Obituaries
Thomas B. Green
Jun 9, 2025
Thomas Bernard Green of Baltimore, MD transitioned on Monday, June 9, 2025. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.
Please keep the family of Thomas Bernard Green in your thoughts and prayers.
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.
Willie L. Stuckey
May 23, 2025
Willie Lee Stuckey of Effingham transitioned on Friday, May 23, 2025. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.
Family will receive friends daily from 2 PM - 9 PM at 2716 Degoat Road, Effingham, SC.
Please keep the family of Willie Lee Stuckey in your thoughts and prayers.
Joseph R. Wilson
May 22, 2025
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith”
II Timothy 4:7
SGT Joseph Russell Wilson was born on February 26, 1960, in Florence, South Carolina, to the late Alice Wilson-Canteen and Joseph Russell Jones, Jr. He was the second of Alice’s and Joseph’s beloved children and a proud member of a close knit family...
Jake C. Kirk
May 18, 2025
Jake Curtis Kirk, affectionately known to many as “J.C.,” was born on May 10, 1954 to the late Mattie Lou Hills and the late Elester Kirk. He departed this life on May 18, 2025. Jake lived a life of discipline, service, and unwavering commitment to purpose.
Jake was educated in the public schools of Florence County school system.
Jake served his country...
Tony C. Eley
May 18, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Tony Carlton Eley, a beloved son, brother, father, nephew, cousin, and friend.
Tony was born on August 28, 1962 in Suffolk, VA to the late Elsie Eley and Royal C. Eley, Sr.
Tony received his education from Windsor High School. He was employed by Amusement of America as an electrician for...
Antonette M. Keitt
May 16, 2025
Antonette Marie Keitt of Florence transitioned on Friday, May 16, 2025. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.
Please keep the family of Antonette Marie Keitt in your thoughts and prayers.
Lt. Col. (Retired) Jasper S. Reaves
May 15, 2025
Lt. Colonel Jasper Stanley Reaves, affectionately known as “JR,” was born on January 9, 1959, in Marion County, South Carolina, to the late Reverend Maceo Stanley Reaves and Missionary Mary Eliza Page Reaves of Lake View, South Carolina. He passed away peacefully on May 15, 2025.
Jasper grew up in Pleasantville, New Jersey, where he attended school and developed early passions...
Betty Y. Ward
May 15, 2025
Mrs. Betty Jean Young Ward was born to the late David Young, Sr. and the late Mary Dixon Young on June 24, 1945 as their fifth child. She departed this life on Thursday, May 15, 2025.
Betty was baptized at an early age and grew up as a member of Cumberland United Methodist Church. She was active as a Girl Scout...
Monica Shaw
May 13, 2025
Ms. Monica Shaw was born October 24, 1965 in Rochester, NY to the late Ms. Essie Mae Shaw. Monica transitioned peacefully to her heavenly home on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 in Florence, SC while in the care of McLeod Hospital.
She spent her early years in Rochester, NY and eventually moved south to Kingstree, South Carolina with her mother, older sister...
Melvin A. Gibson
May 11, 2025
Melvin Anthony Gibson, our beloved son, father, nephew, cousin, and friend,passed away on May 11th, 2025. "Mel-G," as he was affectionately known, wasborn on April 18th, 1986, to Melvin and Lucy Muldrow in Florence, South Carolina.
Melvin attended South Florence High School and later obtained his welding certification from Florence-Darlington Technical College. A man of many talents, Melvin was a true...
Regina F. McKnight
May 9, 2025
Mrs. Regina Levette Fleming McKnight, the daughter of Lillian Fleming and the late Ingram Jenkins was born March 14, 1970 in East Orange, New Jersey. She transitioned to her eternal resting place on Friday, May 9, 2025.
Regina and her family relocated to Lake City, South Carolina in October 2001. Her formal education began in East Orange, New Jersey and she...
Shirley J. Alford-McDaniel
May 2, 2025
Shirley Jean Alford McDaniel, affectionately known as “Shane”, was born August 2, 1954 to Elease McCray and Joe Brown, Sr. She passed away from this earthly life on Friday, May 2, 2025.
Her mother passed when she was just seven (7) years old. She was then raised by her Aunt Corien Burgess Jackson, who preceded her in death.
Shirley attended public school...
Wilbur Muldrow, Jr.
Apr 30, 2025
Mr. Wilbur "Junebug" Muldrow, Jr. was born on November 24, 1936 to the late Wilbur and Chole Muldrow in Florence, SC.
He peacefully made his transition into eternal rest on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
Wilbur affectionately called "Junebug" was educated in the public schools of Florence, SC.
He was employed with Roger Williams Refrigerator for over 20 yrs as well as the Gangplank...
Lillie R. Fulton
Apr 29, 2025
Although our hearts are aching, we do not grieve like those who have no hope, for our hope is in the Lord. Thus, we celebrate and rejoice in the life of Lillie Fulton who ended her earthly race on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.
We thank God for sustaining her for 94 years and allowing her to see her children become seasoned...
Paul A. Morris
Apr 24, 2025
Paul Albert Morris, 78, of Veteran Village, Florence, SC peacefully died on April 24, 2025.
Paul was born on May 12, 1946, in Oneida, NY. He is the son of the late Albert R Morris and Sarah C Morris, sister of Deborah M Casey, and brother-in-law of the late Michael J Casey.
Paul attended Clemson University, enlisted in the US Navy where...
Michael T. Law
Apr 18, 2025
Michael Law was the cherished eldest son of the late Joseph Law, Jr. and Lena Mae Smalls Law. He was born on December 30, 1958, in Florence, South Carolina, a blessing to his family and community from the very start. Michael’s life serves as a reminder that “Life is but a vapor.” He transitioned from labor to reward on April 18,...
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