Obituaries
Benjamin Rich
Dec 3, 2021
Mr. Benjamin Franklin “Ben” “Frank” Rich was born in Florence, South Carolina on April 21, 1955 to the late Carli and Emma Williams Rich. He departed this life on Friday, December 3, 2021 at McLeod Hospice House.
Benjamin received his formal education in Florence County Public Schools. He was a 1975 graduate of McClenaghan High School.
“Ben” or “Frank” as he was...
Rev. James Atkins, Jr.
Nov 30, 2021
Reverend James Atkins, Jr. was born on February 25, 1964, to the late James Atkins, Sr. and Margaret Ann Watts-Atkins in Birmingham, Alabama. He passed peacefully on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, in his home in Darlington, South Carolina. His final days were spent surrounded by family and friends.
James was joined in marriage to his devoted wife, Andrena Vasser-Atkins, on May...
James Vereen
Nov 28, 2021
Mr. James T. Vereen of Longs died Sunday, November 28, 2021. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.
Please keep the family of Mr. James T. Vereen in your thoughts and prayers.
Peggy Moses
Nov 25, 2021
Mrs. Peggy Ann Dunham Moses, the daughter of the late Mr. James Preston Dunham, Sr. and the late Mrs. Jessie Mae Jakes Dunham, was born April 30, 1958 in Florence, South Carolina. Mrs. Moses past on Thursday, November 25, 2021 in Florence, South Carolina.
Peggy graduated from South Florence High School in Florence, South Carolina, and later attended Florence-Darlington Technical College.
She...
Betty Hennigan
Nov 21, 2021
Mrs. Betty Law Hennigan was born August 16, 1937, in Florence, South Carolina to the late Joseph Law Sr. and Curley Taylor Law. She departed this life on November 21, 2021, to enter into her final resting place.
Mrs. Betty Law Hennigan received her high school education in Florence County; a 1954 graduate of Wilson High School in Florence, South...
Addie Scott
Nov 19, 2021
Mrs. Addie Mae Hyman Scott, the daughter of the late Latson Hyman and Addie Roberson Hyman Spears was born on May 9, 1942 in Florence County. On Friday, November 19, 2021 she was welcomed to His Master’s presence; an honor beyond our comprehension. She educated in the Public Schools of Florence County.
She was employed at Electro Motive, The Carriage...
Jeneise Wright
Nov 14, 2021
Ms. Jeneise Catenia “Jane” Goodson Wright was born on May 24, 1972 in Florence, South Carolina to the late Mildred Packer Goodson. She went to her Heavenly Home on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at 4:17 PM in McLeod Regional Medical Center after a brief illness.
She attended Florence County Public Schools.
“Jane” as she was affectionately called by her loved ones, loved...
Robert Burch
Nov 11, 2021
Mr. Robert “Jimmy” Burch was born March 1, 1953 to Dorshia Waiters and the late Johnnie Junior Burch in Florence, South Carolina. He was also reared by his aunt, the late Vermel Saunders. He departed this earthly life on Thursday, November 11, 2021.
Robert attended Florence County Public Schools and later gained employment as a Concrete Finisher. In 1973, Robert enlisted...
Sarah Slater
Nov 9, 2021
Mrs. Sarah Alice Slater was born on May 2, 1943 in Darlington, South Carolina to the late Donella Alford-Baker and Leroy Baker, Sr. On Tuesday, November 9, 2021, she departed this life surrounded by loving family members and went to be home with the Lord after a brief illness.
Sarah completed her education in the Darlington and Baltimore Public School Systems....
Theodore Ham, III
Nov 9, 2021
Mr. Theodore “Bubba” Ham, III was born in Darlington County, South Carolina, November 9, 1943 to the late Theodore Ham, Jr. and Eva Hamlin Ham. He departed this life on November 9, 2021 at McLeod Hospice in Florence, South Carolina.
Theodore attended the Darlington County Public Schools. He was employed with Florence School District One until he retired.
Theodore was joined in...
Margaret Moses
Nov 6, 2021
Margaret Moses, daughter of the late Julius Johnson, Sr., and the late Julia Washington Johnson was born in Timmonsville, South Carolina on October 5, 1939. She departed this life on Saturday, November 6, 2021 in McLeod Regional Medical Center at 5:45pm after a long illness.
She attended the public schools of Florence County. Margaret was the oldest grandchild of Heyward Washington....
Shandra Timmons
Nov 5, 2021
Ms. Shandra Delores Timmons, the daughter of Roshelle Timmons and the late Rosetta Jones Timmons was born March 11, 1962 in Miami, Florida. She departed this life on Friday, November 5, 2021 in Commander Nursing Home located in Florence, South Carolina, after an illness.She attended Miami-Dade County Schools and was a 1980 graduate of Hialeah Miami Lakes High School in...
Cubit Lee Lewis
Nov 4, 2021
Mr. Cubit Lee “ Earl” Lewis was born August 9, 1955 Clarendon County, South Carolina, to the late Isaiah Lewis and the late Pearl McCray Lewis. He departed this earthly life on Wednesday, November 3, 2021.Cubit was fondly known as “Earl” by family members, received his formal education in Paxville, South Carolina Public School System and the Clarendon County Disability...
Dr. Charlotte Francis
Nov 3, 2021
Dr. Charlotte Laverne Francis transitioned into eternal rest on November 3, 2021 at Medical University of South Carolina in Florence, South Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Lula and Charles Francis, Jr. and was born in Waynesboro, Georgia on September 5, 1956.
The genesis of Charlotte’s spiritual foundation began with parents who were members of John I. Blackburn...
Joseph Scott, Jr.
Nov 3, 2021
Joseph “Joe” Scott, Jr., the son of the late Joseph “Joe” Scott, Sr. and the late Annie Mae Cooper Scott was born on June 20, 1939 in Florence County. On Wednesday, November 3, 2021, he was admitted to his Master’s presence – an honor beyond our comprehension.
He was educated in the Public Schools of Florence County and graduated from Wilson...
John Johnson
Oct 30, 2021
Mr. John A, Johnson was born November 27, 1949, to the late John Johnson and the late Elizabeth Johnson. On October 30, 2021, he departed this earthly life peacefully at MUSC – Florence after an illness.
John attended the Public Schools of Florence, South Carolina.
He was a member of Maxwell Baptist Church.
John spent most of his life working...
Chester Davis
Oct 30, 2021
“God has smiled on me, He has set me free”
As our beloved transitioned, his loved ones were present to make his journey easier for all concerned. Our beloved Chester Davis left his earthly home from McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence, South Carolina on Saturday, October 30, 2021.
We, as believers, know that Corinthians 5:8 says: “We are confident, I...
Stephen Williams
Oct 28, 2021
Stephen Williams of Florence died Thursday, October 28, 2021 in a local hospital after an illness. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.
Please keep the family of Stephen Williams in your thoughts and prayers.
Rebecca Bacote
Oct 25, 2021
Mrs. Rebecca Salter Bacote was born on February 2, 1927 in Darlington, South Carolina to the late Robert Slater and the late Hattie Muldrow Slater. She departed this earthly life to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, October 25, 2021.
Mrs. Slater received her formal education in Darlington County.
She was joined in holy matrimony to the late Ben Bacote,...
Julie Bell Shird
Oct 23, 2021
Julie Bell Shird was born on May 15, 1936 in Florence, South Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Corine Shird and the late Joseph (Jack) Fleming. On Saturday October 23, 2021, she departed this life at King Manor Nursing Home in New Jersey.
Julie attended the Public Schools in Florence County. She worked on the farm in her...
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