Obituaries
Charlotte Coleman
Mar 10, 2022
Mrs. Charlotte Josephine Coleman was born on August 19, 1942 in Darlington, South Carolina to the late Major and Mary Jackson. She left this life to return to the open arms of her Creator on Thursday, March 10, 2022 with her family at her side.
Charlotte was married to the late Patrick Coleman.
Charlotte was a member of New Hopewell...
Kevin Anderson
Mar 5, 2022
Mr. Kevin Wayne “Keke” Anderson was born August 18, 1966. He was the son of Lorraine A. Bradley and James Evans. He passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at Banner University Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona.
“Keke” as he was affectionately called was reared in the home of his grandmother, the late Josephine P. Anderson along with his brother, Craig...
Myasia Gregg
Mar 3, 2022
Myasia Anntionette Gregg was born in Florence County on August 4, 1994. She was the daughter of Harriet J. Waters and Matthew A. Gregg. Myasia transitioned into the heavenly kingdom on Thursday, March 3, 2022 at MUSC Health Florence Medical Center.
Myasia was educated in Florence District One Public Schools and was a 2013 Wilson High School graduate. In May...
Floyd Dingle, Sr
Mar 3, 2022
Mr. Floyd Anthony “Mack” Dingle, Sr. a native of Charleston, South Carolina was born February 23, 1964 to the late Alethia Dingle. He transitioned to his heavenly home on Thursday, March 3, 2022, in Florence, South Carolina.
He graduated from C.A. Brown High School in Charleston, South Carolina .
Floyd grew up on the east side of Charleston on Jackson...
Victor Brown
Feb 25, 2022
Victor Bernard Brown, fondly known as “Bernie”, was born on May 30, 1955 in Florence County, South Carolina at McLeod Hospital to Sadie Brown Smith and the late Rueben Brown. Bernie was raised in Pamplico, South Carolina by his mother; his beloved maternal grandmother, the late Estelle “Mae” Edwards Gibbs. Additionally, Bernie had a wealth of aunts and uncles who...
Charleen Robinson
Feb 24, 2022
Charleen Brown Robinson was born January 11, 1964, in Winston Salem, NC. She was the loving daughter of the late Corporal Preston Lee Brown and Catherine O’Neal Brown. On February 24, 2022, our angel gained her wings, and the Lord called her home.
Charleen was educated in the public schools of Florence District One (North Vista Elementary, Williams Middle School...
Henry Cooper
Feb 22, 2022
Mr. Henry Oliver Cooper, the son of the late Daniel Cooper and Louise Cain Cooper was born November 4, 1926 in Florence County, South Carolina. He passed away on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 after a brief illness at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence, South Carolina.
Henry was educated in Florence County Public School System. He was employed with The...
Jerome Benjamin
Feb 20, 2022
Mr. Jerome “Jeter” Benjamin, the son of the late Helen Slater and Roosevelt Benjamin was born March 5, 1951 in Darlington County. He was educated in Darlington County Public School Systems.
"Jeter" as he was affectionately called loved his family tremendously and was the type person that would never forget anyone. His mindset was of such that he would remember...
William Phillips
Feb 19, 2022
Mr. William James Phillips was born on October 5, 1952 in Darlington County. He was the son of the late Isaiah and Martha Phillips. Brother Phillips gained his heavenly wings on the morning of Saturday, February 19, 2022. Truly heaven has a precious soul in the midst. The comfort in knowing that the man we love is looking down upon...
Willie Lee McGill
Feb 18, 2022
Today, we have come as family and friends to celebrate the “Homegoing” of our loved one, Mr. Willie Lee McGill. Mr. McGill is the son of the late Hattie McGill and was born February 22, 1933 in Florence. He was called to eternal rest on Friday, February 18, 2022 after a brief illness.
Mr. McGill was educated in Florence County...
Teresa Bacote
Feb 16, 2022
Ms. Teresa B. Bacote was born May 3, 1964, in Society Hill, South Carolina, to the late Ben Bacote, Sr. and the late Rebecca Slater Bacote. She departed this earthly life to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 16, 2022.
Ms. Bacote received her formal education in Darlington County Public School System.
She was employed with Goody’s...
Kathleen Forte
Feb 9, 2022
Today we celebrate the life and legacy of Kathleen Brailey Forte, who went to be with the Lord, after suffering an illness, at McLeod Regional Medical Center on February 9, 2022. Kathleen, who was affectionately called, “Pee Wee”, was born on October 18, 1940, in Darlington County. She was the daughter of the late William Taft Brailey and Sara Mae...
Rosemary Benjamin
Feb 8, 2022
Rosemary Benjamin the daughter of the late James (March of Dimes) and Mary D. Jones was born in Florence, South Carolina, May 2, 1934. She went to her eternal rest on February 8, 2022, in Florence, South Carolina.
She was baptized at Trinity Baptist Church in South Carolina under the pastorate of Rev. A.W. Hill. Rosemary attended the public school...
Carl Gainey
Feb 4, 2022
Mr. Carl Emmett Gainey was born March 15, 1946 in Florence County to the late Reverend William E. Gainey and Lillie Mae Chatmon Gainey. He was born the 5th child of 11 children. With his father being an African Methodist Episcopal Pastor, the family had the opportunity to live in many towns and cities in the state of South Carolina. ...
John Dow
Feb 4, 2022
A conversation transpired between two, the Lord and John. They concluded that John’s work was done, and together they traveled on the wings of a dove to the other shore. Mr. John Weston Dow was born the son of the late Lee W. Dow and Arie Dow Conyers in Clarendon County, South Carolina on March 6, 1961. He...
Georgianna McCall
Feb 2, 2022
Ms. Georgianna McCall was born on April 6, 1936 in Florence, South Carolina to the late William, Sr. and Ruth McCall. She departed this life and was called to her Heavenly Home on Wednesday, February 2, 2022.
Georgianna attended the public schools of Florence, South Carolina.
She was employed in the Domestic and Healthcare field at various locations. She was...
Rachel Johnson
Feb 1, 2022
Deaconess Rachel Johnson, daughter of the late Primus and Rosanna Singletary, was born on June 24, 1933 in Saint Stephens, South Carolina. She was the fifth oldest, out of twelve children. She entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, February 1, 2022.
Deaconess Rachel receive her education at Saint Stephens Elementary School and Saint Stephens High School in Berkeley County.
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Diana Brown
Jan 30, 2022
The Legacy of a daughter, wife, mother and grandmother was born March 19, 1957, to the late James and Louise Phillips. Diana, 64, the wife of the late Chester Brown, departed this life on Sunday, January 30, 2022, after an illness.
She received her formal education in the Public School System in Darlington, South Carolina.
She was a vibrant person...
Sandra Ludwick
Jan 27, 2022
Sandra Lou Ludwick of Conway died Thursday, January 27, 2022. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.
Please keep the of Sandra Ludwick in your thoughts and prayers.
Dianne McWhite
Jan 27, 2022
Ms. Dianne McWhite was born November 23, 1956 to the late David McWhite and Elma Lee McNeil McWhite in Pamplico, South Carolina. She was the baby of seven siblings. She went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 27, 2022.
Dianne attended the Public School System at Gibbs Elementary School, Gibbs Middle School , and...
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