Pinkney-Smith Funeral Home, Inc.

Pinkney-Smith Funeral Home, Inc. "The Funeral Home that Cares: Reaching Out To Meet Your Needs" Our commitment to quality, compassionate care extends to every family and faith.

Pinkney-Smith Funeral Homes serves Alachua County and surrounding areas with facilities in Hawthorne and Gainesville, Florida. We provide meaningful and dignified funeral services and are always dedicated to respecting your choices and answering every question with sensitivity and integrity. Whether you are in need of planning a funeral service, an immediate burial or information on cremations and pre-needs, we are here to help. We offer a variety of different ceremonies and memorial tributes. If you have any inquiries, please feel free to contact us any time.

We are honored to announce the final arrangements for Ms. Eva M. Proctor.A woman of grace, strength, and love, Ms. Proct...
04/08/2026

We are honored to announce the final arrangements for Ms. Eva M. Proctor.

A woman of grace, strength, and love, Ms. Proctor touched many lives and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to the Proctor family and all who are grieving during this time. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

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With heartfelt sympathy, we announce the passing of Ruth M. Hutch. Family and friends are invited to gather in remembran...
04/02/2026

With heartfelt sympathy, we announce the passing of Ruth M. Hutch. Family and friends are invited to gather in remembrance and celebration of her life:

May her memory bring comfort and peace to all who knew and loved her. Please keep the Hutch family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

With heartfelt sympathy, we honor the life and legacy of Ester L. Deleon. May her memory bring comfort to all who knew a...
04/02/2026

With heartfelt sympathy, we honor the life and legacy of Ester L. Deleon.

May her memory bring comfort to all who knew and loved her. Please keep the Deleon family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

It is with profound sorrow and heartfelt respect that we announce the passing of our beloved colleague and friend, Mr. L...
03/25/2026

It is with profound sorrow and heartfelt respect that we announce the passing of our beloved colleague and friend, Mr. Larry Ford.

Mr. Ford was a valued member of the Pinkney-Smith Funeral Home family, whose professionalism, compassion, and dedication to serving others left a lasting impact on everyone he encountered. His presence will be deeply missed, but his legacy of excellence and kindness will never be forgotten.

We extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who were blessed to know him.

We ask that you keep the Ford family and our Pinkney-Smith staff in your prayers during this difficult time.

“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.” — Psalm 116:15

It is with deep respect and heartfelt remembrance that we honor the life and legacy of Palmer Bradley Jr. His strength, ...
03/25/2026

It is with deep respect and heartfelt remembrance that we honor the life and legacy of Palmer Bradley Jr. His strength, dignity, and unwavering faith will continue to inspire all who knew and loved him.

2 Timothy 4:7 — I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.

Please keep the family uplifted in prayer.

⚔️ THE DRAFT – Men’s Day Service ⚔️God is calling men to step into their purpose and stand strong in Spiritual Warfare. ...
03/13/2026

⚔️ THE DRAFT – Men’s Day Service ⚔️

God is calling men to step into their purpose and stand strong in Spiritual Warfare. This will be a powerful time of worship, fellowship, and a word from the Lord you don’t want to miss.

Join us as Minister Brandon Johnson brings the message and we gather together for a dynamic Men’s Day service.

📅 Sunday, March 15, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM
📍 New Generation Church of Hawthorne
22500 SE 71st Ave, Hawthorne, FL

Hosted by Rev. Eugene Herring & Mrs. Yvonne Herring

Men, it’s time to answer the call. Bring a brother, a son, or a friend and come ready for God to move.

With hearts full of love and remembrance, we honor and celebrate the life and legacy of Lady Diane McKnight. A devoted w...
03/11/2026

With hearts full of love and remembrance, we honor and celebrate the life and legacy of Lady Diane McKnight. A devoted woman of faith whose life touched many, her strength, kindness, and unwavering faith will forever remain in our hearts.

Family and friends are invited to join us as we gather to remember and celebrate her beautiful life.

Please continue to keep the McKnight family lifted in prayer during this time.

Psalm 116:15
“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.”

- Pinkney-Smith Funeral Home, Gainesville Chapel

Please join us as we celebrate the life and legacy of Jennifer Kaye Thomas. Service information is listed below.Your pra...
03/05/2026

Please join us as we celebrate the life and legacy of Jennifer Kaye Thomas.

Service information is listed below.
Your prayers and support for the family are greatly appreciated.

“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.” – Psalm 116:15

With gratitude for a life beautifully lived and a legacy richly sown, we honor Mother Vernell Singleton — a woman of gra...
02/20/2026

With gratitude for a life beautifully lived and a legacy richly sown, we honor Mother Vernell Singleton — a woman of grace, dignity, faith, and strength. Her wisdom, service, and unwavering commitment to family and community will forever be remembered.

Please keep the Singleton family lifted in prayer during this time of transition and remembrance.

With heavy hearts, we honor and remember a man whose smile, strength, and spirit touched so many lives. Stanley’s legacy...
02/20/2026

With heavy hearts, we honor and remember a man whose smile, strength, and spirit touched so many lives. Stanley’s legacy of love, faith, and family will forever remain in our hearts.

Please keep the Pearce family in your prayers during this time.

With heartfelt love and deep sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved Darlene Faye Scott. A woman of grace, streng...
02/19/2026

With heartfelt love and deep sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved Darlene Faye Scott. A woman of grace, strength, and unwavering faith, Darlene touched countless lives through her kindness, wisdom, and radiant spirit.

Her legacy of love will forever live on in the hearts of her family, friends, and all who were blessed to know her.

We invite all who knew and loved her to join us as we celebrate a life well lived and a legacy that will never fade.

“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.” – Psalm 116:15

Please keep our family in your prayers during this time.

With grateful hearts, we honor and give thanks to God for the life of Reverend Joseph T. Williams, a devoted servant of ...
02/12/2026

With grateful hearts, we honor and give thanks to God for the life of Reverend Joseph T. Williams, a devoted servant of the Lord whose faith guided every season of his life.

Reverend Williams faithfully served God and His people as a pastor, a former Hawthorne City Commissioner and Vice Mayor, and a World War II veteran, answering both the call of country and the higher call of Christ.

He was a loving husband, devoted father, cherished grandfather, caring brother, and uncle, whose life reflected humility, prayer, and unwavering faith. His legacy of service, leadership, and love will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew him.

Please join us as we come together in love and remembrance to celebrate a life well lived and a legacy that will live on for generations.

Well done, thou good and faithful servant… enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.
-Matthew 25:21

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