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Recent Obituaries in Florence, SC
Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Florence, South Carolina area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.
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Richard Robert Myers
Nov 17, 2018
Richard Robert Myers, 74, of Florence, SC passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 17, 2018. Mr. Myers was born in South Milwaukee, WI, son of the late Robert Lee Myers and Lois Jane Anderson Myers.Throughout the years, he worked at several aluminum can plants.His hobbies were RVing, woodworking and bridge. Surviving are his wife, Karen Petersen Myers of Florence; daughters,...
Gail Mcqueeney Todd
Nov 17, 2018
Charlotte Gail McQueeney Todd, 70, passed away on Saturday, November 17, 2018, at her home in Florence, SC.Gail is survived by her husband of fifty years, T. Gene Todd. She was born on January 21, 1948, in Charleston, SC, the daughter of the late William Thomas McQueeney and the late Charlotte Simmons McQueeney.She was a 1965 graduate of Bishop England...
Patricia Ann Frye Turner
Nov 15, 2018
Patricia Ann Frye Turner, 69, of Florence, passed away on Thursday, November 15, 2018. Ms. Turner was born in Clarendon Co., SC a daughter of the late Clarence Eugene Frye and Claudia Lee Floyd Frye.She enjoyed word search puzzles and was a loving mother, grandmother, and sister. She was preceded in death by her parents and by a brother, Don...
Margaret W. Weatherford
Nov 14, 2018
Margaret W. Weatherford, 87, after a brief illness, died Wednesday evening, November 14, 2018. She was surrounded by her loving family at the time and her passing was peaceful. Mrs. Weatherford was born in Florence, S.C. on April 9, 1931. She was the daughter of Eli Cecil “Big Daddy” Williams and Janie Hampton Williams, both of Florence.She was married to...
Elwood "Woody" Austin Brinson
Nov 12, 2018
Elwood Austin “Woody” Brinson, 77, of Florence, passed away Monday, November 12, 2018 after an illness. Woody was born in Loris, a son of the late John Austin and Alberta Hardee Brinson. He was a veteran of the US Army. Woody was the founder and Owner/Operator of Woody’s Cycle Shop for many years and the co-owner of S & W...
Frances Earle Mills Faulkner
Nov 11, 2018
Frances Earle Mills Faulkner, 90, died peacefully on Sunday, November 11, 2018. A celebration of her life will be held at Central UMC on Tuesday, November 13, 2018, at 11:00 AM directed by Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home.The family will receive friends after the service in the Commons area and at the home of Missy and Gary Brown.A private committal service will...
Ernestine Rabon Jordan
Nov 9, 2018
Ernestine Rabon Jordan, 73, of Florence, passed away on Friday, November 9, 2018, surrounded by her family. Mrs. Jordan was born a daughter of the late Alma Rabon and James Rabon.She worked for Gregg Brothers Convenience Store handling any job that needed to be done.Her true passion in life was her family and friends.She was a compassionate, loving, strong and...
Deborah June Smith Exum
Nov 8, 2018
Deborah June Smith Exum, 66, of Effingham, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 8, 2018. Mrs. Exum was born on June 23, 1952 in Conway, SC a daughter of the late Wade Smith and Lavinia Alford Smith.Originally from Cool Springs, SC, she moved to Florence in her teens.She attended Florence-Darlington Technical College and enjoyed her...
Margaret Marie Johansen
Nov 8, 2018
Margaret Marie Johansen, 95, of Florence, passed away on Thursday, November 8, 2018. Mrs. Johansen was born in Wishek, ND a daughter of the late James Welsh and Elizabeth Pfeifle Welsh.She was a cosmetologist and a member of the University Baptist Church in Shreveport, LA.She was a proud patriot and respected and honored all of our military service men and...
Grace A. Henry
Nov 6, 2018
Grace A. Henry, 69, of Florence, passed away on Tuesday, November 06, 2018. Mrs. Henry was born in Mt. Pleasant, PA a daughter of the late William Frank Fisher and Margaret Elizabeth Krepps Fisher.She was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church where she was a member of the Journey Group.She loved the beach, picking up seashells, gardening, planting flowers and...
Jacqueline "Jackie" Cobb Shaw
Nov 3, 2018
Jacqueline “Jackie” Cobb Shaw, 69, of Effingham, passed away on Saturday, November 3, 2018. Mrs. Shaw was born in Columbia, SC a daughter of Rado Cobb and the late John Wesley Cobb.She had worked as a dental assistant. Surviving are her husband, Randy Shaw of Effingham; son, Michael McGowan of Darlington; her mother of Florence; brothers, Johnny (Dary) Cobb of...
Alton Boyd Chapman
Nov 2, 2018
Alton Boyd Chapman, Sr., 69, of Florence, passed away on Friday, November 02, 2018. Mr. Chapman was born in Florence, SC a son of the late Henry Dewitt Chapman and Josie Louise Broach Chapman.He was a painter and had attended The Well in Pamplico.Alton was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents and...
James J. "Jimmy" Hanna
Oct 31, 2018
James J. “Jimmy” Hanna, Jr., 68, of Florence, passed away on Wednesday, October 31, 2018, at McLeod Hospice House surrounded by his family. Mr. Hanna was born the son of the late Virginia Reese Foster and James J. Hanna, Sr.He was a veteran of the US Navy and a member of Transfiguration of Our Savior Greek Orthodox Church. He spent...
Vivian Lee Hartel Johnson
Oct 31, 2018
Vivian Lee Hartel Johnson, 75, of Florence, passed away on Wednesday, October 31, 2018, at McLeod Hospice House.Family is being assisted by Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home.
Joseph Anthony "Shane" Rogers
Oct 27, 2018
Joseph Anthony “Shane” Rogers, Jr., 25, of Florence, passed away on Saturday, October 27, 2018. Shane was born the son of Teresa Ransome Rogers and Joseph Anthony “Tony” Rogers, Sr. He was a member of the Palmetto Rural Fire Department and was the Vice President of the Roguesouls RC.Shane was the co-owner of S & T Karaoke and DJ Services...
David Blakeney Pate
Oct 25, 2018
David Blakeney Pate, 70, of Florence, passed away on Thursday, October 25, 2018. Mr. Pate was born in Charleston, SC on August 14, 1948 to the late Dorothy Carpenter Pate Jones and Lewis Calvin Pate.David graduated from the University of South Carolina in 1970 and joined the National Guard shortly after.He was an avid Gamecock fan, through thick and thin.He...
Helen Darlene Ard
Oct 24, 2018
Helen Darlene Ard, Darlene Ard, passed away at the young age of 67 on October 24 2018, at 2:45 a.m., surrounded by family in Florence SC. Darlene was born in Kingstree SC and spent her childhood in Lake City SC with her Mother Valentina B. Dillard, her Father Everett L. Dillard, and brother Buddy Lee Dillard that preceded her in...
Jose' Lebron Montanez
Oct 23, 2018
FLORENCE, SC Jose’ Lebron Montanez, 87, of Florence, SC passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2018. Jose’ was born in Puerto Rico a son of the late Elutro and Maria Lebron Montanez. He is preceded in death by his parents; and several brothers and sisters. Survivors include his wife, Rogelia Mulero Montanez of Florence; four sons, Alexander (Alicia) Montanez, Anderson Montanez,...
Andrew Coy Stone
Oct 22, 2018
FLORENCE, SC Andrew Coy Stone, 26, of Florence, SC passed away Monday, October 22, 2018. Andrew was born in Florence, SC a son of Kenneth C. and Carol Patterson Stone. He was a member of Central United Methodist Church. Andrew was a Boy Scout in Troop #475 and became and Eagle Scout in 2010. He was a graduate of West...
Brantley Adam Potter
Oct 22, 2018
Brantley Adam Potter, infant son of Brock Potter and Melissa Gallman, passed away on Monday, October 22, 2018. A Memorial Service will be held at 5:00 pm on Monday, October 29, 2018, at Bethea Baptist Home Chapel.
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