Mr. Stephen Alton “Steve” McMillan, Jr., 86, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at MUSC Health Florence Medical Center. Mr. McMillan was born on April 4, 1940, in Florence County, a son of the late Stephen Alton McMillan, Sr. and Orie Evans McMillan. He attended Lake City First Baptist Church. Steve earned a Master’s degree in Mathematics from the University of South Carolina and worked at the Pentagon prior to his ...

Teresa Lynn Croft, 56, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at her home in Scranton. Mrs. Croft was born on August 10, 1969, in Clarendon County, the daughter of the late Lilton Floyd and Jeanette Graham Floyd. She was a cosmetologist, loved working in her yard with her flowers and garden and enjoyed making ornaments and flower arrangements. Teresa’s greatest joy was spending time with her family and friends. Surviving are her children, Nikki (Ashley) Kinney of New Zion, Candice ...

Mrs. Brenda S. Neil, 73, of Coward, beloved wife of Wayne Neil, passed away on May 26, 2026, at her home after a long battle with dementia.   Brenda Gayle Smith Neil was born on November 21, 1952, in Clarendon County, daughter of the late James Kenneth Smith and Sarah Victoria Pate Smith. Brenda was a graduate of J. C. Lynch High School, class of ’71. She will be remembered for her beautiful smile and those gleaming eyes that could light up a room. She loved God deeply and ...

Mr. Charles K. “Bo” Whitlock, Jr., 63, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. Mr. Whitlock was born in Florence on November 21, 1962, son of the late Charles King Whitlock and Barbara Ann Godwin Whitlock. He was a member Lake City United Methodist Church and was the owner and operator of Kings Catering and also worked at The Stables. Bo was a talented chef who found great joy in cooking for others, especially his family. He also enjoyed ...

Miss Jessica Nell Belflower, 33, of Scranton, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Lake City/Scranton Healthcare Center. Jessica was born on February 16, 1993, in Florence County, daughter of the late Sylvia Tonn Godwin. Jessica loved attending school at Lester Elementary, South Florence Junior High School, and South Florence High School. She was a light to the world and always wore a smile on her face. Jessica enjoyed coloring, drawing in notebooks, dancing to music, and savoring her ...

Mrs. Brenda H. Harrell, 70, of Coward, wife of the late Patrick Q. Harrell, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026, at The Pines of Florence. Mrs. Harrell was born on September 19, 1955, in Florence County, daughter of the late Edgar Ray Hanna and Opal Hanna Wise. Mrs. Harrell was a devoted homemaker, a loving mother, and cherished MeMe who adored spoiling her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Surviving are her children, Lisa (Maxie) James, Jason M. (Fran) Springs and Travis (Christina) ...

Mr. Luther Eugene English, 95, husband of the late Edna Hutchinson Ward English, passed away peacefully, Sunday, May 17, 2026. Gene was born on August 30, 1930, in Moore County, North Carolina, son of Luther Eldridge English and Mary Caddell English. Gene was a dedicated truck driver for many years prior to his retirement, earning the honor of Driver of the Year from the Safety Management Council of the South Carolina Trucking Association. He accumulated more than 50 years of experience in ...

Mrs. Cynthia Ann Yarborough, 64, of Scranton, wife of the late Ricky Dean Yarborough, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at McLeod Hospice House, after a brief battle with cancer.   Mrs. Yarborough was born on August 2, 1961, in Wilmington, North Carolina, daughter of the late Clifton Leroy Morrison and Phyllis Miller Morrison. Mrs. Yarborough was a loving mother and grandmother. She worked for many years as a manager for several local fast-food restaurants in the area, where she ...

Mr. Glenn McAllister, 63, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026, at his home in Pamplico.Mr. McAllister was born on August 2, 1962, in Williamsburg County, a son of the late William Adger McAllister and Shirley Hanna McAllister. He was a  member of Union Baptist Church and dedicated many years of service as a pilot with Piedmont Airlines before his retirement.Surviving are sons, Ethan McAllister and Trevor McAllister; sister, Rhonda (Bill) Broom; brothers, William “Billy” McAllister ...

Mr. Joseph “Joey” Bryant, 42, husband of Rita McCutcheon Bryant, passed away peacefully at his home in Lake City on Sunday, May 10, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on June 19, 1983, in Florence County, Joey was the beloved son of Frank and Cindy Calcutt Bryant. He was a hardworking man who formerly worked with the South Carolina Department of Transportation in bridge construction, but more importantly, he was a devoted husband, daddy, PaPa JoJo, son, brother, ...