Obituaries

Travis L. Hyman

Travis L. Hyman

Jan 18, 2023

Mr. Travis Lavelle Hyman, 55, of Pamplico, South Carolina transitioned on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, following a brief illness at MUSC of Florence. He was the son of the late Thomas Loney & Eugenia Kennedy Hyman also of Pamplico.

Travis was a member of Mill Branch African Methodist Episcopal Church. He was affiliated with Mill Branch Masonic Lodge #231, former...

Lugenia R. Hendrix

Lugenia R. Hendrix

Jan 10, 2023

Mrs. Lugenia R. Hendrix was born in Darlington, South Carolina, on March 1, 1934. She was the daughter of the late Ms. Berta Ross and  Mr. Enoch London. Lugenia died on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at Carolina Pines at 9:03 am. She received her education at Darlington County Public Schools.

  Lugenia worked in retail sales at Cato’s and retired...

Joseph V. LaBianca, Jr.

Joseph V. LaBianca, Jr.

Jan 9, 2023

Joseph V. LaBianca, Jr. of Florence transitioned on Monday, January 9, 2023. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.

Please keep Joseph V. LaBianca, Jr. in your thoughts and prayers.

Anthony M. Green

Anthony M. Green

Jan 9, 2023

Anthony Maurice Green of Florence transitioned on Monday, January 9, 2023. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.

Please keep the family of Anthony M. Green in your thoughts and prayers.

Infant Sekani Waiters

Infant Sekani Waiters

Jan 9, 2023

Infant Sekani Waiters of Florence transitioned on Monday, January 9, 2023. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC 

Please keep the family Baby Sekani Waiters in your thoughts and prayers. 

Earnestine Sargent

Earnestine Sargent

Jan 9, 2023

Earnestine Sargent, affectionally known as “Teen” was born on January 26, 1938, and departed this dear life on Monday, January 9, 2023, peacefully in Florence, SC. She was born into the legacy of her mother and father the late Ernest and Lizzie Sargent. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Mr. George W. Sargent...

Martha L. Smith

Martha L. Smith

Jan 7, 2023

Mrs. Martha Lucas Smith, the oldest child born to the late Herrington and Elizabeth Lucas was born October 1, 1934 in the Kelleytown Community of Darlington County. She entered eternal rest on Saturday, January 7, 2023.

Martha attended Darlington Public School System and was a graduate of Butler High School.

At an early age, Martha received the Lord as her...

Jodi L. Murphy

Jodi L. Murphy

Jan 5, 2023

Jodi Leigh Murphy of Florence transitioned on Thursday, January 5, 2023. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.

Please keep the family of Jodi Leigh Murphy in your thoughts and prayers.

Chevonne L. White

Chevonne L. White

Jan 5, 2023

Chevonne Lovelle White, the daughter of Judy Williams and the late Albert McCoy was born November 18, 1965, in Harlem Hospital, near New York, New York.

She received her early education at Public School 194 and Junior High School IS 201. She graduated from Julia Richmond High School and persuaded her passion for writing, she loved poetry, and that’s what...

Infant Amari Brown

Infant Amari Brown

Jan 4, 2023

Infant Amauri Vaugh Brown of Darlington transitioned on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.

Please keep the family of Baby Amauri Vaugh Brown in your thought and prayers.

Virginia Hannah

Virginia Hannah

Jan 2, 2023

Mrs. Virginia Lee "Nunk" Robinson Hannah was born June 08, 1943 in Florence, South Carolina. She was the biological daughter of the late Margaret R Gee (the late Burrell Gee) and the late Julanne Toby. She was raised in love by the late Lottie R James and the late Frierson "Booster" James. 

 Virginia attended the Florence County Public Schools in...

Louise G. Brown

Louise G. Brown

Dec 28, 2022

“Now I lay me down to sleep, kind friends pray, do not weep, Free from all worries and pain, I shall not wake in this world again. My dreams shall ever be sweet until the time we shall Meet.”

On Tuesday, December 28, 2022, God summoned Louise Gregg Brown lovingly called “Lou” to her heavenly home.

Louise was born in Florence County,...

Belinda Simpkins

Belinda Simpkins

Dec 26, 2022

Mrs. Belinda Gail Simpkins, a wonderful mother and caring soul, departed this life on Monday, December 22, 2022.

Gail was born in a small house in Trenton, South Carolina on August 20, 1955 to the late Otis Williams and Grace Mae Butler.

She was blessed with a loving family. She married the late Havord Simpkins, and they created...

Elroy Pringle

Elroy Pringle

Dec 26, 2022

Mr. Elroy Flowers Pringle, better known as “Buddy”, was born on September 24, 1940 to the late Equella Jenkins and Etta Pringle McDonald. At the age of one, he was given to the late Uncle Julius and Aunt Ida Jane Flowers to raise and his cousin, Virginia Flowers McClellan.

Virginia Flowers McClennan became his caregiver and sister. She loved him...

Robert Abrams

Robert Abrams

Dec 25, 2022

Mr. Robert Junior Abrams, the sixth child of the late Nathan Abrams and the late Minnie King Abrams was born, July 10, 1960, in Florence, South Carolina. He departed this earthly life on Sunday, December 25, 2022.

Robert was a Class of 1978 graduate from West Florence High School. He enlisted in the Unites States Army after graduation and upon his term...

Handy Gause

Handy Gause

Dec 25, 2022

Mr. Handy Gause, son of the late Charlie and Arqulia Gause, was born in Britton’s Neck, South Carolina.

Handy received his education from Britton’s Neck School, a division of Marion County School System.

Handy parents were farmers, and he left the farm for a better life. However, he was drafted into the Military in 1951.

Handy had an exceptional career....

Orlando McClain

Orlando McClain

Dec 24, 2022

Orlando McClain of Florence transitioned on Saturday December 24, 2022. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC. 

Please keep the family of Orlando McClain in your thoughts and prayers. 

Kenneth  Davis

Kenneth Davis

Dec 23, 2022

Mr. Kenneth Davis was born in Newport News, Virginia on November 25, 1967 to Wessie (Moses) James and the late Cleveland Davis. He departed this life on Friday, December 23, 2022.

Kenneth attended Florence Public Schools.

Kenneth was a joy to the family. He had a smile that lit up any room. He loved his family dearly. He was a...

Martha Gause

Martha Gause

Dec 23, 2022

Mrs. Martha Bernice  Johnson Gause  at an early age attended Cedar Falls Missionary Baptist Church. As a child,  she was baptized in Drake Pond near Cedar Falls; Baptist Church and was saved by the Holy Spirit of God. As a little girl, she was always proud to ride to church  with her grandparents John K. and Martha Witherspoon in a...

Charlie  Phillips

Charlie Phillips

Dec 19, 2022

Mr. Charlie Phillips, son of the late Jacob and Thelma Wells Fulton and the late Henry and Viola Phillips was born in Hudson County, New Jersey on March 26, 1946. He departed this earthly life on Monday, December 19, 2022, at Medical University of South Carolina Hospital (MUSC) of Florence.

Charlie received his formal education in Florence, South Carolina at...