Obituaries
Lelia Smith
Aug 3, 2021
Mother Lelia M. Cooper Smith was born on December 3, 1926, in Florence, South Carolina to the late Granison “Nick” Cooper and Mother Ida Gibson Cooper. She departed this earthly life on Tuesday, August 3, 2021.
She attended the Public Schools of Florence County.
Mother Lelia was married to the late Deacon Frank Smith, Jr. and to this union there were twelve...
Pearline Hines
Aug 2, 2021
Mother Pearline Hines, daughter of the late Jesse and Celie McCray Anderson, was born March 25, 1930 in Williamsburg County, South Carolina. On Monday, August 2, 2021, Mother Pearline Hines entered into eternal rest at her residence. Mother Pearline Hines was educated in Florence County Public Schools. She was a dedicated employee of the Palmetto Center in Florence, South Carolina....
Taniyah Wilson
Jul 30, 2021
Our precious angel, Miss Taniyah Lashai Wilson entered into this world on April 4, 2002 in Hartsville, South Carolina. She was the daughter of Shemeka L. Wilson and the late Michael L. Jefferson. Taniyah and her precious baby girl Londyn Lashai Johnson departed this earthly home on Friday, July 30, 2021.
"T-Noont" as she was affectionately called by her family ,...
Joe A. Grimes
Jul 23, 2021
Mr. Joe Allen Grimes better known as “Pop” was born August 11, 1941 to the late Grover Grimes and Carrie Sherrill Grimes in Statesville, North Carolina. He departed his life to return to the open arms of His Creator on Friday, July 23, 2021.
Joe received his formal education through Unity High School in Statesville, North Carolina, where he graduated in...
Lubertha Hines
Jul 21, 2021
Mrs. Lubertha “Bay” Smalls Hines, the daughter of the late Johnny Smalls and Mary McCants Smalls was born December 17, 1937 in Florence, South Carolina. She left this life to return to the open arms of her Creator on Wednesday, July 21, 2021.
As a small child, “Bay” as she was affectionately called was educated at Salem School in Claussen,...
Daisy Bell Marshall
Jul 21, 2021
Mrs. Daisy Bell Gattison Marshall, the daughter of the late Henry and Lillie White Gattison was born July 26, 1933 in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. She departed this earthly life on Wednesday, July 21, 2021.
She received her formal education through the Chesterfield County Public School System.
Mrs. Daisy Bell was devoted a member of Ousley Missionary Baptist Church.
Those...
Hermena Swinton
Jul 20, 2021
Born 100 years ago on July 14, 1921, Hermena Mae Hickson Swinton was the first child of Jacob and Kathryn (Harris) Hickson of Burgaw, North Carolina. Jacob and “Kate” were community and church leaders. They worshiped at Macedonia AME Church where Hermena’s maternal great grandfather had once been the pastor. Hermena and her sisters, Clementine, Doris, Zellene, and Jacquelyn were...
Mable T. Burgess
Jul 16, 2021
The Legacy of a daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, Community Leading Lady, Co-Owner of Lawson Street Grocery also known as Grady Store, and Phenomenal Woman of God was born January 1, 1924 to the late Nathaniel and Louvenia Brown Taylor .
Mrs. Mable T. Burgess, 97, the wife of the late Grady Burgess, Sr. answered and followed God’s voice into eternal rest...
Eula Mae Frierson
Jul 9, 2021
Eula Mae Robinson Frierson, the thirteenth child of the late Mr. Lavette and Mrs. Lula Chapman Robinson, known to her family as “Peggy Ann” or “Peg Ann”, was born December 27, 1940 in Florence, South Carolina.
Peggy attended the Holmes Elementary School from the grades 1 through 6 under the leadership of James A. Miller Principal. At Holmes ES, she...
Geraldine Waiters
Jul 4, 2021
Ms. Geraldine Waiters the daughter of the late Allen Waiters and Hester Ethel Bailey Waiters was born October 15, 1933 in Florence, South Carolina. She answered the Master’s call to eternal rest on Sunday, July 4, 2021.
At an early age, Geraldine gave her life to Christ at Salem United
Methodist Church located in Claussen Community. She was a lifelong faithful member...
Jeanette O. Gray
Jul 3, 2021
Mrs. Jeanette O. Gray was born July 23, 1941, in Paterson, New Jersey. She was the daughter of the late James and Bertha (Ray) Odom. On July 3, 2021, Jeanette was called home to be with the Lord at McLeod Hospice House in Florence, South Carolina.
Jeanette accepted Christ in her life as her Lord and Savior and was baptized,...
Hattie Lee Lynch
Jul 2, 2021
Mrs. Hattie Lee Richardson Lynch the daughter of the late Eddie Richardson, Sr. and the late Willie Mae Law Richardson was born November 21, 1939 in Lee County, South Carolina. She departed this earthly life on Friday July 2, 2021 in Winston Salem, North Carolina
At an early age, Hattie confessed her faith in Christ and joined Saint Paul United...
Kenneth Greene, Sr.
Jul 2, 2021
Mr. Kenneth Murray Greene, Sr. 79, the oldest of three children, was born in Baltimore, Maryland on February 11, 1942 to the late Joseph Greene and Christina Williams Greene. He went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 2, 2021.
Kenney as he was affectionately called received his formal education in the Public-School Systems of Baltimore City. After graduation,...
Virginia Evans
Jul 1, 2021
Virginia Wilson Evans, formerly of Florence died July 1, 2021 in Baltimore, Maryland.
Please keep the family of Virginia Wilson Evans in your thoughts and prayers.
Services are entrusted to Howell Funeral Home, PA.
Local announcement provided by Smith Funeral Home of Florence
Walter Ivory
Jul 1, 2021
Mr. Walter Lee Ivory was born March 11, 1957 in Florence, South Carolina to the late Nelson Charles Ivory, Jr., and Rosa Bell (Barr) Ivory. Walter was affectionately known as “Bone” to family and friends. He departed his earthly walk of life on Thursday, July 1, 2021 at his residence in East Orange, New Jersey.
Walter was baptized and joined Mt....
Michael Kelly
Jun 26, 2021
Mr. Michael Bernard Kelly was born September 9, 1962, the son of Georgia Mae “Jack” Spears Kelly and the late Leroy “Roy” Kelly. He passed away on Saturday, June 26, 2021 in United States Virgin Islands.
“Mike” as he was affectionately attended school in Florence County and was a proud graduate of South Florence High School Class of 1980. He loved...
La'Keisha Brown
Jun 25, 2021
LaKeisha Denise Brown was born September 17, 1977 in Florence, South Carolina to Johnnie Mae (Randy) Harrison and Harvey (Margaret) Davis. She peacefully made her transition into eternal rest on Friday, June 25, 2021.
LaKeisha was affectionately called “Big Brown” by her loved ones and friends. She was a very loving, caring, kind considerate person. She was very passionate about making...
Grace Ann Myers
Jun 24, 2021
Grace Ann Myers was born on May 5, 1940 to the late Roy and Rada Myers in Florence County, South Carolina.
Educated in the Public Schools of Florence County, Grace Ann graduated from Gibbs High School in 1958.
A woman of faith, Grace Ann became a member of Aimwell Missionary Baptist Church at an early age.
Grace Ann was a dedicated member of...
Marquel Jones
Jun 23, 2021
Marquel Demond Jones of Texas died June 23, 2021. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.
Please keep the family of Marquel D. Jones in your thoughts and prayers.
Roland "Tony" Gray
Jun 22, 2021
Mr. Roland Anthony “Tony” Gray, a veteran and resident of Florida, passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. Tony as he was affectionately called was the son of Roland and Olive Gray.
Ronald graduated from Chapman High School and was a member of Holden Chapel Missionary Baptist Church.
He went to the University of Alabama to play football before enlisting in...
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