Obituaries
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Dr. James Wairimu
Apr 25, 2021
Obituary:Dr. James Gitau Wairimu, was born on March 21, 1990, in Nairobi Kenya. He was the last born child/son to the late Teresia Wairimu Gitau. He was a brother to Margaret Nduta Wairumu, Jane Wanjiru Wairimu and the late John Gachoka,
Education:Dr. James Wairimu completed his primary school education in Ruai Primary school and proceeded to Kiruri high school for his...
Carol L. Woodbury
Apr 17, 2021
Carol LaShawn McCoy Woodbury was born in Florence County on July 29, 1972, a daughter of Deacon Buford & the late Mrs. Margaret Waters. She transitioned to her new life on April 17, 2021 at McLeod Hospice House.
“Shawn,” as she was affectionately called, was educated in the public schools of Florence South Carolina, and was a 1991 graduate of...
Jacqueline Benberry
Apr 8, 2021
Jacqueline Juliette Alexander Benberry was born into the union of the late James Alexander and the late Alice “Jack” Robinson Alexander in Florence, South Carolina on August 14th 1948. Born prematurely, she often recounted being carried around on a pillow by her adoring mother. Known to family and friends as Jackie, she was entered and won prizes in two different...
Glenn Smith, Sr.
Apr 6, 2021
Mr. Glenn Edward Smith Sr. affectionately known as "Joe or Uncle Joe", husband of the Late Florine Pinckney Smith was born on October 2, 1941, to the late Mary G. and David Smith Sr. left this earthly life on Tuesday, April 6, 2021.
Glenn was a graduate of Wilson High School 1959. He was employed over twenty years with Nucor Steel...
Edward Williams , Sr.
Apr 4, 2021
Mr. Edward Williams, Sr. the son of the late Arthur Williams, Sr. and the late Gertrude Smith was born in Patterson, New Jersey on December 19, 1049. He departed this earthly life on Sunday, April 4, 2021.
Edward attended Elementary and High School in New Newton, New Jersey and was a proud graduate of Newton High School.
Edward joined the...
Elizabeth McClellan
Mar 29, 2021
Elizabeth McClellan of Florence, South Carolina died Monday, March 29, 2021.
Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.
Please keep the family of Elizabeth McClellan in your thoughts and prayers.
Whitt Carroll
Mar 28, 2021
Mr. Whitt Carroll, “Bup” or “Bup -Bup” as he was affectionally called by his family, was born on August 22, 1930 to the late Georgia “Gilchrist” Carroll and Henry C. Carroll in Greenwood, South Carolina. He entered eternal rest on Sunday, March 28, 2021.Upon coming of age, Whitt left the serene, warm, peaceful Palmetto State for the hustle and bustle...
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