All Obituaries

Ms. Judy Ann Wilkes Jowers, 74, of Scranton, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024. Judy Ann was born on October 19, 1949, in Florence County, daughter of the late Linwood L. Wilkes and Alberta Martin Wilkes. She was a member of Scranton United Methodist Church and worked as a caretaker for many years. Surviving are her daughters, Jennifer “Jen” McGee Waggoner of Summerville and Amanda Jowers (Derrek) Scott of Florence; grandchildren, David Cole Waggoner, Hannah Grace Waggoner,...

Ms. Elizabeth Brown Pollard, 55, of Lake City, passed away Monday, April 22, 2024, at her residence. Mrs. Pollard was born on July 10, 1968, in Knoxville, Tennessee, daughter of the late Preston Carlyle Brown, Jr., and Doris Gene Bowman Brown. She was a master barber and loved traveling to the mountains and beach. Mrs. Pollard was known to many as “little bit”. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, singing, cooking, butterflies and spending time with her grandchildren. Surviving are...

Mrs. Debra Kirby McGee, 65, of Lake City, wife of Ben McGee, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024, at McLeod Regional Medical Center of the Pee Dee. Mrs. McGee was born on April 19, 1959, in Charlotte, NC, daughter of the late Samuel Kirby and Mary Cook Kirby. She worked as a CNA Home Health Specialist for 15 years and was well loved by everyone. She enjoyed attending church as much as she could and loved working outside gardening. Her best time was spent with her family and...

Mellie Poston Filyaw, 93, passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, April 19, 2024. Mrs. Filyaw was born the daughter of the late Bera Jones Poston and Jessie James Poston.  She was a member of Florence Baptist Temple and attended regularly until her health began to decline. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Jack Filyaw, her son, Ricky B, Filyaw and her brother, James Poston, Jr. Surviving are her daughter, Sandra Filyaw (Joe)...

Brentlee Eugene Crump, 11, of Scranton, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024.Brentlee was born on November 15, 2012, in York County, son of Broadus Shane Crump and Anna Hamacher. He was a well-mannered 5th grader at Scranton Elementary School and was on the O’Zone baseball team in Coward. Brentlee was always outdoors, enjoying hunting and fishing with William.Surviving in addition to his parents, are his bonus parents, William (Brandy) Richburg of Scranton and John Garcia; sisters,...

Mrs. Toria Ann Truluck, 59, of Coward, wife of James Truluck, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024, at MUSC Health Florence Medical Center. Mrs. Truluck was born on November 12, 1964, in Florence County, daughter of the late Wade Clifford Jones and Ada Smith Jones. She attended Christian Tabernacle Pentecostal Holiness Church of Sumter and was a devoted housewife, mother and friend. Surviving in addition to her husband, James Truluck, are her son, Billy Keith Truluck of Coward; special...

Mrs. Juanita Hardwick Smith, 90, wife of the late Charles Edward Smith, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Juanita was born in Horry County on September 8, 1933, to the late Harmon T. and Cleo Carter Hardwick. Juanita was one of seven children and grew up working the farm with her family until they bought and ran a cafeteria style restaurant in North Myrtle Beach. Juanita married the love of her life, Ed Smith, in 1954 and relocated to...

Mr. Arthur “Runt” Manning Kirby, Jr, 61, of Coward, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Mr. Kirby was born on May 15, 1962, in Florence County, son of the late Arthur Manning Kirby, Sr. and Earlene Flossie Ard Kirby. He worked in construction, was handy with drawing and woodworking. Mr. Kirby enjoyed fishing, working in the yard, was outgoing and never met a stranger. Surviving are his daughter, LaKeshia Kirby of Coward; grandson, Thomas Evans of Coward; granddaughter,...

Mr. Jimmy D. Graham, 88, of Scranton, husband of Mrs. Harriet Windham Graham, passed away Monday, April 8, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Graham was born on March 2, 1936, in Florence County, son of the late Curtis H. Graham and Annie Dell Graham. He served in the SC National Guard and was the owner & operator of Jimmy’s Floor Covering of Scranton. Jimmy was known by many names, which included PaPa, DeDe and Daddy. He was a loving husband, father and...

Mr. Herbert Legrand Miles, 78, husband of Grace McClam Miles, passed away Monday, April 8, 2024, at The Palms at Florence. Mr. Miles was born on July 17, 1945, in Florence County, son of Lillie Wright Miles and the late Herbert Henry Miles. He was a member of Lake City First Baptist Church and formerly served as a deacon. Mr. Miles was a graduate of Francis Marion College and retired from W. Lee Flowers & Company, Inc. as Vice President of Operations. Surviving are his wife, Grace...