Obituaries
Kathleen Forte
Feb 9, 2022
Today we celebrate the life and legacy of Kathleen Brailey Forte, who went to be with the Lord, after suffering an illness, at McLeod Regional Medical Center on February 9, 2022. Kathleen, who was affectionately called, “Pee Wee”, was born on October 18, 1940, in Darlington County. She was the daughter of the late William Taft Brailey and Sara Mae...
Rosemary Benjamin
Feb 8, 2022
Rosemary Benjamin the daughter of the late James (March of Dimes) and Mary D. Jones was born in Florence, South Carolina, May 2, 1934. She went to her eternal rest on February 8, 2022, in Florence, South Carolina.
She was baptized at Trinity Baptist Church in South Carolina under the pastorate of Rev. A.W. Hill. Rosemary attended the public school...
Carl Gainey
Feb 4, 2022
Mr. Carl Emmett Gainey was born March 15, 1946 in Florence County to the late Reverend William E. Gainey and Lillie Mae Chatmon Gainey. He was born the 5th child of 11 children. With his father being an African Methodist Episcopal Pastor, the family had the opportunity to live in many towns and cities in the state of South Carolina. ...
John Dow
Feb 4, 2022
A conversation transpired between two, the Lord and John. They concluded that John’s work was done, and together they traveled on the wings of a dove to the other shore. Mr. John Weston Dow was born the son of the late Lee W. Dow and Arie Dow Conyers in Clarendon County, South Carolina on March 6, 1961. He...
Georgianna McCall
Feb 2, 2022
Ms. Georgianna McCall was born on April 6, 1936 in Florence, South Carolina to the late William, Sr. and Ruth McCall. She departed this life and was called to her Heavenly Home on Wednesday, February 2, 2022.
Georgianna attended the public schools of Florence, South Carolina.
She was employed in the Domestic and Healthcare field at various locations. She was...
Rachel Johnson
Feb 1, 2022
Deaconess Rachel Johnson, daughter of the late Primus and Rosanna Singletary, was born on June 24, 1933 in Saint Stephens, South Carolina. She was the fifth oldest, out of twelve children. She entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, February 1, 2022.
Deaconess Rachel receive her education at Saint Stephens Elementary School and Saint Stephens High School in Berkeley County.
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Diana Brown
Jan 30, 2022
The Legacy of a daughter, wife, mother and grandmother was born March 19, 1957, to the late James and Louise Phillips. Diana, 64, the wife of the late Chester Brown, departed this life on Sunday, January 30, 2022, after an illness.
She received her formal education in the Public School System in Darlington, South Carolina.
She was a vibrant person...
Sandra Ludwick
Jan 27, 2022
Sandra Lou Ludwick of Conway died Thursday, January 27, 2022. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.
Please keep the of Sandra Ludwick in your thoughts and prayers.
Dianne McWhite
Jan 27, 2022
Ms. Dianne McWhite was born November 23, 1956 to the late David McWhite and Elma Lee McNeil McWhite in Pamplico, South Carolina. She was the baby of seven siblings. She went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 27, 2022.
Dianne attended the Public School System at Gibbs Elementary School, Gibbs Middle School , and...
James Alston
Jan 25, 2022
It is with saddened hearts that we announce the passing of James N. Alston.
Memorial Service will take place on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. Friendship Baptist Church, 80 Walnut Street, SW, Atlanta, GA 30314.
Due to COVID restrictions, in-person attendance will be by invitation only. We invite everyone to experience the memorial service via live streaming: ...
Edward Burton
Jan 24, 2022
Edward Linzy Burton was born March 28, 1959, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Oliver Burton and Laura Burton. He was the fifth of eight children. He passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022.
The family relocated to Bronx, New York where Ed spent his entire childhood and most of his young adulthood. He was educated in the New York...
Dinah Widder
Jan 21, 2022
Ms. Dinah Lee McCutcheon Widder
She was born Dinah Lee McCutcheon on February 20, 1941 in Lake City, South Carolina to the late Kenneth and Geneva McCutcheon. She departed this life on Friday, January 21, 2022 after a long illness.
She was a 1958 graduate of Carver High School in Lake City, South Carolina.Upon graduation, Dinah relocated to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania....
Shirley Sanders
Jan 21, 2022
Sister Shirley Ann Sanders was born to the late Frances Sanders and Sam Lewis on November 24, 1957, in Darlington, South Carolina. As a child, she was loved in school and enjoyed attending church services. Shirley took her eternal rest with Christ on January 21, 2022, at age 64.She was educated in Darlington County School District, graduating from Rosenwald High...
Reverend Ben McWhite
Jan 20, 2022
Reverend Ben James McWhite was born on April 7, 1950 in Hyman, South Carolina. He was the son of the late Brother John McWhite and late Sister Margie Eaddy McWhite. Reverend Ben departed this life peacefully on Thursday morning January 20, 2022, at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence, South Carolina.
Reverend Ben James McWhite was the Associate Minister of...
Teresa Timmons
Jan 18, 2022
Mrs. Teresa Ann Joe Timmons, affectionately known as Ann was born on July 2, 1962, to Olivia Joe Timmons and the late Aaron June Joe. She was born and raised in Florence, South Carolina. Ann was called home to be with the Lord on January 18, 2022, after a brief illness. Ann was a Wilson High School graduate of the...
Khalil Ross
Jan 16, 2022
Mr. Khalil Maximillion Ross was born June 29, 2007. He was the son of Beverly Thomas Charles and Herbert Lee Ross, Jr. He departed this life on Sunday, January 16, 2022.
Khalil received his education in Florence Public School System. He was a student at Wilson High School in Florence, South Carolina.
Khalil had a passion for basketball, he Loved the game....
Eloise Harrison
Jan 14, 2022
Mrs. Eloise King Harrison departed this earthly life on Friday, January 14, 2022 after a short illness.
She was born on July 7, 1928, the daughter of the late Johnny King and Annie Joe King. She was a devoted Christian and joined Effingham Baptist Church in Mullins, South Carolina at an early age.
In 1948, she moved to Florence, South...
Shalanda McElveen
Jan 12, 2022
Shalanda Yvette McElveen was born on January 9, 1979, in Florence, SC to Otis and Nora McElveen. Shalanda departed this earthly life on January 12, 2022.
She was educated in the public schools of Florence County School District Two graduating from Hannah- Pamplico High Class of 1997.
She furthered her education at Medical University of South Carolina graduated with a...
Lois Key
Jan 12, 2022
Lois W. Key of Florence died Wednesday, January 12, 2022. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.
Please keep the family of Lois W. Key in your thoughts and prayers.
Leroy Cade, Jr.
Jan 10, 2022
Mr. Leroy Cade, Jr. was born on September 15, 1947 to the late Leroy Cade, Sr. and Rosa Grant Cade. On Tuesday, January 11, 2022 he was called home for eternal rest.
Leroy was educated in the public schools of Florence County School District One graduating from Wilson Sr. High School Class of 1965. He was voted “Best Dressed Person”.
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