Obituaries
Virginia L. Jones
Dec 18, 2022
Mrs. Virginia Lewis Jones was born on January 10, 1928 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of the late Mr. Jasper Lewis and Mrs. Selma Fulton Lewis. On December 18, 2022 she departed this life at the age of 94.
Virginia relocated to Florence, South Carolina with her Mother, where she attended Public Schools.
She was employed with White...
Rosa Marie Goodman
Dec 18, 2022
Ms. Rosa Marie Goodman, the daughter of the late Freeman and Rosa Lewis was born September 28, 1943, in Florence County. On December 18, 2022, she passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 79.
Rosa attended the Public Schools in Florence County and was a graduate of Wilson High School. She attended Florence Darlington Technical College and...
Jerome George
Dec 14, 2022
Mr. Jerome George, the second oldest of the late Joe and Lillie Bell George, was born on January 28, 1954, in Darlington County.
On Wednesday, December 14, 2022, the soul od our beloved Jerome George winged its flight from this world of turmoil, sin, and pain to enter into that peaceful and restful place called eternity. He departed this life...
Mary C. Hepburn
Dec 3, 2022
Mary Elizabeth Cater Hepburn transitioned from earth to her heavenly home on December 3, 2022. Mary was greeted by her parents and her loving husband, Henry, who predeceased her on May 17, 2018.
Mary Elizabeth, the only child of Allie Mae and Edward Cater, was born in Abbeville, SC. Mary’s formal education began in Abbeville where she attended elementary school...
Edward Benjamin. Jr.
Dec 3, 2022
Edward Benjamin Jr. of Goldsboro, NC, formerly of Hartsville, SC transitioned on Saturday, December 3, 2022. He is the brother of Otis Benjamin of Florence, SC. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.
Please keep the family of Edward Benjamin. Jr. in your thoughts and prayers.
Jerry C. Hickson
Dec 2, 2022
Mr. Jerry C. Hickson known to most of his friends and family as “JC” was the son of the late Mr. Willie and Mrs. Julia Mae McClam Hickson was born on December 3, 1943 in Florence County. He departed his earthly life on Friday, December 2, 2022 at McLeod Regional Medical Center after a long illness.
Jerry attended the Public...
Gail Humbert
Nov 24, 2022
Mrs. Gail Humbert, daughter of the late Mr. Hezzie and Mrs. Pauline McCoy was born August 25, 1947.
Gail’s life came to an end after an illness on Thursday, November 24, 2022.
Gail was educated in the Public Schools System of Florence County.
Gail was a dedicated employee of Florence Morning Newsin Florence, South Carolina for many years.
Gail was...
Isaac Rogers
Nov 17, 2022
Mr. Isaac “Newton” Rogers was born May 26, 1948. He was the son of the late James Rogers and Alice Henry Rogers. He departed this life on Thursday, November 17, 2022.
Isaac attended Dennis High School in Bishopville, South Carolina.
In his earlier years, Isaac attended Mount Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church in Bishopville, South Carolina in the Wisacky Community.
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Luinthal Jackson, Jr.
Nov 13, 2022
Mr. Luinthal Jackson Jr. was born on July 28, 1925 to the late Luinthal Jackson Sr. and late Alma Wines Jackson in Darlington County. He transitioned to his heavenly home on November 13, 2022.
“Dunk” as he was affectionally called joined the United States Army and while being there, he excelled in the following: American Theater Service Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Service...
Christopher Bailey
Nov 13, 2022
Christopher Veshawn Bailey was born on May 23, 1973 in Darlington County, SC to the late Samuel Harrison and Vermell S. Bailey. He departed this earthly life on Sunday, November 13, 2022.
“Chris’ as he was affectionally known was educated in Darlington County at Hartsville Senior High where he later obtained a GED. While enrolled at Hartsville Senior High, he...
Ervin Cotton
Nov 13, 2022
Mr. Ervin Lee Cotton was born on September 6, 1962 in Darington County to the late Eugene Cotton and Lois Ann Graham Cotton. Ervin left this earthly life on November 13, 2022.
Ervin was educated in Darlington County public schools. He attended Hartsville Bible Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Booker T. McPhail.
Ervin enjoyed hunting, detailing cars, and...
Ronnie Benjamin
Nov 6, 2022
Mr. Ronnie Benjamin, the son of the late Helen Slater and Roosevelt Benjamin was born November 12, 1954, in Darlington County.
Ronnie was educated in Darlington County Public School Systems.
Ronnie loved his family tremendously, he loved the family’s Sunday dinners, and time spent with family. He knew everyone and asked about everyone he missed. He never forgot anyone.
In...
Mary Cooks
Oct 31, 2022
Sister Mary Elizabeth Jackson Cooks was born on April 27, 1940, in Darlington County, South Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Mr. Major and Mrs. Mary Jackson. She departed this life at Honorage Nursing Home in Florence, South Carolina on October 31, 2022. Mary will be lovingly remembered by those who knew her: her children, grandchildren, great-grands, and...
Calvin Wilson, II
Oct 31, 2022
Mr. Calvin Alexander Wilson II, son of the late Calvin Wilson and Pontheola Edwards Wilson was born on October 12, 1972, in Florence, South Carolina. He was called into eternal rest on Monday, October 31, 2022, at his home in Prince Frederick, Maryland.
From a young age, Calvin loved God, nature, music, sports, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and most of...
Dr. Thelma Dawson
Oct 30, 2022
Dr. Dawson departed this life on Sunday October 30, 2022.
Dr. Thelma Dawson was born on May 13, 1944 in Darlington, SC to the late David George and Iona Elaine Johnson Pugh.
She attended school in the North Carolina Public Schools System. She received a Certificate of Promotion from Lincoln Heights Elementary School on June 3, 1958. Dr. Dawson...
Jamari Montgomery
Oct 30, 2022
Mr. Jamari Maurice “Mari” Montgomery was born on June 18, 2007, to Eric and Jenna Montgomery. On Sunday, October 30, 2022, GOD called, and Jamari answered, his race was finished, and his course was completed.
“Mari” as he was affectionately called, was a Freshman at Hartsville High School. He played football on the Hartsville High School Junior Varsity Football Team...
Josephine Davis
Oct 25, 2022
Mrs. Josephine James Davis was born on July 21, 1940, the only daughter of the late Maybelle Dixon. She departed this earthly life on Tuesday, October 25, 2022.
Josephine was educated in the Public Schools of Florence County.
Josephine was a member of Saint Beulah Missionary Baptist Church in Florence, South Carolina, under the leadership of Reverend Terrence Washington.
On...
Angela King
Oct 22, 2022
Ms. Angela Michelle King affectionately called “Pig” was born December 3, 1971 in Florence County. She was the daughter of Hermina King and Harold King.
Angels came peacefully on October 22, 2022 to take Angela home.
Angela was educated in the Public Schools of Florence, South Carolina, where she was a 1990 graduate of Wilson High School.
She was...
Phyllis O'Neal
Oct 22, 2022
Phyllis O'Neal of Florence transitioned on Saturday, October 22, 2022. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.
Funeral service and interment will be conducted by Vaughn C. Greene Funeral Service of Baltimore, Maryland.
Please keep the family of Phyllis O'Neal in your thoughts and prayers.
Kahseem Davenport
Oct 19, 2022
Kahseem S. Davenport of Florence transitioned on Wednesday, October 19, 2022. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.
Please keep the family of Kahseem S. Davenport in your thoughts and prayers.
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