Obituaries
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
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