Obituaries

Earline Brown

Earline Brown

Oct 7, 2021

Mrs. Earline Williams Brown was born in Rains, South Carolina in Marion County on November 14, 1942, to the late Spencer Williams and the late Essaline Williams. She departed this life on Friday, October 8, 2021 at home.

She was joined in marriage to the late Rudolph Brown.

Mrs. Brown was a proud graduate of Marion County High School. After graduation, she...

Dereck Daniels

Dereck Daniels

Oct 7, 2021

Mr. Dereck Eldrick Daniels was born on October 28, 1969, in Florence County to Edward F. Daniels and the late Shirley Eaddy Daniels. He departed his life on Thursday, October 7, 2021 at Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, South Carolina.

He was educated in the public schools of Florence. He was a member of Elizabeth Baptist Church in Florence,...

Ruby Mae Hennigan

Ruby Mae Hennigan

Oct 6, 2021

Mrs. Ruby Mae Hennigan was born November 5, 1944 in Florence, South Carolina to the late Elijah Hennigan, Jr. and the late Annie Graham Hennigan.

She was the youngest of the three children, in this order, Elijah Hennigan, Legrant Hennigan and Ruby Mae.

On Wednesday, October 6, 2021, God called her to come home with Him, where there are no...

Archie Gandy

Archie Gandy

Oct 3, 2021

Mr. Archie Lee Gandy affectionately called “Fire Cracker” and/or “Willie Chewing Gum” was born August 21, 1960 to the late John Slayer and the late Mary A. Gandy in Darlington, South Carolina. He peacefully made his transition into eternal rest on Sunday, October 3, 2021 at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence, South Carolina.

He was employed with several entities and...

Trameika  Sims

Trameika Sims

Oct 1, 2021

Ms. Trameika Sims was born to the late Bernice Sims and Gregory (Caprie) Woodberry on December 25, 1992 in Florence County, South Carolina. She departed this life at the tender age of 29 on Friday, October 1, 2021.

At an early age, Trameika was affiliated with Aimwell Baptist Church in Pamplico, South Carolina.

Trameika attended Florence School District 2 Public Schools in...

Rovena Frierson

Rovena Frierson

Sep 30, 2021

Mrs. Rovena Carolyn “Cat” McFadden Frierson was born March 6, 1944 to the late Reverend Felder McFadden and the late Maggie McBride McFadden in Timmonsville, South Carolina. She transitioned to her eternal home on September 30, 2021 at her residence.

Her early nurturing valued Christian principles, family, unity, and education , pursuits provided a fertile foundation for a life based on...

Carlos Douglas

Carlos Douglas

Sep 30, 2021

Mr. Carlos Antonio Douglas was born May 12, 1983 in Florence County, South Carolina, the son of Bernice A. Douglas. God called him home on Thursday, September 30, 2021.

He attended the Florence County Public Schools and was a proud Class of 2001 Wilson High School graduate.

Carlos was employed with Town House Restaurant in Florence, South Carolina, until his demise.

Carlos leaves...

James Belin

James Belin

Sep 29, 2021

Today we celebrate the Home Going Service for Mr. James Luther Belin, affectionately known as "Baby Belin". James departed this earthly life on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at McLeod Regional Medical Center, where the reward of eternal life was given - and an eternity of bliss in heaven in the presence of God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

James...

Louise Pigatt

Louise Pigatt

Sep 27, 2021

Mrs. Louise “Cookie” Smith Pigatt was born September 19, 1949 in Florence, South Carolina to the late Leroy Smith and Gladys Cade Smith. She went from labour to reward on Monday, September 27, 2021.

She received her formal education in Florence County Public Schools and was a proud graduate of Wilson High School Class of 1969.

She was joined in...

Vander McCutcheon

Vander McCutcheon

Sep 23, 2021

Mr. Vander McCutcheon, the son of the late Eddie McCutcheon and Alice Bright McCutcheon was born November 27, 1937 in Moncks Corner, South Carolina. He departed this earthly life on September 21, 2021. Mr. Vander McCutcheon joined the United States Armed Forces in 1954 and served faithfully in the Air Force until 1958, where he gained a formal education.

After completing...

Frankie McNeil

Frankie McNeil

Sep 21, 2021

Frankie L. McNeil of Hartsville, South Carolina died Tuesday, September 21, 2021. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.

The family will receive friends at 2160 Ousleydale Road, Hartsville, South Carolina.

Due to COVID 19 Restrictions - MASK ARE REQUIRED.

Please keep the family of Frankie L. McNeil in your thoughts and prayers.

Alonzo Lacy

Alonzo Lacy

Sep 18, 2021

Mr. Alonzo "The Pearl" Lacy, of Florence, died Saturday, September 18, 2021 after an illness. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence.

Please keep the family of Mr. Alonzo Lacy in your thoughts and prayers.

Vernon Johnson

Vernon Johnson

Sep 17, 2021

Mrs. Vernon Solomon Johnson was born on July 12, 1952 in Darlington County, South Carolina. She was the loving daughter of the late Henry and Lorraine Jett Solomon. Our beloved Vernon Solomon Johnson heard our Master’s call and answered from her residence, on Friday, September 17, 2021. She took flight and went home to be with our Lord. She was...

William  Ellison

William Ellison

Sep 14, 2021

Mr. William “Willie” Ellison, the son of William Ellison and Viola Davis Curtis was born February 23, 1937, in Darlington, South Carolina. He passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021.

He gained his formal education in Darlington County Public Schools.

He was joined in holy matrimony to the late Lillie Mae Graham Ellison.

William was employed with Wilbert Vault Company for more...

Gerline Corbett

Gerline Corbett

Sep 12, 2021

Mother Gerline Corbett, of Florence, South Carolina passed away peacefully on Sunday September 12, 2021 in Rock Hill, South Carolina.

Gerline was born on September 10, 1932 in Darlington, South Carolina to Challine and Willie “Bubba” Milling.

Gerline was educated by Darlington County Schools. She worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in private care for many years in Mount...

Jo Ann Green

Jo Ann Green

Sep 8, 2021

Today, we pause to pay tribute to the memories of one who endeared herself in the hearts of her family and friends. She was greatly admired and dearly loved.

Mrs. Jo Ann Henry Green departed this life and entered into eternal rest September 8, 2021. She was born on August 3, 1957 in Florence, South Carolina, the daughter of Emma Henry...

Ida Green

Ida Green

Sep 6, 2021

Mother Ida Ruth Green, the daughter of Abner and Sarah Wilds was born on October 19, 1933 in Florence, South Carolina. On Monday, September 6, 2021, she entered into eternal and peaceful rest to be with her Lord and Savior.

Mother Green received her formal education in the Florence County Public School System. A proud Class of 1951 graduate of Wilson...

Lonnie Davis

Lonnie Davis

Sep 5, 2021

Ms. Lonnie D. Davis of Dillon, South Carolina died on Sunday, September 5, 2021. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.

Please keep the family of Ms. Lonnie D. Davis in your thoughts and prayers.

Danny  Ray Jackson

Danny Ray Jackson

Sep 4, 2021

Mr. Danny Ray Jackson was born February 2, 1953 to the late Roscoe Jackson and Beulah Toney of Brooklyn, New York.

He received his education at Rosenwald School in Society Hill, South Carolina.

He was employed with Griggs, Inc. of Byrdstown, South Carolina, Bryant Logging Company, and many other Trucking Companies throughout the state.

Danny Ray, was better known as “Golfer. His most...

Kina Huggins

Kina Huggins

Sep 3, 2021

Ms. Kina Marissa Huggins was born December 8, 1981 to the proud parents of Lois Davis and the late Jerry Bull in Darlington County, South Carolina. On Friday, September 3, 2021, she departed this earthly life and went home to be with her Lord and Savior..

Kina attended Hartsville High School, joined Bamberg Job Corps, and later became an anointed...