Jo Ellen Odom, 85, wife of Bill Odom, has joined her parents in the Lord’s house. She passed away Dec 7, 2023, at the serene McLeod Hospice House following a battle with pneumonia. Jo Ellen was born Feb 1, 1938, daughter of the late Oscar Anderson, Jr. and late Sybil Granger Anderson. The family attended the Lake City Presbyterian Church where she was baptized. She attended Lake City High School graduating in 1956, where she was Valedictorian and President of her class. She then...

Lorie Baxley Floyd, 59, of Cades, wife of James “Jimmy” Floyd, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2023. Lorie was born on April 3, 1964, in Darlington County, daughter of the late James Aaron Baxley and Lizzie Marie Lee Baxley. She was a member of Bible Temple in Coward, and was a Shift Supervisor for CVS of Kingstree for 20 years. Surviving are her husband of 20 years, James “Jimmy” Floyd of Cades; son, Joshua Aaron (Erin) Pierce of Cades; daughters, Danielle (Matt)...

Madesyn Elizabeth Godwin, 22, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023.Madesyn was born on January 30, 2001, in Florence County, daughter of Kimberly Matthews Evans and the late Jeffery Wayne Godwin. She was, funny, strong-willed and had a loving, kind heart.  Madesyn loved being with children and they all loved being with her, she also loved being around water, fishing in the river, animals  and enjoying life.Surviving are her mother, Kimberly (Billy) Evans of Coward; brother,...

Dorothy Rast Epps, 93, wife of the late James Vernon Epps, passed away Friday, December 1, 2023, after a brief illness. Dot was born on September 4, 1930, in Swansea, SC daughter of the late George Fred Rast and Carrie Yon Rast. Dot graduated from Swansea High School, attended Winthrop College, and graduated from Columbia College.  Dot loved being a wife and mother. Her adult life was spent in her chosen career as homemaker, wife and mother. She was a member of Lake City Presbyterian...

Timothy J’Allen Stewart, 4-month-old son of Justin Eric Stewart and Makayla Thompson, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023, at McLeod Regional Medical Center of the Pee Dee.   Surviving in addition to his parents are his sister, Gracey Stewart and his brother, Peyton Stewart; paternal grandparents, Elbert & Wanda Stewart; maternal grandparents, Tyler & Jennifer Yarborough; maternal great grandparents, Terry & Rhonda Byrd; maternal great grandmother, Ruby Miles;...

Mr. Earl Legrand Young, 87, of Coward, husband of Judy Matthews Young, went to see his heavenly father on November 29, 2023. Legrand was born on June 1, 1936, in Florence County, son of the late Early D. Young and Mazie McKnight Young. Legrand graduated from J.C. Lynch High School. He was an avid fisherman with his long-time fishing partner, Colee Lee. He was also an award-winning BBQ cook, loved to work in his gardens on his tractors, and enjoyed bird watching. He served as secretary for...

Charles O’Neal Feagin, Sr., 76, of Scranton, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at his residence. Mr. Feagin was born on February 27, 1947, in Charleston, son of the late Thomas Ferry Feagin and Dorothy Mae Frye Feagin. He had a great sense of humor and strong work ethic. Mr. Feagin was friendly and kind to anyone he met, and was a huge animal lover.    Surviving are his children, Charles O. Feagin, Jr., Gary G. Feagin, Sherri L. Feagin, Jonathan C. Feagin and Jason P....

Bobby Ray Coker finished his race and entered into the presence of his Savior on the afternoon of November 28, 2023.  He was surrounded by his beloved wife of 68 years, Angie, and their daughters. Born on March 5, 1936, Ray was the son of the late Joseph Pearlie Coker, Sr. and the late Pearl Thigpen Coker McKenzie Driggers.  He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1955 and served 20 years before retiring in 1975 and moving his family home to Olanta.     After...

Mrs. Dorothy Lucille Neighbors, 91, passed away Monday, November 27, 2023, at MUSC Health Florence Medical Center, surrounded by her family. Mrs. Neighbors was born on March 18, 1932, in Big Flat, Arkansas, daughter of the late Alonzo Tilley and Dosha Massey Tilley.  She was a graduate of Hayward Day Adult High School and attended Polly Priest Business College in Concord, California. Mrs. Neighbors worked as a Clerk with the Department of Social Services for 20 years before retiring....

Donald L. “Donny” Huggins, Sr., 63, of Pamplico, husband of Lynne Avin Huggins, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023, at Regency Hospital of Florence. Donny was born on February 7, 1960, in Indiana, son of Betty Ann Welch Huggins and the late Fred M. Huggins. He was a graduate of Roy Hudgens Academy, the SC Criminal Justice Academy and retired as the Patrol Captain after 39 years with Florence County Sheriff’s Office. Donny was a licensed recreational airplane pilot. He...