Obituaries
Pearl Singletary Parnell
Aug 9, 2025
Pearl A. Singletary Parnell, born on June 4, 1944, in Rimini, South Carolina, lived 81 amazing years touching and influencing the lives of many along the way. As the daughter of the late Reuther Samuel Sinkler and the late Eleanora (James) Sinkler, Pearl was the youngest girl of eight children from this union. She was a devoted mother to daughters,...
Kenneth Spears, Sr.
Aug 26, 2025
Kenneth Spears, Sr. of Effingham transitioned on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.
Please keep the family of Kenneth Spears, Sr. in your thoughts and prayers.
Garry T. Boyd
Aug 23, 2025
Garry Thomas Boyd of Florence transitioned on Saturday, August 23, 2025. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.
Please keep the family of Garry Thomas Boyd in your thoughts and prayers.
Azalee H. Johnson
Aug 23, 2025
Azalee Hennigan Johnson, 101 of Florence transitioned on Saturday, August 23, 2025. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.
Family visitation will be held at the home daily 11 AM to 6 PM at 810 Frazier St., Florence.
Please keep the family of Azalee Hennigan Johnson in your thoughts and prayers.
Ricky H. Evans, Jr.
Aug 21, 2025
Ricky Houston Evans, Jr. of Charlotte, NC transitioned on Thursday, August 21, 2025. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.
Please keep the family of Ricky Houston Evans, Jr. in your thoughts and prayers.
Hodgies E. Livingston
Aug 20, 2025
Our beloved Hodgies Evon Livingston entered into eternal life on Wednesday morning, August 20, 2025, at the age of 76. He was born on May 31, 1949, in Horry County, South Carolina, in the Wampee Community, to the late Isaiah Benjamin Livingston and Hattie Edna Livingston.
Evon, as he was called by family and friends, graduated from Chestnut Consolidated High School...
Terrance Bennett
Aug 18, 2025
Terrance Bennett of Florence transitioned on Monday, August 18, 2025. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.
Please keep the family of Terrance Bennett in your thoughts and prayers.
Jamica L. McCown-Joiner
Aug 18, 2025
God gifted the McCown family on October 19, 1980 with the birth of Jamica Latoya McCown.
She was born to Kathy McCown and Ralph Williams and reared by Willie Jackson. She departed this earthly life on Monday, August 18, 2025.
Jamica accepted Christ as her Savior at an early age. Jamica was a member of Hopewell AME Church and Spirit and Truth...
Megan H. Brown
Aug 15, 2025
Megan Heather Brown was born October 12, 1983. Megan attended Wilson High School and continued her education at Florence-Darlington Technical College in Human Services. After which, she was employed at the Carolinian as a Seniors Activity Director, Lowes of Florence, and more recently Kimbrell’s Furniture of Florence.
Megan peacefully transitioned to be with her Lord and Savior on August 15, 2025...
Nathaniel Smith, Sr.
Aug 12, 2025
Nathaniel Smith of Florence transitioned on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. Arrangements Will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.
Please keep the family of Nathaniel Smith in your thoughts and prayers.
Tyrone Burgess
Aug 11, 2025
Tyrone Burgess was born on June 8, 1972; the 6th child of Annie Profit Burgess and the late James Arthur Burgess, Sr. He transitioned on August 11, 2025 after an illness.
As a youth, Tyrone’s Christian journey began at Progressive Church of Jesus.
Tyrone was educated in the Florence County Public School System. He loved Wilson High School. Over the years, he...
Beatrice B. Williams
Aug 10, 2025
God in his infinite wisdom blessed “Aunt Bea” with 105 years of life.
Beatrice Bacote Williams was born March 26, 1920 in Darlington, SC. She was the oldest girl of six children.
Beatrice graduated from Mayo High School in Darlington, SC. At an early age, she moved to Washington, DC where she made her home and raised her kids, Larry and Mark...
Atoneya Michelle Gilchrist
Aug 6, 2025
Mrs. Atoneya Michelle Dekeyser Gilchrist, lovingly known as Michelle, was born on July 1, 1966, in Washington, DC, to the late Clarence Dekeyser, Sr. and Mildred Ellerbe Dekeyser. She peacefully entered eternal rest on August 6, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.
Michelle was a proud 1984 graduate of Latta High School. She began her career in 1994 with...
Frank Robinson
Aug 5, 2025
Frank was affectionally known to family and friends as “Queboy”.
He was educated in the Public Schools of Florence County, SC. Frank matriculated to Boston, Massachusetts where he met Ms. Lanette Watson.
Frank was employed with various agencies in Boston, MA until he returned home in Florence, SC.
He had a love for sports, motorcycles, wrestling and food.
Frank leaves to cherish his precious...
Joshua Lee Burch
Aug 5, 2025
Mr. Joshua Lee Burch, son of Willie Frank Burch, Sr. and the late Shirley Mae Burch was born on December 24, 1981 in Florence County. God called him home on Tuesday, August 5, 2025.
Joshua was educated in the public schools of Florence County and attended South Florence High School.
Joshua was employed by McCall Farms in Effingham, SC and was a...
Mable H. Gaither
Jul 27, 2025
“If I walk in the path of duty, if I work to the close of the day, I am sure there is joy that awaits me, when I have gone the last mile of the way.”
Mrs. Mable Wilds Henicks Gaither was born January 19, 1935 to the late Abner and Sarah Wilds in Florence, South Carolina. She walked the last...
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...
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