Mr. John “Junior” Mims was born on February 29, 1968, to Cora Lee Mims Taylor.  At birth, he was lovingly adopted by his maternal grandparents, Solomon and Winnie Mae Mims of Kingstree, SC, who raised him as their own. Although Junior spent most of his life in Kingstree, he also lived in Florida and Sumter, SC, during different seasons of his journey.  In later years, he made his home in Johnsonville, where he settled close to the family he cherished so deeply. Junior ...

Mr. Donald Harold Jones, 68, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at his home in Pamplico, SC. Mr. Jones was born on December 5, 1957, in Norfolk, VA, son of the late Billy Raymond Jones and Hilda Pierce Jones Butler. He was a graduate of the South Carolina School for the Deaf in Spartanburg. Mr. Jones was a dedicated employee of Arrow Dry Cleaners, where he worked for more than 35 years. Surviving are his companion, Angela Cooper; daughter, Berta Jones; stepsons, Bobby (Sakari) Cooper ...

Mr. Horace Avery “Arie” Powell, 67, of Scranton, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at McLeod Regional Medical Center of the Pee Dee. Mr. Powell was born on March 2, 1959, in Florence County, a son of the late William M. Powell and Annie Bell Ard Powell.  He was a member of Matthews Tabernacle Church where he volunteered and served in many areas.  Arie worked for many years at W. Lee Flowers. He was always willing to help anyone in need. Surviving are his ...

Mr. Steve Locklair, 79, of Coward, husband of Wanda Locklair, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at McLeod Hospice House, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on August 18, 1946, in Florence County, Steve was the son of the late Wesley Boyd Locklair and Mimie L. Lynch. He spent more than 45 years working as a carpenter, a trade he truly loved. Steve believed in hard work, took pride in every job he completed, and was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone who ...

Mrs. Barbara Adams Benedict, 83, wife of the late Gene Raymond Benedict, Sr., passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at MUSC Black River, Cades. Mrs. Benedict was born in Florence County, on June 28, 1943, to the late James William Adams and Belle Cooper Adams. Mrs. Benedict was a faithful member of Lake City Church of God until her health declined, and she retired after many years as a Deli Clerk Manager. She found great joy in sitting outside in her rocking chair, tending to her beautiful ...

Mrs. Betty Jean Godwin passed away early Tuesday morning, July 7, 2026. She is survived by her daughter, Teresa Clarkson; her son, Jonathan Godwin; and her brother, Eddie Marsh Jr. She also leaves behind two grandsons, Justin and Ryan Clarkson; a granddaughter, Rylee Godwin; and a great-grandson, Henry Clarkson. Born December 7, 1938, in Lake City, SC, Betty was the eldest of Eddie (Sr.) and Vermelle Marsh’s four children (Betty, Frances, Linda, and Eddie Jr.). She graduated from Lake ...

Mrs. Carolyn Haselden Kelley, 89, of Lake City, SC, entered her heavenly home on July 3, 2026. Mrs. Carolyn was the wife of the late Joseph Emmitt Kelley. She was born on June 5, 1937 to the late Clem Haselden and Aysha Lanning Haselden of Johnsonville, SC. Mrs. Carolyn was employed in various retail and textile jobs throughout the years; however, she devoted the majority of her time to being a mother and a housewife. She was incredibly genuine, warm, and loving. Mrs. Carolyn never knew a ...

Mr. Tommie Dean Allen, 64, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at MUSC Health Florence Medical Center.Mr. Allen was born on August 28, 1961, in Florida, son of the late Sherwood “Woody” Allen and Willow Grace Richardson Morris.  Mr. Allen was a hardworking man and a true jack of all trades. A skilled carpenter by trade, he took great pride in working with his hands and especially enjoyed building birdhouses. He was known for his wonderful sense of humor and was always ready with ...

Mrs. Brenda G. Daniels, 72, beloved wife of John Lewis Daniels, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at her home in Scranton, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on July 6, 1953, in Florence County, Brenda was the cherished daughter of the late James Allen Miles and Gladys Witherington Miles. She was a member of the Baptist faith and attended Gilead Free Will Baptist Church and lived her life guided by her faith, kindness, and love for others. For 54 wonderful years, ...

Mr. William C. Garner, Jr., 81, husband of Kathy Long Garner, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2026, at McLeod Regional Medical Center of Pee Dee. Mr. Garner was born on December 31, 1944, in Madisonville, TN, son of the late William C. Garner, Sr. and Lilie Iris Lee Garner. He was a devoted member of Lake City United Methodist Church and retired from W. Lee Flowers Wholesale Grocery Company. Above all, he cherished his family, who were the joy of his life. Surviving are his wife of 58 ...