Obituaries

Pauline  Gore

Pauline Gore

Jun 20, 2021

Mrs. Pauline Louise Gore was born December 30, 1949 in Cleveland, Ohio to Eleanor Carlton Betts and William Stanley Betts. She departed this life on Saturday, June 20, 2021.

Pauline’s formal education began as she attended the Public Schools in Cleveland, Ohio. She gained Higher Education at South Carolina State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education. She later...

Patricia Redmon

Patricia Redmon

Jun 19, 2021

Mrs. Patricia E. Redmon, better known as Pat, was born on December 15, 1947 to the late Robert Patrick Johnson and Rosella Ruth Johnson in San Bernardino, California. She left this life to return to the open arms of her Creator on Saturday, June 19, 2021.

Patricia received her formal education through San Bernardino High School where she excelled in her...

Mary Beckett

Mary Beckett

Jun 19, 2021

Mrs. Mary Louise “Noot” Peoples Beckett was born September 1, 1957 in Florence, South Carolina to the late Walter Henry Peoples, Sr. and Mother Louise “Curtis” Cooper Peoples. She departed this earthly life on the afternoon of Saturday, June 19, 2021 at her home.

Mary attended the Public Schools in Florence County and was a proud Class of 1975 graduate of...

Robert Brandon, Sr.

Robert Brandon, Sr.

Jun 17, 2021

Robert I. Brandon Sr., affectionately known as “Bob" or "Buzzy”, peacefully transitioned from this life on Thursday, June 17th, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lou Chavis Brandon and children, Cheryl Brandon, Charlette Renee Hedgman, Anthony “Tony” Brandon and Kevin Hymes.

He is survived by his children, Daa’iyah Pasha, Frances Hymes, and Robert I. Brandon, Jr.,...

Rashad McCoy

Rashad McCoy

Jun 15, 2021

Mr. Rashad Tyriq “Shad” McCoy was born January 2, 2003 to Eddie and Rennie McCoy in Hartsville, South Carolina. He transitioned into eternal rest on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence, South Carolina.

Rashad attended the Public Schools of Darlington County and was a proud student at Hartsville High School.

Rashad was a member of Second Missionary...

Rosa Spears

Rosa Spears

Jun 8, 2021

Mrs. Rosa Lee Townsend Spears, daughter of the late Jake Townsend and Annie Green Townsend was born July 6, 1948 in Florence, South Carolina. She departed this life on Tuesday, June 8, 2021.

Rosa attended the Public Schools of Florence County and Paine College in Augusta, Georgia, where she received a Degree in Business Administration.

Rosa was employed with Attorney Mordeci Johnson...

Jeffery Vanderhall

Jeffery Vanderhall

Jun 7, 2021

Mr. Jeffrey Lomomt “Jeff” Vanderhall, the son of Teresa Townsend Vanderhall and the late Thomas Jefferson Vanderhall was born September 11, 1987 in Marion, South Carolina. He departed this earthly life on Monday, June 7, 2021.

Jeffrey attended Florence School District One Elementary and Middle Schools and was a proud Class of 2006 South Florence High School graduate.

Jeffrey was affiliated with...

Herbert Hines

Herbert Hines

Jun 6, 2021

Mr. Herbert Lee “Terry” Hines was born May 10, 1961 in Darlington, South Carolina. He was the son of the late Willie, Sr. and Roceda J. Hines. He departed this life on Sunday, June 6, 2021, at the age of 60.

“Terry” as he was affectionately called by all who knew and loved him, attended the Public Schools of Darlington and...

Richard Bayse, Sr.

Richard Bayse, Sr.

Jun 6, 2021

Mr. Richard Warren Basye, Sr. of Olanta, South Carolina died Sunday, June 6, 2021.

Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.

Please keep the family of Richard Warren Basye in your thoughts and prayers.

Sherryl Shorter

Sherryl Shorter

May 31, 2021

Mrs. Sherryl Denise Phillips was born on September 8, 1953 to the late Ida Mae Mills and the late Eddie Lee Phillips in Tampa, Florida. In addition, Sherryl was also blessed to have Jacob Shoats Sr. (her brother’s father) in her life. She died on Monday, May 31, 2021.

Education & Profession

As a young girl Sherryl live in Ocilla, Georgia with...

Lloyd Lawson, Jr.

Lloyd Lawson, Jr.

May 30, 2021

Mr. Lloyd Lawson, Jr. was born on January 5, 1942 to the late Llyod, Sr. and Sarah Lawson in Florence, South Carolina. He was reared by his grandfather and grandmother, Richard and Gaynell Anderson. He departed this life Sunday, May 30, 2021.

Lloyd attended the Public Schools in Florence, South Carolina.

At an early age, Lloyd accepted Christ as his personal Savior,...

Minister Carnun Alberta Gamble

Minister Carnun Alberta Gamble

May 30, 2021

Minister Carnun Alberta Cain-Gamble also known as “CC” to many of her loved ones was born February 16, 1955 in Florence, South Carolina. She was the third child to the late Nunlee Cain and Carnell Brown Cain. “CC” went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 30, 2021.

She attended Gibbs Elementary and Junior High Schools in Pamplico, South...

Carrie Mae Keels

Carrie Mae Keels

May 28, 2021

Mrs. Carrie Mae Lewis Keels was born November 7, 1953 to the late Lisha Lewis and Josephine Kelly Keels in Florence, South Carolina. She transitioned into eternal rest on Friday, May 28, 2021 at Regency Hospital in Florence, South Carolina. Carrie was a graduate of West Florence High School Class of 1972. She was a member of Salem United Methodist...

Emma Mae Williamson

Emma Mae Williamson

May 27, 2021

Emma Mae Brown Williamson, the daughter of the late James Brown and Annie Starr Brown was born February 3, 1938 in Florence County. She departed this earthly life and entered into eternal rest 11:14 PM Thursday, May 27, 2021 at McLeod Regional Medical Center.Emma attended Wilson High School and was a proud Wilsonian graduate. After graduation, Emma relocated to Washington,...

Jesse Lee Eaddy

Jesse Lee Eaddy

May 26, 2021

Jesse L. Eaddy, the son of the late Nathaniel Eaddy and Ethel “Rosa” Robinson, was born May 20, 1936 in Florence County. He departed this life on May 26, 2021 at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence, South Carolina.

Jesse attended public schools in Florence County and received his diploma from Wilson Senior High School. He loved music and was a...

Moses Richardson, Jr

Moses Richardson, Jr

May 18, 2021

Moses Richardson, Jr. winged his way to the Abha’ Kingdom on May 18, 2021 at his home at Indigo Apartments, 820 South Coit Street, Florence, South Carolina.

Moses was the son of the late Moses Richardson, Sr. and Magnolia Williams Richardson. Moses was born in Florence County on May 30, 1947.

Moses was educated and worked in Florence, South Carolina at several...

Roberta Durant

Roberta Durant

May 10, 2021

Mrs. Roberta Samuel Dannelly Durant, the daughter of the late Robert S. and Minnie Smith Dannelly was born on May 15, 1922 in Bishopville, South Carolina. She died Monday, May 10, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.

She graduated from Browning Home and Mather Academy in Camden, and earned a B.S. Degree from South Carolina State College (now University) in Orangeburg, and...

Tammy Govan

Tammy Govan

May 7, 2021

Mr. Tammy Carnell “Tee” Govan, the son of Ruth and the late Tommy Govan was born May 10, 1971. He departed this life Saturday, May 1, 2021.

His formal education included Holmes Elementary School in Florence, South Carolina, Saint John Elementary School in Lynchburg, South Carolina, and was a proud graduate of Mayewood High School Class of 1989 in Sumter,...

Bobby Farmer

Bobby Farmer

May 7, 2021

Mr. Bobby "Bob" Farmer was born in Hartsville, South Carolina on November 11, 1954. He was the son of the late James and Burneed R. Farmer. He departed this earthly life on Friday, May 7, 2021.

He was educated in the Lee County Public School System, where he received his diploma.

As a teen he was a Bus Driver for Lee County...

Mildred Bryant

Mildred Bryant

Apr 29, 2021

Mrs. Mildred Lucas Bryant was born on June 30, 1937 in Darlington County, South Carolina to the late Mr. Olden Lucas, Sr. and Mrs. Rebecca Williams Lucas. After a brief illness, Mildred was called home with the Lord on Thursday, April 29, 2021.

Mildred was a Florence native, graduating from Wilson High School Class of 1956. In 1957, she moved to...