All Obituaries

        With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Jerry Willis Shealy, who departed this life on August 6, 2026. Born in St. Stephen, South Carolina, Jerry graced this world with his presence from an early age, leaving an indelible mark on all who had the privilege to know him.         A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at Central United Methodist Church.  The family will receive friends one ...

        Michael Alan Capps, 71, died Wednesday, August 5, 2026, after a brief illness.         He was born in Chester, SC, a son of the late Edwin L. Capps, Sr., and Gladys Turner Capps.  Alan was predeceased by a brother, Edwin L. “Eddie” Capps, Jr.         At the heart of his life was an unwavering servant’s heart.  He lived a life defined by service, faithfully dedicating himself to caring for others ...

        Mark W. Buyck, Jr., 91, of Florence, passed away July 11, 2026.          Mr. Buyck was born on Christmas Day 1934, the son of Mark Wilson Buyck and Mary Otis Buyck.  He graduated from Saint Matthews High School where he was President of the Senior Class, editor of the school’s award-winning newspaper, and State President of the Beta Club, an honorary Scholastic Society.         He graduated from his beloved ...

       On the 70th anniversary of when he first introduced himself to his lifelong sweetheart at a popular dance hall called Ruby and John’s, Robert Fletcher McLean entered his final rest. Bob was born to Solomon McLean and Mary Hasty McLean in Richmond County, North Carolina, on October 25, 1937, the last of seven children; and he died Friday, July 10, 2026.        From his loving family and the close-knit mill village community in which he was ...

       Mrs. Anne Poston McNair, 84, passed away July 9, 2026, after a brief stay at the McLeod Hospice House. Mrs. McNair was born November 27, 1941, in Florence, South Carolina, the daughter of Willie Columbus and Eulila McLaughlin Poston.         Mrs. McNair graduated from McClenaghan High School, a place where she eventually taught after earning her undergraduate degree from Winthrop University.  Although she temporarily left the ...

“… And He will raise you up on eagles' wings Bear you on the breath of dawn Make you to shine like the sun And hold you in the palm of His hand…”         And so God did on July 9, 2026, for our precious mom, mother-in-law, “Mimi,” and friend, Janet “Jan” Ferguson Fosmire.         Born on July 18, 1938, in Elizabeth, NJ, to George and Helen McMahon Ferguson, Jan graduated from Wheaton College with ...

         MARION – Jackie Carlisle Bryant, Sr., 86, died Tuesday, July 7, 2026, surrounded by his family.          He was born in Marion County, a son of the late Rembert and Verlie Ruth Martin Bryant.  He was predeceased by a son, Jackie Carlisle “Binky” Bryant, Jr.; two sisters, Evelyn Burroughs  and Jean Alford; and two brothers, Rembert Paul Bryant and Kenneth Bryant.          Jack ...

          Bernard Emerson Moore passed away peacefully at home on July 5, 2026. Born on April 27, 1925, in Florence, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Ralph Hill Moore and Vera Boylston Moore.           In 1951, Bernard married Dorothy Tolson of Florence, and together they shared a loving and devoted marriage for 71 years. He graduated from Florence High School in 1942 and remained a lifelong member of Central United Methodist ...

      On the morning of Friday, July 3, 2026, at the age of 87 (and a half, as she was proud of saying), Ann Carol Marshall McCants passed through the gates of heaven into her Father’s house as her beloved granddaughter, Stephanie, was next to her as she did so. She was born on Friday, November 4, 1938, in the Elgin community of Lancaster, SC.  Ann was a proud graduate of the University of South Carolina and held a master's degree from Francis Marion University. ...

       James Herman Hutchinson, Sr., 91, of Florence, South Carolina, went to meet his Maker on Sunday, June 21, 2026.        Mr. Hutchinson was born the son of the late Ila Mae Thompson and Otis Herman Hutchinson, Sr.  He was born and raised in Florence, South Carolina.        He served in the United States Navy on the U.S.S. Yorktown as a radioman from September, 1952 to November, 1955.  He was a conductor with CSX ...