Obituaries

Cornell White

Cornell White

May 9, 2023

Mr. Cornell White, the son of the late Boyd White Jr. and the late Christine Hines Stinney, was born October 19, 1951, in Marion, South Carolina. Cornell passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023.    Cornell was a very faithful and active member of Mount Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church in Florence, South Carolina. He served as a doorkeeper with...

Frances G. Johnson

Frances G. Johnson

May 7, 2023

Mrs. Frances G. Johnson was born September 17, 1941 to the late Mr. Murray and Mrs. Annie Harrison of the Claussen Community. She entered eternal rest on Sunday, May 7, 2023.

Frances received her formal education in Florence Public Schools and later attended Morris College in Sumter, South Carolina.

Frances was joined in holy matrimony to Jerry Johnson.

Frances was...

Delia M. Bradley

Delia M. Bradley

May 5, 2023

Mrs. Delia Sulvasia Miller-Bradley of Columbia, South Carolina was born in Florence, South Carolina on October 27th, 1976 to Pastor Lewis (Apostle Carla) Eaddy and the late Lisa Miller. She was united in holy matrimony to Odell Bradley in Florence South Carolina on September 6th, 2006.

Delia accepted Christ at an early age, and she truly loved the Lord. She...

Norman V. Murray

Norman V. Murray

May 4, 2023

Mr. Norman Vern Murray acquired his wings to become one of God’s Angels on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at McLeod Regional Medical Center, after a brief illness.  Norman, the son of the late Norman Murray Jr. and the late Mattie L. Murray, was born July 12, 1960, in Florence, South Carolina.

Norman affectionately called “Red or Red Dog” attended the...

Joan Davis

Joan Davis

Apr 22, 2023

Joan was born on June 24, 1947 in Pamplico, SC. She was the daughter of the late Willie and Herline Judge Davis. She was educated in Florence County public schools at Gibbs High School but graduated in 1966 from Lincoln High School, Jersey City, New Jersey.

Joan was united in holy matrimony in 1966 to Arthur Lee, Jr. This union...

Willie J. Madison, Jr.

Willie J. Madison, Jr.

Apr 14, 2023

W. James “Jam” Madison Jr., was born on July 18, 1953 in Florence, South Carolina to the late Rev. Dr. W. James Madison Sr. and Ella Louise Madison, both of South Carolina. He transitioned to his heavenly home at the age of 70 on April 14, 2023.

James grew up in New York City, attending the city’s public school system....

Sylvia A. Tucker

Sylvia A. Tucker

Apr 12, 2023

Mrs. Sylvia L. Anderson-Tucker, daughter of the late Mr. Sam Anderson and Mrs. Mary L. Anderson was born May 10, 1954 in Florence, South Carolina. She was called home to rest on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at the age of 68 years young. 

“Linda” as she was affectionately called was educated in the Florence County Public Schools. She continued her...

Pearline B. Davis

Pearline B. Davis

Apr 11, 2023

Mrs. Pearline Brown Davis was born June 19, 1963 to the late Pearly Lee Brown, Sr. and Evelene Brown. On Tuesday, April 11, 2023, Pearline was called home to eternal rest.

Pearline attended the Public Schools of Florence County. She  was a devoted employee of Southland Nursing Home located in Florence, South Carolina for several years.

Pearline was a member...

Willie M. Shorter

Willie M. Shorter

Apr 11, 2023

Willie Male Shorter was the first son born to the late Reese Shorter Sr. and the late Cornelia Shorter in Washington, Georgia on March 30, 1941. When he was a toddler his parents relocated to Satsuma, Florida, where he spent his primary years and attended Putnam County schools. Affectionately called “Bruh” by family, Willie grew up the third oldest of...

Ernest Gibbs, Sr.

Ernest Gibbs, Sr.

Apr 8, 2023

Mr. Ernest Gibbs, Sr., was born August 31, 1941, in Pamplico, South Carolina to the late Hosea and Mary Eliza Gibbs. He was the youngest son of nine children. He graduated from Wilson High School and attended South Carolina State College. Ernest gave his life to Christ at a young age and was a faithful member of Greater Saint Paul...

Willie Mae Davis

Willie Mae Davis

Mar 29, 2023

Mrs. Willie Mae “Coot” Davis, was born August 15, 1944 in Mullins, South Carolina. She entered eternal rest on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. She was 78 years old. She was affectionally called “Coot” by her immediate family.

Mrs. Willie Mae was reared in the home of her parents. She was an alumna of Palmetto High School, Mullins South Carolina,...

Caleb M. Law

Caleb M. Law

Mar 28, 2023

Mr. Caleb Marcel Law was born on June 19, 1992, in Lee County, South Carolina. He was the son of Marva Law and the late Cale Luckey of Elliott, South Carolina. On Tuesday, March 28, 2023, God called His angel home.

At an early age, Caleb became a member of True Faith Ministries.

Caleb attended the public schools...

Wilson White

Wilson White

Mar 25, 2023

Mr. Wilson White 92, the son of the late Eugene and Thelma White was born on September 3, 1930, in South Carolina. He departed this earthly life and entered into eternal rest on Saturday, March 25, 2023.

Mr. Wilson, known affectionately as “Toot,” was a member of Mount Zion Chapel Baptist Church in Pamplico, South Carolina since he was a young boy. He served...

Joe King

Joe King

Mar 24, 2023

Mr. Joe King, was the second child and first-born son of Joe and Sylvester King. He was both born and raised by his devoted parents in Florence, South Carolina. Joe displayed his gratitude to them by growing into manhood with exemplary qualities, determination, and ceaseless strength. He was an avid lover and participant of sports and related activities.

He graduated...

Billy T. Norwood

Billy T. Norwood

Mar 23, 2023

Memorial Service for Mr. Billy T. Norwood, a Florence, SC native, will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 4901 16th St., NW, Washington, DC 20011, on Saturday, April 15, at 10:30 a.m. (Zoom: bit.ly/dc3zoom).  Billy was the son of Mrs. Mildred Jones Norwood and Mr. James H. Norwood. After 20 years of service in...

Timothy S. T. Minor

Timothy S. T. Minor

Mar 22, 2023

Timothy Sylvester Thomas Minor of Richmond, VA transitioned on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. He was the oldest son of Vivian A. Thomas- Minor, Ralph D. Minor (adopted father) of Highland Springs, Virginia, and Willie L. (Stucky) Jackson (biological father) of Florence, South Carolina.

Funeral Arrangements will be directed by March Funeral Homes, 2110 E. Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, VA 23222. Online...

Charles J. Reynolds

Charles J. Reynolds

Mar 21, 2023

Mr. Charles Reynolds of Tampa, FL was born on March 20, 1954 and passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 .

Mr. Reynolds was a staple to this community as a Certified Master Electrician. Charles and his beautiful wife Mary spent 48 years as residents of Tampa where they bore and raised two children.

Charles was preceded in death...

Martha M. Prince

Martha M. Prince

Mar 21, 2023

Ms. Martha M. Prince of Timmonsville transitioned on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC. 

Please keep the family of Ms. Martha M. Prince in your thoughts and prayers. 

Rev. James S. Hudley

Rev. James S. Hudley

Mar 16, 2023

Reverend James S. Hudley was born November 30, 1942 in Chesterfield County, South Carolina to Robert Hudley and Juanita Robinson Hudley.

He was educated in the public schools of Chesterfield County. He graduated from Longs High School in Cheraw, South Carolina in 1962. Upon graduation, he attended Morris College in Sumter, South Carolina and later attended Florence-Darlington Technical College. He...

Cara Mae Bacote

Cara Mae Bacote

Mar 11, 2023

Ms. Cara Mae Bacote, the daughter of the late Bethea and Annie Becote was born December 7, 1936 in Florence, South Carolina. She entered eternal rest on Saturday, March 11, 2023.

Cara attended the Public Schools of Florence County and was a Wilson High School Class of 1955 graduate. She was employed with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environment...