated...

Oct 6, 2023

Staff Sergeant William H. Hudson Jr. Vietnam Combat Veteran

Staff Sergeant William (Billy) Henry Hudson, Jr ., a proud veteran of the United States Army, passed away on October 6, 2023, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Columbia South Carolina.

Billy was a native of Lady's Island, South Carolina and graduated from St. Helena High...

Jul 23, 2023

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...

Mar 4, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Lesley McNeil. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dec 15, 2022

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...

Oct 23, 2022

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...

Oct 14, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Vera Mae Burden. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Aug 21, 2022

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...

Jun 29, 2022

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...

Feb 28, 2022

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...

Jan 25, 2022

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.

Oct 18, 2021

Reverend McKinly Graham was born on February 12, 1934, to the late President (Pres) Graham and late Albertha (Bertha) Stuckey Graham in Johnsonville, SC. He answered to the master's call on Monday, October 18, 2021.

Reverend McKinly attended the public schools in Florence County. He was also a Korean War Army Veteran with 3 years of honorable...

Sep 29, 2021

"Goodbyes are not forever. Goodbyes are not the end. They simply mean I'll miss you, until we meet again."

On Wednesday, September 29, 2021, Mrs. Easter Mae Self Brown rode out her storm to be with the Lord. She was born November 9, 1955, to the late Mrs. Christine Belin Self and the late Mr. Clayton Self....

Sep 17, 2021

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...

Aug 18, 2021

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...

May 5, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Tammy Yolanda Hodge. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Apr 12, 2021

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...

Feb 19, 2021

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...

Jan 16, 2021

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....