Obituaries
Virginia Evans
Jul 1, 2021
Virginia Wilson Evans, formerly of Florence died July 1, 2021 in Baltimore, Maryland.
Please keep the family of Virginia Wilson Evans in your thoughts and prayers.
Services are entrusted to Howell Funeral Home, PA.
Local announcement provided by Smith Funeral Home of Florence
Walter Ivory
Jul 1, 2021
Mr. Walter Lee Ivory was born March 11, 1957 in Florence, South Carolina to the late Nelson Charles Ivory, Jr., and Rosa Bell (Barr) Ivory. Walter was affectionately known as “Bone” to family and friends. He departed his earthly walk of life on Thursday, July 1, 2021 at his residence in East Orange, New Jersey.
Walter was baptized and joined Mt....
Michael Kelly
Jun 26, 2021
Mr. Michael Bernard Kelly was born September 9, 1962, the son of Georgia Mae “Jack” Spears Kelly and the late Leroy “Roy” Kelly. He passed away on Saturday, June 26, 2021 in United States Virgin Islands.
“Mike” as he was affectionately attended school in Florence County and was a proud graduate of South Florence High School Class of 1980. He loved...
La'Keisha Brown
Jun 25, 2021
LaKeisha Denise Brown was born September 17, 1977 in Florence, South Carolina to Johnnie Mae (Randy) Harrison and Harvey (Margaret) Davis. She peacefully made her transition into eternal rest on Friday, June 25, 2021.
LaKeisha was affectionately called “Big Brown” by her loved ones and friends. She was a very loving, caring, kind considerate person. She was very passionate about making...
Grace Ann Myers
Jun 24, 2021
Grace Ann Myers was born on May 5, 1940 to the late Roy and Rada Myers in Florence County, South Carolina.
Educated in the Public Schools of Florence County, Grace Ann graduated from Gibbs High School in 1958.
A woman of faith, Grace Ann became a member of Aimwell Missionary Baptist Church at an early age.
Grace Ann was a dedicated member of...
Marquel Jones
Jun 23, 2021
Marquel Demond Jones of Texas died June 23, 2021. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.
Please keep the family of Marquel D. Jones in your thoughts and prayers.
Roland "Tony" Gray
Jun 22, 2021
Mr. Roland Anthony “Tony” Gray, a veteran and resident of Florida, passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. Tony as he was affectionately called was the son of Roland and Olive Gray.
Ronald graduated from Chapman High School and was a member of Holden Chapel Missionary Baptist Church.
He went to the University of Alabama to play football before enlisting in...
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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...
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