Sarah Jean Phillips
Apr 20, 2023
LYNCHBURG - It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of Jean Young Phillips, who passed away on April 20, 2023 at 63, surrounded by family. She fought cancer with unwavering strength for over seven years and finally found peace in the embrace of the Lord. Throughout her life, Jean was a beacon of light and joy to all...
James Edward Phillips
Apr 16, 2023
New Zion – James Edward “Jamie” Phillips age 46, died Sunday, April 16, 2023 at McLeod Health Clarendon in Manning, South Carolina after an illness. Born in Sumter County he was the son of Linda Powell Phillips and the late Charlie Wade Phillips, He attended New Hope Christian Church of New Zion. He was preceded in death by his father;...
Elvin Legrande Thornbrew
Apr 1, 2023
COWARD – Elvin Legrande Thornbrew, 58, died at his residence on Saturday, April 1, 2023. Born August 13, 1964 in the Barrineau area of Clarendon County, he was a son of the late Elvin Thornbrew and the late Vera Powell Thornbrew. He was a plumbing sub-contractor. He is survived by two daughters, Kristy Thornbrew (Scott Anderson) of Coward and Kelli...
Frances Marie Williamson
Mar 31, 2023
FLORENCE – Frances Marie Williamson, 73, passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023, at MUSC Florence Health Hospital. Born March 23, 1950, in Olanta, SC she was a daughter of the late Sanford L. Canady and the late Ucell Dennis Canady. She attended Salem Free Will Baptist Church and was a licensed Cosmetologist. She was preceded in death by one...
Harry Ethridge
Mar 20, 2023
NEWBERRY - J. Harry Ethridge, age 76, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday, March 20, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born on January 27, 1947 in Georgetown, South Carolina to Zannie Creel and Myrtle Langston Ethridge and was the second youngest of 10 children. Harry attended Winyah High School, where is...
Jimmy Levern Floyd
Mar 13, 2023
COWARD – Jimmy Levern Floyd, 50, husband of Glenda Mills Floyd, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023 at MUSC Hospital, Florence. Born March 23, 1972, in Florence, he was a son of James Lavern Floyd and Lizzie Juanita Evans Floyd. He was owner and operator of Lynches River Taxidermy. He was the greatest son, husband, brother and brother-in-law. He...
Annis Thompson Raines
Mar 4, 2023
Olanta- Mrs. Annis Elizabeth Thompson Raines age 93, died Saturday, March 4, 2023 at Heritage Home of Florence after an illness. Born in Olanta, she was the daughter of the late Loran Ezra Thompson and Violette Ruth Thompson. She was a graduate of Columbia College, worked for a number of years as school secretary for Olanta High School, was founder...
Martha Ann Coker
Mar 2, 2023
TURBEVILLE – Martha Ann Yarborough Coker, age 78, entered her eternal rest on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was a daughter of the late Jennie Lou Yarborough Hucks. She was a member of Pine Grove United Methodist Church. She is survived by two daughters, Stephanie McLaughlin (Phil) of Turbeville, April Keul of Cleveland, Ohio; two...
Jim Matthew Porter
Feb 25, 2023
NEW ZION – Rev. Jim “Jimmy” Matthew Porter, 86, husband of Evelyn Janett Pope Porter, entered his eternal rest on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born February 20, 1937, in Clarendon County, South Carolina he was a son of the late Eulice Lawrence Porter and the late Susan Coker Porter. He was a...
Cathy Elaine Copeland
Feb 22, 2023
OLANTA – Cathy Elaine Copeland, 71, entered her eternal rest on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at McLeod Regional Medical Center of the Pee Dee. Born December 11, 1951 in Florence County, SC she was a daughter of the late Herbert Legrande Copeland and the late Margaret White Copeland. She was a member of Olanta Baptist Church. She was a graduate...
Shelbra Humphrey Bennett
Feb 6, 2023
OLANTA - Shelbra Jean Humphrey Bennett, 85, widow of Franklin Delano Bennett, Sr., passed away peacefully on Monday, February 6, 2023, at Southland Health Care Center in Florence, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Florence county, she was the daughter of the late K. C. Humphrey and the late Frances McElveen Humphrey. She was an avid basketball player, drum...
Lorrie Ann Sims
Feb 4, 2023
EFFINGHAM – Lorrie A. Sims, 63, died on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at MUSC Medical Center, Charleston. Born on February 1, 1960, in Sumter, SC she was a daughter of the late Harold Bunice Sims and the late Sylvia Irene McIntosh Sims. She is survived by one son, Hunter (Hailey) Lloyd Dickerson of Effingham; three grandchildren, Saylor Ryker Dickerson, Riverlyn...
Jamie Ray Coker
Jan 26, 2023
TURBEVILLE – Jamie Ray Coker, 56, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2022, at McLeod Health Clarendon, Born March 19, 1966, in Florence County he was a son of Mary Ann Bryant Coker and the late Stanley Lamar Coker, Sr. He was a member of the Horse Branch Free Will Baptist Church. He was a Veteran of US Navy and...
David "Dick" Richard Granger, Sr.
Jan 26, 2023
TIMMONSVILLE – David “Dick” Richard Granger, Sr., 100, widower of Sara Vause Granger, entered his eternal rest on Thursday, January 26, 2023, at MUSC Health Florence. Born May 24, 1922, in Olanta, he was a son of the late Thomas Elias Granger and the late Vernila Jones Granger. Dick was saved and joined Bethany Free Will Baptist Church in 1934...
Ronald Mims Jordan
Jan 8, 2023
OLANTA – Ronald Mims Jordan, 82, husband of Arnette Morris Jordan, entered into his eternal rest on Sunday, January 8, 2023, at his residence. Born September 25, 1940, in Florence, he was a son of the late James Carl Jordan and the late Lila Mims Jordan. He was a 1963 graduate of Clemson University; was a member of Bethel United...
Chris Ray Mclaughlin
Jan 8, 2023
TURBEVILLE – Chris Ray McLaughlin, 66, husband of Brenda Welch McLaughlin, died Sunday, January 8, 2023 at MUSC Florence. Born March 22, 1956 in Clarendon County he was a son of the late Beechworth “B.B.” Barney McLaughlin and the late Millie Iona Miles McLaughlin. He attended Frierson’s Tabernacle. He was a retired carpenter. He is survived by his wife of...
Rachel Kiwha Rhodes
Jan 4, 2023
Rachel Kiwha Rhodes, 58, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at McLeod Hospice House, Florence. Born February 28, 1964, in Seoul Korea, she was a daughter of the late Richard Mase and the late Mary Betsy Grundy Mase. She was an LPN Nurse at a nursing facility in New York. She is survived by four daughters, Amy Rhodes of...
George D. Mims, Jr
Jan 1, 2023
FLORENCE – George Dargan Mims, Jr., 87, husband of Myrtle Miller Mims, entered his eternal home on Sunday, January 1, 2023. Born December 17, 1935, in Olanta, SC. He was a son of the late George Dargan Mims, Sr. and the late Myrtie Caulder Mims. George worked at Stone Container for 30 years where he was the lead operator in...
Amber Marie Starr Hickson
Dec 19, 2022
TIMMONSVILLE – Amber Marie Starr “MurMur” Hickson, 33 , wife of Theron Leroy “Tee” Hickson, died Monday, December 19, 2022, following an accident. Born, May 16, 1989, in Zephyr Hills, FL, she was a daughter of Roberta Reynolds. She was an EMT with AMR Transport and Pamplico Rescue. She is survived by her mother; her husband of four years; one...
Linda Mcgee Ard
Dec 19, 2022
OLANTA – Linda Lee McGee Ard, 78, widow of J. E. Ard, Sr., died Monday, December 19, 2022, at McLeod Regional Medical Center of the Pee Dee. Born June 3, 1944 in Florence, she was a daughter of the late Ezra Willie McGee and the late Margaret Parnell McGee. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and attended Pleasant...
