All Obituaries

Robert Lee Brown born August 11, 1950 son of the late Junious and Sadie James Brown. He entered his eternal rest on September 8th, 2023 at McLeod Regional hospital after an illness. Mr. Brown attended Florence Public Schools he lived in Sanford Florida for several years before returning home to Florence in 2002, he worked at Chesterfield Lumber, and Tinsley Mill. He was preceded in death by his wife ,Gloria Brown of Florence, Four Sisters, Betty Jean Cottingham, Sadie Mouzon, Herlee...

With sorrow, we regret to announce the passing of Ms. Martha Williamson 50, who passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023, in Florence, SC.  Services are entrusted to The Professionals of Backus Funeral Home LLC of Florence

With sorrow, we regret to announce the passing of Ms. Betty Randolph 73, who passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, in Bridgeport, CT.  Services are entrusted to The Professionals of Backus Funeral Home LLC of Florence

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Calvin  Backus, 54, of Florence, SC  who departed this life on Saturday, August 5, 2023. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Professionals of Backus Funeral Home, LLC.

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Donald Maurice Taylor, 86, of Florence, SC, who departed this life on Sunday, July 30, 2023.  Arrangements are entrusted to the Professionals of Backus Funeral Home. LLC.

Alice Victoria Smoot, 62, daughter of the late  Abraham and Dorothy Smoot, was born on January 10, 1961, in Florence, SC. She departed this life on Friday, July 23, 2023. Arrangements are entrusted to the Professionals of Backus Funeral Home, LLC.  

Michael Tyrone Commander, 54, husband of Joyce Wilson Commander and son of Bennie and Geneva Nichols Commander, was born on December 13, 1968. He departed this life on July 10, 2023. Services are entrusted to the Professionals of Backus Funeral Home, LLC. 

The blessed life of Brother Alphonzo Jacobs began on March 17, 1955, in Darlington, SC. Alphonzo was born to the late Huey and Mamie Jacobs. After many rewarding years on this precious earth, Alphonzo departed this life on May 22, 2023, as a respected man of integrity, love, & faith. Alphonzo attended public school in Darlington County, South Carolina, finishing his educational journey at Mayo High School. Alphonzo proudly received his diploma, and shortly thereafter, he boldly enlisted...

Wendell Hicks,72, son of the late John Hicks and the late Mrs. Queenie Mae Hicks, was born on May 2, 1951, in Marion, SC. He departed this life on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, in Florence, SC.  Arrangements are entrusted to Professionals of Backus Funeral Home, LLC.