Obituaries
David Kennedy
Jul 15, 2023
“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.” Revelation 21:4
Mr. David Kennedy, the son of the late James Kennedy and the late Dorothy Gilbert Kennedy was born September 25, 1960 in Florence, South...
Patricia Churchill
Jul 15, 2023
Patricia Churchill of Florence transitioned on July 15, 2023. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.
Please keep the family of Patricia Churchill in your thouhgt and prayers.
James A. Sheppard
Jul 12, 2023
The genesis of Mr. James Allen Sheppard began April 10, 1942, in Charleston, South Carolina as the son of the late John Benjamin (Jessie) Sheppard and Emily Victoria Sheppard. James transitioned into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 12, 2023.
James joined Mother Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church at an early age and was baptized. He served as a Class...
Lizzie Ann F. Thomas
Jul 11, 2023
Lizzie Ann Fulmore Thomas was the fourth child born to the late Theophilous and Minnie Eaddy Fulmore of Lake City, South Carolina. She was born and raised in Florence County; and she loved her hometown – the City by the Lake. She was a 1960 graduate of Carver High School. Lizzie attended South Carolina State College where she earned her Bachelor of...
Lawrence D. Black
Jul 10, 2023
Lawrence “Devon” Black, beloved son of Lawrence and Cheryl Black was born on Tuesday, December 15, 1992, in Wiesbaden Germany. Devon departed this life on Monday, July 10, 2023. Devon, as he was affectionately called, was educated in the Florence County School System and graduated from South Florence High School. After high school, Devon attended Midland Technical College. ...
Charles Cabbagestalk
Jul 9, 2023
Mr. Charles Cabbagestalk, the son of Kecia Royal and the late Leon Cabbagestalk was born in East Meadow, New York on November 3, 1980. He passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2023.
Charles attended school in Roosevelt, New York, where he received his High School Diploma. He attended Florence-Darlington Technical College and received a Degree in Welding.
Charles was self-employed...
Doreathea W. Bailey
Jul 6, 2023
Mrs. Doreathea Watts Bailey, the daughter of the late Lee and Odell Watts was born August 10, 1942 in Beatrice, Alabama. She later moved to Ogden Utah and it was there that she became united in Holy matrimony to Henry Bailey, a member of the United States Air Force, on February 1, 1964. After traveling the country for the first...
Gerald A. Starr
Jul 2, 2023
Gerald Anthony Starr, the son of Albertha B. James and the late Willis Starr, Jr. was born June 27, 1951 in Florence County, South Carolina. On Sunday, July 2, 2023, our Lord mercifully granted Gerald peace which surpasses all understanding.
Gerald, affectionately called “Jerry” or “Bunny” by those who knew and loved him, attended the Public Schools of Florence County....
Eugene R. Krug
Jun 29, 2023
Eugene “Gene” Krug passed from this life on Thursday, June 29, 2023, at McLeod Hospice Care in Florence, South Carolina.
Born on August 3, 1955, Gene was the son of the late Robert “Bob” and Gloria (Carbaugh) Krug.
He was a 1973 graduate of Delone Catholic High School and 1977 graduate of Mount St. Mary’s College.
Gene is survived by...
Lelia M. Wright
Jun 22, 2023
Ms. Lelia Mae Wright, the daughter of the late Nathan Wright, Sr. and the late Elouise Jordan Wright was born January 22, 1951, in Darlington, South Carolina. She was called to eternal rest on Thursday, June 22, 2023.
As a baby, Lelia’s family, moved to Spokane, Washington in August 1951, traveling with her father as he served his country. Later the family...
Sherlie Ann Thompson
Jun 16, 2023
Ms. Sherlie “Ann” Peavie Thompson was born on January 21, 1955, in Florence, South Carolina. She was the birth daughter of Thomas Milo and Shirley Milo McCutcheon and the adoptive daughter of Semelia Brown Peavie. She departed her earthly life on Friday, June 16, 2023, at McLeod Hospice House. “Ann,” as she was affectionately called by close family grew...
Samuel Flagler
Jun 16, 2023
Samuel Flagler of Florence transitioned on Friday, June 16, 2023. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.
Please keep the family of Samuel Flagler in your thoughts and prayers.
Barbara J. Sports
Jun 12, 2023
Miss Barbara Ja’nia Sports was born on April 19, 2008 in Florence, South Carolina to her loving parents Julian and ShaRhonda Sports. She departed this earthly life at 5:51 PM, June 12, 2023 at Grand Strand Hospital in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
She was a rising Sophomore of Wilson High School in Florence, South Carolina.
Barbara was a member...
Michael J. Butkus
Jun 6, 2023
Michael Butkus of Florence transitioned on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.
Please keep the family of Michael Butkus in your thoughts and prayers.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the National Kidney Services at https://www.nkspickup.com/
James Glover
Jun 3, 2023
Mr. James Glover, Jr., the son of the late James Glover, Sr. and Helen Wragg Glover, was born on October 3, 1945. He entered into his eternal home on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at MUSC Health Florence Medical Center in Florence,South Carolina, after a long illness.
James was born and reared in Russellville, South Carolina and it was...
Raymond L. Moses
Jun 2, 2023
Mr. Raymond Louis Moses, a devoted husband, loving father, and dependable brother, departed his earthly life on Friday, June 2, 2023, with his loving wife, Diane, by his side. He was born August 30, 1950, to the late Henry Earl Moses, Sr. and the late Flora W. (Billie) Moses in Florence, South Carolina.
Raymond was educated in the Florence School...
Rose S. Middleton
Jun 1, 2023
Ms. Rose Ann Sargent Middleton, was born March 2, 1936 in Florence, South Carolina. She left peacefully in her sleep to be with our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, early Thursday morning, June 1, 2023. She was the second child and first daughter born into the legacy of her parents the late Ernest and Lizzie Sargent. In addition to her...
Lonnie J. Wright
May 24, 2023
Lonnie Jordan Wright was born in Darlington County on January 5, 1949, the oldest child of the late Nathan Wright, Sr. and the late Elouise Jordan Wright. He was raised by his grandparents, the late Norman and the late Rachel Alford Jordan as their own son. He transitioned into eternal rest on Wednesday, May 24, 2023.
His educational pilgrimage began...
James H. Spears
May 22, 2023
Mr. James Harden Spears of Pamplico, South Carolina passed into eternal life with our Lord on Monday, May 22, 2023, at his residence. He was born on November 2, 1947, to the late Reverend Louis Harden Spears and the late Mrs. Amanda Eaddy Spears.
Mr. Spears was predeceased by his cherished wife of 49 years, Mrs. Rada Alice Spears....
Tabitha L. Bethea
May 17, 2023
Ms. Tabitha Lenora Bethea affectionately known as “Tabby” was born on September 23, 1969, in Latta, South Carolina to Barbara Jean Bethea and the late John Robert Davis. She transitioned from her earthly home to eternal rest on Wednesday, May 17, 2023.
Tabby was raised in Queens, New York and Richmond, Virginia, attended elementary school in Queens, New York...
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