Obituaries
Terriseathia Planter
Apr 13, 2022
BORN: August 16, 1962 in Florence, South Carolina to Melba Tindal Planter and the late McNeil Planter, Jr.
EDUCATION: 1981 Graduate of South Florence High School, attended Florence Darlington Technical College, and University of South Carolina School of Business.
BOARD DUTIES: She held many organization and committee positions such as: President-Florence Athletic Hall of Fame for 3...
Mother Elsie Redden
Mar 31, 2022
Mother Elsie Davis Redden, daughter of the late Samson and Flora Robinson Davis, was born in Florence County on September 12, 1940. She attended the Florence County public schools, including Wilson High School. At a very young age, she married Lucius Redden, Sr. on November 12, 1955. At the time of his death, they were married for more than 61 years....
Gowndell Cades
Mar 28, 2022
Mr. Gowndell “Bootsy” Cades was born January 19, 1975 in Florence County, South Carolina, to the late Deaconess Carolyn Williams Brunson and the late Robert Hilton. He departed his life on Monday, March 28, 2022.
Gowndell attended Florence County Public Schools.
Gowndell was raised in the East Florence Community, where he was given the nicknames “Bootsy” and “Black.” Bootsy didn’t mind...
Lois Pate
Mar 25, 2022
Mrs. Lois Ann Cotton Pate was born March 28,1964, in Darlington County to the late Eugene Cotton and Lois Graham Cotton. Lois affectionately known as Pokey, took her rest on Friday, March 25, 2022.
Lois was educated in Darlington County public schools. She accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Hartsville Bible Baptist Church, in Hartsville, South...
Robert Lee Jackson
Mar 23, 2022
Mr. Robert Lee “Cadillac” Jackson was born in Darlington, South Carolina on May 18, 1959 to the late Willie “Mule” Richardson and Mary Sue Jackson Miller. He departed this earthly life on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at his home in Hartsville, South Carolina. Robert attended Rosenwald High School in Society Hill, South Carolina and worked for Remelt Steel, LLC...
Joseph Johnson
Mar 22, 2022
Joseph Elijah Johnson was born on April 23, 1939 to the late Leila Epps Johnson and Elijah Johnson. Joseph departed this earthly life on Tuesday, March 22, 2022. After the death of Leila’s husband Elijah, she met and married Nathaniel “Buster” Robinson of Pamplico, South Carolina and he served as Joseph’s surrogate father until his death.
Through out his...
Antionette McKenzie
Mar 19, 2022
Ms. Antoinette Tazette McKenzie was born February 6, 1970 in Lake City, South Carolina to the late Lillian McKenzie. She departed this earthly life on Saturday, March 19, 2022.
Antoinette was a proud 1988 graduate of South Florence High School in Florence, South Carolina
Antionette relocated to Asheboro, North Carolina and gained employment with Energizer Battery Incorporation.
Antoinette had a...
Jerry Johnson, Jr
Mar 17, 2022
Jerry "Jay" Johnson, Jr., formerly of Florence died Thursday, March 17, 2022 in Dallas, TX. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC The family requesting no visitors due to COVID-19. Please keep the family of Jerry "Jay" Johnson Jr. in your thoughts and prayers.
Richard Olds, Sr.
Mar 17, 2022
Mr. Richard Andrew Olds, Sr., son of the late Elizabeth Marie Jackson Franklin and Henry James Olds was born in Brooklyn, New York on March 7, 1950. He departed this life on March 17, 2022 in Covington, Georgia. He was united in marriage to Margaret Smith Olds and to this union three children were born: Richard Jr., Valarie, and Marcus.
...
Charlotte Coleman
Mar 10, 2022
Mrs. Charlotte Josephine Coleman was born on August 19, 1942 in Darlington, South Carolina to the late Major and Mary Jackson. She left this life to return to the open arms of her Creator on Thursday, March 10, 2022 with her family at her side.
Charlotte was married to the late Patrick Coleman.
Charlotte was a member of New Hopewell...
Kevin Anderson
Mar 5, 2022
Mr. Kevin Wayne “Keke” Anderson was born August 18, 1966. He was the son of Lorraine A. Bradley and James Evans. He passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at Banner University Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona.
“Keke” as he was affectionately called was reared in the home of his grandmother, the late Josephine P. Anderson along with his brother, Craig...
Myasia Gregg
Mar 3, 2022
Myasia Anntionette Gregg was born in Florence County on August 4, 1994. She was the daughter of Harriet J. Waters and Matthew A. Gregg. Myasia transitioned into the heavenly kingdom on Thursday, March 3, 2022 at MUSC Health Florence Medical Center.
Myasia was educated in Florence District One Public Schools and was a 2013 Wilson High School graduate. In May...
Floyd Dingle, Sr
Mar 3, 2022
Mr. Floyd Anthony “Mack” Dingle, Sr. a native of Charleston, South Carolina was born February 23, 1964 to the late Alethia Dingle. He transitioned to his heavenly home on Thursday, March 3, 2022, in Florence, South Carolina.
He graduated from C.A. Brown High School in Charleston, South Carolina .
Floyd grew up on the east side of Charleston on Jackson...
Victor Brown
Feb 25, 2022
Victor Bernard Brown, fondly known as “Bernie”, was born on May 30, 1955 in Florence County, South Carolina at McLeod Hospital to Sadie Brown Smith and the late Rueben Brown. Bernie was raised in Pamplico, South Carolina by his mother; his beloved maternal grandmother, the late Estelle “Mae” Edwards Gibbs. Additionally, Bernie had a wealth of aunts and uncles who...
Charleen Robinson
Feb 24, 2022
Charleen Brown Robinson was born January 11, 1964, in Winston Salem, NC. She was the loving daughter of the late Corporal Preston Lee Brown and Catherine O’Neal Brown. On February 24, 2022, our angel gained her wings, and the Lord called her home.
Charleen was educated in the public schools of Florence District One (North Vista Elementary, Williams Middle School...
Henry Cooper
Feb 22, 2022
Mr. Henry Oliver Cooper, the son of the late Daniel Cooper and Louise Cain Cooper was born November 4, 1926 in Florence County, South Carolina. He passed away on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 after a brief illness at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence, South Carolina.
Henry was educated in Florence County Public School System. He was employed with The...
Jerome Benjamin
Feb 20, 2022
Mr. Jerome “Jeter” Benjamin, the son of the late Helen Slater and Roosevelt Benjamin was born March 5, 1951 in Darlington County. He was educated in Darlington County Public School Systems.
"Jeter" as he was affectionately called loved his family tremendously and was the type person that would never forget anyone. His mindset was of such that he would remember...
William Phillips
Feb 19, 2022
Mr. William James Phillips was born on October 5, 1952 in Darlington County. He was the son of the late Isaiah and Martha Phillips. Brother Phillips gained his heavenly wings on the morning of Saturday, February 19, 2022. Truly heaven has a precious soul in the midst. The comfort in knowing that the man we love is looking down upon...
Willie Lee McGill
Feb 18, 2022
Today, we have come as family and friends to celebrate the “Homegoing” of our loved one, Mr. Willie Lee McGill. Mr. McGill is the son of the late Hattie McGill and was born February 22, 1933 in Florence. He was called to eternal rest on Friday, February 18, 2022 after a brief illness.
Mr. McGill was educated in Florence County...
Teresa Bacote
Feb 16, 2022
Ms. Teresa B. Bacote was born May 3, 1964, in Society Hill, South Carolina, to the late Ben Bacote, Sr. and the late Rebecca Slater Bacote. She departed this earthly life to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 16, 2022.
Ms. Bacote received her formal education in Darlington County Public School System.
She was employed with Goody’s...
Subscribe
Get alerts when new obituaries are posted
