Betty Wakefield Rogers
Aug 22, 2025
Betty Wakefield Rogers, 87, of Florence, SC passed away on Friday, August 22nd, 2025.
Betty was born in Bebington, England, the daughter and only child to the late William and Elizabeth Wakefield.
She was the beloved wife of the late Elbert Rogers, and a much-loved Mother, Nana, and friend.
Betty met her late husband, US Airforce Veteran, Elbert while he was stationed at...
Cheryl Lee Montrose Hunter
Aug 22, 2025
nterCheryl Lee Hunter, 64, of Florence, South Carolina, peacefully passed with her family at bedside at McLeod Regional Medical Center on August 22, 2025.
Born on September 24, 1960, and raised in Florence County where she attended High School. Cheryl bled garnet and black as a devoted Carolina Gamecock Fan. You could easily find Cheryl tanning in her pool or on...
Claudis Whitehead Lynch
Aug 22, 2025
Claudis Whitehead Lynch, 80, of Florence, SC, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025 at home with her family.
Mrs. Lynch was born in Hazlehurst, Georgia, the daughter of the late Odell Beecher Whitehead and Elton Ray Whitehead. She graduated from Georgia Southwestern State University where she received her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education in 1972. Mrs. Lynch was a...
Martha Bunn Tyson
Aug 22, 2025
Martha Bunn Tyson passed quietly August 22, 2025, morning while seated at her breakfast room table where she kept close watch over her beloved neighbors. Martha was born March 12, 1927, in Kenly, North Carolina to the late James Robert and Rosa Bell Bunn. She is a graduate of Rock Ridge High School, Wake Forest College; now Wake Forest University...
Robert Lee Jackson
Aug 22, 2025
Robert Lee Jackson, 68, of Florence, SC, passed Friday, August 22, 2025.
He was the son of the late Bill Jackson and Nancy Harrelson Jackson.
Robert graduated with the Class of 1975 from West Florence High School. He was the proud owner of Lee Jackson Construction and a devoted member of Palmetto Street Church of God. He was actively involved with the...
Samuel Chester Nichols
Aug 18, 2025
Samuel Chester Nichols, 85, of Florence, SC passed away Monday, August 18, 2025.
He was born in Chester, SC to the late Lerline Copeland Nichols and Henry Orion Nichols. He was a member of Family Worship and a social worker for Tri County Mental Health Center in Dillon, where he retired in 2005.
Surviving is his wife, Kathrine Lawrence Nichols; son, Christopher...
Brenda Davis Poston
Aug 18, 2025
Brenda Davis Poston, 80, of Florence, SC, passed away August 18, 2025.
She was the daughter of the late Cecil Davis and Ruby Finch Davis.
Brenda was a devoted member of Gospel Temple Church and also found great joy worshipping with Pastor Jim Deberry at The Palms. Her love for the Lord radiated through her joyful spirit and unwavering faith. A true...
Monica Ann McDowell
Aug 18, 2025
ndatMonica Ann McDowell, 53, of Florence, SC, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025
She was born in Florence, SC, the daughter of Patsy Kennedy McDowell and the late Billy Charles McDowell. She was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church. Miss McDowell worked at McLeod Hospital for 23 years, where she was an MRI Technician. She adored her family and loved...
Walter Cecil Hardee
Aug 12, 2025
Mr. Walter Cecil Hardee, 89, peacefully passed away at his home on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.
He was born to the late Olin Hardee and Etta Matthews Hardee in Georgetown, SC on August 4, 1936.
The youngest of five children, he was raised in a farming community and attended the local schools.
He married the love of his life, the late Margaret “Evelyn”...
Phillip Reid Dewitt
Aug 12, 2025
Loyal to the very core, brilliant in thought, and tender in heart, Phillip “Reid” Dewitt lived a life of passion and purpose. On August 12, 2025, surrounded by love, he embarked on his final journey — leaving behind a legacy of devotion, wisdom, and kindness that will echo in the hearts of all who knew him.
He was born on February...
John Stephen Pattillo
Aug 10, 2025
John Stephen Pattillo, 67, of Florence, SC, passed away August 10, 2025.
He was the son of the late Ned Pattillo and Frances Brown Pattillo.
John had a deep love for the beach and the easygoing rhythm of beach music. In his younger years, he cherished fishing trips with his son. He woke up every morning saying “it’s gonna be a good...
Susan Dowdy
Aug 10, 2025
Susan Dowdy, 73, of Florence, SC, passed away August 10, 2025.
She was the daughter of the late Harold “Arnold” Dowdy and Argene Yeatts Dowdy.
Susan had a long and dedicated career in health care, beginning at Bruce Hospital and concluding after 32 years of service at Carolinas Hospital System. She was deeply loved by her family, friends, and patients alike. Guided...
Glenn John Matthews
Aug 9, 2025
Glenn John Matthews, of Florence, SC, passed away on August 9, 2025, surrounded by his family after a private battle with cancer.
Born in New Jersey, his family moved to Florence, SC when he was five years old.
After graduating from Francis Marion University, Glenn worked as an accomplished CPA and CFO for several companies. He eventually created his own firm, where...
Barbara E. Laney
Aug 8, 2025
Barbara E. Laney, 78, of Florence, SC, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025.
Mrs. Laney was born in Hartsville, SC, the daughter of the late Emma Gertrude Outlaw Lowe and Lawrence E. Lowe. She was a member of Florence Baptist Temple and loved family, friends and fishing.
Surviving are her husband, Colvin Cornwall Laney; daughter, Tammie Hopkins Rickenbacker (Robert) of Holly...
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...
William Laurin Brunson
Aug 1, 2025
William “Billy” Laurin Brunson, 86, of Florence, SC passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025.
Mr. Brunson was born in Florence, SC, a son of the late Ulyss Sinkler Brunson and Corrie Hogge Brunson.
He was a devout Christian and family man, a charter member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, as well as a member of Quinby Baptist Church.
Billy retired as...
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,...
