All Obituaries

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...

Miss Betty Sharon Sullivan, 64, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2024, at MUSC Health Marion Medical Center.Sharon was born on June 2, 1959, in Florence County, daughter of the late William Alton “Bo” Sullivan and Doris Beatrice McGee Sullivan Carraway & Eulon “Tom” Carraway. She was a graduate of J. C. Lynch High School and attended New Covenant Pentecostal Holiness Church. She was formerly employed with K Mart in Florence for 15 years, Unique Cakes in Florence, and worked in the...

Ms. Linda Fay Welch, 56, of Turbeville, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her family. Ms. Welch was born on October 17, 1967, in Timmonsville, daughter of Peggy Welch Lee and the late Glen Welch. She worked for BCBS for 14 years and attended New Covenant Pentecostal Holiness Church. Fay was a mother to all and was called “Ma Fay”. She was an energetic, spunky and loveable person. Fay loved flowers and was an animal lover, especially her dog, Roxie....

Mr. Leo O’Neal McKnight, Jr. 79, husband of Avis McKnight, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2024, at McLeod Hospice House in Florence. Mr. McKnight was born on November 27, 1944, in Florence, son of the late Leo O’Neal McKnight and Sally Fitch McKnight. He loved hunting, fishing and spending time with his family. Surviving are his wife, Avis McKnight of Florence; sons, Ricky (Melinda) McKnight of Florence and Robbie (Susan) McKnight of Effingham; step-children, Danny (Heather)...

Mr. James Edward Perdue, 79, passed away Friday, March 29, 2024, at Lake City Scranton Healthcare. Mr. Perdue was born on October 11, 1944, in Patrick, South Carolina, son of the late John Henry Perdue and Cora Lee Irby Perdue. He was a retired electrician, formerly working for Herring Electric, Crowder Construction, and LTM, before he became sick after multiple strokes. Mr. Perdue was a loving father, grandfather, brother, son, uncle and friend. He was an avid fisherman, artist, lover of...

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth “Libby” Barber, 75, wife of George Barber, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2024, at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence. Mrs. Barber was born on May 10, 1948, in Florence County, daughter of the late James C. Braveboy and Elfreda “Freda” Thomas Johns. Mrs. Libby worked in banking for over 40 years. She loved to cut grass, gardening and flowers. Mrs. Libby and her husband, George,  enjoyed mission work in Haiti. She always cared for...