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Obituaries
Minnie F. Brayboy
Jan 14, 2025
Minnie Faye Brayboy of Pamplico transitioned on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence.
Please keep the of Minnie Faye Brayboy in your thoughts and prayers.
Darvion M. Christian
Jan 12, 2025
Darvion Marquis Unique Christian of Florence transitioned on Sunday, January 12, 2025. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.
Please keep the family of Darvion Marquis Unique Christian in your thoughts and prayers.
Little Miss Tamera Gurley
Jan 11, 2025
Little Miss Tamera Gurley of Florence transitioned on Saturday, January 11, 2025. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.
Please keep the family of Little Miss Tamera Gurley in your thoughts and prayers.
Lurlia M. Ellerbe
Jan 8, 2025
MS. LURLIA “MAE” SMITH ELLERBE was born the seventh of ten children on February 3, 1944 in Florence County to the late David Smith, Sr. and the late Mary Gurley Smith. She departed this earthly life on January 8, 2025 after an illness.
Lurlia was affectionately called “Mae” by many family and friends. She was a graduate of Wilson High School...
Lisa Ann Leoso
Jan 5, 2025
Lisa Ann Leoso of Florence transitioned on Sunday, January 5, 2025. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.
Please keep the family of Lisa Ann Leoso in your thoughts and prayers.
Clarence R. Matthews, Jr.
Jan 5, 2025
Mr. Clarence Roosevelt “Larry” Matthews, Jr. was born March 23, 1958 in Florence, South Carolina to Clarence Roosevelt “Larry” Matthews, Sr. and the late Mary Louise “Frances” Kirven Matthews. He passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at 2:45 am while a patient at McLeod Regional Medical Center after an extended illness.
“Larry” attended Wilson High School in Florence, South Carolina,...
Leila P. Hines
Jan 5, 2025
In Loving Memory of Leila Hines
With profound sadness, we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, Leila Hines, on the morning of January 5, 2025.
Leila was born to the late Harry Phillips and Beatrice Waring Phillips and was one of nine children raised in a home filled with love, faith, and strong family...
Frances M. Jones
Dec 27, 2024
Frances M. Jones, our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother peacefully departed this life at the age of 96 on December 27th, 2024 at McLeod Hospice Center.
Born on May 29th, 1928, in Florence SC., Frances was the cherished daughter of the late Leroy Madison and the Gladys Madison. She lived a long and fulfilling life, marked by strength. She was a...
Dixie E. McWhite
Dec 24, 2024
Dixie E. McWhite, 84, of Bloomfield, CT entered eternal rest on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 while surrounded by her loving family. Dixie, a daughter of the late Elma Lee McNeil McWhite, and the late David McWhite, was born April 8, 1940, in Pamplico, SC.
Dixie leaves to cherish her memory, her devoted and loving children, Wanda Brown, Roger Brown, and Audrey...
Thomas D. Williams
Dec 23, 2024
Thomas Darryl Williams of Florence, South Carolina, passed away on December 23, 2024. Thomas was born on August 20, 1956 to Hilda and James Williams in Florence, South Carolina. He was a known basketball player in the neighborhood and inspired many of his younger relatives with his exemplary athletic skills. He joined the United States Air Force in 1976 and...
Margaret Harrison
Dec 22, 2024
Margaret Elma Jackson Harrison, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, departed this earthly life on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at the age of 80. She was born on March 18, 1944, in the Lakeside area of Darlington County, South Carolina, to the late Thelma White Jackson and Sylvester Jackson.
Margaret’s formative years were spent in the Darlington and Florence...
Tonya S. Gray
Dec 19, 2024
Ms. Tonya Renee Smith Gray was born on September 29, 1968 in Florence South Carolina to Linda Archie Goodson and Leroy Smith. She entered eternal on December 19, 2024.
Tonya was educated in Florence Public School System and was a proud graduate of Wilson High School class of 1986.
Tonya enjoyed going to church and singing, when she worshiped at Jesus Christ...
Thomas E. Haigler, Jr.
Dec 16, 2024
Thomas E. Haigler Jr., affectionately known as "Papi" by his youngest daughter, peacefully passed away into eternal rest on December 16, 2024. Born on February 28, 1940, in Orangeburg, South Carolina, to the late Thomas E. Haigler Sr. and Lillie Mae Dantzler Haigler, he was raised alongside his brothers Robert, David, and Willie. As the oldest son, leadership was the...
Stacy O. Moore
Dec 11, 2024
At 47 years old, Stacy Opal Moore slept away peacefully into eternal rest , December 11, 2024 in Florence County. She was born in Kingston, Jamaica , the eighth child of ten children born to the late Keith Moore and Gloria Mclean on July 6, 1977.
At an early age she joined Grace Missionary Church in Jamaica along with her siblings...
Michael A. Johnson
Dec 10, 2024
4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. 5 And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words...
Rufus Beckett
Dec 8, 2024
Mr. Rufus Beckett was born September 13, 1952 in Marion, South Carolina to the late Howard Beckett and Annie Ruth Porter. He departed this earthly life on the afternoon of Sunday, December 8, 2024 at McLeod Hospice House of Florence South Carolina.
“Boy Boy” as he was affectionately called by all who knew and loved him.
Rufus attended the Public Schools of...
Myra J. Thomas
Dec 4, 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.
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Tina A. O'Neal
Nov 29, 2024
Tina August O’Neal born August 4,1974 in Newark, New Jersey the daughter of Jonathan O’Neil and Cheryl Ann Watson-O’Neal; sister of Lisa O’Neal, Belinda O’Neal and Jonathan Watson; mother of Jasmine O’Neal and Kiara O’Neal and the grandmother of Lyndon O’Neal and who also was an aunt, cousin, and friend. She departed this earthly life on November 29, 2024.
Tina was...
Rev. Dr. John W. Heyward, Jr.
Nov 28, 2024
Reverend Dr. John "Jack" W. Heyward, Jr. transitioned on Thursday, November 28, 2024. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Austin A. Layne Mortuary, Inc. of St. Louis, MO. You may visit online at https://www.laynemortuary.com/obituary/John-Heyward
Streaming link to view service click belowRev. Dr. J. W. Heyward, Jr. Funeral Service
Local announcement by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.
Please keep the family of Reverend...
Lenolia K. Bryant
Nov 21, 2024
Lenolia "Kitty" Keith Bryant, born on December 29, 1930, in Hartsville, South Carolina, passed away peacefully, on November 21, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and dedication. She was the cherished daughter of the late Eddie Keith, Sr. and Ruth Barnes Keith James and stepdaughter of the late Leo James, and the sister of the late Eddie Keith, Jr....
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