Obituaries

Louise Pigatt

Louise Pigatt

Sep 27, 2021

Mrs. Louise “Cookie” Smith Pigatt was born September 19, 1949 in Florence, South Carolina to the late Leroy Smith and Gladys Cade Smith. She went from labour to reward on Monday, September 27, 2021.

She received her formal education in Florence County Public Schools and was a proud graduate of Wilson High School Class of 1969.

She was joined in...

Vander McCutcheon

Vander McCutcheon

Sep 23, 2021

Mr. Vander McCutcheon, the son of the late Eddie McCutcheon and Alice Bright McCutcheon was born November 27, 1937 in Moncks Corner, South Carolina. He departed this earthly life on September 21, 2021. Mr. Vander McCutcheon joined the United States Armed Forces in 1954 and served faithfully in the Air Force until 1958, where he gained a formal education.

After completing...

Frankie McNeil

Frankie McNeil

Sep 21, 2021

Frankie L. McNeil of Hartsville, South Carolina died Tuesday, September 21, 2021. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.

The family will receive friends at 2160 Ousleydale Road, Hartsville, South Carolina.

Due to COVID 19 Restrictions - MASK ARE REQUIRED.

Please keep the family of Frankie L. McNeil in your thoughts and prayers.

Alonzo Lacy

Alonzo Lacy

Sep 18, 2021

Mr. Alonzo "The Pearl" Lacy, of Florence, died Saturday, September 18, 2021 after an illness. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence.

Please keep the family of Mr. Alonzo Lacy in your thoughts and prayers.

Vernon Johnson

Vernon Johnson

Sep 17, 2021

Mrs. Vernon Solomon Johnson was born on July 12, 1952 in Darlington County, South Carolina. She was the loving daughter of the late Henry and Lorraine Jett Solomon. Our beloved Vernon Solomon Johnson heard our Master’s call and answered from her residence, on Friday, September 17, 2021. She took flight and went home to be with our Lord. She was...

William  Ellison

William Ellison

Sep 14, 2021

Mr. William “Willie” Ellison, the son of William Ellison and Viola Davis Curtis was born February 23, 1937, in Darlington, South Carolina. He passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021.

He gained his formal education in Darlington County Public Schools.

He was joined in holy matrimony to the late Lillie Mae Graham Ellison.

William was employed with Wilbert Vault Company for more...

Gerline Corbett

Gerline Corbett

Sep 12, 2021

Mother Gerline Corbett, of Florence, South Carolina passed away peacefully on Sunday September 12, 2021 in Rock Hill, South Carolina.

Gerline was born on September 10, 1932 in Darlington, South Carolina to Challine and Willie “Bubba” Milling.

Gerline was educated by Darlington County Schools. She worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in private care for many years in Mount...

Jo Ann Green

Jo Ann Green

Sep 8, 2021

Today, we pause to pay tribute to the memories of one who endeared herself in the hearts of her family and friends. She was greatly admired and dearly loved.

Mrs. Jo Ann Henry Green departed this life and entered into eternal rest September 8, 2021. She was born on August 3, 1957 in Florence, South Carolina, the daughter of Emma Henry...

Ida Green

Ida Green

Sep 6, 2021

Mother Ida Ruth Green, the daughter of Abner and Sarah Wilds was born on October 19, 1933 in Florence, South Carolina. On Monday, September 6, 2021, she entered into eternal and peaceful rest to be with her Lord and Savior.

Mother Green received her formal education in the Florence County Public School System. A proud Class of 1951 graduate of Wilson...

Lonnie Davis

Lonnie Davis

Sep 5, 2021

Ms. Lonnie D. Davis of Dillon, South Carolina died on Sunday, September 5, 2021. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.

Please keep the family of Ms. Lonnie D. Davis in your thoughts and prayers.

Danny  Ray Jackson

Danny Ray Jackson

Sep 4, 2021

Mr. Danny Ray Jackson was born February 2, 1953 to the late Roscoe Jackson and Beulah Toney of Brooklyn, New York.

He received his education at Rosenwald School in Society Hill, South Carolina.

He was employed with Griggs, Inc. of Byrdstown, South Carolina, Bryant Logging Company, and many other Trucking Companies throughout the state.

Danny Ray, was better known as “Golfer. His most...

Kina Huggins

Kina Huggins

Sep 3, 2021

Ms. Kina Marissa Huggins was born December 8, 1981 to the proud parents of Lois Davis and the late Jerry Bull in Darlington County, South Carolina. On Friday, September 3, 2021, she departed this earthly life and went home to be with her Lord and Savior..

Kina attended Hartsville High School, joined Bamberg Job Corps, and later became an anointed...

Edwin  Toro

Edwin Toro

Sep 1, 2021

Edwin Toro of Florence died Wednesday, September 1, 2021. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.

Mary Louise Strong

Mary Louise Strong

Aug 31, 2021

Mrs. Mary Louise (Sista) Hyman-Strong entered eternal rest on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 after a long illness. She was born March 29, 1935 in Florence County.

She was the daughter of Latson Hyman and Addie Roberson Hyman Spears, who preceded her in death.

Sista was educated in the Florence Public Schools. She worked as a seamstress at Junes Bridal and also as...

Pauline  McDuffie

Pauline McDuffie

Aug 31, 2021

Pauline Louise McDuffie, known to many and most as simply “Mama”, went home to Heaven on August 31, 2021. She lived on this earth 80 years. In those years, she filled our worlds with her flowers and love. She was a "Giver", who believed she could do anything she set her mind to with the support of God. Mama was...

Christopher  Ford

Christopher Ford

Aug 30, 2021

Christopher Ford better known as “Spankie” was the son of the late Mary Linda Davis. He was born on November 28, 1966 and departed this life on Monday, August 30, 2021.

Christopher attended the Florence Public Schools.

Christopher leaves to cherish his memories: his loving brother, Ronald Lee Robinson of Florence, South Carolina; two nieces, Rondreia Grant and Kalen Robinson both of...

Earl McNeil

Earl McNeil

Aug 30, 2021

Mr. Earl McNeil of Florence, South Carolina died Monday, August 30, 2021.

Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.

Please keep the family of Mr. Earl McNeil in your thoughts and prayers.

Carmen White

Carmen White

Aug 27, 2021

On Thursday, August 26, 2021, God in His Infinite Wisdom summoned a flower, Elect-Lady Carmen Lottie Rodriguez White from her earthly labor to a heavenly reward. Mrs. White born May 13, 1978, 10th child of eleven, blessed to the union of the late Deacon Esteban Rodriguez and the late Mother Irene Rodriguez. Mrs. White was born and raised in Peekskill,...

Leo Smith

Leo Smith

Aug 26, 2021

Mr. Leo Smith of Florence, South Carolina died Thursday, August 26, 2021. Arrangements will announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.

Please keep the family of Mr. Leo Smith in your thoughts and prayers.

Robert Benjamin

Robert Benjamin

Aug 26, 2021

Mr. Robert Lee Benjamin, the son of the late Leroy Benjamin, Sr. and the late Learlean Benjamin was born on November 10, 1951, in Darlington, South Carolina. He entered his final resting place onThursday, August 26, 2021 at McLeod Regional Medical Center.

Robert was employed with Leroy’s Lodging, owned by his father, for many years. Later in life, he became...

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