Obituaries
Charles D. Gross
Oct 5, 2025
Charles (Chuck) Dean Gross, 65, of Florence SC died unexpectedly on October 5, 2025. He was born on September 11, 1960 in Rochester NY, he was the son of the late Farley Gross and the late Carol Loret (Gross).
Charles enjoyed doing in his spare time fishing, camping, listening to AC/ DC and being on a boat. He was a big...
Catherine Mays
Oct 5, 2025
Catherine Mays of Florence transitioned on Sunday, October 5, 2025. Arrangements will be announced Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.
Family will receive friends daily from 4 PM to 7 PM at 917 Gladstone Street, Florence beginning Monday, October 6, 2025.
Please keep the family of Catherine Mays in your thoughts and prayers.
Doan McCutcheon
Oct 4, 2025
Doan “Donnie” McCutcheon of Florence transitioned on Saturday, October 4, 2025. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.
Please keep Doan “Donnie” McCutcheon in your thoughts and prayers.
Emma J. Winston
Oct 3, 2025
Emma J. Winston of Florence transitioned on Friday, October 3, 2025. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.
Family will receive friends at 435 Howard Street, Florence.
Please keep the family of Emma Winston in your thoughts and prayers.
Argertha N. Jackson
Oct 3, 2025
Argertha N. Jackson, 91 of Atlanta, GA transitioned on Friday, October 3, 2025. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.
Please keep the family of Argertha N. Jackson in your thoughts and prayers.
Mary Lee Williams
Oct 2, 2025
Mary Lee Williams of Florence transitioned on Thursday, October 2, 2025. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.
Family will receive friends at 1218 W. Dixie Street, Florence.
Please keep the family of Mary Lee Willliams in your thoughts and prayers.
Walter L. David
Sep 25, 2025
It is with great regret that our family announces the passing of our beloved father Walter Lee "New York" David after a long battle with Cancer.
He was the picture of a gentleman with his sports jacket and shoes to match; his presence felt with his endearing stories and belly laugh.
He leaves his four daughters Rosalind Gaines Harrell, Miora David-Tatum (Sharon...
Lee Verne Ellis
Sep 23, 2025
"For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, whosoever believeth in him shall not perish but have everlasting life" John 3:16
Lee Verne Ellis, the eldest son of the late Lee Edward Ellis and the late Annie Ruth Davis Ellis was born in Pamplico, South Carolina on August 19, 1951. He entered eternal rest on
September 24,...
Louis R. Brockington
Sep 22, 2025
Mr. Louis Ragin Brockington was born on May 10, 1943 to the late Fred Brockington and the late Mariah Brockington. He entered into eternal rest on Monday, September 22, 2025 after an illness.
Louis was educated in the public schools of Florence County and was a proud graduate of Wilson High School.
Louis served in the United States Air Force from March...
Sandra B. Fleming
Sep 21, 2025
Ms. Sandra Bernadette Fleming, the daughter of the late James Fleming Sr. and the late Mattie Fleming was born January 2, 1959 in Orange, New Jersey. She transitioned to her eternal resting place on Sunday, September 21, 2025.
Sandra excelled academically and proudly graduated from East Orange High School in 1977. She spent the majority of her life in East Orange,...
Elnora J. Moore
Sep 18, 2025
Mrs. Elnora J. Moore, affectionately known as “Ellie”, was born on September 1, 1951 in Greene County, Alabama. She peacefully transitioned to her heavenly home on Thursday, September 18, 2025. She was the youngest daughter of Annie Lula Davis and Abraham Davis, Sr.
Elnora confessed Christ at an early age as a member of Christian Valley Baptist Church in Greene County,...
Cynthia Y. Harold
Sep 18, 2025
Cynthia Yvette Gunnings Harold was born on June 26, 1950 in Winston Salem, North Carolina to James Davis and Mary Elizabeth Gunnings. On September 18, 2025, after an anointed life as a devoted wife, mother, counselor, and servant of God, our Queen was given a new crown – worshipping her Lord and Savior with her beautiful voice, forever.
Cynthia’s life was...
Dr. La-Dine' W. Gamble
Sep 18, 2025
Dr. La-Diné Williams Gamble answered God’s call and entered into Eternal Rest on Thursday, September 18, 2025. La-Diné was born in Lakewood, New Jersey on February 27, 1964, to the union of Johnny Williams and Rudine Holmes Williams. She was the youngest of their two girls. She was reared in a loving, education focused, faith-based, and musical home. She began...
Marsden M. Owens
Sep 16, 2025
“I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith.” — 2 Timothy 4:7-8
Marsden Miles Owens was born on November 20, 1939, in Latta, South Carolina, to Reverend Garfield Owens, Sr., and Mrs. Earlie Mae (Miles) Owens. He was the third of four children and a proud graduate of Latimer High School in 1957,...
Tameka W. Patterson
Sep 14, 2025
Tameka W. Patterson transitioned from this earthly life on Sunday, September 14, 2025. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Marshall-March Funeral Homes, 4300 Suitland Road, Suitland, MD 20743. https://www.marshallmarchfh.com/
Local announcement provided by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.
Please keep the family of Tameka W. Patterson in your thought and prayers.
John H. Gardner
Sep 6, 2025
John Henry Gardner entered into eternal life on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at the age of 86. The youngest of sixteen children was born to the late James Webster and the late Mable Brown Gardner on February 4, 1939 in Florence County, SC.
John was educated in the public schools of Florence County. He was a proud member of the Wilson...
Lela V. Peterson
Sep 1, 2025
Lela Vertell Peterson was born on September 26, 1933, in Johnsonville, South Carolina, to the late Ben Peterson and Leola Cooper Peterson. On September 1, 2025, she peacefully answered her Heavenly Father’s call and entered into eternal rest.
Lela began her early education in Olanta, South Carolina, and later graduated with honors from Wilson High School in Florence, South Carolina. As...
Bertha M. Brooks
Aug 30, 2025
Ms. Bertha Mae "Shorty" Brooks, the daughter of the late Lonnie Brooks and Martha (Eaddy) Brooks was born January 9,1941, in Effingham (Florence County), South Carolina and entered eternal rest on August 30, 2025. After the passing of her parents, “Shorty” along with her late brother Curlee "Curt" Eaddy was raised by their mother's uncle Hamp Thomas and his wife,...
Kenneth Spears, Sr.
Aug 26, 2025
Kenneth Spears, Sr., was born in Florence County, SC in Effingham on January 14, 1925 to Dinah Eagleton Spears and George Spears. He peacefully departed this life on August 26, 2025 in his home.
He accepted Jesus Christ at an early age and joined Spring Branch Baptist Church where he worshipped faithfully for many years, later serving as a Deacon. He...
Garry T. Boyd
Aug 23, 2025
MR. GARRY THOMAS BOYD, son of the late Beatrice Boyd and the late Clarence Boyd was born on August 15, 1953 in Greeleyville, SC. He departed this earthly life at 6:10 PM on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at McLeod Hospice Center in Florence, SC.
Garry was educated in the public schools of Williamsburg County.
Garry was a member of St. Mary Apostolic...
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