Obituaries

Feb 27, 2018

Leroy Davis Jr.  son of the late Leroy Davis Sr. and Helen Cochran Davis was born on January 6, 1948.  Leroy peacefully transitioned from labor to reward on Tuesday, February 26, 2018 in a Florence Hospital,  Florence, South Carolina.

He was educated in the Public School System of Marion County, South Carolina.

Leroy was a member of the St. James...

Dec 13, 2017

Willie “Bill” Wilson was born on January 31, 1948.  He transitioned into eternal rest on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at Carolinas Hospital System, Marion, South Carolina.  He was one of nine children born to the late Virginia Johnson Wilson and Kinslar “Buddy” Wilson.

“Bill” as he was affectionately called attended the public schools of Marion County, South Carolina and graduated...

Dec 6, 2017

Mr. Jim McFadden Williams, son of the late Allen and Ethel Brunson Williams was born on December 26, 1929 in Marion County, South Carolina. McFadden peacefully transitioned to his new home on Wednesday morning, December 6, 2017 at his residence. He received his formal education in the public schools of Marion County. He was a former employee of J&B Chevrolet...

Sep 14, 2017

Mother Gertie Harps Small, affectionately known as “BeBe” departed this earthly life on Thursday morning, September 14, 2017 at the McLeod Hospice House, Florence, South Carolina.  She was born on January 6, 1933 to the late Benjamin Harps Sr. and the late Lucille Johnson.  Gertie attended the public schools of Marion County, South Carolina.

She was employed at Heritage Sportswear, Marion,...

Jul 27, 2017

“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature; old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” II Corinthians 5:17

Joseph Robinson was the son of the late Dorothy and Mack Robinson. He was born on February 20, 1965 in Marion County, South Carolina. He departed his earthly body to gain his heavenly wings...

Jun 11, 2017

Ms. Helen Williams Lee, 92, was born on August 7, 1926.  She was the daughter and step-daughter of the late Minnie and Robert Williams departed this earthly life and entered into eternal rest on Sunday, June 11, 2017 at the Mullins Nursing Center, Mullins, South Carolina.

Helen attended the public school of Marion County Training School, Marion, South Carolina. At...

Jun 4, 2017

Flossie Cooley, age 90, of Marion, S.C. passed away on June 4, 2017 at Tuomey Hospital. She was born to the late Moses and Mary J. Lewis in Fork, S.C. on May 29, 1927.

Flossie attended Marion County Training School, Marion County High School, Voorhees College and Morris College. She obtained a Master’s degree from North Carolina Central in Durham,...

May 30, 2017

On Tuesday, May 30, 2017 God called his beloved child Bertha (Nettie) Davis from labor to . She was born in Marion County on April, 18, 1928 to the late Della Davis Collins and the late Nelson Davis. She was married to the late Leneau Davis and to this union five children were born; in which four preceded her in...

May 14, 2017

Walter Finklea Sr. son of the late Benjamin and Lula Small Finklea was born on February 28, 1925 in Marion County, South Carolina.

Walter was employed over fifty years in the Sawmills, Sellers Lumber Company and Palmetto Lumber Company until he retired.

Walter was joined in holy matrimony to the late Bernice Lewis Finklea and later to the late Virginia Hemingway...

Apr 20, 2017

Ronnie Lee Phillips was born on December 9, 1967 in Marion County, SC to Alice Phillips and the late Levern Phillips, Sr. He departed this earthly life to be with the Lord on Thursday, April, 20 2017. He was educated in the Marion County School system. Ronnie Lee inspired may lives with his great sense of humor and generosity. He...

Mar 29, 2017

Mr. Gilbert Lee Bullock, Jr. of Maryland and formerly of Mullins, SC. Gilbert Lee Bullock, Jr. 73 passed peacefully on March 29, 2017 beloved father of Gary Bullock, Nita(Dennis)Bush and Timothy (Angelique) Bullock. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren; two step children; dear sister Clara B. (William) Russell; devoted friend, Joan Rucker and a host of other relatives and...

Mar 19, 2017

Pasty Posch Grice affectionately know as "Patsy Ruth" entered into a fuller and richer life with God on Sunday, March 19, 2017 at her home. She was born on July 31, 1932, the daughter of the late Robert and Lenora Nelson. She received her formal education at the Marion County Training School and completed further studies at a school of Nursing....

Feb 17, 2017

Lerence Bernie Nichols , son of Nancy Nichols and the late Burney Nichols was born February 4, 1977 in Marion County, SC. Lerence received his education at Terrell's Bay High School in Centenary, SC. He took pride in what he did and became the best car detail man in Marion County, SC, until his health began to fail. Lerence Bernie...

Feb 10, 2017

Roseann Small was born on November 11, 1982. she departed this earthly life on Friday, February 10, 2017 in the Florence Carolinas Hospital Systems after a short illness. Roseann was a member of the Bethel United Methodist Church in Marion, SC. She is preceded in death by her father: Walter R. Small. Roseann leaves to cherish her memories ~ her...

Jan 16, 2017

Esau Graves was born on July 5, 1957 in Marion County, SC to the late Inez Johnson and Jeremiah Graves. He resided in Charlotte, NC. Esau was called home to eternal rest on Monday, January 16, 2017 at Carolinas Medical Center Main Hospital in Charlotte, NC due to illness at the age of 59. In his early years, Esau attended Marion...

Jan 3, 2017

Dec 31, 2016

Brother Robert Earl, "Earl the Pearl", Smith of Marion SC departed his life December 31, 2016 at Marion/Mullins Hospital. Bro. Smith was born in Horry County to Mother Theola Rich and the late Levern Smith, May 25, 1947. He was the oldest child of six and was educated in the Mullins Public School system. Robert was the husband of Mary...

Nov 20, 2016

Raishaun Darnell Graves was born on April 8, 1996 to Bishop and Lorraine Graves. He departed this life on November 20, 2016 at Carolina Hospital System Marion in Mullins, SC. He attended Creek Bridge High school. He was a member of Bethlehem African Methodist Episcopal Church in Rains, SC where he walked down the church aisle one Sunday morning June...

Jul 6, 2016

Cathy Boatwright Wade was the daughter of Eliza Brunson Boatwright and the late Truluck Boatwright. She was raised in a Christian home along with her sisters and brothers. She was educated in the public schools of Marion County, SC. Cathy as she was affectionately called was very family oriented. She was a woman who believed that family should work together...