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Obituaries
Billy T. Norwood
Mar 23, 2023
Memorial Service for Mr. Billy T. Norwood, a Florence, SC native, will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 4901 16th St., NW, Washington, DC 20011, on Saturday, April 15, at 10:30 a.m. (Zoom: bit.ly/dc3zoom). Billy was the son of Mrs. Mildred Jones Norwood and Mr. James H. Norwood. After 20 years of service in...
Timothy S. T. Minor
Mar 22, 2023
Timothy Sylvester Thomas Minor of Richmond, VA transitioned on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. He was the oldest son of Vivian A. Thomas- Minor, Ralph D. Minor (adopted father) of Highland Springs, Virginia, and Willie L. (Stucky) Jackson (biological father) of Florence, South Carolina.
Funeral Arrangements will be directed by March Funeral Homes, 2110 E. Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, VA 23222. Online...
Charles J. Reynolds
Mar 21, 2023
Mr. Charles Reynolds of Tampa, FL was born on March 20, 1954 and passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 .
Mr. Reynolds was a staple to this community as a Certified Master Electrician. Charles and his beautiful wife Mary spent 48 years as residents of Tampa where they bore and raised two children.
Charles was preceded in death...
Martha M. Prince
Mar 21, 2023
Ms. Martha M. Prince of Timmonsville transitioned on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.
Please keep the family of Ms. Martha M. Prince in your thoughts and prayers.
Rev. James S. Hudley
Mar 16, 2023
Reverend James S. Hudley was born November 30, 1942 in Chesterfield County, South Carolina to Robert Hudley and Juanita Robinson Hudley.
He was educated in the public schools of Chesterfield County. He graduated from Longs High School in Cheraw, South Carolina in 1962. Upon graduation, he attended Morris College in Sumter, South Carolina and later attended Florence-Darlington Technical College. He...
Cara Mae Bacote
Mar 11, 2023
Ms. Cara Mae Bacote, the daughter of the late Bethea and Annie Becote was born December 7, 1936 in Florence, South Carolina. She entered eternal rest on Saturday, March 11, 2023.
Cara attended the Public Schools of Florence County and was a Wilson High School Class of 1955 graduate. She was employed with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environment...
Donald McAllister
Mar 6, 2023
Mr. Donald Ray "Don" McAllister, 73, was born in Florence, South Carolina on April 4, 1949, to the late Mammie Ruth Timmons and reared by his grandparents, the late Pinckney and Ethel McAllister. Don as he was affectionately called, departed his life on Monday, March 6, 2023, at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence, South Carolina, after a short illness.
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Rev. Dr. William L. Thompson, Sr.
Mar 4, 2023
William was born on January 25, 1936 in Pamplico, South Carolina. He was the son of the lateEva Thompson and Willie Allen Thompson reared in Florence County. He was a graduate ofGibbs High School Class of 1954 in Pamplico, South Carolina.
In his early years, he accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior and became a faithful memberof Spring...
William A. Vereen
Mar 3, 2023
Mr. William Arthur Vereen was born in Whiteville, North Carolina on July 19, 1960 to the late Sarah Mack Briggs and late John Wallace Vereen.He departed this life on March 3, 2023 at the age of 62 after a short illness.
William affectionately known as “Nasty Cat” attended the public schools Florence School District One and was a graduate of...
Faye A. Gurley
Feb 24, 2023
Faye Ann Gurley was born on March 13, 1960, in Florence, South Carolina, the second daughter of the late Nathaniel Sr. and Rosa Ann Gurley. After her mother’s death, she helped her father raise her younger siblings. She entered into eternal peace on February 24, 2023, at FutureCare – Pineview Rehabilitation Center.
Early in life, Faye attended the public schools...
Rev. Ethel K. Grinkley
Feb 21, 2023
Reverend Ethel K. Grinkley of Florence, South Carolina finished her earthly walk and stepped into the sunset of life on February 21, 2023,. She was a supporter, advocate and the very embodiment of strength and perseverance. Reverend Grinkley held a Bachelor’s degree in English from Johnson C. Smith University - Charlotte, North Carolina and Master’s degree in Guidance from Francis...
Curtis S. Godwin, Jr.
Feb 21, 2023
“Yea, through I walk through the Valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Psalm 23:4
Mr. Curtis S. Godwin, Jr. came into our home approximately fourteen years ago and became a tenant of 457 East Pine Street, Florence, South Carolina 29506, the home...
Vivian E. Kerson
Feb 17, 2023
Mrs. Vivian Elaine Kerson was born July 28, 1955, along with her twin sister, the late Valerie Sumpter, in Yonkers, New York to the late Blanche Hines. She peacefully passed on Friday, February 17, 2023.
On March 25, 1972, Vivian married Roland Kerson. They spent 46 years together until his death on July 10, 2018. Together they had four children,...
Willie J. Arnold, Jr.
Feb 16, 2023
Willie J. Arnold Jr. of Rowland, NC transitioned on Thursday, February 16, 2023. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.
Please keep the family of Willie J. Arnold, Jr. in your thoughts and prayers.
Lawrencenia S. Myers
Feb 12, 2023
Mrs. Lawrencenia Samuel Myers, the daughter of the late Mae “Nana” Jackson and late Lawrence Samuel was born July 11, 1947, in Darlington County. She entered eternal rest on Sunday, February 12, 2023, at The Carolinian Retirement Community.
Lawrencenia received her formal education in Florence Public School System. She was a proud graduate of Wilson High School Class of 1966,...
Infant Emryn B. Troupe
Feb 10, 2023
Infant Emryn B. Troupe of Birmingham, AL transitioned on February 10, 2023. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.
Please keep the family of Infant Emryn B. Troupe in your thoughts and prayers.
Naomi F. Stevenson
Feb 10, 2023
Today, we celebrate the life and legacy of Mrs. Naomi Fountain Stevenson. On Friday, February 10, 2023, God open the gates of Heaven and He welcomed Naomi to her heavenly resting place.
Naomi was born on June 5, 1934, in Chesterfield County. She was the second of nine children born to the late Mr. & Mrs. Willie and Luella Hawkins...
David S. Frierson
Feb 8, 2023
Mr. David S. Frierson was born on April 3, 1945 in Florence, South Carolina. He was the son of the late Pearl Cain and raised by the late Mr. James & Mrs. Marie Frierson, whom he called Big Bud and Momma. He departed this earthly life on Wednesday, February 8, 2023.
David was educated in the Public School System of...
James E. Davis, Sr.
Feb 6, 2023
James Edward Davis , Sr. was born on September 11, 1934 in Lake Wales, Florida . He was preceded in death by his parents the late Anderson Davis and Rosalie Williams Davis , his wife Rena Mae Day Davis, daughter Regina Davis, brothers and sisters Benjamin Davis of Gainesville, Florida , BennieDavis of New York, NY, Edith Sermon of St....
Thelma C. Muldrow
Feb 5, 2023
Mrs. Thelma Louise Cooper Muldrow was born in Florence, South Carolina on February 19, 1955, to the late Robert Christopher Cooper, Sr. and the late Alberta Alexander Cooper. She departed this life on February 5, 2023, at the age of 67, while resting at home.
Thelma loved the Lord and devoted her life to Christ at an early age. She...
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