Obituaries
Charles E. Davis, Sr.
Dec 23, 2023
Deacon Charles Edward Davis, Sr. was born May 5, 1929 to the late Duckom and Daisy Davis in the city of Graniteville, South Carolina. He passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023.
Deacon Davis was formally educated in the Public School System in Aiken County, South Carolina. Later, he joined the United States Navy and after serving his tenure, he was...
Alphonso Hyman
Dec 22, 2023
To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under the heaven; a time to be born and a time to die; a time to plant and time to pluck up that which is planted.
Ecclesiastes 3:12
A Time to be Born
Mr. Alphonso Hyman was affectionately known as “Al”, “Daddy”, “Da”, “Pappy”, “Pap”, and “Uncle...
Randy G. Harrison
Dec 21, 2023
Mr. Randy Gene Harrison, the son of the late John Wesley and Mary Lee Cato Harrison was born August 13, 1959, in Florence, South Carolina. He transitioned this life on Thursday, December 21, 2023.
Randy acquired his formal education through Florence County Public School System. He loved to cook as well as eating many delicious foods. He loved his movies,...
Delarwn L. Myers
Dec 20, 2023
Mr. Delarwn Lavoris Myers, the son of Deborah Berry and Nicholas Myers was born December 17, 1979, in Florence, South Carolina. He transitioned this life on Wednesday, December 20, 2023.
Delarwn, better known to some as “Elmo,” lived a fulfilling life in his younger years. He enjoyed many sports activities, with baseball and football being his favorites. Delarwn attended Florence...
Lashaun M. Cade
Dec 17, 2023
Ms. LaShaun Monique “Lucy or NeNe” Cade, the daughter of Amy Timmons McWhite and Herbert McFadden, was born on December 15, 1980 in Florence, South Carolina. LaShaun, at the age of 43, passed away at MUSC Health Florence Medical Center on Sunday, December 17, 2023.
LaShaun attended Florence Public Schools in Florence, South Carolina and graduated from South Florence High...
Eric G. Baker
Dec 17, 2023
Eric G. Baker of Florence transitioned on Sunday, December 17, 2023. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.
Please keep the family of Eric G. Baker in your thoughts and prayers.
Shirley A. Williamson
Dec 14, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ms. Shirley Williamson, who left this world on December 14, 2023. Born on January 5, 1965, Shirley lived a vibrant and spirited life, touching the lives of many with her kind heart and warm spirit.
Shirley is survived by her loving daughters Deetra Jenkins and ShaDawn Stephens, who were...
Sam J. Brown
Dec 14, 2023
Mr. Sam Junior “Killer” Brown, the son of the late Rena Brown was born August 29, 1940 in Marlboro County. He passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023.
Sam was a member of New Zion Baptist Church of Florence, South Carolina. He served as a Trustee and was active in other capacities of the church for many years.
Sam...
Jerome B. Frederick
Dec 12, 2023
Bobby Jerome Frederick (Bob) was born on May 17, 1942 and was the youngest son of the late Leo and Annie Lee Frederick. He was a native of Rowesville, South Carolina and graduated from Lockett High school in the Branchville School District. Upon graduation from high school, Jerome migrated to New York where he lived for 40 years. In 1963,...
Ameria D. Grant
Dec 9, 2023
Ms. Ameria Dava’ Grant was born October 3, 2007, to Idona Mace Johnson and Clayton Jarrett Grant. She passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023.
She attended Florence School District 1 Public Schools: Delmae Elementary, Moore Middle, Sneed Middle, and West Florence High.
Most recently, Ameria was a member of West Florence High School Junior Varsity Girls’ Basketball Team.
In...
Harold D. Jones
Dec 5, 2023
Harold DeLafayette Jones was born November 23, 1938, in Florence, South Carolina. He was called to his heavenly home in the early morning of December 5, 2023. Harold was lovingly known as Daddy, Grandaddy, Pamp, Spooky, Bubba and the Mayor of Gaillard Street to his friends and family.
Harold was the son of the late Willie and Mamie Jones. Harold graduated from high school in...
Odia Lee Davis
Dec 2, 2023
Mr. Odia “Otis” Davis was born in Bel-Air, Maryland in 1944, but as a young child his family moved back to the South to South Carolina, where he spent his early years. He graduated from Wilson High School in 1964. While there he was a star football player and Captain of the team. After high school, ‘Otis” as he was...
Mary M. Keith
Nov 30, 2023
Sunrise… Mary Willie McKissick Keith, 82, was born on December 25, 1940, in Whitestone, South Carolina. She dedicated 59 years of unwavering love and companionship as the cherished wife of Mr. Jerry M. Keith, Sr. Mary held the position of the eldest of nine children, born to the late Mr. Willie McKissick, Sr. and Mrs. Atlanta Knuckles McKissick. A Life...
Laura A. Black
Nov 27, 2023
Ms. Laura A. Black, the daughter of the late Barbara Jean Black and the late Leo Eaddy and reared by her grandmother, the late Annie Laura Black was born October 8, 1971, in Florence, South Carolina. Laura, at the age of 52, passed away peacefully at McLeod Regional Hospital in Florence, South Carolina, on Monday, November 27, 2023.
At an...
Kenrick A. Harris
Nov 27, 2023
Mr. Kenrick Alfraido “Kenny” Harris, the son of the late Enid Tumey and Reginal Harris was born September 24, 1944 in Barking Lodge, Saint Thomas, Jamaica. On Monday, 12:56 pm, November 27, 2023, God called His angel home, at Honorage Nursing Center, in Florence, South Carolina.
“Kenny” as he was affectionately called was educated in the Public Schools in Jamaica....
Jerome Davis
Nov 21, 2023
Mr. Jerome Davis was born on April 12, 1950, the son of the late Mr. Clarence and Mrs. Easter Mable Davis in Florence, South Carolina. He departed this life on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, after a long illness.
Jerome was educated in the Public Schools of Florence, South Carolina and was a Wilson High School Class of 1968 graduate.
At...
Pearly Mae Taylor
Nov 20, 2023
Mrs. Pearly Mae Brown Taylor was born in Florence, South Carolina on February 28th, 1961 to the late Pearlie Lee Brown Sr. and to the late Evelena Isaiah Brown. On November 20, 2023, she gained her wings like a dove and flew away to be at rest. She attended the public schools of Florence County. She was a hardworking...
Janice A. Holloway
Nov 10, 2023
Ms. Janice Holloway was born on August 1, 1964 in Florence, South Carolina, to the late Mrs. Margaret Jackson Holloway and the late Mr. Wallace Brockington. She departed this life at McLeod Regional Medical Center on November 10, 2023.
Janice attended the Florence County Elementary and Middle Public Schools and later attended Wilson High School in Florence, South Carolina. She...
Infant Future K. James
Nov 7, 2023
Infant Future Kobe James of Florence transitioned on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.
Please keep the family of Infant Future Kobe James in your thoughts and prayers.
Carol D. Johnson
Nov 6, 2023
Carol Denise Johnson was born to Phillip Johnson, Sr. and Ruth James in Fort Campbell, Kentucky, on August 6, 1956. Carol received her formal education in Florence Public Schools, starting with North Vista Elementary. Following the deaths of both her parents, Carol began to assume the matriarch role of the Johnson family. At her Grandma Chizzie’s side, Carol helped take...
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