Obituaries
Shandra Timmons
Nov 5, 2021
Ms. Shandra Delores Timmons, the daughter of Roshelle Timmons and the late Rosetta Jones Timmons was born March 11, 1962 in Miami, Florida. She departed this life on Friday, November 5, 2021 in Commander Nursing Home located in Florence, South Carolina, after an illness.She attended Miami-Dade County Schools and was a 1980 graduate of Hialeah Miami Lakes High School in...
Cubit Lee Lewis
Nov 4, 2021
Mr. Cubit Lee “ Earl” Lewis was born August 9, 1955 Clarendon County, South Carolina, to the late Isaiah Lewis and the late Pearl McCray Lewis. He departed this earthly life on Wednesday, November 3, 2021.Cubit was fondly known as “Earl” by family members, received his formal education in Paxville, South Carolina Public School System and the Clarendon County Disability...
Dr. Charlotte Francis
Nov 3, 2021
Dr. Charlotte Laverne Francis transitioned into eternal rest on November 3, 2021 at Medical University of South Carolina in Florence, South Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Lula and Charles Francis, Jr. and was born in Waynesboro, Georgia on September 5, 1956.
The genesis of Charlotte’s spiritual foundation began with parents who were members of John I. Blackburn...
Joseph Scott, Jr.
Nov 3, 2021
Joseph “Joe” Scott, Jr., the son of the late Joseph “Joe” Scott, Sr. and the late Annie Mae Cooper Scott was born on June 20, 1939 in Florence County. On Wednesday, November 3, 2021, he was admitted to his Master’s presence – an honor beyond our comprehension.
He was educated in the Public Schools of Florence County and graduated from Wilson...
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...
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
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,...
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
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...
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