Obituaries
Laura C. Washington
Oct 5, 2023
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
Psalm 23:1
We are Celebrating the Life of Ms. Laura Catherine “Polly” Washington who was born October 21, 1951, to the late Mr. Elijah “Bo” Washington and the late Mrs. Queen Catherine White Washington and reared by the late Mary Elizabeth Washington Muldrow. She peacefully made her transition into eternal rest on Thursday,...
Angel L. Rodriguez
Oct 2, 2023
Angel L. Rodriguez of Florence transitioned on Monday, October 2, 2023. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.
Please keep the family of Angel L. Rodriguez in your thoughts and prayers.
Camie S. Brockington
Sep 24, 2023
On February 9, 1955, God gave life to Camie Diane by rout of her beloved birth mother, Virginia Hennigan. Personal situations later directed her legal and loving care to relatives, Reverend Arthur and Leona Sellers. Becoming a part of this household, provided not only physical care, but a wonderful and lasting religious background. She became daughter number three, and a...
Sarah F. Lee
Sep 24, 2023
Sarah Frances Scott Lee of Florence transitioned on Sunday, September 24, 2023. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.
Please keep the family of Sarah Frances Scott Lee in your thoughts and prayers.
Jackie K. Spears
Sep 19, 2023
Ms. Jackie Katrina Spears was born in Florence, South Carolina , on November 14, 1980, to Mark and Rosetta Spears. On Tuesday, September 19, 2023, she gained her wings. “Oh that I had wings like a Dove! For then I fly away, and be at rest. Psalm 55:6
Jackie attended Florence County Public School and graduated form South Florence High...
Buford L. Waters
Sep 17, 2023
Deacon Buford Lee Waters
An Ambassador for Christ
“For I am now ready to be offered and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight; I have finished my course; I have kept the faith.”
II Timothy 4:6
Deacon Buford Lee Waters was born in Florence County, South Carolina on October 28, 1944. He was...
Herman J. King
Sep 16, 2023
Create in me a clean heart, O God, And renew the right spirit within me.”
Psalm 51:10
Mr. Herman J. King was born March 28, 1961 in...
Archie L. Graves
Sep 16, 2023
“ I have fought a good fight, finished my course, I have kept the faith.”
II Timothy 4:7
Mr. Archie Lee “Dickie” Graves was born August 30, 1941 in Marion, South Carolina. Dickie, as he was affectionately called, was the son of the late Mr. Gaines Graves and Mrs. Everett Williams Graves. He peacefully entered into his eternal rest on Saturday morning, September...
Randy E. Black
Sep 9, 2023
“And I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove! for then would I fly away, and be at rest.”
Mr. Randy Edwards “Moon” Black was born on June 25, 1963, in Florence, South Carolina to Lawrence Black, Sr. and the late Emma Holloway. He departed this earthly life on Saturday, September 9, 2023, to be home with His Lord and...
Alice E. Brunson
Sep 6, 2023
“I can do all things through Christ which strengthened me.”
Philippians 4:13
Honoring the Spirit and Celebrating the life of Mrs. Alice Jeanette “Tippy” Edwards Brunson, the daughter of the late Mary Eliza (Daivid) Johnson. Alice, reared by her maternal grandparents, the late Hezekiah and the late Lela Brown Edwards and was born February 26, 1947. She passed...
Mitchell Pressley
Sep 3, 2023
Sunday evening, September 3, 2023, at approximately 7:49 PM Mr. Mitchell Pressley completed his life on earth and began life as he stepped into the sunset.
Mitchell, “Chine” as most of his childhood friends would call him, was born April 26, 1947 to Willie Pressley and Mary Elizabeth Anderson Pressley, in Florence, South Carolina.
As a child, he joined Maxwell...
Edward L. Barr
Sep 2, 2023
Deacon Edward Lee Barr
Journey Begins February 4, 1938
Deacon Edward Lee Barr was born on February 4, 1938, to the late George W. Barr, Sr. and the late Julia Barr in Hemingway, South Carolina. Affectionately known as Eddie, he is the 2nd eldest of ten children. He was educated in the public schools of Hemingway. While...
Rev. Eddie E. Gregg, Sr.
Sep 2, 2023
Reverend Eddie Eugene Gregg, Sr., was born in Florence, South Carolina, on July 16, 1943, to Alex Gregg and Juanita Farmer Gregg Merritts. Reverend Gregg transitioned to his resting place at McLeod Regional Medical Center on September 2, 2023. Although our time was cut short, our hearts will forever be filled with joy and honor because we were graced with...
Patricia Washington
Sep 1, 2023
Mrs. Patricia Anne Washington, 68 of Florence, South Carolina passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023, surrounded by loved ones and friends.
Patricia, better known as “Pat,” was born on December 11, 1954, in Florence, South Carolina to Margaret C. Brown and Leonard “Baby Ray” Stevenson, Sr. Pat attended Trenton Central High School in Trenton, New Jersey, where she graduated in...
Darrell A. Davis, Sr.
Aug 22, 2023
Mr. Darrell A. Davis affectionately known as “Coach D” was born on May 6, 1959, in Dade City, Florida to the late Mr. James E. Davis and Mrs. Rena Mae Davis.
He attended Pasco County School system and graduated in 1977 from Pasco Comprehensive High School in Dade City, Florida.
Darrell was a loving husband and father of 2...
Luther "Big Man" Thompson, Jr.
Aug 19, 2023
Luther "Big Man" Thompson, Jr. of Florence, South Carolina transitioned to his eternal rest on August 19, 2023, at his home in Florence, South Carolina.
Big Man was born on March 2, 1963, to the late Luther "Stump" Thompson, Sr. and Delores Thompson in Florence, South Carolina. Big Man accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Spring...
Jerry Johnson, Sr.
Aug 18, 2023
We gather today as family and friends to honor the life, legacy, and service of Mr. Jerry Johnson, Sr., who was born the oldest child of five to Mr. Herman and Mrs. Martha Marie Greene Johnson on June 6, 1939, in Magnolia, Arkansas.
As a child, Jerry was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Magnolia, Arkansas.
Jerry was...
Charles Smith
Aug 18, 2023
Quietly, Friday morning, August 18, at 9:34 A.M., God came and the voice that once sang on the Celestial Coir at Cumberland joined God’s heavenly chorus. Charles Smith, the sixth child of Mr. Charlie Cann and Pecola Wilson Smith, was born in Florence, South Carolina on January 2, 1949. He attended Holmes Elementary School where all children in East Florence...
Nathaniel A. Mitchell
Aug 15, 2023
Deacon Nathaniel “Nat” Anderson Mitchell was born August 11, 1944, in Florence County to the late Hardy Theodore and Helen Singleton Mitchell. Deacon Mitchell attended and graduated from Wilson High School (Class of 1963). He also attended trucking school and earned his CDL license. He served 22 years in the U.S. Army and the South Carolina National Guard...
King E. Gregg
Aug 12, 2023
Mr. King Edward “BaBa” Gregg was born November 24, 1949, to the late John Henry Gregg, Sr. and Azalee Cain Gregg in Florence, South Carolina. He peacefully made his transition into eternal rest on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at McLeod Regional Medical Center, after a brief illness.
King affectionately known as ”BaBa” was a proud Class of 1970 graduate from...
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