Obituaries

Edwin  Toro

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...