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Willie M. Shorter
Apr 11, 2023
Willie Male Shorter was the first son born to the late Reese Shorter Sr. and the late Cornelia Shorter in Washington, Georgia on March 30, 1941. When he was a toddler his parents relocated to Satsuma, Florida, where he spent his primary years and attended Putnam County schools. Affectionately called “Bruh” by family, Willie grew up the third oldest of...
Ernest Gibbs, Sr.
Apr 8, 2023
Mr. Ernest Gibbs, Sr., was born August 31, 1941, in Pamplico, South Carolina to the late Hosea and Mary Eliza Gibbs. He was the youngest son of nine children. He graduated from Wilson High School and attended South Carolina State College. Ernest gave his life to Christ at a young age and was a faithful member of Greater Saint Paul...
Willie Mae Davis
Mar 29, 2023
Mrs. Willie Mae “Coot” Davis, was born August 15, 1944 in Mullins, South Carolina. She entered eternal rest on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. She was 78 years old. She was affectionally called “Coot” by her immediate family.
Mrs. Willie Mae was reared in the home of her parents. She was an alumna of Palmetto High School, Mullins South Carolina,...
Caleb M. Law
Mar 28, 2023
Mr. Caleb Marcel Law was born on June 19, 1992, in Lee County, South Carolina. He was the son of Marva Law and the late Cale Luckey of Elliott, South Carolina. On Tuesday, March 28, 2023, God called His angel home.
At an early age, Caleb became a member of True Faith Ministries.
Caleb attended the public schools...
Wilson White
Mar 25, 2023
Mr. Wilson White 92, the son of the late Eugene and Thelma White was born on September 3, 1930, in South Carolina. He departed this earthly life and entered into eternal rest on Saturday, March 25, 2023.
Mr. Wilson, known affectionately as “Toot,” was a member of Mount Zion Chapel Baptist Church in Pamplico, South Carolina since he was a young boy. He served...
Joe King
Mar 24, 2023
Mr. Joe King, was the second child and first-born son of Joe and Sylvester King. He was both born and raised by his devoted parents in Florence, South Carolina. Joe displayed his gratitude to them by growing into manhood with exemplary qualities, determination, and ceaseless strength. He was an avid lover and participant of sports and related activities.
He graduated...
Billy T. Norwood
Mar 23, 2023
Memorial Service for Mr. Billy T. Norwood, a Florence, SC native, will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 4901 16th St., NW, Washington, DC 20011, on Saturday, April 15, at 10:30 a.m. (Zoom: bit.ly/dc3zoom). Billy was the son of Mrs. Mildred Jones Norwood and Mr. James H. Norwood. After 20 years of service in...
Timothy S. T. Minor
Mar 22, 2023
Timothy Sylvester Thomas Minor of Richmond, VA transitioned on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. He was the oldest son of Vivian A. Thomas- Minor, Ralph D. Minor (adopted father) of Highland Springs, Virginia, and Willie L. (Stucky) Jackson (biological father) of Florence, South Carolina.
Funeral Arrangements will be directed by March Funeral Homes, 2110 E. Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, VA 23222. Online...
Charles J. Reynolds
Mar 21, 2023
Mr. Charles Reynolds of Tampa, FL was born on March 20, 1954 and passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 .
Mr. Reynolds was a staple to this community as a Certified Master Electrician. Charles and his beautiful wife Mary spent 48 years as residents of Tampa where they bore and raised two children.
Charles was preceded in death...
Martha M. Prince
Mar 21, 2023
Ms. Martha M. Prince of Timmonsville transitioned on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.
Please keep the family of Ms. Martha M. Prince in your thoughts and prayers.
Rev. James S. Hudley
Mar 16, 2023
Reverend James S. Hudley was born November 30, 1942 in Chesterfield County, South Carolina to Robert Hudley and Juanita Robinson Hudley.
He was educated in the public schools of Chesterfield County. He graduated from Longs High School in Cheraw, South Carolina in 1962. Upon graduation, he attended Morris College in Sumter, South Carolina and later attended Florence-Darlington Technical College. He...
Cara Mae Bacote
Mar 11, 2023
Ms. Cara Mae Bacote, the daughter of the late Bethea and Annie Becote was born December 7, 1936 in Florence, South Carolina. She entered eternal rest on Saturday, March 11, 2023.
Cara attended the Public Schools of Florence County and was a Wilson High School Class of 1955 graduate. She was employed with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environment...
Donald McAllister
Mar 6, 2023
Mr. Donald Ray "Don" McAllister, 73, was born in Florence, South Carolina on April 4, 1949, to the late Mammie Ruth Timmons and reared by his grandparents, the late Pinckney and Ethel McAllister. Don as he was affectionately called, departed his life on Monday, March 6, 2023, at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence, South Carolina, after a short illness.
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Rev. Dr. William L. Thompson, Sr.
Mar 4, 2023
William was born on January 25, 1936 in Pamplico, South Carolina. He was the son of the lateEva Thompson and Willie Allen Thompson reared in Florence County. He was a graduate ofGibbs High School Class of 1954 in Pamplico, South Carolina.
In his early years, he accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior and became a faithful memberof Spring...
William A. Vereen
Mar 3, 2023
Mr. William Arthur Vereen was born in Whiteville, North Carolina on July 19, 1960 to the late Sarah Mack Briggs and late John Wallace Vereen.He departed this life on March 3, 2023 at the age of 62 after a short illness.
William affectionately known as “Nasty Cat” attended the public schools Florence School District One and was a graduate of...
Faye A. Gurley
Feb 24, 2023
Faye Ann Gurley was born on March 13, 1960, in Florence, South Carolina, the second daughter of the late Nathaniel Sr. and Rosa Ann Gurley. After her mother’s death, she helped her father raise her younger siblings. She entered into eternal peace on February 24, 2023, at FutureCare – Pineview Rehabilitation Center.
Early in life, Faye attended the public schools...
Rev. Ethel K. Grinkley
Feb 21, 2023
Reverend Ethel K. Grinkley of Florence, South Carolina finished her earthly walk and stepped into the sunset of life on February 21, 2023,. She was a supporter, advocate and the very embodiment of strength and perseverance. Reverend Grinkley held a Bachelor’s degree in English from Johnson C. Smith University - Charlotte, North Carolina and Master’s degree in Guidance from Francis...
Curtis S. Godwin, Jr.
Feb 21, 2023
“Yea, through 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
Mr. Curtis S. Godwin, Jr. came into our home approximately fourteen years ago and became a tenant of 457 East Pine Street, Florence, South Carolina 29506, the home...
Vivian E. Kerson
Feb 17, 2023
Mrs. Vivian Elaine Kerson was born July 28, 1955, along with her twin sister, the late Valerie Sumpter, in Yonkers, New York to the late Blanche Hines. She peacefully passed on Friday, February 17, 2023.
On March 25, 1972, Vivian married Roland Kerson. They spent 46 years together until his death on July 10, 2018. Together they had four children,...
Willie J. Arnold, Jr.
Feb 16, 2023
Willie J. Arnold Jr. of Rowland, NC transitioned on Thursday, February 16, 2023. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.
Please keep the family of Willie J. Arnold, Jr. in your thoughts and prayers.
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