James Chester Gambrell
Oct 9, 2025
James “Chester” Gambrell, 73, of Florence, SC passed away Thursday, October 09, 2025.
He was born in Anderson, SC, to the late Reba Sue Bridges and James Robert Gambrell, where he grew up on a small farm. He was the Director of Community Watch, a member and former president of The Sertoma Club and was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church.
Chester...
Anna Hicks Isgett
Oct 8, 2025
Born under the Southern sun of Florence County, South Carolina, on April 7, 1941, Anna Hicks Isgett, was a radiant beacon of creativity and generosity. She was a spirited woman who lived her life with the kind of passion that leaves a lasting impression on everyone she met.
Anna was a woman of remarkable accomplishments and talents. After graduating from Pamplico...
Dennis Ray King
Oct 8, 2025
Dennis Ray King, 72, of Florence, SC, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, after battling a long illness.
He was born in Rose Hill, NC, the son of the late Sidney Cecil King and Bertha Louise King. He was a member of the Florence Baptist Temple, where he served faithfully for 50 years. He...
Norma "Jo" Grainger Holland
Oct 6, 2025
Norma “Jo” Grainger Holland, 84, of Florence, SC, passed away Monday, October 6, 2025.
She was the daughter of the late Ernest Grainger and Flossie Parrott Grainger.
Norma graduated from Loris High School. She then went on to work for Carolinas Hospital System for 50 years as an OR nurse. She loved her friends at work. She especially loved her family and...
Jimmie Allen "Paw Paw" Padgett
Oct 1, 2025
Jimmie Allen "Paw Paw" Padgett, 73, passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025.
Mr. Padgett was born February 14, 1952, in Florence County to Mildred and James M. Padgett.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his granddaughter, McKayla Smith.
He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Clara Faye Padgett; his son, James D. Padgett (Michell);...
Richard R. Watts
Sep 29, 2025
Richard R. Watts, 82, of Florence, SC, passed away on Monday, September 29, 2025, at MUSC Health Florence.
Mr. Watts was born in Indianapolis, IN, a son of the late Velva Harris Watts and George Watts. He was a veteran of the US Army, serving in the 82nd Airborne Division. Mr. Watts was also a licensed Pilot, a Flight Instructor, and...
Chief William Glenn Brown Sr.
Sep 28, 2025
Chief William Glenn Brown Sr., 86, of Florence, SC, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025.
He was born in Johnston County, NC, the son of the late Moses Braswell and Mary Louise Brown. Mr. Brown was a dedicated member of the Navy, of 49 years, who served active duty for 26 years. After which he went on to become a...
Dean Fafoutis
Sep 27, 2025
Dean Fafoutis, 67, of New York, NY, passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Florence, SC.
Dean was born on March 2, 1958, in Washington Heights, NY, to Angelo and Helen (Karavas) Fafoutis. He earned a B.A. in History from City College of New York, a Master’s Degree from the University of Arizona, and pursued his Doctorate at Indiana University....
Lynda E. "Lynda Jean" Cox
Sep 25, 2025
Lynda E. “Lynda Jean” Cox, 80, of Florence, SC, passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2025.
She was born in Johnsonville, SC, the daughter of the late Woodrow Wilson Eaddy and Cora Lee Godwin Eaddy. Mrs. Cox was an avid nature and animal lover. She enjoyed working in the yard and taking care of her beloved cats. She enjoyed dancing and...
Larry Barnes Pelham II
Sep 21, 2025
Larry Barnes Pelham II, 42, of Myrtle Beach, SC, passed away Sunday, September 21, 2025.
He is the son of Larry B. Pelham (Melinda) and Kathy Weatherford Pergerson (Johnnie).
Larry graduated from Rockingham County Senior High School in Wentworth, North Carolina. He went on to enlist in the U.S. Army, where he served as an infantry soldier in the 502nd Infantry Brigade...
Ashley Garrett Messick
Sep 20, 2025
Ashley Garrett Messick, 46, of Florence, South Carolina, passed away on September 20, 2025.
Born and raised in Florence, Garrett was a beloved son, brother, nephew, and friend. He is survived by his mother, Joyce Messick; his brother, Tripp (Ruth) Messick; and his aunt and uncle, Nancy and Ron Kinlaw. He was preceded in death by his father, Ellison Messick, Jr.
Garrett...
William P. Turner
Sep 16, 2025
William Turner, 73, went to be with his Heavenly Father, Monday September 16, 2025, at his beloved home in Supply, NC.
He was born in Florence County, in the Mars Bluff Community. He attended Florence County Schools and University at Memphis, Tennessee. He was a member of the Baptist Faith and attended Filipino Christian Community Church in Florence SC. He worked...
Carolyn Hutchins Huggins
Sep 15, 2025
Mrs. Carolyn Huggins passed away Monday, September 15, 2025.
She was born in Roanoke, VA, the daughter of the late Phleet Hutchins and Eva Mae Seagle Hutchins.
Mrs. Huggins graduated from William Henry High School in Roanoke, VA, in 1965 and received her Bachelors in Chemistry from Roanoke College in Salem, VA in 1969. She began work at the J.P Stevens in...
Toni Gainey McManus
Sep 15, 2025
Toni Gainey McManus, 61, passed away Monday, September 15, 2025.
She was the daughter of the late Archie Lee Gainey and Lois McDougal Gainey.
Toni was married to her devoted husband for 40 years, and together they were like two peas in a pod. She deeply loved her family and took great pride in her daughter, Marlee. She also loved spending time...
John Edwards Reynolds
Sep 11, 2025
John Edwards Reynolds was born on February 11, 1958, in Kingstree, South Carolina, to Jean Hamilton Reynolds and Leonard Darrell Reynolds. He was the youngest of four boys, with family roots in both Lamar and Chester, SC. John and his brothers were a close-knit bunch who enjoyed many happy times with loving aunts, uncles, and cousins.
John died on September 11,...
Florence Ann Phipps
Sep 10, 2025
Florence Ann Phipps passed peacefully at home September 10th, 2025 to be with our Lord and Savior after a long illness.
She had been treated by a fantastic group of nurses, aides and a doctor with McLeod In-Home Hospice Care.
She joins her parents, Bud and Ann, her brother Tony, her sister Bea, Bob's parents, Claire and Paul, and Bob's sister Martha...
Leonard Dave Brown
Sep 4, 2025
Leonard Dave Brown, 83, of Florence, SC, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025.
Mr. Brown was born in Darlington, SC, the son of the late Gordon Brown and Marjorie Wilson Brown. He loved playing the guitar, singing and watching old cowboy western movies. He was member at the Church of God of Prophecy. Mr. Brown enjoyed going to eat with...
Joseph Eugene Griebel
Sep 2, 2025
Joseph Eugene Griebel, passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
Family is being assisted by Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home.
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Willard C. Copp
Aug 30, 2025
Willard C. Copp, of North Port, FL, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025.
Mr. Copp was born in South Bend, IN, the son of the late Chester Copp and Helen Millice Copp. Mr. Copp was a devoted Episcopalian, who attended Washington and Lee University and received a Bachelors in Business Administration. After attending Howe Military School, in Howe, IN, he...
Victoria Veronica Gimla
Aug 30, 2025
Victoria Veronica “Vickie” Gimla
June 12, 1942 – August 30, 2025
Victoria Veronica Gimla, lovingly known to most as “Vickie,” of Florence, entered into eternal rest on August 30, 2025, at the age of 83.
Born in Milwaukee, WI, on June 12, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Harry Kosmowski and Alice Rosak Kosmowski. In addition to her parents, she was...
