Obituaries

Chester Davis

Chester Davis

Oct 30, 2021

“God has smiled on me, He has set me free”

As our beloved transitioned, his loved ones were present to make his journey easier for all concerned. Our beloved Chester Davis left his earthly home from McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence, South Carolina on Saturday, October 30, 2021.

We, as believers, know that Corinthians 5:8 says: “We are confident, I...

John Johnson

John Johnson

Oct 30, 2021

Mr. John A, Johnson was born November 27, 1949, to the late John Johnson and the late Elizabeth Johnson. On October 30, 2021, he departed this earthly life peacefully at MUSC – Florence after an illness.

John attended the Public Schools of Florence, South Carolina.

He was a member of Maxwell Baptist Church.

John spent most of his life working...

Stephen  Williams

Stephen Williams

Oct 28, 2021

Stephen Williams of Florence died Thursday, October 28, 2021 in a local hospital after an illness. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.

Please keep the family of Stephen Williams in your thoughts and prayers.

Rebecca Bacote

Rebecca Bacote

Oct 25, 2021

Mrs. Rebecca Salter Bacote was born on February 2, 1927 in Darlington, South Carolina to the late Robert Slater and the late Hattie Muldrow Slater. She departed this earthly life to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, October 25, 2021.

Mrs. Slater received her formal education in Darlington County.

She was joined in holy matrimony to the late Ben Bacote,...

Julie Bell Shird

Julie Bell Shird

Oct 23, 2021

Julie Bell Shird was born on May 15, 1936 in Florence, South Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Corine Shird and the late Joseph (Jack) Fleming. On Saturday October 23, 2021, she departed this life at King Manor Nursing Home in New Jersey.

Julie attended the Public Schools in Florence County. She worked on the farm in her...

Phyllis Stuckey

Phyllis Stuckey

Oct 21, 2021

Ms. Phyllis Renee Stuckey was born on October 19, 1971 to Jesse (Mary) Smith and the late Audrey Stuckey of Hartsville, South Carolina. She departed this life on Thursday, October 21, 2021.

Phyllis was a proud Class of 1990 Hartsville High School graduate.Phyllis attended The House of Refuge Church in Hartsville, South Carolina under the leadership of Pastors Tony T. and...

Leola James

Leola James

Oct 19, 2021

Mrs. Leola James, the daughter of the late Leo “Rat” Peterson and the late Joyce “Penny” Gibbons was born in Florence County on August 25, 1978. She was reared by the late Mozella Murray Peterson and the late Theodore Ashley. She departed this earthly life peacefully at MUSC - Florence on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, after an illness.

Leola attended Florence...

Joan Beasley

Joan Beasley

Oct 17, 2021

Mrs. Joan Marie “Joann” Harrison Beasley, one of ten children, was born to the late James McKinley Harrison, Sr. and the late Mae Rozalene Cain Harrison on February 19, 1947. She departed this earthly life on Sunday, October 17, 2021.

She attended Gibbs Elementary and High School in Pamplico, South Carolina and was a Class of 1967 Gibbs High School graduate.

After...

Allen Spears

Allen Spears

Oct 15, 2021

Mr. Allen Louis Spears was born October 5, 1946 in Florence County, South Carolina to the late Louis Spears and the late Amanda Eaddy Spears. He departed this life on Friday, October 15, 2021.

He received his formal education at Florence County Schools and was a graduate of Gibbs High School.

Allen was married to the late Judy A. Montgomery and to...

Luther  Mitchell

Luther Mitchell

Oct 13, 2021

Mr. Luther Mitchell, son of the late Rosalee Mitchell-Johnson and the late Roy Brooks was born March 4, 1954 in Florence, South Carolina. He passed away in Winter Haven, Florida on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at the age of 67.

Luther attended Florence County Public Schools in Florence, South Carolina.

Luther a self-employed entrepreneur, loved farming, landscaping, and was an avid fisherman.

Luther...

Lessie Samuel

Lessie Samuel

Oct 11, 2021

Sister Lessie Robinson Samuel was born to the late Emanuel and Leary Robinson on July 23, 1929. Our precious Sister Lessie departed this earthly life on Monday October 11, 2021, embarking on an epic adventure to Heaven.

Sister Lessie was educated in her early years in Chesterfield County and later at Butler High School in Darlington County. After the passing of...

Stevenson Bailey

Stevenson Bailey

Oct 11, 2021

Some of you know me as “Steve” but others know me as “Smiley”, I, Stevenson Lemont Bailey was born October 21, 1973 in Florence, South Carolina to Lafayette and Harriette Gordon Bailey.

I, Smiley received my education in Florence County District 1 and Columbia Public Schools in Richland County, South Carolina. My Mama taught me to respect women. My motto is...

Dereck Daniels

Dereck Daniels

Oct 7, 2021

Mr. Dereck Eldrick Daniels was born on October 28, 1969, in Florence County to Edward F. Daniels and the late Shirley Eaddy Daniels. He departed his life on Thursday, October 7, 2021 at Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, South Carolina.

He was educated in the public schools of Florence. He was a member of Elizabeth Baptist Church in Florence,...

Earline Brown

Earline Brown

Oct 7, 2021

Mrs. Earline Williams Brown was born in Rains, South Carolina in Marion County on November 14, 1942, to the late Spencer Williams and the late Essaline Williams. She departed this life on Friday, October 8, 2021 at home.

She was joined in marriage to the late Rudolph Brown.

Mrs. Brown was a proud graduate of Marion County High School. After graduation, she...

Ruby Mae Hennigan

Ruby Mae Hennigan

Oct 6, 2021

Mrs. Ruby Mae Hennigan was born November 5, 1944 in Florence, South Carolina to the late Elijah Hennigan, Jr. and the late Annie Graham Hennigan.

She was the youngest of the three children, in this order, Elijah Hennigan, Legrant Hennigan and Ruby Mae.

On Wednesday, October 6, 2021, God called her to come home with Him, where there are no...

Archie Gandy

Archie Gandy

Oct 3, 2021

Mr. Archie Lee Gandy affectionately called “Fire Cracker” and/or “Willie Chewing Gum” was born August 21, 1960 to the late John Slayer and the late Mary A. Gandy in Darlington, South Carolina. He peacefully made his transition into eternal rest on Sunday, October 3, 2021 at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence, South Carolina.

He was employed with several entities and...

Trameika  Sims

Trameika Sims

Oct 1, 2021

Ms. Trameika Sims was born to the late Bernice Sims and Gregory (Caprie) Woodberry on December 25, 1992 in Florence County, South Carolina. She departed this life at the tender age of 29 on Friday, October 1, 2021.

At an early age, Trameika was affiliated with Aimwell Baptist Church in Pamplico, South Carolina.

Trameika attended Florence School District 2 Public Schools in...

Rovena Frierson

Rovena Frierson

Sep 30, 2021

Mrs. Rovena Carolyn “Cat” McFadden Frierson was born March 6, 1944 to the late Reverend Felder McFadden and the late Maggie McBride McFadden in Timmonsville, South Carolina. She transitioned to her eternal home on September 30, 2021 at her residence.

Her early nurturing valued Christian principles, family, unity, and education , pursuits provided a fertile foundation for a life based on...

Carlos Douglas

Carlos Douglas

Sep 30, 2021

Mr. Carlos Antonio Douglas was born May 12, 1983 in Florence County, South Carolina, the son of Bernice A. Douglas. God called him home on Thursday, September 30, 2021.

He attended the Florence County Public Schools and was a proud Class of 2001 Wilson High School graduate.

Carlos was employed with Town House Restaurant in Florence, South Carolina, until his demise.

Carlos leaves...

James Belin

James Belin

Sep 29, 2021

Today we celebrate the Home Going Service for Mr. James Luther Belin, affectionately known as "Baby Belin". James departed this earthly life on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at McLeod Regional Medical Center, where the reward of eternal life was given - and an eternity of bliss in heaven in the presence of God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

James...

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