Obituaries
Mamie R. Spears
Sep 29, 2024
Mamie Ruth Spears was born on December 31, 1926 in Florence, SC to Benjamin and Minnie McElveen Williams. She peacefully departed this life on September 29, 2024 at home.
She accepted Christ at an early age and joined the Olive Grove Baptist Church in Coward, SC where she worshipped in a close community of family and friends.
She was joined in holy...
Rayshaw L. Gaddy
Sep 23, 2024
At the age of 92, Rayshaw L. Gaddy entered eternal rest on September 23, 2024 in Florence, South Carolina. He was born May 24, 1932 the son of the late Annie (Aunt Pree) Gaddy. He was the youngest of three siblings. A man of immense integrity, compassion, and unwavering dedication, Rayshaw left a profound impact on all who were fortunate...
Joyce G. Ford
Sep 23, 2024
Our beloved Joyce Gillespie Ford was born on April 23, 1948 in Hamilton, Ohio and fully lived 76 amazing years. Joyce was the daughter of the late Issac Nathaniel Gillespie II (Butch) and Sylvia Lee Pitts Gillespie; a loyal wife of 44 years to Marion Ford; the devoted mother to Rozlyn Ford; loving grandmother to Jansen and Sylvia Ford; and...
Charles G. Fudzinski
Sep 16, 2024
Charles Gerard Fudzinski of Florence, SC transitioned on Monday, September 16, 2024. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.
Please keep the family of Charles Gerard Fudzinski in your thoughts and prayers.
Alphonza Hough
Sep 10, 2024
Alphonza “Nicky” Hough, a beloved father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away on September 10, 2024, at the age of 73.
Alphonza was born on December 17, 1950, in Timmonsville, South Carolina, in a little red house to the late Hazer Hough, Sr. and Mary Ruth Wingate Hough. Alphonza attended Mayo High School in Darlington, SC. He then attended Denmark Technical...
Sheena C. Taylor
Sep 8, 2024
Sheena C. Taylor of Florence transitioned on Sunday, September 8, 2024. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.
Please keep the family of Sheena C. Taylor in your thoughts and prayers.
Mildred P. Durant
Sep 8, 2024
Mrs. Mildred Peterkin Durant was born on January 30, 1949 in Darlington Country to the late Bennie Peterkin, Sr. and the late Julia Peterkin.
Mildred was educated in the public schools of Darlington County.
Mildred was a member of Bethany Baptist Church of Lamar, SC. She loved her church and her church family.
Mildred was married to the late Jerry Durant for over...
Troy Cummings
Sep 5, 2024
I have fought a good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day – and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.
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Letha Mae Parker
Sep 1, 2024
MRS. LETHA MAE PARKER was born to the parents of late Julius and Claudia Burch-Davis. She accepted Christ at an early age and joined Mill Branch African Methodist Episcopal Church, where she continued fellowship throughout her life.
Letha attended and graduated from Gibbs High School. She later became a CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) for over 30 years and was also a...
Charles Ivory, Sr.
Aug 31, 2024
Mr. Charles Ivory Sr. “Boogie” was born August 10, 1939 in Florence South Carolina to the late Nelson Charles Ivory Jr. and Rosa Bell (Barr) Ivory. Charles was affectionately known as “Boogie” to family and friends. He departed his earthly life and began his eternal life on Saturday August 31, 2024 at McLeod Hospice House of Florence SC.
Charles was baptized...
Wilbur Robinson
Aug 30, 2024
Mr Wilbur Robinson, 101 was born the third child in Florence , SC , son of the late Leroy Robinson, Sr. and late Rosa Brockington Robinson .
Mr. Robinson relocated to Baltimore, Maryland where he retired from Dominio Sugar in the year of 1995.
At an early age he joined Snow Hill Baptist Church in Florence, SC.
He was preceded in death by...
Baby Ava C. Fields
Aug 29, 2024
Baby Ava Celynne Fields transitioned on Thursday, August 29, 2024. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence,LLC.
Please keep the family of Baby Ava Celynne Fields in your thoughts and prayers.
Gladys B. Jones
Aug 24, 2024
Gladys Bowers Jones was born on February 16, 1941 to the late Arthur Bowers Sr. and the late Mary Cross Bowers in Barnwell County, SC. She moved with her family to Florence, South Carolina when she was five years old. After a long illness she passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024.
She attended Holmes Elementary School in Florence SC and...
Mattie D. Woodberry
Aug 23, 2024
Mrs. Mattie Mae Davis Woodberry was born May 3, 1926, in Poston, South Carolina to the late Douglas Woodberry and the late Georgianna Davis. At the age of 98, her destiny ended on Friday, August 23, 2024, in Florence County.
Mrs. Mattie accepted Christ as her Savior and loved to do His work. She leaves a place no one will be...
Hattie Mae Egleton
Aug 21, 2024
Mrs. Hattie Mae Kelly Egleton, the daughter of the late Mabel Kelly and the late Mr. James White, was born on November 18, 1932 in Pamplico, South Carolina. She departed this life on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Hattie was educated in the public schools of Florence County, South Carolina and was a proud 1953 graduate of Wilson High...
Frank Lee Harrison
Aug 20, 2024
Mr. Frank Lee Harrison was born in Florence County on May 17, 1962 to the late Henry Theodore Harrison and The late Lela Mae Brown Harrison. He departed this life on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, after a brief illness.
He was educated in the public schools of Florence County. He worked various jobs over the years, mostly as a layman and repairman. Frank worked with his...
David K. Johnson
Aug 16, 2024
Mr. David Kentrell Johnson affectionately known as “Dave” or” Big Bro” was born April 11, 2007 to Mr. David Johnson and Mrs. Queen McFadden Johnson in Florence, South Carolina. He exchanged this earthly life to receive his crown on August 16, 2024 at his residence in Florence, South Carolina.
David attended Wilson High School in Florence, South Carolina and graduated in 2024. He was a...
Ruby Lee Graham
Aug 12, 2024
“For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:6-7
Mrs. Ruby Lee Graham, daughter of the late Jessie and Celie McCray Anderson, was born March 22, 1931 in Williamsburg County, South Carolina. On Monday,...
Bart M. Chizzik
Aug 12, 2024
Bart Mitchel Chizzik of Florence transitioned on Monday, August 12, 2024. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.
Please keep the family of Bart Mitchel Chizzik in your thoughts and prayers.
Thomas V. Ellerbe, Jr.
Aug 12, 2024
Mr. Thomas Valentine “Bug” Ellerbe, Jr., the son of the late Thomas Valentine Ellerbe, Sr. and Lurlia Ellerbe was born in Florence, South Carolina on July 22, 1967. He departed this life on August 12, 2024, after a short illness.
Thomas affectionately called “Bug” attended Wilson High School and was employed with Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 3181 in Florence,...
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