All Obituaries

Sergeant Major William Vander "Buddy" Cooper. 79, husband of Gertrude Haselden Cooper, died Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at MUSC Health of Florence. Mr. Cooper was born on July 2, 1941 in Myrtle Beach, SC, son of the late Frisco Cooper and Fannie Marlowe Cooper. He was a Veteran of the South Carolina National Guard, where he retired as Sergeant Major. Mr. Cooper was a member of Hanna's Chapel and was a member of the Mason Leo Lodge # 210. Surviving are his wife of 55...

Sergeant Major William Vander "Buddy" Cooper. 79, husband of Gertrude Haselden Cooper, died Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at MUSC Health of Florence. Mr. Cooper was born on July 2, 1941 in...

Diane Mims

Diane Miles Mims, 71, died on Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at McLeod Hospital in Florence, SC. Diane was born on August 15, 1949 in Florence, SC, daughter of the late Samuel K. Miles and Adaloise Broach Miles. She was a graduate of Lake City High School. After retiring from Talon, she worked in the Healthcare profession for many years. She attended Faith Holiness Church and she loved her family and enjoyed loving on her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Diane is survived by her...

Diane Miles Mims, 71, died on Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at McLeod Hospital in Florence, SC. Diane was born on August 15, 1949 in Florence, SC, daughter of the late Samuel K. Miles and Adaloise...

Donald Woodrow "Woody" Odom, Jr.

Donald Woodrow "Woody" Odom, Jr. 51, died Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at McLeod Regional Medical Center, Florence. Mr. Odom was born on September 5, 1969 in Florence county, son of Brenda Kay Miles Odom and the late Donald Woodrow Odom. Woody was a graduate of Hannah Pamplico High School and attended Florence Darlington Technical College. Before his health declined, he was a supervisor with Pee Dee Food service. He and his dad operated Odom’s Sugarfoot Kennels. Woody was a...

Donald Woodrow "Woody" Odom, Jr. 51, died Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at McLeod Regional Medical Center, Florence. Mr. Odom was born on September 5, 1969 in Florence county, son of...

Gene Driggers

Hagood Eugene "Gene" Driggers, 62, died Monday, January 18, 2021, at his residence. Gene was born on May 14, 1958 in Charleston, son of the late Hagood Jasmine Driggers and Betty Jean Huggins Driggers. He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force and a heavy equipment operator for Mac Construction in Shallotte, NC. Gene loved to hunt and fish, but most importantly, he got saved, Thursday, January 14, 2021. Surviving are his siblings, Cheryl Davis of Scranton, Joe (Pam)...

Hagood Eugene "Gene" Driggers, 62, died Monday, January 18, 2021, at his residence. Gene was born on May 14, 1958 in Charleston, son of the late Hagood Jasmine Driggers and Betty Jean...

Hubert Gray

Hubert Franklin Gray, 84, died Monday, January 18, 2021, at Lake City Community Hospital, after a brief illness. Mr. Gray was born on July 17, 1936 in Florence County, son of the late Frank G. Gray and Raida Stone Gray Ard. He was a Veteran of the United States Army and attended Prospect Independent Methodist Church, Johnsonville. Hubert was well known in his community for his willingness to assist anyone in need. He was also known to be a great story teller. Hubert was loved by many...

Hubert Franklin Gray, 84, died Monday, January 18, 2021, at Lake City Community Hospital, after a brief illness. Mr. Gray was born on July 17, 1936 in Florence County, son of the late Frank G....

Ray Dennis

Ray Dennis, 63, husband of Dianne Fennell Dennis, died Sunday, January 17, 2021, at McLeod Regional Medical Center, Florence. Mr. Dennis was born on May 21, 1957 in Williamsburg County, son of the late James William Dennis and Lavon Stone Dennis. He was a graduate of Hemingway High School and was retired from Wellman Industries as an Electrician. Mr. Dennis enjoyed camping, fishing and gardening. Surviving are his wife, Dianne Fennell Dennis of Lake City; son, Wayne (Tracy)...

Ray Dennis, 63, husband of Dianne Fennell Dennis, died Sunday, January 17, 2021, at McLeod Regional Medical Center, Florence. Mr. Dennis was born on May 21, 1957 in Williamsburg County, son of...

Jewel Matthews

Jewel Haselden Matthews, 84, widow of the late R. Milton Matthews Sr. went to be with her Lord and Savior in the early morning hours of Saturday, January 16, 2021, after a long illness. Jewel was born in Scranton, the daughter of the late Thomas H. and Aileen Hamn Haselden. She was a graduate of Lake City High School and attended the Carolina College of Commerce in Florence. She retired from Florence County School District Three Adult/Community Education. She was a loyal member of the Lake...

Jewel Haselden Matthews, 84, widow of the late R. Milton Matthews Sr. went to be with her Lord and Savior in the early morning hours of Saturday, January 16, 2021, after a long illness. Jewel was...

Joseph Turner

Joseph Delion Turner, 75, husband of Laura Harris Turner, died Friday, January 15, 2021, at his residence. Mr. Turner was born on August 22, 1945 in Florence County, son of the late William Joseph Turner and Anne Christian McGee. He was a graduate of Hannah Pamplico High School, Class of 1966 and worked maintenance for Delta Mills and custodian for Commander Nursing Home. He enjoyed watching football and old westerns. Surviving are his wife, Laura Harris Turner of Pamplico; daughter,...

Joseph Delion Turner, 75, husband of Laura Harris Turner, died Friday, January 15, 2021, at his residence. Mr. Turner was born on August 22, 1945 in Florence County, son of the late William...

Ronald Lee "Ron" McBride

Ronald L. "Ron" McBride, 67, husband of Sue Hughes McBride, died Wednesday, January 13, 2021, in Statesville, NC. Ron was born on June 5, 1953 in Salisbury, NC, a son of Ollie Mills McBride and the late Robert Lee "Mac" McBride. He was a graduate of Boyden High School in Salisbury, NC, where he excelled in baseball, wrestling, football and track. He attended Clemson University. Ron was plant manager of Synergy Dyeing & Finishing of Statesville, NC. He also had...

Ronald L. "Ron" McBride, 67, husband of Sue Hughes McBride, died Wednesday, January 13, 2021, in Statesville, NC. Ron was born on June 5, 1953 in Salisbury, NC, a son of Ollie Mills...

Edward "Eddie" Gray

Edward "Eddie" Gray, III, 57, husband of Sharon Hill Gray, died Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at Colleton Medical Center, Walterboro. Mr. Gray was born on March 13, 1963 in Williamsburg County, son of the late Ralph Edward Gray, II and Gail Brown Gray. He was a former member of DRAF, Drag Racing Association of Florence and was certified in the Jerry Bickel Race Car Manufacturer Class. Surviving are his wife, Sharon H. Gray of Summerton; son, Jesse N. Gray of Summerton;...

Edward "Eddie" Gray, III, 57, husband of Sharon Hill Gray, died Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at Colleton Medical Center, Walterboro. Mr. Gray was born on March 13, 1963 in Williamsburg...