Willie Marvin McKay Jr.
Aug 2, 2025
Willie Marvin McKay Jr., of Florence, SC, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2025, surrounded by his loving family after a life rich in adventure, purpose, and love.
Born and raised in Timmonsville and Florence, he was the son of the late Willie Marvin McKay and Annie Gee McKay. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Walt McKay.
Willie joined...
Dudley William Hill Jr.
Jul 30, 2025
Dudley William Hill Jr., 91, of Florence, SC, passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025.
He was born in Florence, SC, to the late Dudley William Hill Sr. and Harriet Brown Hill. Mr. Hill retired from DuPont, where he worked for 32 years and was a part of the company’s bowling team. He was an avid golfer, who would go hunting...
Crystal Marie Baxley
Jul 29, 2025
Crystal Marie Baxley, 40, of Florence, SC passed away July 29th, 2025. She is the daughter of Christine “Chris” Calcutt Baxley and Thomas E. Baxley, Sr.
In addition to her mother, surviving is her daughter Nichole Christine Douglas, her brothers Thomas E. Baxley, Jr. (T.J.) (Bridget Baxley) and Andrew Baxley.
Crystal had a love for animals and her pets were her loyal...
Dennis Dwayne Bullard
Jul 29, 2025
Dennis Dwayne Bullard, 54, of Florence, SC, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, after bravely fighting a hard-fought battle with cancer.
Born and raised in Florence, Dennis was the beloved son of the late Sydney Milton Bullard and Brenda Ann Spell Bullard. A gifted wood craftsman by trade, his creativity and attention to detail. He found joy in the...
Harvey "Wayne" Jones
Jul 28, 2025
Harvey “Wayne” Jones, 72, of Florence, SC, passed away July 28, 2025.
He was the son of the late Harvey Jones and Mary Matthews Jones.
Wayne served in the Army National Guard and held various positions throughout his career, including serving as a Chaplain; roles with Florence County EMS, Superior Mobile Home Movers, Florence County EMS as a paramedic, Cayce Company, Terminix,...
Matthew Richard Ray
Jul 28, 2025
Matthew Richard Ray, 37, of Florence, SC, was received by his Lord and Savior on Monday, July 28, 2025, after a lengthy illness.
Matthew was born and raised in Florence, SC. He was a Boy Scout growing up and attained Life Scout status in Boys Scouts of America. He graduated from West Florence High School and Francis Marion University, where he...
Gabriele Michele Hill Berry
Jul 28, 2025
Gabriele Michele Hill Berry, 63, of Florence, SC, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025.
Mrs. Berry was born in Florence County, SC, the daughter of Frank L. Hill and the late Rita Wirtz Hill. She graduated from South Florence High School Class of 1980. Mrs. Berry was a medical assistant for various doctors in Columbia. She had an outgoing personality,...
Chester Michael Erwin
Jul 25, 2025
Mike Erwin, 84, of Florence, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025. Mike was born in Langsville, Ohio, of the late Chester Wilson Erwin and Clarice Marie (Miller) Erwin. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Judy (Hanshaw) Erwin; his sons, Scott Erwin (Regie) of Terceira Island, Azores, and Kevin Erwin (Gaye) of Florence, and daughter, Missy Erwin...
Reverend Doyle Henderson Jones
Jul 25, 2025
On Friday, July 25, 2025, Reverend Doyle Henderson Jones, 92, of Florence, SC, went to be with his Heavenly Father, whom he loved and served faithfully for over fifty years.
Born in Newberry, Mr. Jones was a son of the late Dwight Wesley and Annie Laura Ruff Jones. He is survived by his wife of sixty-four years, Mary Frances Spell, originally...
William Ralph "Sonny" Little II
Jul 25, 2025
William Ralph “Sonny” Little II, 76, of Florence, SC passed away July 25, 2025.
He was born in Charleston, West Virginia to the late Ruth Edgington Little and William Ralph Little.
Sonny was a proud U.S. Army veteran who dedicated fifty years of his life to the restaurant industry, culminating in his retirement as a manager at Cracker Barrel in 2014. Beyond...
Robert Mitchell Pitts
Jul 24, 2025
On Thursday, July 24, 2025, Robert “Mitchell” Pitts left this earth surrounded by the love of his family. He was born December 15, 1950 to the late Robert Lee & Gladys Brown Pitts and lived out his 74 years working and caring for the land he loved so much.
He leaves behind his wife of fifty years, Kimberly Coleman Pitts, two...
Christopher Neil "Chris" Rouse
Jul 23, 2025
Christopher Neil “Chris” Rouse passed away peacefully at home in Florence, South Carolina, surrounded by those who loved him most. He was 53 years young, but left behind enough memories, wisdom, sarcasm, and one-liners to last for generations.
Born on July 6, 1972 in Kinston, NC, Chris grew up to become many things: a son, a father, a brother, a veteran,...
Ginger Floyd Mims
Jul 17, 2025
ssGinger Floyd Mims, 72, of Florence, SC passed away Thursday, July 17, 2025.
She was born in Florence, SC., the daughter of the late Lillie Mae Hodge Floyd and Henry Edward Floyd.
She was a devoted member of South Florence Baptist Church, where she served as the church librarian for many years and had a deep love for crafts. She also opened...
Janice Yvonne Duke
Jul 15, 2025
Janice Yvonne Duke
November 19, 1947 – July 15, 2025
Janice Yvonne Duke, 77, of Ladson SC, entered into the arms of Jesus on July 15, 2025. Born on November 19, 1947, Janice lived a life overflowing with love, laughter, and grace.
Janice was a woman with the biggest, most selfless heart—a heart that welcomed everyone without judgment. She never met a stranger,...
Dewey William Powers III
Jul 14, 2025
Dewey William Powers III, 76, of Florence, SC, passed on Monday, July 14, 2025.
He was born in Florence, SC, the son of the late Dewey William Powers Jr. and Pearl Hyman Powers. Mr. Powers was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church. He was an avid hunter and Gamecock fan. Mr. Powers worked as a State Farm Agent for 40 years....
Gresham Edward Oliver
Jul 12, 2025
Gresham Edward Oliver, 82, of Florence, passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025.
He was born in Savannah, GA, the son of the late Melbourne Hendricks Oliver and Claude E. Oliver.
Mr. Oliver was a veteran of the US Army and worked in Retail Management. He loved his grandchildren, Bluegrass, dogs and golf.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death...
Stephen Eugene Rhodes
Jul 11, 2025
Stephen Eugene Rhodes of Fairfax, VA, formerly of Florence, SC passed away Friday, July 11, 2025, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
He was born in Circleville, OH to the late Patricia and Thomas Rhodes.
He grew up in Florence and graduated from Wilson High School in 1974. A dedicated community member, he volunteered with the Windy Hill Fire Department and...
Stuart Reed Brandis
Jul 10, 2025
Stuart Reed Brandis died peacefully Thursday, July 10, 2025.
Reed had a deep passion for sports, was a devoted Lil Wayne fan, and a true animal lover.
He is survived by his parents, Michael and Emily (Mitchell) Brandis/Moore, his siblings Sarah and Michael (Mick) Jr.; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and extended family.
He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Mary...
William Kenneth Jann Sr.
Jul 9, 2025
William Kenneth Jann, Sr., 99, of Florence, SC passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
He was born in Brooklyn, New York, to the late Mary Louise Gerhard and Gustav Albert Jann, Sr. He was a US Army Veteran and aeronautical engineering consultant. William (Bill) Kenneth Jann Sr’s life has been one of exceptional service and dedication to our country. At the...
Donald Kimball Moore, Sr.
Jul 8, 2025
Donald Kimball Moore Sr., of Florence, SC, passed away July 8, 2025.
He was the son of the late Ernest Guy Moore Jr. and Cora Lynn Baker Moore.
Donald served as the Storeroom Lead Operator at WestRock for 44 years before retiring in 2019. He was a dedicated member of Liberty Chapel Church and had a passion for gardening, hunting, and fishing.
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