Obituaries

Lillie Mae Roberts

Feb 28, 2025

In Loving Memory of Lillie Mae Roberts

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Lillie Mae Roberts, who departed this life on February 28, 2025, at MUSC Florence after a courageous battle with illness.

During this difficult time, we ask that you keep her family in your thoughts and prayers as they find strength and comfort in the cherished memories she...

James Haskell Davis

Feb 25, 2025

2 Timothy 4: 7-8

I have fought the good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith

Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day; and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing

Father James Haskell Davis "Hecky" entered...

Frances Vermell Graves

Feb 25, 2025

With heavy hearts yet grateful spirits, we honor and celebrate the life and legacy of Frances Vermell Graves, a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, educator, and friend. Born in Marion, South Carolina, to Alma N. Finklea and Fredrick D. Finklea, Frances was raised in faith and family, worshipping at St. John AME Church, where she later exchanged vows in holy...

Lorraine Yvonne Leonard

Feb 4, 2025

Lorraine Yvonne Leonard, affectionately known as Lorrie, was born on June 12, 1945, in Canastota, New York. Her journey of peaceful transition February 4, 2025, as she peacefully passed away at the home of her beloved sister and brother-in-law in Marion, South Carolina.

Lorrie dedicated over two decades of her life to serving the community at Syracuse Psychiatric Center, where she...

David Allen Cochran

Jan 12, 2025

In loving memory of David Allen Cochran Sr.

 

David Allen Cochran Sr. transitioned peacefully from this life on January 12, 2025, at the age of 65, in the comfort of his home in Mullins, SC. David was born on September 23, 1959, at Marion Memorial Hospital. 

 His formative years were spent in St. James, South Carolina, where he worked alongside his family...

James Splane

Dec 29, 2024

Rudolph Davis

Nov 30, 2024

Ammie "Gracie" Thompson

Nov 9, 2024

Sister Ammie "Gracie" Thompson was born on November 28, 1949 to the late Luther and Ina Mae Thompson. She departed this life on Saturday November 9, 2024 at her home in Marion, South Carolina. 

Residing in Marion, South Carolina, Ammie attended the public school system of Marion, South Carolina where she graduated from Johnakin High School with the class of 1967....

Mary M Rowell

Jan 29, 2024

God so Loved the World that he gave his only son, so that everyone who believes in him won’t perish but will have eternal life. John 3:16 Evangelist Mary M Rowell was born on November 20,1930, in Scranton, South Carolina to the late Deacon Sampson and Sarah Dixon. She was the oldest of ten children. Mother Mary Rowell entered eternal...

Lean Tart

Jan 23, 2024

I am leaving you with a gift -peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be trouble or afraid. John 14:27 Lean Tart is a native of Marion, South Carolina. He was born on April 6,1964, in the Spring Branch Community. Son of the late Lennon Tart Sr. and...

Anthony Garner

Jan 13, 2024

Mr. Anthony Garner was born February 14,1966 to Bill Garner and the late ivory Dean Brown. Anthony was called to rest ON JANUARY 13,2024. As a child, Anthony attended public school in Marion, Sc. Anthony (Smokey) was a very skilled handyman and “JACK of all Trades”!! He was known for helping many in his community. Anthony enjoyed having fun, dancing, making others...

Willie Joe Paige

Dec 27, 2023

Norfolk Pee

Oct 18, 2023

Norfolk Pee was born July 7,1927 to the late Robert and Lizzie Johnson Pee. She was reared in a large family of 15 sisters and 2 brothers of which she was the youngest. All of her siblings preceded her in death. Norfolk was a kind, loving, and generous person. She was dearly loved by everyone who knew her. She leaves...

Fannie Lee Charles

Aug 8, 2023

Fannie Lee Charles was born February 25,1950 in Marion, SC. Frannie was educated in the public schools of Marion County and worked at Heritage Sportswear for 25 years and Springmaid for 8 years until her retirement. She was a loving and devoting mother to everyone and was always there for anyone who needed some encouraging words. Her wisdom and knowledge...

Ann Bradley

Jul 24, 2023

Mother Ann Bradley entered into eternal on July 24,at McLeod Hospice House in Florence.SC. Mother Ann was born to the late Doretha Robinson Davis on April 13,1933 in Marion County. Mother Ann was employed by a Nursing Home Facility in the City of Brotherly Love Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for many years. She loved reading and listening to gospel as well as...

Regina Arrelle Mccall

Jun 15, 2023

In this life time span, God gave you to us for just a season. To let us know that we shall meet again in Gloryland. I am that flower pose petal that God picked up to be with him. On Thursday morning June 15,2023. Miss Regina Arrelle McCall was quietly called home in Meadow Hill Community. Miss Regina A. McCall...

Ahab Davis

Jun 14, 2023

The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadth me beside still waters. Psalms 23:1-2

Ahab Davis Jr. was born in Marion, South Carolina on February 1,1957. He departed this life on June 14,2023 after a brief illness.

AJ was one of four children born to the late Ahab...

Kathy Lee Mcneil

Jun 12, 2023

She developed a love for flowers. She spent most of her days  nurturing her flowers amongst friends and neighbors. Over the years you could recognize her home by the amount of flowers growing outside. For family, there was always a place to rest your head and food or cookies ( for those of us that knew) available to eat. 

She...

Monette S. Woodberry

Jan 8, 2023

 

Monette Sharel Woodberry entered enteral rest on Sunday January 8, 2023, at the McLeod hospital in Florence, SC. She was born on February 27, 1971, to Humberto and Gladys Ortiz in Bridgeport, Connecticut. She graduated from Central High School in 1989. Monette attended Bulter Business School where she received a degree in Accounting, and also a phlebotomy certificate.

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Alice Oliver

Nov 4, 2022

Ms. Alice Oliver 72, departed this life on November 4, 2022 in Marion SC.

Alice Oliver was born to the late Robert and Dadie Williams on April 2, 1950. She fought a good fight, kept the faith and finished her course on Thursday, November 3, 2022 at her residence in Marion County, South Carolina.Alice attended the public schools in Horry...