All Obituaries

Loretta Lee Stephens, 83, wife of Charles A. "BoBo" Stephens, went on to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 23, 2021, at her residence. Mrs. Stephens was born on August 7, 1938 in Coward, daughter of the late John Early Lee and Lyda Wilkes Lee. She attended Prospect United Methodist Church, where she enjoyed singing in the choir. She retired from Delta Mills and after retiring she dedicated all her time to her great grandchildren. Loretta was a woman of strong faith and great...

Loretta Lee Stephens, 83, wife of Charles A. "BoBo" Stephens, went on to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 23, 2021, at her residence. Mrs. Stephens was born on August 7, 1938 in...

Mitchell Miles

Edward Mitchell Miles, 67, died Sunday, September 19, 2021, at his residence. Mr. Miles was born on February 11, 1954 in Florence County, son of Martha Poston Cook and the late Edward William Myles. He was the former owner/operator of Miles Construction and more recently worked for RN Drywall Company. Mitchell enjoyed fishing, dove hunting and gardening. Surviving are his son, Edward Josh (Joanna Arielle) Miles of Chesterfield; daughter, Natasha Diane (Bennie) Dennis of Barrineau;...

Edward Mitchell Miles, 67, died Sunday, September 19, 2021, at his residence. Mr. Miles was born on February 11, 1954 in Florence County, son of Martha Poston Cook and the late Edward William...

Margaret Lee

Margaret Welch Lee, 97, wife of the late John Kelly Lee, died Sunday, September 19, 2021, at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence. Mrs. Lee was born in Scranton on November 8, 1923, daughter of the late Norman Thomas Welch and Ada Caine Welch. She was a member of Scranton United Methodist Church and the United Women's Circle. Mrs. Lee was a previous volunteer at Lake City Community Hospital. She devoted many years of service as bookkeeper with Belk Department...

Margaret Welch Lee, 97, wife of the late John Kelly Lee, died Sunday, September 19, 2021, at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence. Mrs. Lee was born in Scranton on November 8, 1923,...

Lynn Byrd

Alva Lynn Byrd, 62, died Sunday, September 19, 2021, at MUSC Health of Florence. Mr. Byrd was born in Florence County on March 25, 1959, oldest son of Elijah Byrd and Nell Horne Byrd. He was a graduate of J. C. Lynch High School and was a Veteran of the United States Air Force. Lynn was a Foreman with Byrd Construction and enjoyed fishing and hunting. Surviving are his parents, Elijah and Nell Byrd of Coward; sons, Albert "Frog" (Nicole) Byrd of Pamplico and Bradley (Michelle)...

Alva Lynn Byrd, 62, died Sunday, September 19, 2021, at MUSC Health of Florence. Mr. Byrd was born in Florence County on March 25, 1959, oldest son of Elijah Byrd and Nell Horne Byrd. He was a...

Bobby Small, Sr.

Bobby Ray Small, Sr. 64, husband of Jimmie Allen Small, died Saturday, September 18, 2021, at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence. Mr. Small was born on May 4, 1957 in Florence County, son of the late Donald Small, Sr. and Barbara Carnes Small. He was retired of SCDOT as maintenance supervisor and was an avid Gamecock fan. Surviving are his wife of 39 years, Jimmie Louise Allen Small; daughter, Vicky (David) Zinker; grandchildren, Conner Ray Small, Rowan Michael Small and Alyssa...

Bobby Ray Small, Sr. 64, husband of Jimmie Allen Small, died Saturday, September 18, 2021, at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence. Mr. Small was born on May 4, 1957 in Florence County, son...

Della Garner

Della Lee Floyd Garner, 73, wife of the late Reverend David Roy Garner, died Friday, September 17, 2021, at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Garner was born on September 13, 1948 in Florence County, daughter of the late Alexander "Zander" Floyd and Virgen Parker Floyd. She was a Charter member of Olanta Pentecostal Holiness Church where she taught Sunday school for many years and was active in other leadership roles. Mrs. Garner...

Della Lee Floyd Garner, 73, wife of the late Reverend David Roy Garner, died Friday, September 17, 2021, at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs....

Mary Carsten

Mary Grace Carsten, 70, died Friday, September 17, 2021, at MUSC Health in Florence. Mary Grace was born on August 10, 1951 in Williamsburg County, daughter of the late Robert Benjamin Carsten, Sr. and Maleese Prosser Carsten. She was a member of Cades United Methodist Church. Mary Grace was retired from Florence County School District Three and later retired from Dollar General as Manager. Surviving are her children, Nikki (Larry) Dennis of Darlington and Neil (Christina) Vause of Cades;...

Mary Grace Carsten, 70, died Friday, September 17, 2021, at MUSC Health in Florence. Mary Grace was born on August 10, 1951 in Williamsburg County, daughter of the late Robert Benjamin Carsten,...

Linda Galloway

Linda McCutcheon Galloway, 74, died Thursday, September 16, 2021, at Prisma Health Richland Hospital in Columbia. Linda was born on March 10, 1947 in Florence, daughter of the late Mervin Dewey McCutcheon and Gladys Turner McCutcheon. She was a graduate of J. C. Lynch High School and was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church. Linda was employed by Carolina Health Care for many years. She loved yard work, knitting and especially loved her grandchildren and great grandson. Surviving...

Linda McCutcheon Galloway, 74, died Thursday, September 16, 2021, at Prisma Health Richland Hospital in Columbia. Linda was born on March 10, 1947 in Florence, daughter of the late Mervin Dewey...

Morris Brown, IV

Morris Edward Brown IV, entered eternal life on Tuesday, September 14th. He was 21 years old. Morris Edward was born on July 19th, 2000, in Florence, South Carolina. He was born to Morris Edward III and Bonnilyn Brown. In his short life, Morris Edward was a loving son, brother, uncle and a friend to many. He did not know a stranger. Morris Edward was a very compassionate person. He could brighten up any room with his personality and his beautiful smile. He graduated from The Carolina...

Morris Edward Brown IV, entered eternal life on Tuesday, September 14th. He was 21 years old. Morris Edward was born on July 19th, 2000, in Florence, South Carolina. He was born to Morris Edward...

Michael Prosser

Michael Christopher Prosser, 45, of Wilson passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021. Michael is preceded in death by his sister, Melanie Grace Angelique, and his brother, Shawn Avery Prosser. He is survived by his fiancé’ Cheyenne Stewart, his five year old daughter Kensington Melanie Prosser, his mother, Donna Tamez (Mario), his father, Avery Prosser (Barbara), and four brothers, Steven Prosser, Teddy Prosser, Christopher Tamez and Eric Tamez. Michael will be truly missed...

Michael Christopher Prosser, 45, of Wilson passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021. Michael is preceded in death by his sister, Melanie Grace Angelique, and his brother, Shawn Avery...