All Obituaries

Mr. Nathaniel Hickson was born on September 14, 1951, to the late Josh Hickson Jr. and Wilhelmenia Zimmerman Hickson of Lake City, SC. He entered his eternal rest on August 10, 2023. Nathaniel worked at Grand Strand Medical for many years buffing the floors. He also worked at Carters Mills, The Cannery and many other odd jobs. Nathaniel joined St. Mark Holiness Church at an early age under Dr. Linwood Cooper. He served the church as a choir member, secretary and served on the Clean Up...

On January 2, 2023, at 5:33 AM, an angel was born at McLeod Hospital in   Florence, SC. At only 24 gestational weeks, weighing 12 oz, and measuring 20 cm long, Erwin and Suzanna named him Savier Erwin Godwin. On January 5, 2023, at 8:40 PM, Savier was transported to the NICU at Prisma Health in Columbia, SC where he stayed to continue his cares. After 194 days in the NICU, which included 11 surgeries and crossing numerous hurdles with his health, Savier was close to being...

“He Fought the Good Fight” “I have fought the good fight, 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.” – 2 Timothy 4:7The date was Friday, March 9, 1962. The price of gas was .32 cents a gallon, the average cost of a home was $19,634, a brand-new car was $2,752, and John F. Kennedy was...

Jamar Marquell Scott was born in Florence South Carolina to Victoria Singletary and Carlton Scott. He attended Williams Middle School in Florence, South Carolina. He was a very reserved but also very competitive young man who loved his family and was very protective of his little sister. He loved to eat and his favorite dishes included homemade mac N cheese, pepperoni pizza, and cheese with a pinch of grits. He enjoyed playing videos games, swimming, and making TikTok’s with his family...

Mrs. Hazel Lee Graham, daughter of the late Eddie McClam and Rosa Brayboy McClam, was born July 4, 1923 in Florence County. She was preceded in death by two sisters: Ruth Cooper and Willie Mae Nelson; and seven brothers: Raymond McClam, Eddie Jr. McClam, Robert McClam, Luther McClam, Hoyt McClam, Marion McClam, and Wilbur McClam. She received her formal education in the public schools of Florence County. She worked on a farm for many years to help her husband care for their family. At an...