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Obituaries
Jean Andrew
Feb 3, 2023
Jean Geraldine (Curry) Gilbert – Andrew, 91, of Blenheim, South Carolina, formerly of East McKeesport, died on Friday, February 3, 2023 quietly in her sleep at the age of 91 ½.
She was born June 2, 1931 in McKeesport, a daughter of the late Frank and Velma (Fink) Curry.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in...
Gerry Rivers
Jan 31, 2023
Mr. Gerry Rivers Sr. affectionally known for his greeting “Praise the Lord” was born January 27, 1958, in Florence, South Carolina to the late John Thomas and the late Queen Ester Rivers.
A beloved father, son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend has departed this earth. He is absent from his physical body, now present with the Lord.
Gerry was...
Sarah E. Wright
Jan 30, 2023
Miss Sarah Elizabeth Wright of 1411 Aaron Circle, Florence, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest surrounded by her family on Monday, January 30, 2023, at Piedmont Medical Center, Rock Hill, South Carolina.
Sarah leaves to cherish fond memories: one brother, Mr. Benjamin F. Wright (Alberta); three sisters, Mrs. Amarintha W. Whitener, Miss Ernestine Wright, and Miss Peggy Wright, all...
Ernestine Scott
Jan 21, 2023
Ernestine White Scott, daughter of Mack and Mary Ellen White was born on March 20, 1940 in Timmonsville, South Carolina as one of 13 children. Ernestine received her education in the Florence County Public School System and graduated from Johnson High School, Timmonsville, SC.
Shortly after graduating high school Ernestine struck out to follow her sisters Rose and Janie to...
Franklin R. Grant
Jan 20, 2023
Mr. Franklin Roosevelt Grant, son of the late William Grant, Sr. and the late Willie Mae Singleton Grant was born on November 5, 1936. He received his Heavenly wings on Friday, January 20, 2023.
Franklin served his country in the United States Army. He worked for many years as an expert craftsman molding wood until his retirement. Franklin loved his...
Johnnie Waiters
Jan 18, 2023
Mr. Johnnie Walters, son of the late Mr. Archie Waiters, Sr. and Mrs. Catherine Gregg Waiters was born in Florence County, South Carolina. He departed this life on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at his home.
Johnny attended the Public Schools of Florence County, South Carolina.
Mr. Waiters was employed by Koppers Inc. and retired after 36 years.
He was preceded...
Travis L. Hyman
Jan 18, 2023
Mr. Travis Lavelle Hyman, 55, of Pamplico, South Carolina transitioned on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, following a brief illness at MUSC of Florence. He was the son of the late Thomas Loney & Eugenia Kennedy Hyman also of Pamplico.
Travis was a member of Mill Branch African Methodist Episcopal Church. He was affiliated with Mill Branch Masonic Lodge #231, former...
Lugenia R. Hendrix
Jan 10, 2023
Mrs. Lugenia R. Hendrix was born in Darlington, South Carolina, on March 1, 1934. She was the daughter of the late Ms. Berta Ross and Mr. Enoch London. Lugenia died on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at Carolina Pines at 9:03 am. She received her education at Darlington County Public Schools.
Lugenia worked in retail sales at Cato’s and retired...
Joseph V. LaBianca, Jr.
Jan 9, 2023
Joseph V. LaBianca, Jr. of Florence transitioned on Monday, January 9, 2023. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.
Please keep Joseph V. LaBianca, Jr. in your thoughts and prayers.
Anthony M. Green
Jan 9, 2023
Anthony Maurice Green of Florence transitioned on Monday, January 9, 2023. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.
Please keep the family of Anthony M. Green in your thoughts and prayers.
Earnestine Sargent
Jan 9, 2023
Earnestine Sargent, affectionally known as “Teen” was born on January 26, 1938, and departed this dear life on Monday, January 9, 2023, peacefully in Florence, SC. She was born into the legacy of her mother and father the late Ernest and Lizzie Sargent. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Mr. George W. Sargent...
Infant Sekani Waiters
Jan 9, 2023
Infant Sekani Waiters of Florence transitioned on Monday, January 9, 2023. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC
Please keep the family Baby Sekani Waiters in your thoughts and prayers.
Martha L. Smith
Jan 7, 2023
Mrs. Martha Lucas Smith, the oldest child born to the late Herrington and Elizabeth Lucas was born October 1, 1934 in the Kelleytown Community of Darlington County. She entered eternal rest on Saturday, January 7, 2023.
Martha attended Darlington Public School System and was a graduate of Butler High School.
At an early age, Martha received the Lord as her...
Jodi L. Murphy
Jan 5, 2023
Jodi Leigh Murphy of Florence transitioned on Thursday, January 5, 2023. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.
Please keep the family of Jodi Leigh Murphy in your thoughts and prayers.
Chevonne L. White
Jan 5, 2023
Chevonne Lovelle White, the daughter of Judy Williams and the late Albert McCoy was born November 18, 1965, in Harlem Hospital, near New York, New York.
She received her early education at Public School 194 and Junior High School IS 201. She graduated from Julia Richmond High School and persuaded her passion for writing, she loved poetry, and that’s what...
Infant Amari Brown
Jan 4, 2023
Infant Amauri Vaugh Brown of Darlington transitioned on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.
Please keep the family of Baby Amauri Vaugh Brown in your thought and prayers.
Virginia Hannah
Jan 2, 2023
Mrs. Virginia Lee "Nunk" Robinson Hannah was born June 08, 1943 in Florence, South Carolina. She was the biological daughter of the late Margaret R Gee (the late Burrell Gee) and the late Julanne Toby. She was raised in love by the late Lottie R James and the late Frierson "Booster" James.
Virginia attended the Florence County Public Schools in...
Louise G. Brown
Dec 28, 2022
“Now I lay me down to sleep, kind friends pray, do not weep, Free from all worries and pain, I shall not wake in this world again. My dreams shall ever be sweet until the time we shall Meet.”
On Tuesday, December 28, 2022, God summoned Louise Gregg Brown lovingly called “Lou” to her heavenly home.
Louise was born in Florence County,...
Elroy Pringle
Dec 26, 2022
Mr. Elroy Flowers Pringle, better known as “Buddy”, was born on September 24, 1940 to the late Equella Jenkins and Etta Pringle McDonald. At the age of one, he was given to the late Uncle Julius and Aunt Ida Jane Flowers to raise and his cousin, Virginia Flowers McClellan.
Virginia Flowers McClennan became his caregiver and sister. She loved him...
Belinda Simpkins
Dec 26, 2022
Mrs. Belinda Gail Simpkins, a wonderful mother and caring soul, departed this life on Monday, December 22, 2022.
Gail was born in a small house in Trenton, South Carolina on August 20, 1955 to the late Otis Williams and Grace Mae Butler.
She was blessed with a loving family. She married the late Havord Simpkins, and they created...
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