Obituaries

Laura A. Black

Laura A. Black

Nov 27, 2023

Ms. Laura A. Black, the daughter of the late Barbara Jean Black and the late Leo Eaddy and reared by her grandmother, the late Annie Laura Black was born October 8, 1971, in Florence, South Carolina. Laura, at the age of 52, passed away peacefully at McLeod Regional Hospital in Florence, South Carolina, on Monday, November 27, 2023.

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Kenrick A. Harris

Kenrick A. Harris

Nov 27, 2023

Mr. Kenrick Alfraido “Kenny” Harris, the son of the late Enid Tumey and Reginal Harris was born September 24, 1944 in Barking Lodge, Saint Thomas, Jamaica. On Monday, 12:56 pm, November 27, 2023, God called His angel home, at Honorage Nursing Center, in Florence, South Carolina.

“Kenny” as he was affectionately called was educated in the Public Schools in Jamaica....

Jerome Davis

Jerome Davis

Nov 21, 2023

Mr. Jerome Davis was born on April 12, 1950, the son of the late Mr. Clarence and Mrs. Easter Mable Davis in Florence, South Carolina. He departed this life on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, after a long illness.

 Jerome was educated in the Public Schools of Florence, South Carolina and was a Wilson High School Class of 1968 graduate.

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Pearly Mae Taylor

Pearly Mae Taylor

Nov 20, 2023

Mrs. Pearly Mae Brown Taylor was born in Florence, South Carolina on February 28th, 1961 to the late Pearlie Lee Brown Sr. and to the late Evelena Isaiah Brown.   On November 20, 2023, she gained her wings like a dove and flew away to be at rest. She attended the public schools of Florence County. She was a hardworking...

Janice A. Holloway

Janice A. Holloway

Nov 10, 2023

Ms. Janice Holloway was born on August 1, 1964 in Florence, South Carolina, to the late Mrs. Margaret Jackson Holloway and the late Mr. Wallace Brockington. She departed this life at McLeod Regional Medical Center on November 10, 2023.

Janice attended the Florence County Elementary and Middle Public Schools and later attended Wilson High School in Florence, South Carolina. She...

Infant Future K. James

Infant Future K. James

Nov 7, 2023

Infant Future Kobe James of Florence transitioned on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.

Please keep the family of Infant Future Kobe James in your thoughts and prayers.

Carol D. Johnson

Carol D. Johnson

Nov 6, 2023

Carol Denise Johnson was born to Phillip Johnson, Sr. and Ruth James in Fort Campbell, Kentucky, on August 6, 1956. Carol received her formal education in Florence Public Schools, starting with North Vista Elementary.  Following the deaths of both her parents, Carol began to assume the matriarch role of the Johnson family. At her Grandma Chizzie’s side, Carol helped take...

Barbara H. Davis

Barbara H. Davis

Oct 26, 2023

Mrs. Barbara Jean Harrison Davis, the daughter of the late Henry T. Harrison and the late Lela Mae Brown Harrison was born August 24, 1950, in Florence, South Carolina. She departed this earthly life on Thursday, October 26, 2023.

Barbara was educated in the Florence Public Schools and a proud graduate of Wilson High School Class of 1969.

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William H. Wood

William H. Wood

Oct 19, 2023

William Hoover Wood of Longs, SC, the son of the late Robert Robson Wood and the late Helen Frances Buoy Wood was born in Springfield, Illinois. He died Thursday, October 19, 2023.

William was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Robson Wood and Helen Frances Buoy Wood; and four brothers.

Survivors include four children, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Please keep...

Jose E. Lozano

Jose E. Lozano

Oct 18, 2023

Jose Espinoza Lozano of Timmonsville transitioned on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence.

Please keep the family of Jose Espinoza Lozano in your thoughts and prayers.

Narcessus R. Timmons

Narcessus R. Timmons

Oct 14, 2023

 “My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion forever.”

                                                                                                                            Psalm 73:26

Mrs. Narcessus Robinson Timmons, a beautiful young and stylish, eighty-seven-year-old loving woman passed away on, Saturday, October 14, 2023, at her home surrounded by her niece (Nicolia and nephew Charles). She was loved by all immediate family and her extended...

Curtis L. Bailey

Curtis L. Bailey

Oct 13, 2023

Mr. Curtis Lee “Shorty” Bailey, was the youngest offspring born to the late Mr. Johnnie Bailey and the late Mrs. Mary Kelley Bailey on May 22,1955, in Florence, South Carolina. Curtis exchanged time for eternity on October 13, 2023.

Shorty was educated in the Florence County School System and graduated from McClenaghan High School in 1974.Mr. Bailey joined the...

Lloyd A. Ashley

Lloyd A. Ashley

Oct 9, 2023

Mr. Lloyd Ashbury “Robbie” Ashley was born February 15, 1968, to the late Mrs. Gertrude Elizabeth Gregg Ashley-Taylor and the late Mr. Leroy Ashley, Sr.

Lloyd was born and reared in Florence, South Carolina and attended Wilson High School as a part of the Class of ’86. To his family, he was known as “Robbie,” and to his East Florence...

Laura C. Washington

Laura C. Washington

Oct 5, 2023

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

                                                        Psalm 23:1

 We are Celebrating the Life of Ms. Laura Catherine “Polly” Washington who was born October 21, 1951, to the late Mr. Elijah “Bo” Washington and the late Mrs. Queen Catherine White Washington and reared by the late Mary Elizabeth Washington Muldrow. She peacefully made her transition into eternal rest on Thursday,...

Angel L. Rodriguez

Angel L. Rodriguez

Oct 2, 2023

Angel L. Rodriguez of Florence transitioned on Monday, October 2, 2023. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.

Please keep the family of Angel L. Rodriguez in your thoughts and prayers.

Camie S. Brockington

Camie S. Brockington

Sep 24, 2023

On February 9, 1955, God gave life to Camie Diane by rout of her beloved birth mother, Virginia Hennigan. Personal situations later directed her legal and loving care to relatives, Reverend Arthur and Leona Sellers. Becoming a part of this household, provided not only physical care, but a wonderful and lasting religious background. She became daughter number three, and a...

Sarah F. Lee

Sarah F. Lee

Sep 24, 2023

Sarah Frances Scott Lee of Florence transitioned on Sunday, September 24, 2023. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.

Please keep the family of Sarah Frances Scott Lee in your thoughts and prayers.

Jackie K. Spears

Jackie K. Spears

Sep 19, 2023

Ms. Jackie Katrina Spears was born in Florence, South Carolina , on November 14, 1980, to Mark and Rosetta Spears.  On Tuesday, September 19, 2023, she gained her wings. “Oh that I had wings like a Dove! For then I fly away, and be at rest. Psalm 55:6

Jackie attended Florence County Public School and graduated form South Florence High...

Buford L. Waters

Buford L. Waters

Sep 17, 2023

Deacon Buford Lee Waters

An Ambassador for Christ

“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.”

                                                                                                                          II Timothy 4:6

Deacon Buford Lee Waters was born in Florence County, South Carolina on October 28, 1944. He was...

Herman J. King

Herman J. King

Sep 16, 2023

Create in me a clean heart, O God, And renew the right spirit within me.”

                                                                               Psalm 51:10

  Mr. Herman J. King was born March 28, 1961 in...