Obituaries

Senior Pastor Quincy Wright

Senior Pastor Quincy Wright

Sep 30, 2022

Sr. Pastor Quincy Wright was the Sr. Pastor and co-founder of EL-BETHEL OUTREACH MINISTRIES in Marion, South Carolina.  In addition to being an educator, effective communicator, and entrepreneur, he was a very humble man. He was an artist and loved painting on canvas. He loved interacting with his children and grandchildren. 

He is known for his practical and dynamic teaching...

Derrick  Hyman

Derrick Hyman

Sep 28, 2022

Mr. Derrick Rogest Lee “Dirt” Hyman, son of the late Dock and the late Elizabeth Gordon Hyman was born November 22, 1954 in Pamplico, South Carolina. He entered eternal rest Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at his home.

Derrick was educated in the Public Schools in Pamplico, where he grew up. After completing his education, Derrick was employed at J.P. Stevens...

Antwania James

Antwania James

Sep 27, 2022

 Mr. Antwania Lonell James, the son of Samuel and the late Jacqueline Law James was born in Florence County on February 1,1965. He departed this life on September 27, 2022, at his home in Columbia, South Carolina. 

Antwania was educated in the public school system of Florence County, graduating from South Florence High School, Class of 1983. He went to...

Anthony  McKithen

Anthony McKithen

Sep 26, 2022

On September 10, 1970, Anthony Leroy McKithen was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Charles and Rosa Lee McKithen. Anthony was called home on Monday, September 26, 2022.

Anthony received his formal education in the Florence County public school system. He worked for two years with McKithen’s Construction as  a brick mason. He began his work career with McKithen’s Construction and...

Shannon Wilder

Shannon Wilder

Sep 18, 2022

Shannon Marie Wilder of Florence transitioned on Sunday,  September 18, 2022. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC. 

Please the family of Shannon M. Wilder in your thoughts and prayers. 

Raymond  Rose, Jr.

Raymond Rose, Jr.

Sep 17, 2022

Raymond Rose Jr. of Florence transitioned on Saturday, September 17, 2022. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.

PLease keep the family of Raymond Rose, Jr. in your thoughts and prayers.

Rev. Bettie Harris

Rev. Bettie Harris

Sep 17, 2022

Reverend Bettie Lee Harris was born December 28, 1937 to the late Garland D. Herndon and Ophelia Jones Herndon. She entered eternal rest on Saturday, September 17, 2022.

Reverend Harris known to her family as “Bet” attended school in Boston, Massachusetts. She was a graduate of Northeastern University and was employed with Boston Medical formerly Boston City Hospital as a...

Bert Mitchell

Bert Mitchell

Sep 15, 2022

Deacon Bert Mitchell was born on September 20, 1930 in Florence, South Carolina, to the late Joseph and Eugenia Johnson Mitchell. He entered eternal rest on Thursday, September 15, 2022.

Bert attended the public schools of Florence, a graduate of Wilson High School, and attended Denmark Area Trade School.  He also served in the United States Army. After an Honorable...

John H.  Hines

John H. Hines

Sep 15, 2022

John Henry Hines was born on October 6, 1948 to Freddie and Carrie Dow Hines.  He departed this earthly life on September 15, 2022.   John was educated in Florence One Schools.  He was a 1966 graduate of Wilson High School.  He attended Claflin University in Orangeburg, SC until he was drafted and went into the U.S. Navy.  After returning...

Jimmy  Lee Johnson, Jr.

Jimmy Lee Johnson, Jr.

Sep 10, 2022

Mr. Jimmy Lee “Jimmy Jam” Johnson, Jr. was born in  Florence, South Carolina to the late Alzina Ellison and the late Jimmy Lee Johnson, Sr. on January 9, 1967. He passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2022. 

Jimmy attended public schools in Florence School District One. He grew up on the Westside of Florence and was an avid lover of...

LaRosa Sanders

LaRosa Sanders

Sep 10, 2022

Ms. LaRosa Narcissus Sanders was a caring mother, sister, aunt, and friend. She departed this earth on September 10, 2022, after an illness.

She was born to the late Norman Sanders, Sr. and Annie Baker Sanders on April 16, 1948.

LaRosa attended Wilson High School where she was named Miss Wilson and Miss Homecoming. She also served as a Majorette. 

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Luke  Bull

Luke Bull

Aug 31, 2022

Mr. Luke E. Bull was born on September 10, 1938, in Darlington County to the late Albert and Theo Bull.  Luke departed this life on Wednesday, August 31, 2022.  

He attended Greenhill Elementary and Rosenwald schools.

He was married to Dorothy Mae Dolford.

Luke was preceded in death by one sister Rosa Mae McCain; two brothers: a twin, John,...

Emma  Henry

Emma Henry

Aug 22, 2022

Mrs. Emma Henry departed this earthly life and entered eternal life on August 22, 2022. She was born on October 9, 1932 in Timmonsville, South Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Toby and Christine Lowery. Mrs. Emma received a public education in addition to assistance from educator (Retired) Frances Kate Haynesworth.

Mrs. Emma was employed at Pee Dee Mental Health...

Robert  Gee

Robert Gee

Aug 21, 2022

Mr. Robert Eugene “Jr. Boy” Gee affectionately known to family and friends as “Jr. Boy;” was born April 2, 1956 in Florence, South Carolina. He was the son of the late Girlena Gee Sims and the late Claude (the late Ila Mae) Spears. Robert transitioned from his earthly home into eternal rest on Sunday, August 21, 2022.

Robert attended Florence County...

Nathan Hammond

Nathan Hammond

Aug 17, 2022

Nathan Hammond of Florence transitioned on Wednesday, August 17, 2022. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC. 

Please keep the family of Nathan Hammond in your thoughts and prayers. 

Terrell Thomas

Terrell Thomas

Aug 14, 2022

Mr. Terrell Shantel Thomas of Myrtle Beach, SC transitioned on Sunday, August 14, 2022. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.

Please keep the family of Mr. Terrell S. Thomas in your thoughts and prayers.

Odessa James

Odessa James

Aug 12, 2022

Odessa James of Florence transitioned on Friday, August 12, 2022. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC. 

Please keep the family of Odessa James in your thoughts and prayers. 

Jimmy R. Williams

Jimmy R. Williams

Aug 12, 2022

Mr. Jimmy Ravon Williams was born on October 15, 1964 in Florence, South Carolina to Hilliard Williams and the late Rubye Lee Williams. On Friday, August 12, 2022, he departed this life. 

Jimmy, a 1983 graduate of South Florence High School in Florence, South Carolina was affectionately called “2 Piece”. Upon graduation, he joined the United States Marine Corps  and...

Allen Parker

Allen Parker

Aug 8, 2022

Mr. Allen Parker, the son of the late Peter and Minnie Brown Parker was born on February 13, 1933 in Brooklyn, New York. He departed this earthly life on Monday, August 8, 2022.  

  Please keep the family of Mr. Allen Parker in your thoughts and prayers. 

Donella Reaves

Donella Reaves

Aug 8, 2022

Mrs. Donella “Donnie” Campbell Reaves was born July 12, 1942, to the late Delois and Frank O. Campbell. She departed this life on Monday, August 8, 2022.

Donella affectionately called “Donnie” was a graduate of Columbus High School in Lake View, South Carolina. She was the 1960 Class Valedictorian and also was a cheerleader.  She later attended South Carolina State...

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