Obituaries

Carrie L. Johnson

Carrie L. Johnson

Jul 25, 2024

Mrs. Carrie Lee Johnson, 81, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at MUSC Health Florence Medical Center.

She was born on January 18, 1943, in Florence, South Carolina to Annie Mae and the late Willie B. Jupiter. Carrie graduated from Wilson High School in 1961. Following graduation, she moved to Brooklyn, New York. While in Brooklyn,...

Kyung Ja Lee

Kyung Ja Lee

Jul 24, 2024

Kyung Ja Lee of Timmonsville transitioned on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.

Please keep the family of Kyung Ja Lee in your thoughts and prayers.

Kenneth L. Anderson

Kenneth L. Anderson

Jul 24, 2024

Mr. Kenneth Lee Anderson was born in Florence, South Carolina on January 7, 1957 to the late Sam Anderson and the late Mary Smith Anderson. He departed this life on Wednesday, July 24, 2024.

Kenneth was a proud graduate of Wilson High School located in Florence, South Carolina.

After graduation, Kenneth enlisted in the United States Army and later enlisted in the...

Dionte' M. Douglas

Dionte' M. Douglas

Jul 18, 2024

Mr. Dionte’ Marcell Douglas, the son of Helen L. Floyd (James L. Floyd) and James A. Douglas was born February 17, 1980 in Flint, Michigan. He passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024.

 Dionte’ attended school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Florence, South Carolina. Dionte’ was very proud to call himself a South Florence High School Bruin…Class of 1998 graduate. Dionte’ Was...

David James

David James

Jul 18, 2024

David James of Florence transitioned on Thursday, July 18, 2024. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC

Please keep the family of David James in your thoughts and prayers.

Howard C.C. Parnell, Sr.

Howard C.C. Parnell, Sr.

Jul 12, 2024

In Remembrance …

Mr. Howard Carlton Craig Parnell, Sr. was a caring father, grandfather, brother, family member, and friend.

He departed this earthly life on July 12, 2024 in Dallas, Texas after a brief illness. Howard was born in Lake City, Florida on May 27, 1931 to the late Nathaniel Parnell and the late Vashti Baker Parnell.

Upon graduating from Richardson High School...

Rev. Dr. Mack T. Hines, Jr.

Rev. Dr. Mack T. Hines, Jr.

Jul 4, 2024

The Life and Times of The Reverend Dr. Mack Torise Hines, Jr.

 On Monday, December 2, 1946, The Reverend Dr. Mack Torise Hines, Jr. was born to the late Mack Torise Hines, Sr. and Susana Gregg Hines. Dr. Hines was the oldest of five children. He spent his early years in Claussen, South Carolina, and was later raised in East Florence.

 Reverend...

Albert B. Hines, III

Albert B. Hines, III

Jul 3, 2024

Mr. Albert Brownie "AB" Hines, III of Florence transitioned on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.

The family will receive friends at 300 Rosemount Drive, Florence beginning Friday, July 5, 2024 from 5 PM - 8 PM.

Please keep the family of Albert Brownie "AB" Hines, III in your thoughts and prayers.

Vickie L. Nelson

Vickie L. Nelson

Jun 30, 2024

The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?”

Psalm 27:1

Ms. Vickie Louise Nelson, the daughter of the late Abraham Scott and the late Mammie Louise Scott was born December 12, 1968 in Florence, South Carolina. She transitioned Sunday, June 30, 2024 at MUSC...

Mary F. Barnes

Mary F. Barnes

Jun 24, 2024

Ms. Mary Frances Barnes 85, the daughter of the late Henry S. Barnes and the late Katie Bell Davis Barnes was born October 3, 1938, in Montogomery, Alabama. After an extended illness, she passed away on Monday, June 17, 2024.

Mary Frances affectionally known as “Frances” was formally educated at Golden Elementary School and graduated from Booker T. Washington High School...

Willie B. Riley

Willie B. Riley

Jun 22, 2024

Deacon Willie B. Riley

An Onward Christian Soldier

Deacon Willie B. "Cletus" Riley passed away Saturday, June 22, 2024, in his home, that he shared with his loving wife of 44 years, Francis Riley. 

Riley, as family called him, was born May 26, 1937, in Orangeburg, South Carolina to his father, Pettie Riley and his mother, Sally Gillard Riley, who both preceded him...

Silver L. Myers

Silver L. Myers

Jun 22, 2024

Silver Lee Myers of Florence transitioned on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.

Please keep the family of Silver Lee Myers in your thoughts and prayers.

Mary L. Matthews

Mary L. Matthews

Jun 21, 2024

Ms. Mary Louise Kirven Matthews passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024 at 8:40 am at McLeod Regional Medical Center after an extended illness.

She was born June 13, 1941 in Florence, South Carolina, the daughter of the late Archie Garnell Kirven, Sr. and the late Iola Backus Kirven.

She attended Wilson High School in Florence, South Carolina. After which she relocated...

William Thomas, Jr.

William Thomas, Jr.

Jun 14, 2024

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.” 2 Timothy 4:7-8

William Thomas, Jr. was born...

Kimberly Alice Wright

Kimberly Alice Wright

Jun 12, 2024

Mrs. Kimberly Alice Singletary Cauthen-Wright, daughter of Lola Singletary and the late Jerome Singletary was born September 1, 1973 in Florence, South Carolina. She entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital in Sumter, South Carolina.

She received her formal education in the Florence County Public School System, graduating from Wilson High School Class of...

Olden Lucas, Jr.

Olden Lucas, Jr.

Jun 4, 2024

Mr. Olden Lucas, Jr., the son of the late Rebecca and Olden Lucas, Sr. the brother of the late Mildred Lucas-Bryant and the twin brother of the late Otis Lucas, Sr departed this life on June 4, 2024 after a lengthy illness in the Palms formerly known as the Commander Nursing Facility in  Florence, South Carolina.At an early age Olden...

James H. McMahon

James H. McMahon

Jun 3, 2024

To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to pluck up that which is planted.                                                       ...

Kenton "KJ" N. White, Jr.

Kenton "KJ" N. White, Jr.

May 30, 2024

Kenton "KJ" Nathaniel White Jr. of Florence transitioned on Thursday, May 30, 2024. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.Please keep the family of Kenton White, Jr. in your thoughts and prayers.

Ivory Lee Wilson, Sr.

Ivory Lee Wilson, Sr.

May 20, 2024

We, the family of Mr. Ivory Lee Wilson, Sr., take this time to thank you as we Celebrate and Pay Tribute to his life today. He was born November 8th, 1945, to the late Mr. Frank and Mrs. Orille Wilson and departed this earthly life on Monday, May 20th, 2024 in Columbia, South Carolina. Mr. Ivory was educated in Marion...

Lillie Mae Moore

Lillie Mae Moore

May 15, 2024

Mrs. Lillie Mae McLeod Moore was born on November 9, 1936, in Florence, South Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Warren McLeod and the late Willie Mae Hicks McLeod. She passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, after a brief illness.Mrs. Lillie was affectionately known as “Lillie” or “Lillie Mae.” She was known for her love of flowers...

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