Obituaries

Paul O. Daniels

Paul O. Daniels

Mar 18, 2024

Paul Oliver Daniels, affectionately known as “Tommy”, was born on March 17, 1960, in Florence, South Carolina to the late Edward and Bessie Bradley Daniels. At age 64, he entered into eternal rest on Monday, March 18, 2024.“Tommy” was educated in Florence County schools and graduated from South Florence High School in 1980. While in school, he enjoyed playing football,...

Ronnie Campbell

Ronnie Campbell

Mar 14, 2024

Mr. Ronnie “Pikachu’ Campbell, the first-born child of the late Willie Campbell and Geneva Brunson Campbell was born May 9, 1957, in Pompano Beach, located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024. “Pikachu” as he was affectionately called  lived life fully day by day. He was always in touch with family. He was a mechanic by...

Morris L. Peterson, Sr.

Morris L. Peterson, Sr.

Mar 13, 2024

Morris Levern Peterson, Sr., the son of the late Maybell Peterson and the late K. C. Hudson was born on February 6, 1960, in Florence, South Carolina. He passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. Morris attended the schools in Florence School District One and was a proud Class of 1979, Wilson High School graduate. He was employed with Rental Uniform for...

Randolph Brooks

Randolph Brooks

Mar 12, 2024

Mr. Randolph “Bobie” Brooks was born on February 20, 1951, in Florence County South Carolina to the late Roland Brooks and Evelyn Brooks. He departed this life on Tuesday March 12, 2024 at McLeod Hospice House after a short illness. Randolph attended the Public Schools of Florence County and was employed with R and R Carpet & Cleaning Services for many...

Mary C. Kelly

Mary C. Kelly

Mar 11, 2024

Mrs. Mary Cannon Kelly, daughter of the late Roosevelt, Sr. and Icelean Cannon was born on January 24, 1932, in Claussen, South Carolina. She departed this earthly life on Monday, March 11, 2024, at her residence.Mrs. Mary attended school in the Claussen Community. She was a faithful employee of McLeod Hospital for 27 years.Mrs. Mary was a dedicated member of...

Baby Zylik T. Daniels

Baby Zylik T. Daniels

Feb 28, 2024

Baby Zylik Tyrell Daniels of Florence transitioned on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.Please keep the family of Baby Zylik Tyrell Daniels in your thoughts and prayers.

Marvin L. Bailey

Marvin L. Bailey

Feb 22, 2024

Mr. Marvin Lafayette “Monkey” Bailey, was the seventh offspring born to the late Mr. Johnnie Bailey and the late Mrs. Mary Kelley Bailey on March 29, 1948, in Florence, South Carolina. Lafayette “Monkey” exchanged time for eternity on February 22, 2024. 

Lafayette “Monkey”  was a member of Salem United Methodist Church, Florence, SC from an early age. He was educated in...

Reather Bell Hunter

Reather Bell Hunter

Feb 19, 2024

Reather Bell Thomas Hunter was born May 31, 1937, in Florence South Carolina to the late James Thomas and the late Mae Thomas Gibbs. She departed this life on Monday, February 19, 2024. 

Reather was family oriented, and involved in her Church and Community. She was always willing to lend a helping hand to others. She opened up her home to...

Earvin Hamilton, Sr.

Earvin Hamilton, Sr.

Feb 17, 2024

Mr. Earvin Hamilton, Sr., of Thomson, Georgia and formerly of Florence, South Carolina was born May 31, 1934 to the late Eddie Lee Hamilton, Sr. and the late Alberta McCord Hamilton in Warren County, Georgia. He departed this earthly life on Saturday, February 17, 2024. 

Earvin was united in holy matrimony in 1962 to the late Muriel Brown Hamilton.

He was affectionately known as “Georgia Boy”...

Henry Bryant

Henry Bryant

Feb 17, 2024

Mr. Henry Bryant 99, the son of Mr. Henry Bryant, Sr. and Susie Pinkney Bryant was born November 17, 1924 in Green Pond, South Carolina. Our community lost a pillar (Henry Bryant) on Saturday, February 17, 2024.

Mr. Henry Bryant first employment was driving a truck for International Paper Company in Green Pond, South Carolina, that lasted for approximately one year. Afterwards,...

Herman B. Daniels

Herman B. Daniels

Feb 14, 2024

Herman Bailey Daniels (AKA HB), 81-year-old, of Florence, South Carolina, passed away on February 14th, 2024 after fighting for 6 weeks to remain with his loved ones. HB’s only desire was to go home and be with his beloved significant other, Ms. Betty J. Townsend.

Herman was born on September 6, 1942, to Herman Bailey Daniels Sr. and Juliet Lee Daniels...

Stephen E. Cooper

Stephen E. Cooper

Feb 11, 2024

Mr. Stephen Earl Cooper was born on January 13, 1957, to the late Alonzo Cooper and the late Louvenia James Cooper in Florence, South Carolina. He began his final journey home on Sunday, February 11, 2024. 

Earl attended Florence County Public Schools System. He was a student of the last graduating class of McClenaghan High School in 1975. He was employed...

Baby Messiah J. McElveen

Baby Messiah J. McElveen

Feb 7, 2024

Baby Messiah Jakai McElveen of Florence transitioned on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.

Please keep the family of Baby Messiah Jakai McElveen in your thoughts and prayers.

Hallie P. Brockington

Hallie P. Brockington

Feb 4, 2024

Mr. Hallie Phillip “Brock” Brockington was born to the late Willie and Bonnie K. Washington Brockington on December 6, 1955 in Darlington, South Carolina. He was the youngest of five children. He peacefully departed this life at his home on Sunday, February 4, 2024.

 

Hallie Brockington moved to New York and was raised in the Bronx on College Avenue. He attended Taft High...

Damon D. Jackson, Jr.

Damon D. Jackson, Jr.

Jan 28, 2024

Mr. Damon Damar Jackson, Jr., the son of Harriett Shields and Damon Damar Jackson, Sr. was born July 25, 2005, in Florence, South Carolina. He sadly left us on Sunday, January 28, 2024. 

Damon, affectionately called “RED” was a proud Class of 2023, graduate of Wilson High School. 

Damon displayed his athletic ability by playing football and baseball. He was a distinguished...

Bishop Jimmy C. Brown

Bishop Jimmy C. Brown

Jan 26, 2024

A Disciple of Him “who gave Himself for us, an offering and sacrifice to God”

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith;” - II Timothy 4:7

Bishop Jimmy Brown, Sr, 80 years old, was born on August 21,1943, at Saint Eugene hospital in Dillon, South Carolina to the late King Brown...

Dorothy S. Williams

Dorothy S. Williams

Jan 14, 2024

Dorothy Lee Smalls Williams of Baltimore, MD and formerly of Florence, SC transitioned on Sunday January 14, 2024. Funeral Arrangements will be announced by March Funeral Homes of Baltimore, Maryland. You may also share condolences at https://www.marchfh.com/obituaries/Dorothy-Williams-135/#!/TributeWall

Local announcement has been made by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.

She was predeceased by her parents, Louis Nathaniel Smalls and Sarah Garland Smalls;...

Julia B. Mack

Julia B. Mack

Jan 14, 2024

Mrs. Julia Bell Jackson Mack was born to the late Mingo and Almeta Jackson on September 13, 1930, in Florence County, South Carolina. She was called into eternal rest at her home on Sunday, January 14, 2024. Julia attended schools in the Florence County School System. Her life’s work was caregiving. In addition to caring for many family members, she worked...

James Eaddy, Jr.

James Eaddy, Jr.

Jan 10, 2024

James “Bubba” Eaddy, Jr. was born on September 1, 1941 in Florence, South Carolina. He was the son of the late Mr. James “Jimmy” Eaddy, Sr. and the late Mrs. Mount Eva Lewis Eaddy. He departed this earthly home on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at McLeod Hospital in Florence, SC.

James attended the Florence County Public Schools. He was...

Ralpheen M. Gregg

Ralpheen M. Gregg

Jan 9, 2024

MRS. RALPHEEN M. GREGG, a daughter of the late Willie "Bubba" Milling and Mrs. Challine Milling was born on August 22, 1943, in Darlington County.  She quietly entered into her final resting place on Tuesday morning, January 9, 2024 at her home.

She was preceded in death by one brother and three sisters.

Ralpheen received her formal education in the Darlington...

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