Obituaries

LaRosa Sanders

LaRosa Sanders

Sep 10, 2022

Ms. LaRosa Narcissus Sanders was a caring mother, sister, aunt, and friend. She departed this earth on September 10, 2022, after an illness.

She was born to the late Norman Sanders, Sr. and Annie Baker Sanders on April 16, 1948.

LaRosa attended Wilson High School where she was named Miss Wilson and Miss Homecoming. She also served as a Majorette. 

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Luke  Bull

Luke Bull

Aug 31, 2022

Mr. Luke E. Bull was born on September 10, 1938, in Darlington County to the late Albert and Theo Bull.  Luke departed this life on Wednesday, August 31, 2022.  

He attended Greenhill Elementary and Rosenwald schools.

He was married to Dorothy Mae Dolford.

Luke was preceded in death by one sister Rosa Mae McCain; two brothers: a twin, John,...

Emma  Henry

Emma Henry

Aug 22, 2022

Mrs. Emma Henry departed this earthly life and entered eternal life on August 22, 2022. She was born on October 9, 1932 in Timmonsville, South Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Toby and Christine Lowery. Mrs. Emma received a public education in addition to assistance from educator (Retired) Frances Kate Haynesworth.

Mrs. Emma was employed at Pee Dee Mental Health...

Robert  Gee

Robert Gee

Aug 21, 2022

Mr. Robert Eugene “Jr. Boy” Gee affectionately known to family and friends as “Jr. Boy;” was born April 2, 1956 in Florence, South Carolina. He was the son of the late Girlena Gee Sims and the late Claude (the late Ila Mae) Spears. Robert transitioned from his earthly home into eternal rest on Sunday, August 21, 2022.

Robert attended Florence County...

Nathan Hammond

Nathan Hammond

Aug 17, 2022

Nathan Hammond of Florence transitioned on Wednesday, August 17, 2022. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC. 

Please keep the family of Nathan Hammond in your thoughts and prayers. 

Terrell Thomas

Terrell Thomas

Aug 14, 2022

Mr. Terrell Shantel Thomas of Myrtle Beach, SC transitioned on Sunday, August 14, 2022. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.

Please keep the family of Mr. Terrell S. Thomas in your thoughts and prayers.

Odessa James

Odessa James

Aug 12, 2022

Odessa James of Florence transitioned on Friday, August 12, 2022. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC. 

Please keep the family of Odessa James in your thoughts and prayers. 

Jimmy R. Williams

Jimmy R. Williams

Aug 12, 2022

Mr. Jimmy Ravon Williams was born on October 15, 1964 in Florence, South Carolina to Hilliard Williams and the late Rubye Lee Williams. On Friday, August 12, 2022, he departed this life. 

Jimmy, a 1983 graduate of South Florence High School in Florence, South Carolina was affectionately called “2 Piece”. Upon graduation, he joined the United States Marine Corps  and...

Allen Parker

Allen Parker

Aug 8, 2022

Mr. Allen Parker, the son of the late Peter and Minnie Brown Parker was born on February 13, 1933 in Brooklyn, New York. He departed this earthly life on Monday, August 8, 2022.  

  Please keep the family of Mr. Allen Parker in your thoughts and prayers. 

Donella Reaves

Donella Reaves

Aug 8, 2022

Mrs. Donella “Donnie” Campbell Reaves was born July 12, 1942, to the late Delois and Frank O. Campbell. She departed this life on Monday, August 8, 2022.

Donella affectionately called “Donnie” was a graduate of Columbus High School in Lake View, South Carolina. She was the 1960 Class Valedictorian and also was a cheerleader.  She later attended South Carolina State...

Patricia Freeman

Patricia Freeman

Aug 3, 2022

On August  26, 1948,  the Lord  blessed John Davis  and Viola  Egleton Davis with  another beautiful daughter,  Patricia  Ann  Davis.    She  was  the  fifth  of  eight  children  born  and  raised  in  Florence,  South Carolina.  

Patricia  grew  up  in  a  close-knit  family  that  taught  her  the  importance  of  love,  compassion,  service, sacrifice,  family,  unconditional  giving,  and  having  a  relationship...

Hallie Jackson

Hallie Jackson

Aug 2, 2022

The Angel of death touched our beloved, Hallie and gave him rest. Our beloved was freed from the struggles of this world on Tuesday, August 2, 2022. “Absent from the body and present with the Lord” is our beliefs.

Brother Hallie “Ned” Jackson was the loving son of the late Mack and Minnie Abraham Jackson. He was born in Darlington...

David V. Barr

David V. Barr

Aug 2, 2022

On Tuesday morning, August 2, 2022, Mr. David Vondelle Barr finished his earthly walk and stepped into the sunset of life.

David was born on January 15, 1947 to Mrs. Allie Mae Barr and the late Mr. David Lee Barr in Latta, S.C.  He was baptized as an infant and, when he became of age, joined and became a faithful...

Marguerite Eaddy

Marguerite Eaddy

Jul 29, 2022

Mrs. Marguerite Eaddy of Lawrenceville, Georgia entered into heavenly rest on Friday, July 29, 2022 after a brief illness.

She filled our life with bursts of laughter often, especially on her birthday. Marguerite was born on July 4, 1967, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Minister Flora White and the late Mr. George White, Sr.

She graduated from South Florence High School...

Ella Mae Moore

Ella Mae Moore

Jul 27, 2022

Mrs. Ella Mae Fields Moore was born on December 28, 1940 in Chesterfield County, daughter of the late Reverend Simon Fields and the late Anna Bell Gattison. On Tuesday, July 26, 2022, she departed this earthly realm.

Ella received her education in the Chesterfield County Public School System. She was employed with an Manufacturing Company for several years. 

Ella was...

Virgil Brockington

Virgil Brockington

Jul 25, 2022

Mr. Virgil Brockington was born December 18, 1954 in New York City, New York to the late James Jimmy Brockington and the late Beatrice Mayo Brockington. He passed away on Monday, July 25, 2022.

He educated in the Florence County Public School System and was a proud graduate of Wilson High School.

He was an auto mechanic for many years....

Master Jesiah  Rivers

Master Jesiah Rivers

Jul 22, 2022

Master Jesiah Ailill Rivers, was born on June 27, 2009 in Aiken, South Carolina, the son of Unique Brown, Quinettah Brown, and John Quiller, Jr. He transitioned from his earthly life and entered into the kingdom of heaven on Thursday, July 21, 2022 at home peacefully.

Anyone who ever met or came by to visit Jesiah knew just how special...

Valandra Jackson

Valandra Jackson

Jul 22, 2022

Valandra Jackson of Hartsville died Friday, July 22, 2022. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC. 

Please keep the family of Valandra Jackson in your thoughts and prayers.

Lovoris  Coe

Lovoris Coe

Jul 22, 2022

Mrs. Lovoris Perkins Coe, born March 10, 1966 in Darlington County was the daughter of Cora Mae Johnson Pompey and the late Howard Perkins. She entered eternal rest on Friday, July 22, 2022 at her home amongst her loved ones. 

She was educated in the Public Schools of Darlington County and was a graduate of Hartsville High School in Hartsville,...

Marsha Hines

Marsha Hines

Jul 21, 2022

Ms. Marsh Marie Hines, daughter of the late John Richard and Naomi Boston Hines was born January 7, 1976 in Florence, South Carolina. She departed this earthy life on Thursday, July 21, 2022 at the age of 46.

“Juice Box” as she was affectionately called by her son, while the remainder of the family called her “Coota” attended the Public...