Obituaries
Frank A. Johnson
Aug 9, 2024
Frank Arnold Johnson, father, son, brother, uncle and friend, peacefully passed on August 9th, 2024 surrounded by his loving mother, sister, and brothers.
Frank, fondly known as Nitty, was the eldest child of Dargan and Claretha (B.) Johnson born on September 17, 1965 in Florence, SC.
Frank faithfully accepted Christ in 1977 as a member of Meadow Prong Baptist Church. Frank attended...
Marvin Harris, Jr.
Aug 3, 2024
Marvin Harris, Jr. of Florence transitioned on Saturday, August 3, 2024. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.
Please keep the family of Marvin Harris, Jr. in your thoughts and prayers.
James Henicks, Jr.
Aug 2, 2024
Mr. James Henicks Jr. (Jimmy) was born on July 20, 1949, to the late James Sr and Willie Mae Henicks of Florence, South Carolina. He departed this life on Friday, August 2, 2024, at his home, in Riverdale, Georgia..
Mr. James was educated in the public schools of Florence, South Carolina, where he graduated from Wilson High School in 1968. After...
Walter Russell, Jr.
Jul 30, 2024
Walter Russell, Jr. of Florence, SC formerly of Limestone County, Alabama transitioned on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.
Please keep the family of Walter Russell, Jr. in your thoughts and prayers.
Further arrangements will be entrusted to Reynolds Funeral Home of Decatur, Alabama. You may also leave a online condolence at https://www.reynoldsfh.com/
Gladys H. Julious
Jul 29, 2024
Mrs. Gladys H. Warren Julious was born October 5, 1943 in Dayton, Ohio to parents, Virginia Jackson Cook and Clennan Warren. She was the fourteenth of fifteen children. She departed this life on Monday, July 29, 2024.
In her early years, Gladys attended school in Harlem, New York where she met Joseph Julious in 1958. They married January 31,1959 and to...
Harriett J. Waters
Jul 29, 2024
Sister Harriett Jean Waters was born in Florence County, South Carolina on August 12, 1968. She was born to the late Buford L. and Margaret H. Waters. She was called from earthly servanthood to the Kingdom on Monday July 29, 2024.
"Jeannie" as she was affectionately called, was educated in the Florence County Public Schools and was a proud 1986 graduate...
Claudia G. Johnson
Jul 27, 2024
Mrs. Claudia Gene Woods Gardner Johnson was born and reared in the East Florence Community, November 24, 1942, as a product of Gaillard Street, the oldest daughter of the late Claudia Myers and Eugene Woods. Claudia heard her Masters’ call on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at the age of 81 to come home.
At an early age she joined the Savannah...
Howard E. Gordon
Jul 26, 2024
Howard Elliott Gordon of Florence transitioned on Friday, July 26, 2024. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.
Family visitation will be held 4 PM - 9 PM, Tuesday, July 30, 2024 thru Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 940 Leyland Drive, Florence.
Please keep the family of Howard Elliott Gordon in your thoughts and prayers.
Carrie L. Johnson
Jul 25, 2024
Mrs. Carrie Lee Johnson, 81, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at MUSC Health Florence Medical Center.
She was born on January 18, 1943, in Florence, South Carolina to Annie Mae and the late Willie B. Jupiter. Carrie graduated from Wilson High School in 1961. Following graduation, she moved to Brooklyn, New York. While in Brooklyn,...
Kyung Ja Lee
Jul 24, 2024
Kyung Ja Lee of Timmonsville transitioned on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.
Please keep the family of Kyung Ja Lee in your thoughts and prayers.
Kenneth L. Anderson
Jul 24, 2024
Mr. Kenneth Lee Anderson was born in Florence, South Carolina on January 7, 1957 to the late Sam Anderson and the late Mary Smith Anderson. He departed this life on Wednesday, July 24, 2024.
Kenneth was a proud graduate of Wilson High School located in Florence, South Carolina.
After graduation, Kenneth enlisted in the United States Army and later enlisted in the...
Dionte' M. Douglas
Jul 18, 2024
Mr. Dionte’ Marcell Douglas, the son of Helen L. Floyd (James L. Floyd) and James A. Douglas was born February 17, 1980 in Flint, Michigan. He passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024.
Dionte’ attended school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Florence, South Carolina. Dionte’ was very proud to call himself a South Florence High School Bruin…Class of 1998 graduate. Dionte’ Was...
David James
Jul 18, 2024
David James of Florence transitioned on Thursday, July 18, 2024. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC
Please keep the family of David James in your thoughts and prayers.
Howard C.C. Parnell, Sr.
Jul 12, 2024
In Remembrance …
Mr. Howard Carlton Craig Parnell, Sr. was a caring father, grandfather, brother, family member, and friend.
He departed this earthly life on July 12, 2024 in Dallas, Texas after a brief illness. Howard was born in Lake City, Florida on May 27, 1931 to the late Nathaniel Parnell and the late Vashti Baker Parnell.
Upon graduating from Richardson High School...
Rev. Dr. Mack T. Hines, Jr.
Jul 4, 2024
The Life and Times of The Reverend Dr. Mack Torise Hines, Jr.
On Monday, December 2, 1946, The Reverend Dr. Mack Torise Hines, Jr. was born to the late Mack Torise Hines, Sr. and Susana Gregg Hines. Dr. Hines was the oldest of five children. He spent his early years in Claussen, South Carolina, and was later raised in East Florence.
Reverend...
Albert B. Hines, III
Jul 3, 2024
Mr. Albert Brownie "AB" Hines, III of Florence transitioned on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.
The family will receive friends at 300 Rosemount Drive, Florence beginning Friday, July 5, 2024 from 5 PM - 8 PM.
Please keep the family of Albert Brownie "AB" Hines, III in your thoughts and prayers.
Vickie L. Nelson
Jun 30, 2024
The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?”
Psalm 27:1
Ms. Vickie Louise Nelson, the daughter of the late Abraham Scott and the late Mammie Louise Scott was born December 12, 1968 in Florence, South Carolina. She transitioned Sunday, June 30, 2024 at MUSC...
Mary F. Barnes
Jun 24, 2024
Ms. Mary Frances Barnes 85, the daughter of the late Henry S. Barnes and the late Katie Bell Davis Barnes was born October 3, 1938, in Montogomery, Alabama. After an extended illness, she passed away on Monday, June 17, 2024.
Mary Frances affectionally known as “Frances” was formally educated at Golden Elementary School and graduated from Booker T. Washington High School...
Willie B. Riley
Jun 22, 2024
Deacon Willie B. Riley
An Onward Christian Soldier
Deacon Willie B. "Cletus" Riley passed away Saturday, June 22, 2024, in his home, that he shared with his loving wife of 44 years, Francis Riley.
Riley, as family called him, was born May 26, 1937, in Orangeburg, South Carolina to his father, Pettie Riley and his mother, Sally Gillard Riley, who both preceded him...
Silver L. Myers
Jun 22, 2024
Silver Lee Myers of Florence transitioned on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.
Please keep the family of Silver Lee Myers in your thoughts and prayers.
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