Obituaries
Stephen E. Cooper
Feb 11, 2024
Mr. Stephen Earl Cooper was born on January 13, 1957, to the late Alonzo Cooper and the late Louvenia James Cooper in Florence, South Carolina. He began his final journey home on Sunday, February 11, 2024.
Earl attended Florence County Public Schools System. He was a student of the last graduating class of McClenaghan High School in 1975. He was employed...
Baby Messiah J. McElveen
Feb 7, 2024
Baby Messiah Jakai McElveen of Florence transitioned on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.
Please keep the family of Baby Messiah Jakai McElveen in your thoughts and prayers.
Hallie P. Brockington
Feb 4, 2024
Mr. Hallie Phillip “Brock” Brockington was born to the late Willie and Bonnie K. Washington Brockington on December 6, 1955 in Darlington, South Carolina. He was the youngest of five children. He peacefully departed this life at his home on Sunday, February 4, 2024.
Hallie Brockington moved to New York and was raised in the Bronx on College Avenue. He attended Taft High...
Damon D. Jackson, Jr.
Jan 28, 2024
Mr. Damon Damar Jackson, Jr., the son of Harriett Shields and Damon Damar Jackson, Sr. was born July 25, 2005, in Florence, South Carolina. He sadly left us on Sunday, January 28, 2024.
Damon, affectionately called “RED” was a proud Class of 2023, graduate of Wilson High School.
Damon displayed his athletic ability by playing football and baseball. He was a distinguished...
Bishop Jimmy C. Brown
Jan 26, 2024
A Disciple of Him “who gave Himself for us, an offering and sacrifice to God”
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith;” - II Timothy 4:7
Bishop Jimmy Brown, Sr, 80 years old, was born on August 21,1943, at Saint Eugene hospital in Dillon, South Carolina to the late King Brown...
Dorothy S. Williams
Jan 14, 2024
Dorothy Lee Smalls Williams of Baltimore, MD and formerly of Florence, SC transitioned on Sunday January 14, 2024. Funeral Arrangements will be announced by March Funeral Homes of Baltimore, Maryland. You may also share condolences at https://www.marchfh.com/obituaries/Dorothy-Williams-135/#!/TributeWall
Local announcement has been made by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.
She was predeceased by her parents, Louis Nathaniel Smalls and Sarah Garland Smalls;...
Julia B. Mack
Jan 14, 2024
Mrs. Julia Bell Jackson Mack was born to the late Mingo and Almeta Jackson on September 13, 1930, in Florence County, South Carolina. She was called into eternal rest at her home on Sunday, January 14, 2024. Julia attended schools in the Florence County School System. Her life’s work was caregiving. In addition to caring for many family members, she worked...
James Eaddy, Jr.
Jan 10, 2024
James “Bubba” Eaddy, Jr. was born on September 1, 1941 in Florence, South Carolina. He was the son of the late Mr. James “Jimmy” Eaddy, Sr. and the late Mrs. Mount Eva Lewis Eaddy. He departed this earthly home on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at McLeod Hospital in Florence, SC.
James attended the Florence County Public Schools. He was...
Ralpheen M. Gregg
Jan 9, 2024
MRS. RALPHEEN M. GREGG, a daughter of the late Willie "Bubba" Milling and Mrs. Challine Milling was born on August 22, 1943, in Darlington County. She quietly entered into her final resting place on Tuesday morning, January 9, 2024 at her home.
She was preceded in death by one brother and three sisters.
Ralpheen received her formal education in the Darlington...
Elder Eddie L. Thomas, Sr.
Jan 7, 2024
Eddie Lee Thomas, Sr. was born on March 20, 1956, in the McLeod Infirmary in Florence, SC. He was the son of the late Evangelist Esther Thomas and the late Edward L. Hedrick. He was raised primarily by his late Grandmother, Janie Moore Thomas. He departed this life peacefully at the age of 67 on January 7, 2024, at McLeod...
Barbara L. Frazier
Dec 29, 2023
Barbara LaSandra Frazier of Florence transitioned on Friday, December 29, 2023. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.Please keep the family of Barbara LaSandra Frazier in your thoughts and prayers.
Larry McCullum
Dec 28, 2023
Larry McCullum of Florence transitioned on Thursday, December 28, 2023. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.
Please keep the family of Larry McCullum in your thoughts and prayers.
Emma C. Kinard
Dec 27, 2023
Ms. Emma Catherine Lorraine Kinard was born on December 12, 1953, in Dallastown, Pennsylvania.
Emma passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2023.
She was the daughter of the late Emma Catherine Lorraine Saylor and the late George William Henry Kinard, Sr.
Emma was the sister of the late George William Henry Kinard, Jr.
She leaves to cherish her precious memories:...
Ronnie Cain
Dec 26, 2023
Mr. Ronnie Cain, the son of the late Wilbert Cain Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Gregg Cain, passed away from his earthly life on December 26, 2023. Ronnie was fortunate to be raised in the multi-generational home of his maternal grandparents, the late Mr. Leon and Reolia Gregg. Aunts, uncles, siblings, and cousins all walking and playing between houses and yards...
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.
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