Obituaries
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.
Mary L. Matthews
Jun 21, 2024
Ms. Mary Louise Kirven Matthews passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024 at 8:40 am at McLeod Regional Medical Center after an extended illness.
She was born June 13, 1941 in Florence, South Carolina, the daughter of the late Archie Garnell Kirven, Sr. and the late Iola Backus Kirven.
She attended Wilson High School in Florence, South Carolina. After which she relocated...
William Thomas, Jr.
Jun 14, 2024
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.” 2 Timothy 4:7-8
William Thomas, Jr. was born...
Kimberly Alice Wright
Jun 12, 2024
Mrs. Kimberly Alice Singletary Cauthen-Wright, daughter of Lola Singletary and the late Jerome Singletary was born September 1, 1973 in Florence, South Carolina. She entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital in Sumter, South Carolina.
She received her formal education in the Florence County Public School System, graduating from Wilson High School Class of...
Olden Lucas, Jr.
Jun 4, 2024
Mr. Olden Lucas, Jr., the son of the late Rebecca and Olden Lucas, Sr. the brother of the late Mildred Lucas-Bryant and the twin brother of the late Otis Lucas, Sr departed this life on June 4, 2024 after a lengthy illness in the Palms formerly known as the Commander Nursing Facility in Florence, South Carolina.At an early age Olden...
James H. McMahon
Jun 3, 2024
To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to pluck up that which is planted. ...
Kenton "KJ" N. White, Jr.
May 30, 2024
Kenton "KJ" Nathaniel White Jr. of Florence transitioned on Thursday, May 30, 2024. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.Please keep the family of Kenton White, Jr. in your thoughts and prayers.
Ivory Lee Wilson, Sr.
May 20, 2024
We, the family of Mr. Ivory Lee Wilson, Sr., take this time to thank you as we Celebrate and Pay Tribute to his life today. He was born November 8th, 1945, to the late Mr. Frank and Mrs. Orille Wilson and departed this earthly life on Monday, May 20th, 2024 in Columbia, South Carolina. Mr. Ivory was educated in Marion...
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