Obituaries
Mable H. Gaither
Jul 27, 2025
Mable Wilds Henicks Gaither of Florence transitioned on Sunday, July 27, 2025. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.
Family will receive friends 6 PM - 9 PM , Tuesday-Thursday, July 29-31, at 1105 Sopkin Avenue, Florence and 6 PM - 9 PM, Friday, Aug 1 , at 1210 West Evans Street, Florence.
Please keep the family of...
Rena Mae Graham
Jul 18, 2025
Mrs. Rena Mae Brown Graham, the daughter of Joseph and Marie Burch Brown was born June 27, 1939 in Florence County. She departed this earthly life to enter eternal rest with her Lord and Savior on early Friday morning, July 18, 2025 at her home after an extended illness.
She was born in Pamplico, South Carolina on June 27th, 1939 to...
Wilbert C. Cannon
Jul 16, 2025
Mr. Wilbert Curtis Cannon was born on January 12, 1952 in Florence, South Carolina to the late Roosevelt Cannon, Sr. and Icelean Cannon. He departed this earthly life on July 16, 2025 at his residence.
Wilbert was educated in the public schools of Florence, South Carolina and was a graduate of Wilson High School Class of 1970.
Wilbert accepted the Lord Jesus...
Terra R. Lyde
Jul 15, 2025
Terra Renae Lyde was born on September 21, 1972 In Florence, South Carolina to Estelle Lyde Smiling and the late Walter L. Lyde. She departed this earthly life on Tuesday, July 15, 2025.
Terra affectionately known as "Nae" was educated in the public schools of Florence School District One. She graduated from Wilson High School Class of 1990.
Terra was a loving...
Ella Mae Smith Grace
Jul 11, 2025
Ella's Life Journey
Mrs. Ella Mae Smith Grace was the sixth child born to Tiney Oscar Smith and Martha Smith. She entered labor to reward on July 11, 2025.
Ella's five siblings James, John, Morris, Thurman Smith, and Dorothy Smith Lott all preceded her in death. She was the last sibling of James Oscar (J.O.) Smith, founder of Smith Funeral Home of...
Xavier H. Williams
Jul 11, 2025
Xavier H. Williams of Florence transitioned on Friday, July 11, 2025. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.
Family will receive friends daily from 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM at 241 R Bar M Ranch Road, Florence.
Please keep the family of Xavier H. Williams in your thoughts and prayers.
Coretta A. Lewis
Jul 4, 2025
Coretta Alexis Lewis was born on February 14, 1989 to Jacinta A. Lewis and Corey S. Thompson. She passed away from this earthly life on July 4, 2025.
“Ko-Ko” as she was affectionately called was educated in the public schools of Florence School District One. She attended Wilson High School and was a 2007 graduate of Poynor Adult Education Program.
“Ko-Ko” pursued...
Alec D. Braxton
Jul 3, 2025
Alec David Braxton of Dillon transitioned on Thursday, July 3, 2025. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.
Please keep the family of Alec Davis Braxton in your thoughts and prayers.
Sue Anne Steinkamp
Jul 3, 2025
Sue Anne Adams Steinkamp of Bishopville transitioned on Thursday, July 3, 2025. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.
Please keep the family of Sue Anne Adams Steinkamp in your thoughts and prayers.
Rosan W. Andrews
Jul 3, 2025
Mrs. Rosan Williamson Andrews, 99, of Pamplico, SC passed away July 3, 2025 at home surrounded by family. She was born December 31, 1925 to the late Lizzie Robinson Williamson and late Nathaniel Williamson. She was strong, but gentle, loving, kind, an unassuming lady, mama, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to all. She will be dearly missed here but greatly welcomed...
Infant Kaden C. Hudson
Jun 24, 2025
Infant Kaden Chance Hudson of Florence transitioned on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.
Please keep the family of Infant Kaden Chance Hudson in your thoughts and prayers.
James E. Byrd
Jun 23, 2025
James E. “Red” Byrd was born in Darlington County on March 28, 1933, to Dan Evander and Victoria Lincoln Byrd. He was raised on a Farm in Darlington County where his parents were sharecroppers. He was the 11th of 12 children. He was Baptized at New Hopewell Baptist Church at a young age and understood strength and confidence by Faith...
James T. Nelson
Jun 18, 2025
Mr. James Truman Nelson departed this life on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, after a brief illness.
Truman was born in Marion, SC on September 17, 1946, to the late Mr. Edward L. Nelson and Mrs. Mary T. Nelson.
He was educated in the public schools of Marion County.
He was also a Veteran who served in the United States Army.
Truman accepted Christ at...
Georgie M. Robinson
Jun 16, 2025
On July 17, 1938, God spoke, and a beautiful and bright light was illuminated in the union of Elma Lee and David McWhite in the person of their firstborn child, Georgie Lee McWhite. Better known as Gee, she was a quiet spirit with an effervescent smile. Georgie was a very dependable young lady and helped her mother in taking care...
Wilhelmenia M. Gause-Ledbetter
Jun 13, 2025
Wilhelmenia M. Gause-Ledbetter transitioned on Friday, June 13, 2025. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.
Please keep the family of Wilhelmenia M. Gause-Ledbetter in your thoughts and prayers.
Thomas B. Green
Jun 9, 2025
Thomas Bernard Green was born in Lake City, S.C. on June 10,1950, to the late Jack L. Green, Sr. and the late Eugenia M. Green of Lake City, S.C. He passed away on June 9, 2025.
He attended public schools in Lake City, S.C. and graduated from Carver High School in 1968. While attending Carver High School, Bernard was an outstanding...
Mary C. Davis
Jun 4, 2025
Mary C. Davis of Florence transitioned on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. Arrangements will announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.
Please keep the family of Mary C. Davis in your thoughts and prayers.
Rufus J. Knowlin
Jun 3, 2025
We gather to celebrate the homecoming of Rufus James Knowlin (1942-2025) age 82, who peacefully departed this life on June 3, 2025.
Rufus was born in Florence, South Carolina where he attended Carver Elementary School and Wilson High School. He graduated from Claflin University (Orangeburg, SC) with a Bachelor of Science in Biology in 1964.
Beginning in the late 1960’s, Rufus began...
Dolores W. Williams
May 31, 2025
Mrs. Dolores Woods Williams, affectionately known as “Joyce,” was born on July 2, 1944, in St. Stephens, South Carolina, to the late Wester Davis and Elouise Woods. She was the eldest of eighteen children, a role that helped shape her nurturing, responsible, and caring spirit from an early age.
Joyce grew up in the St. Stephens community and was a faithful...
Donald B. Parsons
May 27, 2025
Donald Bruce Parsons of Florence transitioned on Tuesday, May 28, 2025. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.
Please keep the family of Donald Bruce Parsons in your thoughts and prayers.
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