All Obituaries

Rutger Kip Powell, 31, died Saturday, July 2, 2022, at his home. Rutger was born on January 8, 1991, in Florence County, son of Darlene Jones Powell and the late Kip Joseph Powell. He attended New Prospect Christian School and moved to Hannah-Pamplico High School, where he graduated. Surviving are his mother, Darlene Jones Powell; brother, Devin Powell; maternal grandmother, Doris Ard Jones; paternal grandmother, Ann Powell; uncles, Deleon (Lynne) Jones, Carroll “Gator”...

Rutger Kip Powell, 31, died Saturday, July 2, 2022, at his home. Rutger was born on January 8, 1991, in Florence County, son of Darlene Jones Powell and the late Kip Joseph Powell. He attended...

Michelle Flowers Burgess

Michelle Flowers Burgess, 41, wife of Vern Burgess, died Friday, July 1, 2022, at McLeod Regional Medical Center, after an illness. Arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Rita F. Smith

Rita F. Smith, 66, wife of KG Rusty Smith, died Friday, July 1, 2022, at Garden City. Arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Richard "Big Rick" Howell

Richard "Big Rick" Elwood Howell, 60, Scranton, died Thursday, June 30, 2022 at his residence. Big Rick was born on May 4, 1962, in Florence County, son of the late Calep Elwood Howell and Mildred Hand Howell. Big Rick loved fishing, riding his Harley Davidson and drinking coffee. Surviving are his siblings; Terri Floyd, Johnny Fowler and Jeffrey Allen of Tennessee. Big Rick was preceded in death by a son, Richard Calep Howard and siblings, Jason Howell, James Allen...

Richard "Big Rick" Elwood Howell, 60, Scranton, died Thursday, June 30, 2022 at his residence. Big Rick was born on May 4, 1962, in Florence County, son of the late Calep Elwood Howell...

Samuel Frank Poston

Samuel Frank Poston, 92, passed away at his home surrounded by his loved ones on Sunday, June 26, 2022. Mr. Poston was born June 20, 1930, in Florence County, son of the late Wardie and Ronie Poston. He was a farmer by trade and continued to garden all of his days. He grew the best corn and sweet potatoes for miles around, and enjoyed sharing the fruits of his labor with friends and family. He enjoyed fixing up old Farmall tractors and teaching others about farming. He was an avid fisherman...

Samuel Frank Poston, 92, passed away at his home surrounded by his loved ones on Sunday, June 26, 2022. Mr. Poston was born June 20, 1930, in Florence County, son of the late Wardie and Ronie...

James "Boo" Beard, Jr.

James Edward “Boo” Beard, Jr, 40, died Saturday, June 26, 2022 at his home in Olanta. Boo was born on May 19, 1982, in Florence County, son of James Edward Beard, Sr and Lisa Tucker Beard. He was an Associate with Beards Electric Heating and Cooling and enjoyed fishing. Surviving in addition to his parents, James and Lisa Beard of Olanta, are his children, James Arvin Beard and Destiny Lynn Beard, both of Olanta; sister, Chasidy Beard (Scott) Reardon of Olanta; fiancé,...

James Edward “Boo” Beard, Jr, 40, died Saturday, June 26, 2022 at his home in Olanta. Boo was born on May 19, 1982, in Florence County, son of James Edward Beard, Sr and Lisa Tucker...

Joe Earp

Joe Burris Earp, 80, died Saturday, June 25, 2022 at his residence in Lake City. Joe was born on March 25, 1942, in Florence County, son of the late Woodrow Earp and Leola Hicks Earp Miles. He was a giver and never met a stranger. Joe enjoyed helping others and showing people how to grow a garden. He loved animals, especially his pet rooster and his sister’s dog, Rosie. Surviving are his siblings, Mary McGee (Seby) of Coward, Gene Earp of Coward, Bobby Jean Evans of Kentucky...

Joe Burris Earp, 80, died Saturday, June 25, 2022 at his residence in Lake City. Joe was born on March 25, 1942, in Florence County, son of the late Woodrow Earp and Leola Hicks Earp Miles. He...

William "Billy" Matthews

William L. “Billy” Matthews, 85, husband of Marjorie Locklair Matthews, died Friday, June 24, 2022, at his residence, Coward. Mr. Matthews was born on July 13, 1936, in Coward, son of the late James P. Matthews and Rosie Parrott Matthews. He was a member of Sand Hill Free Will Baptist Church and a life-long farmer. Mr. Matthews loved the Lord and was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Surviving in addition to this wife of 65 years, Marjorie Locklair...

William L. “Billy” Matthews, 85, husband of Marjorie Locklair Matthews, died Friday, June 24, 2022, at his residence, Coward. Mr. Matthews was born on July 13, 1936, in Coward, son of...

Beelah Haselden

Beelah Lee Haselden, 93, wife of the late Elbert Harrison Haselden, died Monday, June 20, 2022, at Lake City Community Hospital, after an illness. Mrs. Haselden was born on January 1, 1929, in Florence County, daughter of the late Beely Leo Powell and Vadie Poston Marsh. She was a member of Johnsonville Church of God and retired from Wellman Industries. Surviving are her children, James Elbert Haselden of Johnsonville, Ronald Gene Haselden of Columbia, Stephen Michael (Debra) Haselden of...

Beelah Lee Haselden, 93, wife of the late Elbert Harrison Haselden, died Monday, June 20, 2022, at Lake City Community Hospital, after an illness. Mrs. Haselden was born on January 1, 1929, in...

Virginia Ducote

Ms. Virginia Parrott Ducote, 84, died Monday, June 20, 2022, at Saluda Nursing Center, after an illness. Ms. Virginia was born on March 1, 1938, in Florence County, daughter of the late Bennie LaRue Parrott and Angie Ard Parrott. She attended Faith Holiness Church. Ms. Virginia loved her grandchildren and her family. She cooked for her family every Sunday. Ms. Virginia had a heart of kindness, took care of the sick, always caring for others and was gifted with babies and...

Ms. Virginia Parrott Ducote, 84, died Monday, June 20, 2022, at Saluda Nursing Center, after an illness. Ms. Virginia was born on March 1, 1938, in Florence County, daughter of the late Bennie...