Blanche Watson Dew
Jan 11, 2026
Blanche Watson Dew, 97, of Pamplico, SC, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026.
Blanche was born in Marion County, the daughter of the late Alex and Retha Jane Bourne Watson. She retired from Sears in Savannah, Georgia after 30 years. She was a member of Mt. Elon Free Will Baptist Church. She loved spending time with her family, working in...
James Heflin Griffith Jr.
Jan 10, 2026
James Heflin Griffith Jr., 77, of Effingham, SC, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026.
He was born in Atlanta, GA, the son of the late James H. Griffith Sr. and Mary Louise Fallaize Griffith. Mr. Griffith, a disabled veteran due to Agent Orange, served his nation from 1968 to 1969, in the Vietnam War, in the U.S. Army Signal Corps....
Russell Alan Harrison
Jan 10, 2026
Russell Alan Harrison, of Florence, South Carolina, passed after a short illness on January 10, 2026. Born in Sissonville, WV, in 1938, Alan grew up in WV, graduating from Stonewall Jackson High School. Alan enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served for two years in Camp Lejeune and Panama.
After working for over 10 years at Union Carbide Institute,...
Myra Joyner Poston
Jan 9, 2026
Myra Joyner Poston lived a life full of love, laughter, and meaningful connections. On January 9, 2026, she completed her earthly journey, leaving behind countless memories and a legacy of joy.
Myra was born in Florence, SC, on April 20, 1952. She and her family relocated to North Myrtle Beach where she attended and graduated from Wampee High School. Myra returned...
Joan Smith Billheimer
Jan 9, 2026
Joan Smith Billheimer, 90, of Florence SC, passed away Friday, January 9th, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Julius and Mary Pressler Smith. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers, Gerald Smith and James Smith; and sister, Phyllis Hensperger.
Surviving are her husband of 67 years, John Billheimer; daughters, JoAnne Billheimer and Mary...
Rutherford Earl Walker
Jan 5, 2026
Earl was born and raised in a small town called Barney Georgia. In 1950 he joined the Air Force and served our country faithfully for 4 years. His service time placed him on the ground during the Korean War. Later, stationed in SC, he met and married the love of his life Helen in 1953. These precious two would enjoy...
David George Felter
Jan 5, 2026
David George Felter passed away peacefully on January 5th 2026. He was 65.
David was born on 11/21/60 in Suffern NY to Mary A. Felter and Woodrow Felter. He lived in New York most of his life and moved to South Carolina 5 years ago for a change of scenery and a new start.
David worked as a handy man repairing campers...
Rodney Wayne Collins
Jan 5, 2026
Rodney Wayne Collins, 53, of Florence, SC, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026.
He was born in Fayetteville, NC, the son Judy Pulley Collins and the late Kenneth Austin Collins. Mr. Collins was a 1990 Wilson High School graduate, who dedicated more than 20 years to working in construction. He treasured working with his hands and spending time with his...
Boyd Otto Hatchell Jr.
Dec 31, 2025
Boyd Otto Hatchell Jr., died on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. He was born on September 15, 1938, to the late Boyd and Edna James Hatchell.
He graduated from McClenaghan High School in 1957. He attended the University of South Carolina and was a member of the U.S. Army.
While in college he had the pleasure of working with the Lt. Governor and...
Michael James McMann
Dec 30, 2025
Michael James McMann, 70, of Florence, SC passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2025.
Michael was born in Walden, NY, to the late Muriel Carroll McMann and Heston McMann. He graduated from Valley Central High School in Montgomery, NY, and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from SUNY Oneonta, Class of 1977.
After completing his education, Michael began a rewarding...
Joyce B. Whisenant
Dec 29, 2025
Joyce B. Whisenant, 94, of Darlington, SC, formerly of Goldsboro, NC, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025, at McLeod Hospice House.
Mrs. Whisenant was born in Knoxville, TN, the daughter of the late Dovie Reese Bray and Isaac Newton Bray.
She graduated from University of Tennessee with degrees in English and Journalism. She was a successful Realtor with her late husband...
Della Childers Powers
Dec 27, 2025
Della Childers Powers, 84, of Florence, SC went to be with Jesus on December 27th, 2025. She was born on March 14th, 1941, to the late James and Macie Sansbury Childers.
In addition to her parents, Della was preceded in death by her grandson, Chandler Burns.
Della is survived by her two children, Timmy Powers (Kenyon) and Penny Burns (Marc); four grandchildren,...
Sheila Rhodes Pegram
Dec 26, 2025
Sheila Rhodes Pegram of Rock Hill, SC, passed away peacefully December 26, 2025, after a short battle with cancer.
She was born in Columbus, OH to the late Thomas and Patricia Rhodes.
She grew up in Florence and graduated from Wilson High School in 1971. As the eldest of eight children and being a natural caregiver, she continued this calling, becoming a...
Roger Kent Hux
Dec 25, 2025
Roger Kent Hux, 78, of Florence, SC, passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2025.
He was born April 17, 1947, in Mesa, Arizona, the son of the late Edwin Hugh Hux and Myrtie Gertrude Youmans Hux. The family moved to Warner Robbins, Georgia, when he entered second grade. He attended Georgia Southern College, where he obtained a Bachelor of Education. Mr....
Brenda Joyce Bryant
Dec 22, 2025
Brenda Joyce Bryant, 74, of Florence, SC, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025.
She was born in Florence, SC, the daughter of the late Heyward Eaddy and Willie Mae Barfield Eaddy. Mrs. Bryant was a high school graduate of McClenaghan High School. She worked in collections for many years for Bank of America, in Florence, SC. She later went on...
Jerome Pate Jr.
Dec 19, 2025
Jerome Pate Jr., 80, of Florence, SC, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025.
He was born in Florence, SC, the son of the late Jerome Pate Sr. and Dorothy Lee Pate. He served many years in the U.S. Army before beginning a career at Coca-Cola, where he later retired from. In his later years he worked for Francis Marion University...
Robert Barge Brown Jr.
Dec 19, 2025
Robert Barge Brown Jr., 88, of Timmonsville, SC, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025, surrounded by his family and a close family friend.
Bobby, as he preferred to be called, was born in Bessimer, Alabama. He was the son of the late Curtis Legrande Saverance and Mildred Francis Saverance. He was also predeceased by the mother of his children, Mary...
Duff Gary Stalvey
Dec 19, 2025
Duff Gary Stalvey, age 74, of Florence, SC, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 19, 2025, following a brief illness. He was surrounded by his beloved daughter and son-in-law.
Born in Conway, SC, he was the son of the late Duff Green Stalvey and Lila Mae Ard Stalvey. In addition to his parents, Mr. Stalvey was preceded in death by his...
Edwin Oliver Pippin, Sr.
Dec 14, 2025
Edwin Oliver “Pip” Pippin, Sr., born April 2, 1960, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025, as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.
A Service to Celebrate his life will be 2:00 pm on Monday December 22, 2025 at Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm at the funeral home.
Pip was...
Willien M. Bryant
Dec 11, 2025
Willien M. Bryant, known to many as Willa Mae and lovingly called Hamlet by her family, was 61, of Lake City, South Carolina, and passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025.
A native of Hemingway, South Carolina, Ms. Bryant was born to Elizabeth Burgess Stewart and the late Heyward Zeno Rose, Jr. She was a graduate of Lake City High School,...
