Obituaries
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...
Queenie Mae Bailey
Mar 26, 2021
Mrs. Queenie Mae Gaddy Bailey the daughter of the late Robert Brown and Mary Gaddy was born in Dillon, South Carolina on May 11, 1921. She departed this earthly world to gain her heavenly reward on Friday, March 26, 2021.
Mrs. Queenie Mae Bailey was a strong and devoted Christian who loved the Lord and all she came in contact with...
Lena Mae Law
Mar 25, 2021
Lena Mae Smalls Law, the daughter of the Late Louis Nathaniel Smalls and the Late Sarah Garland Smalls was born February 27, 1938 in Mars Bluff, South Carolina in the midst of a lovely, caring and close-knit Christian family. On Thursday, March 25, 2021, she went from labour to rewards.
Lena was affectionately known by immediate family members as Frick and...
Lillian Williams
Mar 25, 2021
Lillian Williams of Brooklyn, New York died Thursday, March 25, 2021. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.
Please keep the family of Mrs. Lillian Williams in your thoughts and prayers.
James Lee Dargan
Mar 23, 2021
James Lee Dargan was born on October 5, 1948 in Florence, South Carolina to the late Bertha (Albert) Conner and the late Charles Dargan.
James attended the Public Schools of Florence County. He was employed at Socar and Nucor Steel Mills for many years. James was also well known as a Mechanic throughout the Florence area until his health declined.
James was...
Dan Williams, Sr.
Mar 22, 2021
Mr. Dan Louis Williams, Sr., son of the late Amos Williams, Sr. and Annie Mae Brown was born on February 28, 1940 in Darlington, South Carolina.
Dan affectionately called “Mr. Dan” by family and friends entered eternal rest on Monday, March 22, 2021.
Dan attended Darlington County Public Schools and was a proud 1959 graduate of Mayo High School.
Dan was a faithful...
Freddie Lee Williams, Jr.
Mar 22, 2021
Mr. Freddie Williams, Jr. was born in Newark, New Jersey on May 30, 1974. He departed this life on Monday, March 22, 2021, at his adoptive home in Bakersfield, California.
In 1980, Freddie along with his parents and siblings migrated to Florence, South Carolina, from Mouth Vernon, New York; he began his formal education at Timrod Elementary School in Florence, South...
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