Obituaries

Sam J. Brown

Sam J. Brown

Dec 14, 2023

Mr. Sam Junior “Killer” Brown, the son of the late Rena Brown was born August 29, 1940 in Marlboro County. He passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023.

Sam was a member of New Zion Baptist Church of Florence, South Carolina. He served as a Trustee and was active in other capacities of the church for many years.

Sam...

Jerome B. Frederick

Jerome B. Frederick

Dec 12, 2023

Bobby Jerome Frederick (Bob) was born on May 17, 1942 and was the youngest son of the late Leo and Annie Lee Frederick. He was a native of Rowesville, South Carolina and graduated from Lockett High school in the Branchville School District. Upon graduation from high school, Jerome migrated to New York where he lived for 40 years. In 1963,...

Ameria D. Grant

Ameria D. Grant

Dec 9, 2023

Ms. Ameria Dava’ Grant was born October 3, 2007, to Idona Mace Johnson and Clayton Jarrett Grant. She passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023.

She attended Florence School District 1 Public Schools: Delmae Elementary, Moore Middle, Sneed Middle, and West Florence High.

Most recently, Ameria was a member of West Florence High School Junior Varsity Girls’ Basketball Team.

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Harold D. Jones

Harold D. Jones

Dec 5, 2023

Harold DeLafayette Jones was born November 23, 1938, in Florence, South Carolina.  He was called to his heavenly home in the early morning of December 5, 2023.  Harold was lovingly known as Daddy, Grandaddy, Pamp, Spooky, Bubba and the Mayor of Gaillard Street to his friends and family.

Harold was the son of the late Willie and Mamie Jones.  Harold graduated from high school in...

Odia Lee Davis

Odia Lee Davis

Dec 2, 2023

Mr. Odia “Otis” Davis was born in Bel-Air, Maryland in 1944, but as a young child his family moved back to the South to South Carolina, where he spent his early years. He graduated from Wilson High School in 1964. While there he was a star football player and Captain of the team. After high school, ‘Otis” as he was...

Mary M. Keith

Mary M. Keith

Nov 30, 2023

Sunrise… Mary Willie McKissick Keith, 82, was born on December 25, 1940, in Whitestone, South Carolina. She dedicated 59 years of unwavering love and companionship as the  cherished wife of Mr. Jerry M. Keith, Sr. Mary held the position of the eldest of nine  children, born to the late Mr. Willie McKissick, Sr. and Mrs. Atlanta Knuckles McKissick. A Life...

Laura A. Black

Laura A. Black

Nov 27, 2023

Ms. Laura A. Black, the daughter of the late Barbara Jean Black and the late Leo Eaddy and reared by her grandmother, the late Annie Laura Black was born October 8, 1971, in Florence, South Carolina. Laura, at the age of 52, passed away peacefully at McLeod Regional Hospital in Florence, South Carolina, on Monday, November 27, 2023.

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Kenrick A. Harris

Kenrick A. Harris

Nov 27, 2023

Mr. Kenrick Alfraido “Kenny” Harris, the son of the late Enid Tumey and Reginal Harris was born September 24, 1944 in Barking Lodge, Saint Thomas, Jamaica. On Monday, 12:56 pm, November 27, 2023, God called His angel home, at Honorage Nursing Center, in Florence, South Carolina.

“Kenny” as he was affectionately called was educated in the Public Schools in Jamaica....

Jerome Davis

Jerome Davis

Nov 21, 2023

Mr. Jerome Davis was born on April 12, 1950, the son of the late Mr. Clarence and Mrs. Easter Mable Davis in Florence, South Carolina. He departed this life on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, after a long illness.

 Jerome was educated in the Public Schools of Florence, South Carolina and was a Wilson High School Class of 1968 graduate.

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Pearly Mae Taylor

Pearly Mae Taylor

Nov 20, 2023

Mrs. Pearly Mae Brown Taylor was born in Florence, South Carolina on February 28th, 1961 to the late Pearlie Lee Brown Sr. and to the late Evelena Isaiah Brown.   On November 20, 2023, she gained her wings like a dove and flew away to be at rest. She attended the public schools of Florence County. She was a hardworking...

Janice A. Holloway

Janice A. Holloway

Nov 10, 2023

Ms. Janice Holloway was born on August 1, 1964 in Florence, South Carolina, to the late Mrs. Margaret Jackson Holloway and the late Mr. Wallace Brockington. She departed this life at McLeod Regional Medical Center on November 10, 2023.

Janice attended the Florence County Elementary and Middle Public Schools and later attended Wilson High School in Florence, South Carolina. She...

Infant Future K. James

Infant Future K. James

Nov 7, 2023

Infant Future Kobe James of Florence transitioned on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.

Please keep the family of Infant Future Kobe James in your thoughts and prayers.

Carol D. Johnson

Carol D. Johnson

Nov 6, 2023

Carol Denise Johnson was born to Phillip Johnson, Sr. and Ruth James in Fort Campbell, Kentucky, on August 6, 1956. Carol received her formal education in Florence Public Schools, starting with North Vista Elementary.  Following the deaths of both her parents, Carol began to assume the matriarch role of the Johnson family. At her Grandma Chizzie’s side, Carol helped take...

Barbara H. Davis

Barbara H. Davis

Oct 26, 2023

Mrs. Barbara Jean Harrison Davis, the daughter of the late Henry T. Harrison and the late Lela Mae Brown Harrison was born August 24, 1950, in Florence, South Carolina. She departed this earthly life on Thursday, October 26, 2023.

Barbara was educated in the Florence Public Schools and a proud graduate of Wilson High School Class of 1969.

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William H. Wood

William H. Wood

Oct 19, 2023

William Hoover Wood of Longs, SC, the son of the late Robert Robson Wood and the late Helen Frances Buoy Wood was born in Springfield, Illinois. He died Thursday, October 19, 2023.

William was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Robson Wood and Helen Frances Buoy Wood; and four brothers.

Survivors include four children, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Please keep...

Jose E. Lozano

Jose E. Lozano

Oct 18, 2023

Jose Espinoza Lozano of Timmonsville transitioned on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence.

Please keep the family of Jose Espinoza Lozano in your thoughts and prayers.

Narcessus R. Timmons

Narcessus R. Timmons

Oct 14, 2023

 “My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion forever.”

                                                                                                                            Psalm 73:26

Mrs. Narcessus Robinson Timmons, a beautiful young and stylish, eighty-seven-year-old loving woman passed away on, Saturday, October 14, 2023, at her home surrounded by her niece (Nicolia and nephew Charles). She was loved by all immediate family and her extended...

Curtis L. Bailey

Curtis L. Bailey

Oct 13, 2023

Mr. Curtis Lee “Shorty” Bailey, was the youngest offspring born to the late Mr. Johnnie Bailey and the late Mrs. Mary Kelley Bailey on May 22,1955, in Florence, South Carolina. Curtis exchanged time for eternity on October 13, 2023.

Shorty was educated in the Florence County School System and graduated from McClenaghan High School in 1974.Mr. Bailey joined the...

Lloyd A. Ashley

Lloyd A. Ashley

Oct 9, 2023

Mr. Lloyd Ashbury “Robbie” Ashley was born February 15, 1968, to the late Mrs. Gertrude Elizabeth Gregg Ashley-Taylor and the late Mr. Leroy Ashley, Sr.

Lloyd was born and reared in Florence, South Carolina and attended Wilson High School as a part of the Class of ’86. To his family, he was known as “Robbie,” and to his East Florence...

Laura C. Washington

Laura C. Washington

Oct 5, 2023

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

                                                        Psalm 23:1

 We are Celebrating the Life of Ms. Laura Catherine “Polly” Washington who was born October 21, 1951, to the late Mr. Elijah “Bo” Washington and the late Mrs. Queen Catherine White Washington and reared by the late Mary Elizabeth Washington Muldrow. She peacefully made her transition into eternal rest on Thursday,...

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