Obituaries

Allen Parker

Allen Parker

Aug 8, 2022

Mr. Allen Parker, the son of the late Peter and Minnie Brown Parker was born on February 13, 1933 in Brooklyn, New York. He departed this earthly life on Monday, August 8, 2022.  

  Please keep the family of Mr. Allen Parker in your thoughts and prayers. 

Donella Reaves

Donella Reaves

Aug 8, 2022

Mrs. Donella “Donnie” Campbell Reaves was born July 12, 1942, to the late Delois and Frank O. Campbell. She departed this life on Monday, August 8, 2022.

Donella affectionately called “Donnie” was a graduate of Columbus High School in Lake View, South Carolina. She was the 1960 Class Valedictorian and also was a cheerleader.  She later attended South Carolina State...

Patricia Freeman

Patricia Freeman

Aug 3, 2022

On August  26, 1948,  the Lord  blessed John Davis  and Viola  Egleton Davis with  another beautiful daughter,  Patricia  Ann  Davis.    She  was  the  fifth  of  eight  children  born  and  raised  in  Florence,  South Carolina.  

Patricia  grew  up  in  a  close-knit  family  that  taught  her  the  importance  of  love,  compassion,  service, sacrifice,  family,  unconditional  giving,  and  having  a  relationship...

David V. Barr

David V. Barr

Aug 2, 2022

On Tuesday morning, August 2, 2022, Mr. David Vondelle Barr finished his earthly walk and stepped into the sunset of life.

David was born on January 15, 1947 to Mrs. Allie Mae Barr and the late Mr. David Lee Barr in Latta, S.C.  He was baptized as an infant and, when he became of age, joined and became a faithful...

Hallie Jackson

Hallie Jackson

Aug 2, 2022

The Angel of death touched our beloved, Hallie and gave him rest. Our beloved was freed from the struggles of this world on Tuesday, August 2, 2022. “Absent from the body and present with the Lord” is our beliefs.

Brother Hallie “Ned” Jackson was the loving son of the late Mack and Minnie Abraham Jackson. He was born in Darlington...

Marguerite Eaddy

Marguerite Eaddy

Jul 29, 2022

Mrs. Marguerite Eaddy of Lawrenceville, Georgia entered into heavenly rest on Friday, July 29, 2022 after a brief illness.

She filled our life with bursts of laughter often, especially on her birthday. Marguerite was born on July 4, 1967, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Minister Flora White and the late Mr. George White, Sr.

She graduated from South Florence High School...

Ella Mae Moore

Ella Mae Moore

Jul 27, 2022

Mrs. Ella Mae Fields Moore was born on December 28, 1940 in Chesterfield County, daughter of the late Reverend Simon Fields and the late Anna Bell Gattison. On Tuesday, July 26, 2022, she departed this earthly realm.

Ella received her education in the Chesterfield County Public School System. She was employed with an Manufacturing Company for several years. 

Ella was...

Virgil Brockington

Virgil Brockington

Jul 25, 2022

Mr. Virgil Brockington was born December 18, 1954 in New York City, New York to the late James Jimmy Brockington and the late Beatrice Mayo Brockington. He passed away on Monday, July 25, 2022.

He educated in the Florence County Public School System and was a proud graduate of Wilson High School.

He was an auto mechanic for many years....

Lovoris  Coe

Lovoris Coe

Jul 22, 2022

Mrs. Lovoris Perkins Coe, born March 10, 1966 in Darlington County was the daughter of Cora Mae Johnson Pompey and the late Howard Perkins. She entered eternal rest on Friday, July 22, 2022 at her home amongst her loved ones. 

She was educated in the Public Schools of Darlington County and was a graduate of Hartsville High School in Hartsville,...

Master Jesiah  Rivers

Master Jesiah Rivers

Jul 22, 2022

Master Jesiah Ailill Rivers, was born on June 27, 2009 in Aiken, South Carolina, the son of Unique Brown, Quinettah Brown, and John Quiller, Jr. He transitioned from his earthly life and entered into the kingdom of heaven on Thursday, July 21, 2022 at home peacefully.

Anyone who ever met or came by to visit Jesiah knew just how special...

Valandra Jackson

Valandra Jackson

Jul 22, 2022

Valandra Jackson of Hartsville died Friday, July 22, 2022. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC. 

Please keep the family of Valandra Jackson in your thoughts and prayers.

Marsha Hines

Marsha Hines

Jul 21, 2022

Ms. Marsh Marie Hines, daughter of the late John Richard and Naomi Boston Hines was born January 7, 1976 in Florence, South Carolina. She departed this earthy life on Thursday, July 21, 2022 at the age of 46.

“Juice Box” as she was affectionately called by her son, while the remainder of the family called her “Coota” attended the Public...

Calvin Wilson

Calvin Wilson

Jul 21, 2022

Mr. Calvin A. Wilson, son of the late Elder Jesse Wilson and Mrs. Viola O’Bryant Wilson was born July 2, 1940, in Philadelphia, PA. He was called into eternal rest on Thursday July 21, 2022, after an extended illness.

He was a graduate of Wilson High School class of 1958 and attended Morehouse College his freshman year. He then transferred...

Richard Ellison

Richard Ellison

Jul 16, 2022

Mr. Richard Allen Ellison better known to some as “Skippy” was born on October 30, 1955 to the late Leroy and Florine Wilson Ellison in Florence, SC. He departed this life on Saturday, July 16th at 10:30 pm at the McLeod Hospice House in Florence, SC.

Richard attended Holmes Elementary School, and graduated from McClenaghan High School in 1974. His...

Michael Gregg

Michael Gregg

Jul 13, 2022

On Wednesday,  July 13, 2022, after a life well lived, Mr. Michael David Gregg departed this earthly life. Michael was born on July 6, 1970, to the late Paul and Emma Lee Gregg in Darlington, South Carolina.

 

Michael, an avid Pittsburg Steelers fan graduated from Wilson High School in 1989, and began his career in the funeral industry at...

Ernest  Brunson

Ernest Brunson

Jul 13, 2022

Mr. Ernest B. Brunson, son of the late Lee Ernest Brunson and Mertha Mae Canty Brunson was born in Clarendon County, South Carolina on October 5, 1946. He passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2022.

The Brunson family relocated to Miami, Florida where Ernest attended Dade County Public School Systems and was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School.

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William Gallashaw

William Gallashaw

Jul 10, 2022

Mr. William Donovan “Donny” Gallashaw, the son of the late Cynthia Gallashaw Sellers was born May 5, 1983 in Florence, South Carolina. He departed this life on Saturday, July 9, 2022 at his residence.

William affectionately called “Donny” was educated in the Public School System of Florence County.

William was formerly employed with Foot Action and Pro Image until his...

Helen Terry

Helen Terry

Jun 27, 2022

Mrs. Helen Maria Brown Terry was born in Mannboro, Virginia on October 13, 1933, and was the daughter of the late Deacon George Lee and Deaconess Lou Giles Brown.  She departed this life on Monday, June 27, 2022.

Helen loved the Lord and gave her life to Christ at an early age. She was a member of Branches Runn Baptist...

Willie Mae Cusack

Willie Mae Cusack

Jun 22, 2022

Mrs. Willie Mae Gibbs Cusack was born on October 30, 1933 to the late Alice B. Haynes and the late  John Henry (Sarah) Gibbs . On Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at Honorage Nursing Center she heard the Master’s call and entered into eternal rest. 

She attended the Public Schools of Florence County after which she dedicated her life to nurturing...

James Morgan, Jr.

James Morgan, Jr.

Jun 19, 2022

Mr. James Antonio “LJ” Morgan, Jr., the son of Nina Mae Dunham and James Antonio Morgan, Sr. was born January 10, 2005 in Florence, South Carolina. He departed this earthly life on Sunday, June 19, 2022.

James affectionately called “LJ” attended Florence County Schools to include Alfred Rush Academy.

James will always be remembered for having an outstanding personality, being...

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