Deborah "Debbie" Harrelson Johnson
Feb 18, 2026
Deborah “Debbie” Harrelson Johnson, 74, of Florence, SC, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
She was born in Mullins, SC, the daughter of the late Billy Hoover Harrelson and Annie Irene Harrelson. Mrs. Johnson was a longtime member at the Church of God on Palmetto Street. She enjoyed online shopping in her free time.
In addition to her parents, she is...
Juanita Powell Moore Lee
Feb 17, 2026
Our beloved mother and mentor, Juanita Powell Moore Lee, age 91, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 with family at her bedside. She will forever be known for her infectious smile and laughter. She taught her children love by example and her selflessness, sense of duty and humility made her the ideal role model.
Mom was a woman who more...
Joyce Coward Welch
Feb 17, 2026
Joyce Coward Welch, 85, died peacefully at her home on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Joyce was born on February 5, 1941, in Florence County, daughter of the late Montague Coward and Eulea Miles Coward. She was a graduate of J. C. Lynch High School and Carolina College of Commerce. Joyce retired from Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and...
Phyllis Mae Flowers Williams
Feb 17, 2026
Phyllis Mae Flowers Williams, 92, of Florence, SC, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
She was the daughter of the late Neat David Flowers and Maude Ella Farmer Flowers.
She was a faithful member of First Presbyterian Church for 65 years and she was a member of the Serenity Circle. She enjoyed artwork, working in her yard, and caring for her home....
Kayla Nichole Lee
Feb 14, 2026
Kayla Nichole Lee, 26, of Florence, SC, passed away February 14, 2026.
Kayla loved the beach. It was one of her favorite places to relax and feel at peace. She also had a special fondness for Dollar General, which became her jokingly referred to “second home.” She could turn any quick stop into a fun outing. Above all, Kayla cherished her...
Carol Charlotte Gray Murray
Feb 14, 2026
Carol Charlotte Murray, 84, of Florence, SC passed away Saturday, February 14, 2026.
She was born in Kearney, New Jersey, to the late Elemeda Ralph and Robert Gray.
Carol was a teacher who cared deeply about others. She loved to paint and found joy in being creative.
She enjoyed sailing and proudly served in the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. Being on the...
Daniel "Doll" Webster Thompson
Feb 13, 2026
Daniel "Doll" Webster Thompson, 85, of Effingham, SC, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026.
He was born in Johnsonville, SC, the son of the late Hurbey Lot Thompson and Beulah Marlow Thompson. Mr. Thompson was a hard-working man, who spent most of his life working and operating many different stores. He enjoyed fishing, mowing the lawn, and gardening. He adored...
Robert Sherrill Johnson
Feb 4, 2026
Robert Sherrill Johnson, 94, of Florence, SC, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
Mr. Johnson was born in Wilmington, NC, the son of the late Rachel Godwin Johnson and Chesley Lee Johnson. He retired after 41 years as Director of Retail Sales with Interstate Bakeries (Merita). He was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church where he served as a former...
Dorothy Margaret Cox Chichester
Feb 3, 2026
Dorothy Margaret Cox Chichester, of Florence, SC, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
She was the daughter of the late Ollie Cox and Nettie Sports Cox.
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Harold Eugene Chichester Jr.
She is survived by her son, Mark Roper; sister, Shelby (Shirley) Jean Cox; 5 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild from...
Barbara Singletary Bryan
Feb 3, 2026
Barbara Singletary Bryan, 87, of Florence, SC, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
Born in Florence County on February 4, 1938, she was a daughter of the late James Cornelius and Grace Bazen Singletary. A graduate of Pamplico High School and Coker College, Barbara served a long and dedicated career in education. She taught at Hannah-Pamplico and Hemingway High...
Patricia Church
Feb 2, 2026
Patricia Church of Florence, SC, passed away February 2, 2026.
A graveside service will be held Monday, February 9, 2026 at 10:00 AM at Florence National Cemetery.
Brenda Sheehan Phelan
Feb 1, 2026
Brenda Sheehan Phelan, 88, of Florence, SC, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026.
Mrs. Phelan was born in Providence, RI, the daughter of the late Violet Brown Sheehan and James Sheehan.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son, Kevin Phelan and brother, Phillip Brown Sheehan.
Surviving are her husband, Leo H. Phelan; sons, Patrick Phelan, John...
Eugene John Tassoni
Feb 1, 2026
Eugene John Tassoni, 98, of Florence, SC, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026.
A funeral mass will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, February 5, 2026 at St. Anthony Catholic Church.
Burial will follow at 11:00 PM at Florence National Cemetery.
Judith Player Hanna
Jan 30, 2026
Judith Player Hanna, 73, of Florence, SC, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026.
She was born in Lexington, SC, the daughter of the late Hubert Player and Ramona Shealy Player. Mrs. Hanna was a member at Tan’s Bay Baptist Church, who worked for many years as a secretary for South Florence High School. She enjoyed quilting and reading and was...
Earl Harris Griffin
Jan 28, 2026
Harris Griffin, 66, of Florence, SC, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026, after a short illness.
Harris was born in Florence, SC, the son of the late Martha and James E. Griffin. Harris was employed at HealthSouth as a Physical Therapy assistant for many years.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother, James “Jay” E. Griffin...
Naneth "Nan" Charlene Hart
Jan 28, 2026
Florence, South Carolina – Naneth Charlene (Van Ryan) Hart, age 83, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at McLeod Hospice.
A Life Remembered
She was born on January 17, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois to George Peter Van Ryan and Betty E. Bernstein DiGiorgio.
Nan was a private pilot and one of the first women to pilot commercial...
Wilma Poston Jackson
Jan 28, 2026
Wilma Poston Jackson, 86, of Florence, SC, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
She was the daughter of the late Marvin Poston and Estelle Poston.
Wilma found joy in crocheting and watching her favorite game shows. A gifted seamstress, she lovingly created and repaired garments for her family. Above all, she cherished time spent with her loved ones.
In addition to her parents,...
Joan Grace Shoff Shroyer
Jan 27, 2026
Joan Grace Shoff Shroyer, 91, of Florence, SC, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
Ms. Shroyer was born in Altoona, PA, the daughter of the late Grace Savage Shoff and Elmer Francis Shoff.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 73 years, Richard (Dick) Shroyer; her sons, Rick Shroyer and his wife, Sarah, and...
Christopher Livingston
Jan 26, 2026
Chris Livingston was born on January 7, 1965, to Nathaniel Livingston and the late Myrtle B. Livingston. He departed this life on January 26, 2026.
Chris was one of three siblings, having one brother and two sisters. He attended the Boston Public Schools and graduated from West Roxbury High School in 1983.
Chris is survived by his three children: Simone Ambrose (Devonte...
Michael Dowling
Jan 25, 2026
Mike Dowling, 44, of Florence, SC, passed away Sunday, January 25th, 2026. He was born July 30th, 1981 to Linda and Bernard Dowling at McLeod in Florence.
Surviving are his Mother and Father, Linda and Bernard Dowling; his wife Andrea Maddox-Dowling and their son Aidan Dowling; his brother, Brendan Dowling, sister-in-law Danielle Dowling and his nephew and niece, Karl and Isla...
