Obituaries

Diane  Manor

Diane Manor

Jan 28, 2020

Florence – Funeral service for Mrs. Diane Elizabeth Ashley-Manor will be conducted 11:00 AM Saturday, February 8, 2020 at J. O. & Annette Smith Memorial Chapel, 307 S. Johns St., Florence. Interment will follow in Sunset Memory Gardens, directed by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.

Diane was born on February 20, 1955 in Florence, South Carolina to the late...

Italy  Perrin

Italy Perrin

Jan 27, 2020

Funeral service for Mrs. Italy McKever Perrin will be conducted 11:00 AM Saturday, February 1, 2020 at J. O. & Annette Smith Memorial Chapel, 307 S. Johns St., Florence. Interment will follow at Sunset Memory Gardens, directed by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.

Mrs. Italy McKever Perrin, daughter of the late Mr. Sylvester McKever, Sr. and Mrs. Alberta James...

Dr. Fostenia  Baker

Dr. Fostenia Baker

Jan 23, 2020

Funeral service for Dr. Fostenia W. Baker will be conducted 1 PM Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Meadow Prong Baptist Church, 6933 Meadow Prong Rd., Effingham. Interment will follow in the church cemetery directed by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.

Dr. Fostenia Willoughby Baker was born on July 4, 1941 to the late Maryland Leon Baker and Pecola Williams...

John Henry  Gregg, Jr.

John Henry Gregg, Jr.

Jan 23, 2020

Florence - Funeral service for Mr. John Henry Gregg, Jr. will be conducted 11:00 AM Friday, January 31, 2020 at Greater St. Paul AME Church, 4810 Francis Marion Rd., Florence. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery, directed by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.

The family will receive friends at 141 Wingate Ave., Florence.

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Pressley  Cantey, Jr.

Pressley Cantey, Jr.

Jan 21, 2020

Funeral service for Mr. Pressley Cantey, Jr. will be conducted 1:00 PM Monday, January 27, 2020 at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, 4211 East Old Marion Highway, Florence, South Carolina. Interment will follow in Sunset Memory Gardens, directed by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.

A Time to Be Born Mr. Pressley Cantey, Jr. was born on August 3, 1950 in...

Harry  Sapp

Harry Sapp

Jan 19, 2020

Funeral service for Mr. Henry Lee “Harry” Sapp will be conducted 12 Noon Friday, January 24, 2020 at J. O. & Annette Smith Memorial Chapel, 307 S. Johns St., Florence. , directed by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.

Mr. Henry “Harry” Lee Sapp, the son of the late Ulysses and Sheldonia Sapp was born on June 23, 1943 in...

James  Gause

James Gause

Jan 19, 2020

Memorial service for Mr. James Gause will be conducted 12:30 PM Saturday, February 1, 2020 at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 1215 Alligator Rd., Effingham, directed by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.

James Gause was born March 27, 1933 in Brittons Neck, South Carolina, one of the oldest settlements in Marion County, to the late Charles and Arquila Daniel-Gause....

Arnez  Sample

Arnez Sample

Jan 14, 2020

Funeral service for Mrs. Arnez "Cookie" Sample will be conducted 11:00 AM Friday, January 17, 2020 at J. O. & Annette Smith Memorial Chapel, 307 S. Johns St., Florence. Interment will follow in Sunset Memory Gardens, directed by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.

The family will receive friends Thursday, January 16, 2020 at 2627 Apt. - B. Lillian Dr.,...

Mario  Thomas

Mario Thomas

Jan 11, 2020

Funeral service for Mr. Mario Terrill Thomas will be conducted 12 Noon Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Maxwell Baptist Church, 1309 Malloy St., Florence. Viewing will be one hour prior to service. Interment will follow in Florence Memorial Gardens & Mausoleum, directed by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.

Mario, the son of James and Earnestine Thomas was born January...

John  Bruce

John Bruce

Jan 7, 2020

Funeral service for Mr. John Edward Bruce will be conducted 2:00 PM Sunday, January 12, 2020 at House of God Keith Dominion Church, 115 Wilson Rd., Florence. Interment will follow in Sansbury Cemetery, directed by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.

The family will receive friends at 731 Coventry Lane, Apt. I, Florence.

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Betty  Wells

Betty Wells

Jan 3, 2020

Funeral service for Mrs. Betty Jo Brown Wells will be conducted 1:00 PM Saturday, January 11, 2020 at Mill Branch AME Church, 1917 Old River Rd., Pamplico. Interment will follow in Pee Dee Memorial Gardens, directed by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.

Betty Jo, the daughter of Joseph and Marie Burch Brown was born November 23, 1940 in Florence...

Bessie  Daniels

Bessie Daniels

Dec 29, 2019

Funeral service for Mrs. Bessie Bradley Daniels of Florence will be conducted 11 AM, Saturday , January 4, 2020 at Savannah Grove Baptist Church, 2620 Alligator Road, Effingham. Interment will follow in Florence Memorial Gardens and Mausoleum, directed by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC. Mrs. Daniels was born on September 4, 1925 in Augusta, Georgia to the late Mr....

Christopher  Gibson

Christopher Gibson

Dec 28, 2019

Funeral service for Mr. Christopher Alendus Gibson will be conducted 1:30 PM Sunday, January 5, 2020 at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, 1372 Pocket Road, Darlington. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery, directed by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC. Christopher, the son of Beverly (Harry) Charles, II and Gregory Gibson was born May 9, 2000 in Florence County. He...

Patricia  Johnson

Patricia Johnson

Dec 24, 2019

Funeral service for Ms. Patricia Dianna Johnson will be conducted 1:00 PM Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, 2536 Hoffmeyer Rd., Florence. Interment will follow in Sunset Memory Gardens, directed by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC. Patricia, the daughter of Evangelist Magnolia S. Johnson and the late Samuel N. Johnson was born September 20, 1959 in...

Letha  Prince

Letha Prince

Dec 19, 2019

Funeral service for Leatha "Lisa" James Prince will be conducted 11 AM, Friday, December 27, 2019 at J.O. & Annette Smith Memorial Chapel, 307 S.Johns St., Florence directed by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC. Mrs. Letha James Prince, the daughter of the late Johnny Lee Washington and the late Clander Mae James was born February 7, 1969 in Florence...

Harold  Motley

Harold Motley

Dec 15, 2019

Funeral service for Mr. Harold James Spencer Motley will be conducted 1:00 PM Friday, December 20, 2019 at J. O. & Annette Smith Memorial Chapel, 307 S. Johns St., Florence. Interment will follow in Florence National Cemetery, with Veterans Honor Guard, directed by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC. Mr. Harold James Spencer Motley, son of the late Samuel Joseph...

Everett  Brooks

Everett Brooks

Dec 13, 2019

Funeral service for Deacon Everett Brooks will be conducted 12 Noon Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at New Ebenezer Baptist Church, 307 S. Ravenel St., Florence, SC. Intermentwill follow in Florence Natonal Cemetery, with Veterans Honor Guard, directed by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC. Everett was born on December 25, 1929 to the late James and Marie White Brooks in...

Mary Ann  Player

Mary Ann Player

Dec 13, 2019

Graveside Service for Miss Mary Ann Player will be conducted 10:00 AM Thursday, December 19, 2019 at Sunset Memory Gardens, 2615 Alligator Rd., Florence. Interment will follow, directed by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC. Mary Ann Player, the daughter of late Willie Mae McCoy was born March 5, 1954 in Florence County. She departed this earthly life on Friday,...

Ossie Lee  Brooks

Ossie Lee Brooks

Dec 7, 2019

Funeral service for Mrs. Ossie Lee “Darling” Gibbs Brooks will be conducted 12 Noon Friday, December 13, 2019 at New Ebenezer Baptist Church, 307 S. Johns St., Florence, SC. Interment will follow in Florence National Cemetery, directed by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC. Ossie was born on August 29, 1930 to the late James and Ezell Gibbs Robinson in...

Antonio  Bacote

Antonio Bacote

Dec 6, 2019

Funeral service for Mr. Antonio Armand "G Moe" Bacote will be conducted 2:00 PM Sunday, December 15, 2019 at J. O. & Annette Smith Memorial Chapel, 307 S. Johns St., Florence. Interment will follow in Mary Jo Waters Cemetery, directed by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC. Mr. Antonio Armand Bacote, the son to the late Melvin Williams and Ann...

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