Obituaries

Reverend Ben McWhite

Reverend Ben McWhite

Jan 20, 2022

Reverend Ben James McWhite was born on April 7, 1950 in Hyman, South Carolina. He was the son of the late Brother John McWhite and late Sister Margie Eaddy McWhite. Reverend Ben departed this life peacefully on Thursday morning January 20, 2022, at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence, South Carolina.

Reverend Ben James McWhite was the Associate Minister of...

Teresa Timmons

Teresa Timmons

Jan 18, 2022

Mrs. Teresa Ann Joe Timmons, affectionately known as Ann was born on July 2, 1962, to Olivia Joe Timmons and the late Aaron June Joe. She was born and raised in Florence, South Carolina. Ann was called home to be with the Lord on January 18, 2022, after a brief illness. Ann was a Wilson High School graduate of the...

Khalil Ross

Khalil Ross

Jan 16, 2022

Mr. Khalil Maximillion Ross was born June 29, 2007. He was the son of Beverly Thomas Charles and Herbert Lee Ross, Jr. He departed this life on Sunday, January 16, 2022.

Khalil received his education in Florence Public School System. He was a student at Wilson High School in Florence, South Carolina.

Khalil had a passion for basketball, he Loved the game....

Eloise Harrison

Eloise Harrison

Jan 14, 2022

Mrs. Eloise King Harrison departed this earthly life on Friday, January 14, 2022 after a short illness.

She was born on July 7, 1928, the daughter of the late Johnny King and Annie Joe King. She was a devoted Christian and joined Effingham Baptist Church in Mullins, South Carolina at an early age.

In 1948, she moved to Florence, South...

Shalanda McElveen

Shalanda McElveen

Jan 12, 2022

Shalanda Yvette McElveen was born on January 9, 1979, in Florence, SC to Otis and Nora McElveen. Shalanda departed this earthly life on January 12, 2022.

She was educated in the public schools of Florence County School District Two graduating from Hannah- Pamplico High Class of 1997.

She furthered her education at Medical University of South Carolina graduated with a...

Lois Key

Lois Key

Jan 12, 2022

Lois W. Key of Florence died Wednesday, January 12, 2022. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.

Please keep the family of Lois W. Key in your thoughts and prayers.

Leroy Cade, Jr.

Leroy Cade, Jr.

Jan 10, 2022

Mr. Leroy Cade, Jr. was born on September 15, 1947 to the late Leroy Cade, Sr. and Rosa Grant Cade. On Tuesday, January 11, 2022 he was called home for eternal rest.

Leroy was educated in the public schools of Florence County School District One graduating from Wilson Sr. High School Class of 1965. He was voted “Best Dressed Person”.

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Rosa Gee

Rosa Gee

Jan 9, 2022

Mrs. Rosa Mae Brown Gee was born on November 21, 1945 in Darlington, SC to the late Eugene Brown and Annie Mae Brown. She was called home to eternal rest on the early morning of Sunday, January 9, 2022.

Rosa was educated in the public schools of Darlington County graduating from Mayo High School with Class of 1963.

At an...

Elizabeth James

Elizabeth James

Jan 9, 2022

Mother Elizabeth H. James was born on November 13, 1938, to the late Marvin Blakney and Minnie Mays Blakney. On Sunday January 9 , 2022 God sent an angel to pick a flower from His beautiful garden.

Mother Elizabeth James was baptized in Jesus name and filled with the Holy Ghost on June 9, 1963. She was a member of Greater...

Daisy Robinson

Daisy Robinson

Jan 5, 2022

Mrs. Daisy White Robinson, well-known lady of Pamplico, South Carolina, and loved by her daughters, son, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, and church family of Mount Zion Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. “Mrs. Daisy” was born in Florence County on May 15, 1936 in Hyman, South Carolina, to the late Eugene White and Thelma Jones White. She was one out of five children....

Harry  Bartell

Harry Bartell

Jan 2, 2022

Mr. Harry Jeffery Bartell formerly of Pamplico, South Carolina died Sunday, January 2, 2022, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was the brother of Annette Smoot.

Funeral Service:

Wednesday, January 12, 2022 12:00 PM

Francis Funeral Home, 5201 Whitby Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19143

Interment:

Washington Crossing National Cemetery, 830 Highland Road, Newtown, PA 18940

Services entrusted to Francis Funeral Home, 5201 Whitby Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143.

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William Boone

William Boone

Jan 2, 2022

Mr. William J. Boone was born April 22, 1932, in Sumter, South Carolina, the son of the late Willie Boone and Irene Boone.“Boone” as he was affectionately called and his late wife, Girlena White Boone were employed by the United States Postal Service in Bronx, New York, where they retired together in 1999.Mr. William Boone accepted the Lord as his...

Linda Saxton

Linda Saxton

Jan 1, 2022

Linda Saxton passed away on January 1st, 2022. She is survived by her husband Russell, two sisters, three children, eleven grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. She will be missed by many others. Linda enjoyed spending time with her family and dedicated her life to helping to raise them in a loving home.

Please keep the family of Linda Saxton in your...

MaKeshia Douglas

MaKeshia Douglas

Jan 1, 2022

MaKeshia LaShelle Douglas was born in Florence, SC on February 6, 1990 to Tammy Williams and Mark Anthony Douglas. She transitioned to eternal rest on January 1, 2022.

MaKeshia was educated in the public schools of Florence School District One.

MaKeshia resided most of her life in Florence, SC until she relocated to Georgia.

While residing in Georgia, she was employed by...

James McCoy

James McCoy

Dec 27, 2021

James Benard McCoy was born on September 26, 1960 to Rosena Miller and to the late Robert Lewis McCoy. He departed this early life on Monday, December 27, 2021 after an illness.

James was affectionately called “JB” was always known as an affectionate man. He loved to having a wonderful conversation with everyone that he knew or came encounter with. He...

Stanley Cabbagestalk

Stanley Cabbagestalk

Dec 27, 2021

Mr. Stanley Ike Cabbagestalk, the son of the late Carrol Nelson Shannon and Janie Mae Cabbagestalk Shannon was born on July 17, 1958 in Florence County. He departed this life on Monday, December 27, 2021.

Stanley attended the Public Schools of Florence County.

Stanley was preceded in death by his parents, Carrol Nelson Shannon and Janie Mae Cabbagestalk Shannon.

Stanley was employed with...

Jacqueline  Rhodes

Jacqueline Rhodes

Dec 24, 2021

Deaconess Jacqueline “Jackie” Bailey Rhodes, the daughter of the late Leon Bailey, Jr. and Vermell S. Bailey was born December 12, 1963 in Brookhaven, New York. On December 24, 2021, God summoned Jacqueline, affectionately called “Jackie” home to rest. Jackie was educated in the public schools of Darlington County. She was an self-employed entrepreneur of Jackie’s Cleaning Service. She loved...

Martha Whack

Martha Whack

Dec 23, 2021

Martha R. Whack was born Martha Renetta James to Chizzie and Edmond James on November 29, 1931 in Florence, South Carolina. Martha received her formal education in Florence Public Schools, starting with Holmes Elementary School and graduating from dear old Wilson High. She also attended Benedict College in Columbia, South Carolina. Martha was a twin to Mary Elaine James Scott....

Terence Gerlach Jr.

Terence Gerlach Jr.

Dec 22, 2021

Terence Gerlach Jr. of Conway died Wednesday, December 22, 2021. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.

Please keep the family of Terence Gerlach Jr. in your thoughts and prayers.

Katherine  Gassaway

Katherine Gassaway

Dec 21, 2021

Katherine Monique Gassaway was born in Niles, Michigan, on December 27, 1989, to Lorretta Farmer and Alex Gassaway. On December 21, 2021, she departed this life at MUSC of Charleston, South Carolina.

Katherine attended Florence County public schools, where she was an honor graduate of Wilson High class of 2008, where she was in ROTC, a trainer with the Wilson High...

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