Obituaries
Sue Anne Steinkamp
Jul 3, 2025
Sue Anne 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 Steinkamp in your thoughts and prayers.
Rosan W. Andrews
Jul 3, 2025
Rosan Williamson Andrews of Pamplico transitioned on Thursday, July 3, 2025. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.
Please keep the family of Rosan Williamson Andrews in your thoughts and prayers.
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.
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...
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