Obituaries

Joseph  Johnson

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

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

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.

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.

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Charlotte  Coleman

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Kathleen  Forte

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

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

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

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

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...