Obituaries
Edwin Toro
Sep 1, 2021
Edwin Toro of Florence died Wednesday, September 1, 2021. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.
Mary Louise Strong
Aug 31, 2021
Mrs. Mary Louise (Sista) Hyman-Strong entered eternal rest on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 after a long illness. She was born March 29, 1935 in Florence County.
She was the daughter of Latson Hyman and Addie Roberson Hyman Spears, who preceded her in death.
Sista was educated in the Florence Public Schools. She worked as a seamstress at Junes Bridal and also as...
Pauline McDuffie
Aug 31, 2021
Pauline Louise McDuffie, known to many and most as simply “Mama”, went home to Heaven on August 31, 2021. She lived on this earth 80 years. In those years, she filled our worlds with her flowers and love. She was a "Giver", who believed she could do anything she set her mind to with the support of God. Mama was...
Earl McNeil
Aug 30, 2021
Mr. Earl McNeil of Florence, South Carolina died Monday, August 30, 2021.
Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.
Please keep the family of Mr. Earl McNeil in your thoughts and prayers.
Christopher Ford
Aug 30, 2021
Christopher Ford better known as “Spankie” was the son of the late Mary Linda Davis. He was born on November 28, 1966 and departed this life on Monday, August 30, 2021.
Christopher attended the Florence Public Schools.
Christopher leaves to cherish his memories: his loving brother, Ronald Lee Robinson of Florence, South Carolina; two nieces, Rondreia Grant and Kalen Robinson both of...
Carmen White
Aug 27, 2021
On Thursday, August 26, 2021, God in His Infinite Wisdom summoned a flower, Elect-Lady Carmen Lottie Rodriguez White from her earthly labor to a heavenly reward. Mrs. White born May 13, 1978, 10th child of eleven, blessed to the union of the late Deacon Esteban Rodriguez and the late Mother Irene Rodriguez. Mrs. White was born and raised in Peekskill,...
Robert Benjamin
Aug 26, 2021
Mr. Robert Lee Benjamin, the son of the late Leroy Benjamin, Sr. and the late Learlean Benjamin was born on November 10, 1951, in Darlington, South Carolina. He entered his final resting place onThursday, August 26, 2021 at McLeod Regional Medical Center.
Robert was employed with Leroy’s Lodging, owned by his father, for many years. Later in life, he became...
William Chavis Thompson
Aug 26, 2021
We celebrate the life of our Gentle Giant, William Chavis Thompson.
Chavis passed away unexpectedly on August 23, 2021. Chavis was born on June 7, 1981, at 2 p.m., in Florence, South Carolina to Vangie Baker Thompson McCray (Roy) and the late William George Thompson (Shirley). Chavis was the youngest of five siblings: Corey Thompson, Sparkle Cotton (James), Sheree Thompson, and...
Leo Smith
Aug 26, 2021
Mr. Leo Smith of Florence, South Carolina died Thursday, August 26, 2021. Arrangements will announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.
Please keep the family of Mr. Leo Smith in your thoughts and prayers.
Willie Adams, Jr.
Aug 24, 2021
Mr. Willie “Bunk” Adams, Jr. the son of the late Willie Henry Adams, Sr. and the late Sallie Smith Adams was born September 9, 1935 in Darlington, South Carolina. He departed this earthly life on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at the age of 85.
At an early age, he joined Green Hill Missionary Baptist Church and served on the Usher Board.
“Bunk”...
Edith Mae Brown
Aug 23, 2021
Mrs. Edith Mae Cooper Brown was born June 7, 1952 in Florence, South Carolina. She was the daughter of Leroy Douglas, Sr. and the late Lena Cooper Douglas. She departed this life on Monday, August 23, 2021.
Mrs. Brown attended the Florence Public Schools System and was a proud Class of 1971 graduate of Wilson High School.
She was joined in marital...
Angelo Jordan
Aug 18, 2021
Mr. Angelo Jordan was born on July 24, 1952 in Florence, South Carolina to the late Eugene Rozella Jordan. He departed this earthy life on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at McLeod Hospice House.
Angelo attended the Public Schools of Florence County and was a Class of 1971 West Florence High School graduate. He was employed at Sam Carbis (formerly Aluminum Ladder)...
Leon Grant
Aug 12, 2021
Mr. Leon “Levern” Grant, a devoted husband and father gently and peacefully departed his life and surrendered to the Lords call on Thursday, August 12, 2021 at McLeod Hospice House following a brief illness. Levern was born on June 28, 1927 to the late Michael and Etta McAllister Grant. He grew up on a farm in the rural area of...
Tina Bailey
Aug 12, 2021
Mrs. Tina Twiggs Bailey was born on June 3, 1967 in Washington, District of Columbia to Willie A. Twiggs and the late Mary Barton Twiggs. She departed this life on Thursday, August 12, 2021.
Tina attended Florence County Elementary and Middle Schools and South Florence High School in Florence, South Carolina.
She was affiliated with Anointed Word Bible Way Church in Timmonsville,...
Mary Dunham
Aug 11, 2021
Mrs. Mary Catherine “Mae Catherine” Dunham was born March 22, 1950 to the late Leo Britt, Sr. and Annie Mae Britt in Florence, South Carolina. She departed this earthly life on Wednesday, August 11, 2021.
“Mae Catherine” as she was affectionately called, attended Florence County Public Schools and was a proud graduate of Wilson High School.
Mae Catherine was employed with Young’s...
Maria Menzer
Aug 10, 2021
Maria Menzer of Effingham died August 10, 2021. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence.
Please keep the family of Maria Menzer in your thoughts and prayers.
Tony Dunham
Aug 10, 2021
Mr. Tony Curtis Dunham, the son of the late Mr. James Preston Dunham, Sr. and the late Mrs. Jessie Mae Jakes Dunham was born March 1, 1962, in Florence County. He passed away on Tuesday August 10, 2021, in Southaven, Mississippi.
Tony graduated from South Florence High School in Florence, South Carolina and attended Florence-Darlington Technical College. After which, he...
Peter Graham
Aug 8, 2021
Mr. Peter Edward Graham, the son of the late Hilton Graham, Sr. and the late Lena Graham was born April 5, 1948 in Chesterfield County. He died on Sunday, August 8, 2021.
He attended the Elementary and Middle Schools of Darlington County and was a proud graduate of Rosenwald High School Class of 1967, in Society Hill, South Carolina.
Peter an avid...
Rita Brannon
Aug 4, 2021
Rita M. Brannon of Florence died Wednesday, August 4, 2021. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, SC.
Please keep the family of Rita M. Brannon in your thoughts and prayers.
Geroman Robinson
Aug 4, 2021
Mr. Geroman “Rome” Robinson was born on June 9, 1963 in Florence, South Carolina, to the late Andrew Robinson and Mary Lee Coward. He departed this life on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at his home.
Geroman was educated in Florence County Public School Systems and attended South Florence High School. He was an athlete that loved playing basketball during his High...
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