All Obituaries

Mrs. Candetha (Candy) Stanley was received into Heaven amongst happily waiting ancestors on May 5th, 2021 in Wesley Chapel, Florida. She was born on February 9th, 1941 in the Wampee Community, now known as Little River, in South Carolina where she resided the entirety of her life until most recently. Candetha was well known, well loved, and well admired for her powerful gifts of giving and storytelling. She truly held God’s law of tithing her talents to heart. There are many in the...

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“I have fought a good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness which the Lord, the righteous judge will award me on that day”. II Timothy 4:7-8   Ethel Bell Smith Powell passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at 7:40am. Ethel, lovingly known as Bunch, was born May 26, 1939 in Nakina, NC to the late Henry Roland and Eulah Bell Long Smith. She accepted Jesus Christ as her savior at an early age...

Mr. Benjamin (BJ) Small, Sr. , was called from his Earthly labor to his Heavenly reward on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 in Myrtle Beach, SC.   He was born November 12, 1939  in the Burgess Community of SC where he resided his entire life.   Benjamin was well known as he was a pillar in the community and recognized as a “guru” of Ceramic Tile and Master contractor for over 50 years.  His craft serviced the Greater Pee Dee region of SC with reaches into...

Mrs. Putnam leaves to cherish memories;  Children; Nadia M. Hickman, Evan Ellison, Sisters, Bridget, Tashoya, Dawn, Devynn Settles Putnam Rogers, Walker, Brother, Frankie Putnam, Augusta, Ga. Public Viewing will be held at Latimer's Funeral Home Saturday May 1, 2021 11am - 1PM. Limited to 30 People due to COVID Regulations.

  Life Reflections Mr. Covell Dewitt, son of the late Jezzie Bell Galloway and the late Ernest Dewitt,  was born on June 30, 1934 in Wampee, SC. He departed this earthly life on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at the Prince George Healthcare Center in Georgetown, SC.      At an early age, Covell was converted and joined the Chesterfield Missionary Baptist Church. He was a member of the Royal Court Sunlight #4. He worked various jobs in the community. He liked...

Mr. Wilbur McKinley (Kenny) Shipman was born April 28th, 1951 in Conway, SC to the late McKinley (Mack) and Elretta Gasque Shipman, He entered into eternal rest on April 20th, 2021. Kenny spent most of his adult life in Paterson, NJ where he met and married Mary Lide, who preceded him in death. Kenny worked for various companies throughout his adult life until his health failed and he was no longer able to work. Kenny leaves to cherish his memories: 6 children, 21 grandchildren and 15...

I have waited patiently for the Lord and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry. Psalm 40:1 Mrs. Florrie M. Thomas, daughter of the late Mr. Clinton and Mrs. Blumia Shields Evans, born May 23, 1938. She quietly went into eternal rest on Sunday, April 18,2021 at the home of Rev. Alfred and Easter Bellamy. Flo accepted Christ at an early age and joined Mt. Zion AME Church. She was educated in the Public Schools of Horry County, moved to New York, worked at Mt. Vernon Hospital and retired...

Mr.  Jerry Hickman (68) of Calabash, NC passed away on April 15, 2021 at McLeod Seacoast Hospital in Little River, South Carolina. He was born in Horry County to the late George Hickman and Nellie Gause Hickman and is survived by his wife,  Roma Jane Hickman of Calabash, NC and one brother, James A Hickman (Maxine) of Loris, SC.  Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at Flag Patch Cemetery, 337 Flag Patch Rd, Loris SC 29568.  A...

The Viewing for Mr. Long Will be held at Latimer's Funeral Home Wed. April 14, 2021 2-6PM. The Funeral will be held at St. Paul MBC Cemetery 1PM Thursday , April 15, 2021.   If you are attending  graveside Funeral please bring lawn chair and water.