Obituaries

Sandra Ludwick

Sandra Ludwick

Jan 27, 2022

Sandra Lou Ludwick of Conway died Thursday, January 27, 2022. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence,  LLC. 

Please keep the of Sandra Ludwick in your thoughts and prayers. 

Dianne McWhite

Dianne McWhite

Jan 27, 2022

Ms. Dianne McWhite was born November 23, 1956 to the late David McWhite and Elma Lee McNeil McWhite in Pamplico, South Carolina. She was the baby of seven siblings. She went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 27, 2022.

Dianne attended the Public School System at Gibbs Elementary School, Gibbs Middle School , and...

James Alston

James Alston

Jan 25, 2022

It is with saddened hearts that we announce the passing of James N. Alston.

Memorial Service will take place on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. Friendship Baptist Church, 80 Walnut Street, SW, Atlanta, GA 30314.

Due to COVID restrictions, in-person attendance will be by invitation only. We invite everyone to experience the memorial service via live streaming:  ...

Edward Burton

Edward Burton

Jan 24, 2022

Edward Linzy Burton was born March 28, 1959, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Oliver Burton and Laura Burton.  He was the fifth of eight children. He passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022.

The family relocated to Bronx, New York where Ed spent his entire childhood and most of his young adulthood.  He was educated in the New York...

Dinah Widder

Dinah Widder

Jan 21, 2022

Ms. Dinah Lee McCutcheon Widder

She was born Dinah Lee McCutcheon on February 20, 1941 in Lake City, South Carolina to the late Kenneth and Geneva McCutcheon. She departed this life on Friday, January 21, 2022 after a long illness.

She was a 1958 graduate of Carver High School in Lake City, South Carolina.Upon graduation, Dinah relocated to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania....

Shirley  Sanders

Shirley Sanders

Jan 21, 2022

Sister Shirley Ann Sanders was born to the late Frances Sanders and Sam Lewis on November 24, 1957, in Darlington, South Carolina. As a child, she was loved in school and enjoyed attending church services. Shirley took her eternal rest with Christ on January 21, 2022, at age 64.She was educated in Darlington County School District, graduating from Rosenwald High...

Reverend Ben McWhite

Reverend Ben McWhite

Jan 20, 2022

Reverend Ben James McWhite was born on April 7, 1950 in Hyman, South Carolina. He was the son of the late Brother John McWhite and late Sister Margie Eaddy McWhite. Reverend Ben departed this life peacefully on Thursday morning January 20, 2022, at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence, South Carolina.

Reverend Ben James McWhite was the Associate Minister of...

Teresa Timmons

Teresa Timmons

Jan 18, 2022

Mrs. Teresa Ann Joe Timmons, affectionately known as Ann was born on July 2, 1962, to Olivia Joe Timmons and the late Aaron June Joe. She was born and raised in Florence, South Carolina. Ann was called home to be with the Lord on January 18, 2022, after a brief illness. Ann was a Wilson High School graduate of the...

Khalil Ross

Khalil Ross

Jan 16, 2022

Mr. Khalil Maximillion Ross was born June 29, 2007. He was the son of Beverly Thomas Charles and Herbert Lee Ross, Jr. He departed this life on Sunday, January 16, 2022.

Khalil received his education in Florence Public School System. He was a student at Wilson High School in Florence, South Carolina.

Khalil had a passion for basketball, he Loved the game....

Eloise Harrison

Eloise Harrison

Jan 14, 2022

Mrs. Eloise King Harrison departed this earthly life on Friday, January 14, 2022 after a short illness.

She was born on July 7, 1928, the daughter of the late Johnny King and Annie Joe King. She was a devoted Christian and joined Effingham Baptist Church in Mullins, South Carolina at an early age.

In 1948, she moved to Florence, South...

Shalanda McElveen

Shalanda McElveen

Jan 12, 2022

Shalanda Yvette McElveen was born on January 9, 1979, in Florence, SC to Otis and Nora McElveen. Shalanda departed this earthly life on January 12, 2022.

She was educated in the public schools of Florence County School District Two graduating from Hannah- Pamplico High Class of 1997.

She furthered her education at Medical University of South Carolina graduated with a...

Lois Key

Lois Key

Jan 12, 2022

Lois W. Key of Florence died Wednesday, January 12, 2022. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.

Please keep the family of Lois W. Key in your thoughts and prayers.

Leroy Cade, Jr.

Leroy Cade, Jr.

Jan 10, 2022

Mr. Leroy Cade, Jr. was born on September 15, 1947 to the late Leroy Cade, Sr. and Rosa Grant Cade. On Tuesday, January 11, 2022 he was called home for eternal rest.

Leroy was educated in the public schools of Florence County School District One graduating from Wilson Sr. High School Class of 1965. He was voted “Best Dressed Person”.

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Rosa Gee

Rosa Gee

Jan 9, 2022

Mrs. Rosa Mae Brown Gee was born on November 21, 1945 in Darlington, SC to the late Eugene Brown and Annie Mae Brown. She was called home to eternal rest on the early morning of Sunday, January 9, 2022.

Rosa was educated in the public schools of Darlington County graduating from Mayo High School with Class of 1963.

At an...

Elizabeth James

Elizabeth James

Jan 9, 2022

Mother Elizabeth H. James was born on November 13, 1938, to the late Marvin Blakney and Minnie Mays Blakney. On Sunday January 9 , 2022 God sent an angel to pick a flower from His beautiful garden.

Mother Elizabeth James was baptized in Jesus name and filled with the Holy Ghost on June 9, 1963. She was a member of Greater...

Daisy Robinson

Daisy Robinson

Jan 5, 2022

Mrs. Daisy White Robinson, well-known lady of Pamplico, South Carolina, and loved by her daughters, son, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, and church family of Mount Zion Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. “Mrs. Daisy” was born in Florence County on May 15, 1936 in Hyman, South Carolina, to the late Eugene White and Thelma Jones White. She was one out of five children....

Harry  Bartell

Harry Bartell

Jan 2, 2022

Mr. Harry Jeffery Bartell formerly of Pamplico, South Carolina died Sunday, January 2, 2022, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was the brother of Annette Smoot.

Funeral Service:

Wednesday, January 12, 2022 12:00 PM

Francis Funeral Home, 5201 Whitby Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19143

Interment:

Washington Crossing National Cemetery, 830 Highland Road, Newtown, PA 18940

Services entrusted to Francis Funeral Home, 5201 Whitby Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143.

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William Boone

William Boone

Jan 2, 2022

Mr. William J. Boone was born April 22, 1932, in Sumter, South Carolina, the son of the late Willie Boone and Irene Boone.“Boone” as he was affectionately called and his late wife, Girlena White Boone were employed by the United States Postal Service in Bronx, New York, where they retired together in 1999.Mr. William Boone accepted the Lord as his...

Linda Saxton

Linda Saxton

Jan 1, 2022

Linda Saxton passed away on January 1st, 2022. She is survived by her husband Russell, two sisters, three children, eleven grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. She will be missed by many others. Linda enjoyed spending time with her family and dedicated her life to helping to raise them in a loving home.

Please keep the family of Linda Saxton in your...

MaKeshia Douglas

MaKeshia Douglas

Jan 1, 2022

MaKeshia LaShelle Douglas was born in Florence, SC on February 6, 1990 to Tammy Williams and Mark Anthony Douglas. She transitioned to eternal rest on January 1, 2022.

MaKeshia was educated in the public schools of Florence School District One.

MaKeshia resided most of her life in Florence, SC until she relocated to Georgia.

While residing in Georgia, she was employed by...