Obituaries

Michael T. Law

Michael T. Law

Apr 18, 2025

Michael Theo Law of Los Angeles, California and formerly of Florence, SC, transitioned on Friday, April 18, 2025. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.

He was the son of the late Joe Law and Lena Mae Smalls Law. 

Left to cherish his memories are his siblings, Reverend Terry B. (Phyllis) Law, Sr., of Florence, SC and Jolette...

Frances V. McClain

Frances V. McClain

Apr 17, 2025

Frances Virginia McClain transitioned on Thursday, April 17, 2025. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.

Family will receive friends at 616 W. Sumter Street, from 6 PM -9 PM.

Please keep the family of Frances Virginia McClain in your thoughts and prayers.

Charles Graham

Charles Graham

Apr 17, 2025

Charles "Bud" Graham transitioned on Thursday, April 17, 2025. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.

Please keep the family of Charles "Bud" Graham in your thoughts and prayers.

Rev. Christine B. Harrison

Rev. Christine B. Harrison

Apr 15, 2025

With deep love and gratitude for a life well lived, we celebrate the homegoing of Reverend Christine Brown Harrison affectionately known as Yaya, who earned her wings on Tuesday, April 15, 2025.

Born in Pamplico, South Carolina on March 2, 1941, Reverend Christine Harrison was the cherished daughter of the late Reverend Walter Brown and Susan Ella Canteen Brown. 

She was raised...

Roberta Mazyck

Roberta Mazyck

Apr 13, 2025

Roberta Mazyck, (affectionally called Plummie) left this world on April 13, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on October 29, 1942, in St. Stephens, South Carolina, Roberta lived a life rich in love, service, and faith.

 Roberta was the beloved daughter of the late Arthur and Beatrice Starling Mazyck. She was preceded in death by her dear brother, Frank Mazyck....

Annie M. Peace

Annie M. Peace

Apr 9, 2025

“Yea, though 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

Mrs. Annie...

Dr. Michael A. Cooke

Dr. Michael A. Cooke

Apr 7, 2025

Michael Anthony Cooke, PhD was born on July 13, 1951 in Washington, District of Columbia to the late Clarence Edward and the late Ruth Thelma Cooke. He entered into eternal rest on Monday, April 7, 2025.

Dr. Cooke graduated from Washington, District of Columbia’s Spingarn High School. He went on to further his education by earning a Bachelor  of Arts degree...

Ronald C. Rivers

Ronald C. Rivers

Apr 3, 2025

Ronald Calvin Rivers, age 56, departed this life on April 3, 2025, and went home to be with his Heavenly Father after a period of illness.

Ronald was born on November 16, 1968, in Jersey City, New Jersey, to Proctor and Lillie Rivers. The family later relocated to Kingstree, South Carolina, where Ronald was baptized at Antioch Baptist Church and accepted...

Robert L. Watson, Sr.

Robert L. Watson, Sr.

Apr 3, 2025

Mr. Robert Lee “Brother “ Watson, Sr., 72, the son of the late James and Martha Watson was born April 5, 1953 in Marlboro County, South Carolina. He passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025.

Robert graduated from Blenheim High School in Blenheim, South Carolina.

Robert was married to the late Joyce Pugh-Watson and this union was blessed with three children, Robert...

Calvin E. Robinson, Sr.

Calvin E. Robinson, Sr.

Apr 3, 2025

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and the God of all consolation, who consoles us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to console those who are in any affliction with the consolation with which we ourselves are consoled by God.”

 II Corinthians 1:3-4

Mr. Calvin Ernest Robinson, Sr. a...

Eddie F. Walston

Eddie F. Walston

Mar 29, 2025

Mr. Eddie Floyd Walston was granted eternal rest on Saturday, March 29, 2025. He was born on June 19, 1947, to the late Lenard Walston and Mary Della Sherrod Walston of Williamston, North Carolina.

Eddie Floyd Walston was educated in the public schools of Williamston, North Carolina, where he graduated from E. J. Hayes High School in 1968. After high school,...

Henry Davis

Henry Davis

Mar 27, 2025

On Thursday, March 27, 2025, a loving brother, Mr. Henry “Boy Blue” Davis departed this earthly life to his eternal home at the age of 75. He was born September 11, 1949, to the late Dorothy Deloris Davis.

Henry spent most of his early years in the home. He was affectionately known as “Boy Blue” by his family and friends.

Henry was preceded...

Allen Scipio

Allen Scipio

Mar 24, 2025

Allen Scipio, 77 of Florence, South Carolina, died at a Salisbury, North Carolina veterans nursing home on March 24, 2025. 

Allen was born in Darlington, South Carolina and attended Florence District One schools. 

Allen was proceeded in death by his father, Waddell Gardner; mother, Marie Gardner; brother, Waddell Gardner Jr., and sister, Mary Gardner.

 Allen Scipio leave behind to cherish his precious memories...

Myrt Lee Frost

Myrt Lee Frost

Mar 20, 2025

A Celebration of the Life of Deacon Myrt Lee Kirby Frost:

A Woman of Love, Strength, Grace, and Faith

"She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue." Proverbs 31:25-26

Deacon Myrt Lee Kirby Frost was born on May 5, 1941, in Florence, SC, the youngest...

Linwood D. Davis

Linwood D. Davis

Mar 10, 2025

Mr. Linwood Demetrius Davis, affectionately known as “Linwood,” was born on March 1st, 1968. He gently departed this world on Monday, March 10th, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, music, and devotion.

Linwood was a cherished son of Haywood and Linda Kirven Davis. He took great pride in his journey through life, beginning with his graduation from West Florence High...

Peggy J. Streater

Peggy J. Streater

Feb 25, 2025

Ms. Peggy Joyce “Peggy Sue” Streater was born October 29, 1972 in Florence, SC. The daughter of William and Melissa McCollough. She went home to be with the Lord on February 25, 2025.

 Peggy attended Florence Public School One. She also attended Florence County Disability and Special Needs. 

 Peggy was quiet and had a beautiful smile.

 She leaves to cherish her memories her parents,...

Tyree S. Fleming

Tyree S. Fleming

Feb 24, 2025

Mr. Tyree Shaheed “Ty” Fleming, the son of Keith McKnight and Regina McKnight was born February 25, 1991 in Newark, New Jersey. He transitioned to his eternal resting place on Monday, February 24, 2025.

Tyree and his family relocated to Lake City, South Carolina in October 2001. His formal education began in Newark, New Jersey and he later furthered his education...

Patricia A. Emanuel

Patricia A. Emanuel

Feb 24, 2025

Patricia Ann Leonard Emanuel entered into eternal rest on February 24, 2025 at her home. She was born on March 5, 1969 in Florence County to Willie Lee Timmons and Gladys Skinner Leonard. 

Patricia Ann attended the public schools of Florence County. She was employed with various jobs in Florence County until her health declined. 

Patricia Ann enjoyed spending time with her...

Ernest J. Josey, Jr.

Ernest J. Josey, Jr.

Feb 22, 2025

Mr. Ernest Jabeth Josey (known as Ernie) was sent to his eternal home on February 22, 2025 in Florence, South Carolina. Ernie Josey is survived by his son, Rashad Josey; and his granddaughter, Chloe Josey, by his loving parents, Earnest and Cherry Josey; four siblings, Taffron Vereen, Tonce (Tieonda) Vereen, Jeremy Josey, and Lacey (Ramadhan) Suya; He also leaves behind...

Martha H. James

Martha H. James

Feb 22, 2025

Mother Martha Ann Haynesworth James was born June 14, 1932 in Timmonsville, South Carolina to the late Hazel and Annie Dell Jackson Haynesworth. She departed this earthly life on February 22, 2025, at her home peacefully. 

She was a faithful worker at Mount Sinai Holiness Church in Florence, South Carolina; a faithful worker at Bethel Apostolic Church in Florence, South Carolina,...