Obituaries

Christopher  Bailey

Christopher Bailey

Nov 13, 2022

Christopher Veshawn Bailey was born on May 23, 1973 in Darlington County, SC to the late Samuel Harrison and Vermell S. Bailey. He departed this earthly life on Sunday, November 13, 2022.

“Chris’ as he was affectionally known was educated in Darlington County at Hartsville Senior High where he later obtained a GED. While enrolled at Hartsville Senior High, he...

Ervin Cotton

Ervin Cotton

Nov 13, 2022

Mr. Ervin Lee Cotton was born on September 6, 1962 in Darington County to the late Eugene Cotton and Lois Ann Graham Cotton. Ervin left this earthly life on November 13, 2022.

Ervin was educated in Darlington County public schools. He attended Hartsville Bible Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Booker T. McPhail.

Ervin enjoyed hunting, detailing cars, and...

Luinthal Jackson, Jr.

Luinthal Jackson, Jr.

Nov 13, 2022

Mr. Luinthal Jackson Jr. was born on July 28, 1925 to the late Luinthal Jackson Sr. and late Alma Wines Jackson in Darlington County. He transitioned to his heavenly home on November 13, 2022.

“Dunk” as he was affectionally called joined the United States Army and while being there, he excelled in the following: American Theater Service Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Service...

Ronnie Benjamin

Ronnie Benjamin

Nov 6, 2022

Mr. Ronnie Benjamin, the son of the late Helen Slater and Roosevelt Benjamin was born November 12, 1954, in Darlington County.

Ronnie was educated in Darlington County Public School Systems.

Ronnie loved his family tremendously, he loved the family’s Sunday dinners, and time spent with family. He knew everyone and asked about everyone he missed. He never forgot anyone.

In...

Mary Cooks

Mary Cooks

Oct 31, 2022

Sister Mary Elizabeth Jackson Cooks was born on April 27, 1940, in Darlington County, South Carolina.  She was the daughter of the late Mr. Major and Mrs. Mary Jackson.  She departed this life at Honorage Nursing Home in Florence, South Carolina on October 31, 2022.  Mary will be lovingly remembered by those who knew her:  her children, grandchildren, great-grands, and...

Calvin Wilson, II

Calvin Wilson, II

Oct 31, 2022

Mr. Calvin Alexander Wilson II, son of the late Calvin Wilson and Pontheola Edwards Wilson was born on October 12, 1972, in Florence, South Carolina. He was called into eternal rest on Monday, October 31, 2022, at his home in Prince Frederick, Maryland.

From a young age, Calvin loved God, nature, music, sports, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and most of...

Dr. Thelma Dawson

Dr. Thelma Dawson

Oct 30, 2022

Dr. Dawson departed this life on Sunday October 30, 2022.

Dr. Thelma Dawson was born on May 13, 1944 in Darlington, SC to the late David George and Iona Elaine Johnson Pugh.  

She attended school in the North Carolina Public Schools System.  She received a Certificate of Promotion from Lincoln Heights Elementary School on June 3, 1958.  Dr. Dawson...

Jamari Montgomery

Jamari Montgomery

Oct 30, 2022

Mr. Jamari Maurice “Mari” Montgomery was born on June 18, 2007, to Eric and Jenna Montgomery. On Sunday, October 30, 2022, GOD called, and Jamari answered, his race was finished, and his course was completed.

“Mari” as he was affectionately called, was a Freshman at Hartsville High School. He played football on the Hartsville High School Junior Varsity Football Team...

Josephine Davis

Josephine Davis

Oct 25, 2022

Mrs. Josephine James Davis was born on July 21, 1940, the only daughter of the late Maybelle Dixon. She departed this earthly life on Tuesday, October 25, 2022.

Josephine was educated in the Public Schools of Florence County.

Josephine was a member of Saint Beulah Missionary Baptist Church in Florence, South Carolina, under the leadership of Reverend Terrence Washington.

On...

Angela King

Angela King

Oct 22, 2022

Ms. Angela Michelle King affectionately called “Pig” was born December 3, 1971 in Florence County.  She was the daughter of Hermina King and Harold King.

Angels came peacefully on October 22, 2022 to take Angela home.  

Angela was educated in the Public Schools of Florence, South Carolina, where she was a 1990 graduate of Wilson High School.

She was...

Phyllis  O'Neal

Phyllis O'Neal

Oct 22, 2022

Phyllis O'Neal of Florence transitioned on Saturday, October 22, 2022. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.

Funeral service and interment will be conducted by Vaughn C. Greene Funeral Service of Baltimore, Maryland.

Please keep the family of Phyllis O'Neal in your thoughts and prayers.

Kahseem  Davenport

Kahseem Davenport

Oct 19, 2022

Kahseem S. Davenport of Florence transitioned on Wednesday,  October 19, 2022. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.

Please keep the family of Kahseem S. Davenport in your thoughts and prayers. 

Carlton Brooks

Carlton Brooks

Oct 18, 2022

Mr. Carlton Demetrius “Raboo” Brooks was born October 15, 1972 to the late Gretha Brooks and Charlie Singletary. He entered eternal rest on Tuesday, October 18, 2022. 

Carlton attended McLaurin Elementary School and was a Class of 1992 South Florence High School graduate. 

Carlton enlisted in the United States Navy following graduation and received and honorable discharge after serving four...

Dennis  Young

Dennis Young

Oct 18, 2022

Dennis Young of Darlington transitioned Tuesday,  October 18, 2022. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC. 

Please keep the family of Dennis Young in your thoughts and prayers.

Cynthia Durant

Cynthia Durant

Oct 17, 2022

Mrs. Cynthia Louise Brockington Durant, affectionately known as “Cindy”,  the daughter of Louis Ragin Brockington, Sr., and Annie Mae Nettles Brockington was born on March 23, 1963, in Florence, South Carolina. She passed away on Monday, October 17, 2022, at the age of 59.

Cindy was a high school graduate of West Florence High School Class of 1981. Upon, graduation,...

David  Wright

David Wright

Oct 17, 2022

Mr. David Wright, the son of the late Robert Wright and Evelina Wright Mack was born on November 5, 1967 in Florence, South Carolina. He departed this earthly life on Monday, October 17, 2022 at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence, South Carolina.

David was educated in Florence School District One Public School System. 

David was a member of Majority...

Arlene Sullivan

Arlene Sullivan

Oct 15, 2022

Mrs. Arlene Sanders Sullivan affectionately called “Honey” was born on February 28, 1935 in Florence County, to the late John and Lois Jones Sanders. On Saturday, October 15, 2022 she was called home to be with the Lord.

Arlene was educated in the Florence County Public School System.

At the age of 12, Arlene was converted, baptized, and became a...

Celia Goodson

Celia Goodson

Oct 11, 2022

Mrs. Celia M. “Shirley” Goodson was born February 23, 1943 in Darlington, South Carolina to the late Mr. Willie Campbell and the late Lillie Mae Wilson. She died on Tuesday, October 11, 2022.

Celia affectionately called “Shirley” attended Darlington County Public Schools. She was employed by Reynolds and Mary Williams as a Domestic Technician for many years.

In 1975, she...

Ledonna Smith

Ledonna Smith

Oct 7, 2022

Ms. Ledonna Lavonda Smith was born on October 2, 1983 in Florence County to Donald and Camelia Smith. Her earthly life ended on Friday, October 7, 2022.

Ledonna was educated in the Public Schools of Florence School District One. She enjoyed singing, drawing, poetry, and spending valuable time with her lovely daughter, Rockeriauna “Roxxy.

Ledonna was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents,...

Twana Wiggins

Twana Wiggins

Oct 5, 2022

Mrs. Twana Jioki Richardson Wiggins was born in Jersey City, New Jersey on January 24, 1974, to the late Bertha Richardson and the late Michael Adams. She departed this life on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at home.

She relocated to New Bern, North Carolina for several years before relocating to Florence, South Carolina.

Twana was a proud graduate of South...

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