Obituaries

Sheena C. Taylor

Sheena C. Taylor

Sep 8, 2024

Sheena C. Taylor of Florence transitioned on Sunday, September 8, 2024. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.

Please keep the family of Sheena C. Taylor in your thoughts and prayers.

Mildred P. Durant

Mildred P. Durant

Sep 8, 2024

Mrs. Mildred Peterkin Durant was born on January 30, 1949 in Darlington Country to the late Bennie Peterkin, Sr. and the late Julia Peterkin.

Mildred was educated in the public schools of Darlington County.

Mildred was a member of Bethany Baptist Church of Lamar, SC. She loved her church and her church family.

Mildred was married to the late Jerry Durant for over...

Troy Cummings

Troy Cummings

Sep 5, 2024

I have fought a good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day – and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing. 

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Letha Mae Parker

Letha Mae Parker

Sep 1, 2024

MRS. LETHA MAE PARKER was born to the parents of late Julius and Claudia Burch-Davis. She accepted Christ at an early age and joined Mill Branch African Methodist Episcopal Church, where she continued fellowship throughout her life.

Letha attended and graduated from Gibbs High School. She later became a CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) for over 30 years and was also a...

Charles Ivory, Sr.

Charles Ivory, Sr.

Aug 31, 2024

Mr. Charles Ivory Sr. “Boogie” was born August 10, 1939 in Florence South Carolina to the late Nelson Charles Ivory Jr. and Rosa Bell (Barr) Ivory. Charles was affectionately known as “Boogie” to family and friends. He departed his earthly life and began his eternal life on Saturday August 31, 2024 at McLeod Hospice House of Florence SC.

Charles was baptized...

Wilbur Robinson

Wilbur Robinson

Aug 30, 2024

Mr Wilbur Robinson, 101 was born the third child in Florence , SC , son of the late Leroy Robinson, Sr. and late Rosa Brockington Robinson .

Mr. Robinson relocated to Baltimore, Maryland where he retired from Dominio Sugar in the year of 1995. 

At an early age he joined Snow Hill Baptist Church in Florence, SC.

He was preceded in death by...

Baby Ava C. Fields

Baby Ava C. Fields

Aug 29, 2024

Baby Ava Celynne Fields transitioned on Thursday, August 29, 2024. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence,LLC.

Please keep the family of Baby Ava Celynne Fields in your thoughts and prayers.

Gladys B. Jones

Gladys B. Jones

Aug 24, 2024

Gladys Bowers Jones was born on February 16, 1941 to the late Arthur Bowers Sr. and the late Mary Cross Bowers in Barnwell County, SC. She moved with her family to Florence, South Carolina when she was five years old. After a long illness she passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024.

She attended Holmes Elementary School in Florence SC and...

Mattie D. Woodberry

Mattie D. Woodberry

Aug 23, 2024

Mrs. Mattie Mae Davis Woodberry was born May 3, 1926, in Poston, South Carolina to the late Douglas Woodberry and the late Georgianna Davis. At the age of 98, her destiny ended on Friday, August 23, 2024, in Florence County.

Mrs. Mattie accepted Christ as her Savior and loved to do His work. She leaves a place no one will be...

Hattie Mae Egleton

Hattie Mae Egleton

Aug 21, 2024

Mrs. Hattie Mae Kelly Egleton, the daughter of the late Mabel Kelly and the late Mr. James White, was born on November 18, 1932 in Pamplico, South Carolina. She departed this life on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Hattie was educated in the public schools of Florence County, South Carolina and was a proud 1953 graduate of Wilson High...

Frank Lee Harrison

Frank Lee Harrison

Aug 20, 2024

Mr. Frank Lee Harrison was born in Florence County on May 17, 1962 to the late Henry Theodore Harrison and The late Lela Mae Brown Harrison. He departed this life on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, after a brief illness.

He was educated in the public schools of Florence County. He worked various jobs over the years, mostly as a layman and repairman. Frank worked with his...

David K. Johnson

David K. Johnson

Aug 16, 2024

Mr. David Kentrell Johnson affectionately known as “Dave” or” Big Bro” was born April 11, 2007 to Mr. David Johnson and Mrs. Queen McFadden Johnson in Florence, South Carolina. He exchanged this earthly life to receive his crown on August 16, 2024 at his residence in Florence, South Carolina.

David attended Wilson High School in Florence, South Carolina and graduated in 2024. He was a...

Ruby Lee Graham

Ruby Lee Graham

Aug 12, 2024

“For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:6-7

Mrs. Ruby Lee Graham, daughter of the late Jessie and Celie McCray Anderson, was born March 22, 1931 in Williamsburg County, South Carolina. On Monday,...

Bart M. Chizzik

Bart M. Chizzik

Aug 12, 2024

Bart Mitchel Chizzik of Florence transitioned on Monday, August 12, 2024. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.

Please keep the family of Bart Mitchel Chizzik in your thoughts and prayers.

Thomas V. Ellerbe, Jr.

Thomas V. Ellerbe, Jr.

Aug 12, 2024

Mr. Thomas Valentine “Bug” Ellerbe, Jr., the son of the late Thomas Valentine Ellerbe, Sr. and Lurlia Ellerbe was born in Florence, South Carolina on July 22, 1967. He departed this life on August 12, 2024, after a short illness.

Thomas affectionately called “Bug” attended Wilson High School and was employed with Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 3181 in Florence,...

Frank A. Johnson

Frank A. Johnson

Aug 9, 2024

Frank Arnold Johnson, father, son, brother, uncle and friend, peacefully passed on August 9th, 2024 surrounded by his loving mother, sister, and brothers. 

Frank, fondly known as Nitty, was the eldest child of Dargan and Claretha (B.) Johnson born on September 17, 1965 in Florence, SC. 

Frank faithfully accepted Christ in 1977 as a member of Meadow Prong Baptist Church. Frank attended...

Marvin Harris, Jr.

Marvin Harris, Jr.

Aug 3, 2024

Marvin Harris, Jr. of Florence transitioned on Saturday, August 3, 2024. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.

Please keep the family of Marvin Harris, Jr. in your thoughts and prayers.

James Henicks, Jr.

James Henicks, Jr.

Aug 2, 2024

Mr. James Henicks Jr. (Jimmy) was born on July 20, 1949, to the late James Sr and  Willie Mae Henicks of Florence, South Carolina. He departed this life on Friday, August 2, 2024, at his home, in Riverdale, Georgia..

 Mr. James was educated in the public schools of Florence, South Carolina, where he graduated from Wilson High School in 1968. After...

Walter Russell, Jr.

Walter Russell, Jr.

Jul 30, 2024

Walter Russell, Jr. of Florence, SC formerly of Limestone County, Alabama transitioned on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.

Please keep the family of Walter Russell, Jr. in your thoughts and prayers.

Further arrangements will be entrusted to Reynolds Funeral Home of Decatur, Alabama. You may also leave a online condolence at https://www.reynoldsfh.com/

Gladys H. Julious

Gladys H. Julious

Jul 29, 2024

Mrs. Gladys H. Warren Julious was born October 5, 1943 in Dayton, Ohio to parents, Virginia Jackson Cook and Clennan Warren. She was the fourteenth of fifteen children. She departed this life on Monday, July 29, 2024.

In her early years, Gladys attended school in Harlem, New York where she met Joseph Julious in 1958. They married January 31,1959 and to...

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