Obituaries

James McCoy

James McCoy

Dec 27, 2021

James Benard McCoy was born on September 26, 1960 to Rosena Miller and to the late Robert Lewis McCoy. He departed this early life on Monday, December 27, 2021 after an illness.

James was affectionately called “JB” was always known as an affectionate man. He loved to having a wonderful conversation with everyone that he knew or came encounter with. He...

Stanley Cabbagestalk

Stanley Cabbagestalk

Dec 27, 2021

Mr. Stanley Ike Cabbagestalk, the son of the late Carrol Nelson Shannon and Janie Mae Cabbagestalk Shannon was born on July 17, 1958 in Florence County. He departed this life on Monday, December 27, 2021.

Stanley attended the Public Schools of Florence County.

Stanley was preceded in death by his parents, Carrol Nelson Shannon and Janie Mae Cabbagestalk Shannon.

Stanley was employed with...

Jacqueline  Rhodes

Jacqueline Rhodes

Dec 24, 2021

Deaconess Jacqueline “Jackie” Bailey Rhodes, the daughter of the late Leon Bailey, Jr. and Vermell S. Bailey was born December 12, 1963 in Brookhaven, New York. On December 24, 2021, God summoned Jacqueline, affectionately called “Jackie” home to rest. Jackie was educated in the public schools of Darlington County. She was an self-employed entrepreneur of Jackie’s Cleaning Service. She loved...

Martha Whack

Martha Whack

Dec 23, 2021

Martha R. Whack was born Martha Renetta James to Chizzie and Edmond James on November 29, 1931 in Florence, South Carolina. Martha received her formal education in Florence Public Schools, starting with Holmes Elementary School and graduating from dear old Wilson High. She also attended Benedict College in Columbia, South Carolina. Martha was a twin to Mary Elaine James Scott....

Terence Gerlach Jr.

Terence Gerlach Jr.

Dec 22, 2021

Terence Gerlach Jr. of Conway died Wednesday, December 22, 2021. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.

Please keep the family of Terence Gerlach Jr. in your thoughts and prayers.

Katherine  Gassaway

Katherine Gassaway

Dec 21, 2021

Katherine Monique Gassaway was born in Niles, Michigan, on December 27, 1989, to Lorretta Farmer and Alex Gassaway. On December 21, 2021, she departed this life at MUSC of Charleston, South Carolina.

Katherine attended Florence County public schools, where she was an honor graduate of Wilson High class of 2008, where she was in ROTC, a trainer with the Wilson High...

Alonzo Rhodes

Alonzo Rhodes

Dec 19, 2021

Mr. Alonzo Scipio Rhodes, the son of the late Curtis and Mary Lucky was born on August 4,1967 in Hartsville, South Carolina,. On Sunday, December 19, 2021, our dear brother answered the call of his Heavenly Father and transitioned to his final resting place. He is now resting comfortably upon the bosom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.He received...

Alfonza Williams

Alfonza Williams

Dec 17, 2021

Mr. Alfonza Williams, son of the late Rayfield and Cora Darden Williams was born on March 29, 1940 in Lewiston, North Carolina. He was called home to eternal rest on December 17, 2021.

Mr. Alfonza was a graduate of John B. School in Lewiston, North Carolina.

Mr. Alfonza was joined in marital bliss to Mrs. Deloris.

Mr. Alfonza was employed at General Motors...

Evelyn Woodberry

Evelyn Woodberry

Dec 15, 2021

Mrs. Evelyn Andrews Woodberry, age 86, of Pamplico, South Carolina, departed this earthly life on December 15, 2021 at McLeod Hospice Hospital after a brief illness.

Evelyn, the tenth of eleven children, was born on January 3, 1935, to the late Billy Cuttino Sr. and Catherine Gregg Andrews.

She accepted Christ at an early age and was a lifelong member of...

Donnie  Moses

Donnie Moses

Dec 14, 2021

Mr. Donnie Allen Moses, son of the late Reverend John Tracy Moses and Louise Gary Moses was born on December 6, 1959 in Florence, South Carolina. He was called to eternal rest on Tuesday, December 14, 2021.Donnie attended Florence County Public Schools and graduated from West Florence High School. He furthered his education in Auto Mechanics at Florence Darlington Technical...

Earlie Mae Coleman

Earlie Mae Coleman

Dec 9, 2021

Mrs. Earlie Mae Johnson Coleman was born on July 27, 1939 to the late Earley and Estelle McCall Johnson. She departed this earthly life to enter eternal peace with her Master on Thursday, December 9, 2021.

Mrs. Coleman was educated in the Florence County Public Schools and later received training at T Square.

On June 26, 1965, she married the late Claude...

James Young, Sr.

James Young, Sr.

Dec 9, 2021



Mr. James Edward Young, Sr. the eldest child of the late David Young, Sr. and the late Mary Dixon Young was born May 25, 1938 in Florence, South Carolina. He died Thursday, December 9, 2021.James was baptized and grew up as a toddler and youth at Cumberland United Methodist Church. He always had a special love for his home church...

Robert Rose

Robert Rose

Dec 9, 2021

Robert Andre Rose was born on May 4, 1963 to the late Barbara (Rose) Wheeler and Thomas Rufus in Washington, District of Columbia. Late in the evening on Thursday, December 9, 2021, God called Robbie, as he was affectionately called, home to rest.

At an early age he came to live with his great grandparents, Robert (for whom he was named)...

Benjamin Rich

Benjamin Rich

Dec 3, 2021

Mr. Benjamin Franklin “Ben” “Frank” Rich was born in Florence, South Carolina on April 21, 1955 to the late Carli and Emma Williams Rich. He departed this life on Friday, December 3, 2021 at McLeod Hospice House.

Benjamin received his formal education in Florence County Public Schools. He was a 1975 graduate of McClenaghan High School.

“Ben” or “Frank” as he was...

Rev. James Atkins, Jr.

Rev. James Atkins, Jr.

Nov 30, 2021

Reverend James Atkins, Jr. was born on February 25, 1964, to the late James Atkins, Sr. and Margaret Ann Watts-Atkins in Birmingham, Alabama. He passed peacefully on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, in his home in Darlington, South Carolina. His final days were spent surrounded by family and friends.

James was joined in marriage to his devoted wife, Andrena Vasser-Atkins, on May...

James Vereen

James Vereen

Nov 28, 2021

Mr. James T. Vereen of Longs died Sunday, November 28, 2021. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.

Please keep the family of Mr. James T. Vereen in your thoughts and prayers.

Peggy Moses

Peggy Moses

Nov 25, 2021

Mrs. Peggy Ann Dunham Moses, the daughter of the late Mr. James Preston Dunham, Sr. and the late Mrs. Jessie Mae Jakes Dunham, was born April 30, 1958 in Florence, South Carolina. Mrs. Moses past on Thursday, November 25, 2021 in Florence, South Carolina.

Peggy graduated from South Florence High School in Florence, South Carolina, and later attended Florence-Darlington Technical College.

She...

Betty Hennigan

Betty Hennigan

Nov 21, 2021

Mrs. Betty Law Hennigan was born August 16, 1937, in Florence, South Carolina to the late Joseph Law Sr. and Curley Taylor Law. She departed this life on November 21, 2021, to enter into her final resting place.

Mrs. Betty Law Hennigan received her high school education in Florence County; a 1954 graduate of Wilson High School in Florence, South...

Addie Scott

Addie Scott

Nov 19, 2021

Mrs. Addie Mae Hyman Scott, the daughter of the late Latson Hyman and Addie Roberson Hyman Spears was born on May 9, 1942 in Florence County. On Friday, November 19, 2021 she was welcomed to His Master’s presence; an honor beyond our comprehension. She educated in the Public Schools of Florence County.

She was employed at Electro Motive, The Carriage...

Jeneise Wright

Jeneise Wright

Nov 14, 2021

Ms. Jeneise Catenia “Jane” Goodson Wright was born on May 24, 1972 in Florence, South Carolina to the late Mildred Packer Goodson. She went to her Heavenly Home on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at 4:17 PM in McLeod Regional Medical Center after a brief illness.

She attended Florence County Public Schools.

“Jane” as she was affectionately called by her loved ones, loved...