Obituaries

Joyce Cooper

Joyce Cooper

May 7, 2022

Mrs. Joyce Carter Cooper, the daughter of the late AJ and Maggie Carter was born December 4, 1946 in Effingham, South Carolina. On Saturday, May 7, 2022 she entered into eternal rest with her family by her bedside.

Joyce was educated in Florence County Public Schools. She was employed with several manufacturing companies. 

Joyce was a member of Olive Grove...

Angelo James

Angelo James

May 6, 2022

Mr. Angelo Jermaine James, the son of Samuel and the late Jacqueline Law James was born in Florence County on August 20,1970.  He departed this life on May 6, 2022, at Lexington Medical Center in West Columbia, South Carolina.

Angelo was educated in the public school system of Florence County, graduating from South Florence High School, Class of 1988. He...

Ronald  Frierson

Ronald Frierson

May 5, 2022

Celebration of Life for Ronald Everett Frierson

Public Viewing: Friday, May 20, 20225:30pm-8:00 pmWylie Funeral Home9200 Liberty RoadRandallstown, MD  21133

Celebration of Life:Saturday, May 21, 2022Wake: 11:30am-12:00pmService: 12:00pm-1:00pmWylie Funeral Home9200 Liberty RoadRandallstown, MD  21133

Interment: Immediately following service at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens200 East Padonia Rd.Timonium, MD 21093

Please follow all COVID-19 guidelines. Masks are REQUIRED at all events.

In lieu...

Robert  Brown

Robert Brown

May 1, 2022

Mr. Robert Brown was born February 19, 1944 in Lane, South Carolina to the late Willie Brown, Sr. and the late Leah Lawson Brown. He departed this earthly life on Sunday, May 1, 2022. 

Robert was a graduate of Wilson High School of Florence, South Carolina. 

Robert retired from Merita Bakery after being faithfully employed for 31 years. 

Robert was...

Malcolm  Mueller

Malcolm Mueller

Apr 30, 2022

Malcolm Mueller of Marion died Friday, April 30, 2022. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC. 

Please keep the family of Malcolm Mueller in your thoughts and prayers. 

Baby Sai'ede Parks

Baby Sai'ede Parks

Apr 29, 2022

Baby Sai'ede Parks died Friday, April 29, 2022. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC. 

Please keep the family of Baby Sai'ede Parks in your thoughts and prayers.

Mary  Cooper

Mary Cooper

Apr 28, 2022

Ms. Mary "Valco" Cooper, daughter of the late Handy Grant and Odelsia Cooper, departed this life at 8:07pm on April 28, 2022, at the Heritage Home of Florence, South Carolina. She was born on September 12, 1937, in Marion County.

She became a member of the House of God Keith Dominion Church Pamplico under the leadership of the late State...

James Burgess, Jr.

James Burgess, Jr.

Apr 26, 2022

James Arthur Burgess, Jr.,  “Chuckey” as he was affectionately called was born July 20, 1971 to Mrs. Annie M. Profit Burgess and the late Deacon James Arthur Burgess, Sr. in Florence, South Carolina. He departed this earthly life on Tuesday, April 26, 2022.

James attended Florence County Public Schools.

James loved painting, doing construction and carpentry work.

James was preceded...

Jonathan  Ward

Jonathan Ward

Apr 26, 2022

Jonathan Ray Ward of Camden died Tuesday, April 26, 2022. Arrangements will be announced Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.

Please keep the family of Jonathan Ray Ward in your thoughts and prayers.

Patricia Sellers

Patricia Sellers

Apr 25, 2022

Ms. Patricia Ann Sellers also known as “Trish” and Ladybug” was born March 14, 1954 in Darlington, South Carolina. She departed this earthly life on Monday, April 25, 2022.

Trish was educated in the Public Schools of Darlington County and was a graduate of Rosenwald High School.

Trish was a hardworking dedicated employee of the Carriage House, then later went...

Benjamin  Dixon

Benjamin Dixon

Apr 24, 2022

Mr. Benjamin Willie Dixon, affectionately known to family and friends as “BenGino,” was born  on March 3rd, 1990 in Columbia, South Carolina. He was the son of Clinton and Gloria Dixon. He departed this earthly life on Sunday, April 24th, 2022.

Benjamin attended Florence Public Schools.  He enjoyed playing basketball and hanging out with his friends in the West Florence...

Marshella Brown

Marshella Brown

Apr 18, 2022

Marshella Brown was born July 6, 1982 to Sheila Hall Brown and Marshall Oliver. She died on Monday, April 18, 2022 after an illness.

 

Marshella was educated in the Newark School System and was a graduate of Franklin H. Morrel High School.

 

Marshella will always be remembered for her artistic nature, as well as her stunning inner...

Vernell Lloyd

Vernell Lloyd

Apr 15, 2022

Vernell Jamison Lloyd was born to John and Alma Tucker Jamison on November 15, 1927 in Branchville, SC both parents predeceased her. The family was part of the Great Northern Migration to New York.

Vernell and Goveneur Patterson (deceased) was united in marriage April 12, 1948 to this union a loving and wonderful son was born Leonard (deceased).

Vernell...

Terriseathia Planter

Terriseathia Planter

Apr 13, 2022

BORN:  August 16, 1962 in Florence, South Carolina to Melba Tindal Planter and the late McNeil Planter, Jr. 

EDUCATION: 1981 Graduate of South Florence High School, attended Florence Darlington Technical College, and University of South Carolina School of Business.      

BOARD DUTIES: She held many organization and committee positions such as: President-Florence Athletic Hall of Fame for 3...

Mother Elsie Redden

Mother Elsie Redden

Mar 31, 2022

Mother Elsie Davis Redden, daughter of the late Samson and Flora Robinson Davis, was born in Florence County on September 12, 1940. She attended the Florence County public schools, including Wilson High School. At a very young age, she married Lucius Redden, Sr. on  November 12, 1955. At the time of his death, they were married for more than 61 years....

Gowndell Cades

Gowndell Cades

Mar 28, 2022

Mr. Gowndell “Bootsy” Cades was born January 19, 1975 in Florence County, South Carolina, to the late Deaconess Carolyn Williams Brunson and the late Robert Hilton. He departed his life on Monday, March 28, 2022.

Gowndell attended Florence County Public Schools.

Gowndell was raised in the East Florence Community, where he was given the nicknames “Bootsy” and “Black.” Bootsy didn’t mind...

Lois Pate

Lois Pate

Mar 25, 2022

Mrs. Lois Ann Cotton Pate was born March 28,1964, in Darlington County to the late Eugene Cotton and Lois Graham Cotton. Lois affectionately known as Pokey, took her rest on Friday, March 25, 2022.

Lois was educated in Darlington County public schools. She accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Hartsville Bible Baptist Church, in Hartsville, South...

Robert  Lee Jackson

Robert Lee Jackson

Mar 23, 2022

Mr. Robert Lee “Cadillac” Jackson was born in Darlington, South Carolina on May 18, 1959 to the late Willie “Mule” Richardson and Mary Sue Jackson Miller. He departed this earthly life on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at his home in Hartsville, South Carolina.   Robert attended Rosenwald High School in Society Hill, South Carolina and worked for Remelt Steel, LLC...

Joseph  Johnson

Joseph Johnson

Mar 22, 2022

Joseph Elijah Johnson was born on April 23, 1939 to the late Leila Epps Johnson and Elijah Johnson. Joseph departed this earthly life on Tuesday, March 22, 2022. After the death of Leila’s husband Elijah, she met and married Nathaniel “Buster” Robinson of Pamplico, South Carolina and he served as Joseph’s surrogate father until his death.

Through out his...

Antionette McKenzie

Antionette McKenzie

Mar 19, 2022

Ms. Antoinette Tazette McKenzie  was born February 6, 1970 in Lake City, South Carolina to the late Lillian McKenzie. She departed this earthly life on Saturday, March 19, 2022.

Antoinette was a proud 1988 graduate of South Florence High School in Florence, South Carolina

Antionette relocated to Asheboro, North Carolina and gained employment with Energizer Battery Incorporation.

Antoinette had a...