Obituaries

Marvin L. Bailey

Marvin L. Bailey

Feb 22, 2024

Mr. Marvin Lafayette “Monkey” Bailey, was the seventh offspring born to the late Mr. Johnnie Bailey and the late Mrs. Mary Kelley Bailey on March 29, 1948, in Florence, South Carolina. Lafayette “Monkey” exchanged time for eternity on February 22, 2024. 

Lafayette “Monkey”  was a member of Salem United Methodist Church, Florence, SC from an early age. He was educated in...

Reather Bell Hunter

Reather Bell Hunter

Feb 19, 2024

Reather Bell Thomas Hunter was born May 31, 1937, in Florence South Carolina to the late James Thomas and the late Mae Thomas Gibbs. She departed this life on Monday, February 19, 2024. 

Reather was family oriented, and involved in her Church and Community. She was always willing to lend a helping hand to others. She opened up her home to...

Earvin Hamilton, Sr.

Earvin Hamilton, Sr.

Feb 17, 2024

Mr. Earvin Hamilton, Sr., of Thomson, Georgia and formerly of Florence, South Carolina was born May 31, 1934 to the late Eddie Lee Hamilton, Sr. and the late Alberta McCord Hamilton in Warren County, Georgia. He departed this earthly life on Saturday, February 17, 2024. 

Earvin was united in holy matrimony in 1962 to the late Muriel Brown Hamilton.

He was affectionately known as “Georgia Boy”...

Henry Bryant

Henry Bryant

Feb 17, 2024

Mr. Henry Bryant 99, the son of Mr. Henry Bryant, Sr. and Susie Pinkney Bryant was born November 17, 1924 in Green Pond, South Carolina. Our community lost a pillar (Henry Bryant) on Saturday, February 17, 2024.

Mr. Henry Bryant first employment was driving a truck for International Paper Company in Green Pond, South Carolina, that lasted for approximately one year. Afterwards,...

Herman B. Daniels

Herman B. Daniels

Feb 14, 2024

Herman Bailey Daniels (AKA HB), 81-year-old, of Florence, South Carolina, passed away on February 14th, 2024 after fighting for 6 weeks to remain with his loved ones. HB’s only desire was to go home and be with his beloved significant other, Ms. Betty J. Townsend.

Herman was born on September 6, 1942, to Herman Bailey Daniels Sr. and Juliet Lee Daniels...

Stephen E. Cooper

Stephen E. Cooper

Feb 11, 2024

Mr. Stephen Earl Cooper was born on January 13, 1957, to the late Alonzo Cooper and the late Louvenia James Cooper in Florence, South Carolina. He began his final journey home on Sunday, February 11, 2024. 

Earl attended Florence County Public Schools System. He was a student of the last graduating class of McClenaghan High School in 1975. He was employed...

Baby Messiah J. McElveen

Baby Messiah J. McElveen

Feb 7, 2024

Baby Messiah Jakai McElveen of Florence transitioned on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.

Please keep the family of Baby Messiah Jakai McElveen in your thoughts and prayers.

Hallie P. Brockington

Hallie P. Brockington

Feb 4, 2024

Mr. Hallie Phillip “Brock” Brockington was born to the late Willie and Bonnie K. Washington Brockington on December 6, 1955 in Darlington, South Carolina. He was the youngest of five children. He peacefully departed this life at his home on Sunday, February 4, 2024.

 

Hallie Brockington moved to New York and was raised in the Bronx on College Avenue. He attended Taft High...

Damon D. Jackson, Jr.

Damon D. Jackson, Jr.

Jan 28, 2024

Mr. Damon Damar Jackson, Jr., the son of Harriett Shields and Damon Damar Jackson, Sr. was born July 25, 2005, in Florence, South Carolina. He sadly left us on Sunday, January 28, 2024. 

Damon, affectionately called “RED” was a proud Class of 2023, graduate of Wilson High School. 

Damon displayed his athletic ability by playing football and baseball. He was a distinguished...

Bishop Jimmy C. Brown

Bishop Jimmy C. Brown

Jan 26, 2024

A Disciple of Him “who gave Himself for us, an offering and sacrifice to God”

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith;” - II Timothy 4:7

Bishop Jimmy Brown, Sr, 80 years old, was born on August 21,1943, at Saint Eugene hospital in Dillon, South Carolina to the late King Brown...

Dorothy S. Williams

Dorothy S. Williams

Jan 14, 2024

Dorothy Lee Smalls Williams of Baltimore, MD and formerly of Florence, SC transitioned on Sunday January 14, 2024. Funeral Arrangements will be announced by March Funeral Homes of Baltimore, Maryland. You may also share condolences at https://www.marchfh.com/obituaries/Dorothy-Williams-135/#!/TributeWall

Local announcement has been made by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.

She was predeceased by her parents, Louis Nathaniel Smalls and Sarah Garland Smalls;...

Julia B. Mack

Julia B. Mack

Jan 14, 2024

Mrs. Julia Bell Jackson Mack was born to the late Mingo and Almeta Jackson on September 13, 1930, in Florence County, South Carolina. She was called into eternal rest at her home on Sunday, January 14, 2024. Julia attended schools in the Florence County School System. Her life’s work was caregiving. In addition to caring for many family members, she worked...

James Eaddy, Jr.

James Eaddy, Jr.

Jan 10, 2024

James “Bubba” Eaddy, Jr. was born on September 1, 1941 in Florence, South Carolina. He was the son of the late Mr. James “Jimmy” Eaddy, Sr. and the late Mrs. Mount Eva Lewis Eaddy. He departed this earthly home on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at McLeod Hospital in Florence, SC.

James attended the Florence County Public Schools. He was...

Ralpheen M. Gregg

Ralpheen M. Gregg

Jan 9, 2024

MRS. RALPHEEN M. GREGG, a daughter of the late Willie "Bubba" Milling and Mrs. Challine Milling was born on August 22, 1943, in Darlington County.  She quietly entered into her final resting place on Tuesday morning, January 9, 2024 at her home.

She was preceded in death by one brother and three sisters.

Ralpheen received her formal education in the Darlington...

Elder Eddie L. Thomas, Sr.

Elder Eddie L. Thomas, Sr.

Jan 7, 2024

Eddie Lee Thomas, Sr. was born on March 20, 1956, in the McLeod Infirmary in Florence, SC. He was the son of the late Evangelist Esther Thomas and the late Edward L. Hedrick. He was raised primarily by his late Grandmother, Janie Moore Thomas. He departed this life peacefully at the age of 67 on January 7, 2024, at McLeod...

Barbara L. Frazier

Barbara L. Frazier

Dec 29, 2023

Barbara LaSandra Frazier of Florence transitioned on Friday, December 29, 2023. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.Please keep the family of Barbara LaSandra Frazier in your thoughts and prayers.

Larry McCullum

Larry McCullum

Dec 28, 2023

Larry McCullum of Florence transitioned on Thursday, December 28, 2023. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.

Please keep the family of Larry McCullum in your thoughts and prayers.

Emma C. Kinard

Emma C. Kinard

Dec 27, 2023

Ms. Emma Catherine Lorraine Kinard was born on December 12, 1953, in Dallastown, Pennsylvania.

Emma passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2023.

She was the daughter of the late Emma Catherine Lorraine Saylor and the late George William Henry Kinard, Sr.

Emma was the sister of the late George William Henry Kinard, Jr.

She leaves to cherish her precious memories:...

Ronnie Cain

Ronnie Cain

Dec 26, 2023

Mr. Ronnie Cain, the son of the late Wilbert Cain Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Gregg Cain, passed away from his earthly life on December 26, 2023. Ronnie was fortunate to be raised in the multi-generational home of his maternal grandparents, the late Mr. Leon and Reolia Gregg. Aunts, uncles, siblings, and cousins all walking and playing between houses and yards...

Charles E. Davis, Sr.

Charles E. Davis, Sr.

Dec 23, 2023

Deacon Charles Edward Davis, Sr. was born May 5, 1929 to the late Duckom and Daisy Davis in the city of Graniteville, South Carolina. He passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023.

Deacon Davis was formally educated in the Public School System in Aiken County, South Carolina. Later, he joined the United States Navy and after serving his tenure, he was...

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