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Obituaries
Luther "Big Man" Thompson, Jr.
Aug 19, 2023
Luther "Big Man" Thompson, Jr. of Florence, South Carolina transitioned to his eternal rest on August 19, 2023, at his home in Florence, South Carolina.
Big Man was born on March 2, 1963, to the late Luther "Stump" Thompson, Sr. and Delores Thompson in Florence, South Carolina. Big Man accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Spring...
Jerry Johnson, Sr.
Aug 18, 2023
We gather today as family and friends to honor the life, legacy, and service of Mr. Jerry Johnson, Sr., who was born the oldest child of five to Mr. Herman and Mrs. Martha Marie Greene Johnson on June 6, 1939, in Magnolia, Arkansas.
As a child, Jerry was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Magnolia, Arkansas.
Jerry was...
Charles Smith
Aug 18, 2023
Quietly, Friday morning, August 18, at 9:34 A.M., God came and the voice that once sang on the Celestial Coir at Cumberland joined God’s heavenly chorus. Charles Smith, the sixth child of Mr. Charlie Cann and Pecola Wilson Smith, was born in Florence, South Carolina on January 2, 1949. He attended Holmes Elementary School where all children in East Florence...
Nathaniel A. Mitchell
Aug 15, 2023
Deacon Nathaniel “Nat” Anderson Mitchell was born August 11, 1944, in Florence County to the late Hardy Theodore and Helen Singleton Mitchell. Deacon Mitchell attended and graduated from Wilson High School (Class of 1963). He also attended trucking school and earned his CDL license. He served 22 years in the U.S. Army and the South Carolina National Guard...
King E. Gregg
Aug 12, 2023
Mr. King Edward “BaBa” Gregg was born November 24, 1949, to the late John Henry Gregg, Sr. and Azalee Cain Gregg in Florence, South Carolina. He peacefully made his transition into eternal rest on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at McLeod Regional Medical Center, after a brief illness.
King affectionately known as ”BaBa” was a proud Class of 1970 graduate from...
Verne Ray
Aug 10, 2023
Verne Ray of Florence transitioned on Thursday, August 10, 2023. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.
Please keep the family of Verne Ray in your thoughts and prayers.
Elder Florena G. Green
Aug 5, 2023
“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.” ~II Timothy 4:7-8
Elder Florena Green...
Louise R. Rice
Aug 2, 2023
There comes a time in everyone's life when they must retire from their life’s labor and for a short while, leave the ones they love until we meet again.
So, today we pause to give thanks for the life of Ms. Louise Rembert Rice, who began her life’s journey on September 6, 1940 in Rembert, South Carolina to the...
Alberta McLeod
Jul 27, 2023
Ms. Alberta “Bert” McLeod at age 96, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at MUSC Health Medical Center in Florence, South Carolina. Throughout a prolonged illness, she stayed strong in her faith in prayer and even a stronger faith in God.
“Bert” as she was affectionally called by family and friends, was born in Florence County...
Latoya D. Goodman
Jul 25, 2023
Mrs. Latoya T. DuBose Goodman, affectionally known by her family as Tori, was a loving mother, daughter, sister, niece, cousin and friend that lit up a room when she walked in! Her energy was infectious. She was strong. She was fearless. She was caring. She was kind. Latoya was born on November 12, 1981, to Mary Williams and Calvin...
Flora Mae Long
Jul 25, 2023
On July 25, 2023, Mrs. Flora Mae James-Long got her Heavenly wings, the daughter of the late Naomi McFadden and the late William Hines. Mrs. Long was a strong believer in Jesus Christ.
Mrs. Long was born in Florence, South Carolina on January 19, 1949 and was a proud graduate of Wilson High School Tigers.
Mrs. Long, a member of Mill...
Dennis Ledwell
Jul 20, 2023
Mr. Dennis Ledwell was born on August 7, 1960, and was raised in Paterson, New Jersey. He was the oldest of two children, born to Ammie Lee Ledwell and the late Jesse Ledwell. He departed this earthly life on Thursday, July 20, 2023.
He went to Wayne Vocational High School in Wayne, New Jersey and was a Class of 1979...
David Kennedy
Jul 15, 2023
“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.” Revelation 21:4
Mr. David Kennedy, the son of the late James Kennedy and the late Dorothy Gilbert Kennedy was born September 25, 1960 in Florence, South...
Patricia Churchill
Jul 15, 2023
Patricia Churchill of Florence transitioned on July 15, 2023. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.
Please keep the family of Patricia Churchill in your thouhgt and prayers.
James A. Sheppard
Jul 12, 2023
The genesis of Mr. James Allen Sheppard began April 10, 1942, in Charleston, South Carolina as the son of the late John Benjamin (Jessie) Sheppard and Emily Victoria Sheppard. James transitioned into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 12, 2023.
James joined Mother Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church at an early age and was baptized. He served as a Class...
Lizzie Ann F. Thomas
Jul 11, 2023
Lizzie Ann Fulmore Thomas was the fourth child born to the late Theophilous and Minnie Eaddy Fulmore of Lake City, South Carolina. She was born and raised in Florence County; and she loved her hometown – the City by the Lake. She was a 1960 graduate of Carver High School. Lizzie attended South Carolina State College where she earned her Bachelor of...
Lawrence D. Black
Jul 10, 2023
Lawrence “Devon” Black, beloved son of Lawrence and Cheryl Black was born on Tuesday, December 15, 1992, in Wiesbaden Germany. Devon departed this life on Monday, July 10, 2023. Devon, as he was affectionately called, was educated in the Florence County School System and graduated from South Florence High School. After high school, Devon attended Midland Technical College. ...
Charles Cabbagestalk
Jul 9, 2023
Mr. Charles Cabbagestalk, the son of Kecia Royal and the late Leon Cabbagestalk was born in East Meadow, New York on November 3, 1980. He passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2023.
Charles attended school in Roosevelt, New York, where he received his High School Diploma. He attended Florence-Darlington Technical College and received a Degree in Welding.
Charles was self-employed...
Doreathea W. Bailey
Jul 6, 2023
Mrs. Doreathea Watts Bailey, the daughter of the late Lee and Odell Watts was born August 10, 1942 in Beatrice, Alabama. She later moved to Ogden Utah and it was there that she became united in Holy matrimony to Henry Bailey, a member of the United States Air Force, on February 1, 1964. After traveling the country for the first...
Gerald A. Starr
Jul 2, 2023
Gerald Anthony Starr, the son of Albertha B. James and the late Willis Starr, Jr. was born June 27, 1951 in Florence County, South Carolina. On Sunday, July 2, 2023, our Lord mercifully granted Gerald peace which surpasses all understanding.
Gerald, affectionately called “Jerry” or “Bunny” by those who knew and loved him, attended the Public Schools of Florence County....
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