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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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John Lee Mcintyre
Jun 22, 2018
John Lee McIntyre, 68, passed away on Friday, June 22, 2018. At his request, there will be no services. The family is being assisted by Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home. Please sign the tribute wall for the family at www.stoudenmiredowling.com.
Nick J. Mathes
Jun 21, 2018
Nick John Mathes, 88, of Florence passed away Thursday morning, June 21st at Carolinas Hospital in Florence, SC.Mr. Mathes was preceded in death by his parents, John and Maria Mathes, and his granddaughter, Christina Huggins. Mr. Mathes was born on November 25, 1929 in Klapsi, Greece and immigrated to the United States in 1946, where he resided in Winston-Salem, NC...
Betty Singletary Jones
Jun 19, 2018
Betty Singletary Jones, 81, of Florence, passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2018. Mrs. Jones was born a daughter of the late Douglas O. Singletary and Lillie Stewart Singletary. She was a member of College Park Baptist Church as well as a member of Order of the Eastern Star and Daughters of the Nile. Mrs. Jones was a retired registered...
Victoria "Vicky" Copses Yahnis
Jun 18, 2018
Victoria “Vicky” Copses Yahnis fell asleep in the Lord on June 18, 2018, following a brief but courageous fight with cancer.Vicky was born in Toronto, Canada on August 12, 1932 to Peter James and Beatrice Copses.She moved to Charlotte, North Carolina in 1947, where she graduated from Harding High School in 1950 and Queens College in 1954.On July 4, 1954,...
James "Donnie" Donald Hartfield
Jun 12, 2018
James “Donnie” Donald Hartfield, 61, passed away on Tuesday, June 12, 2018. Mr. Hartfield was a veteran of the US Navy and was a retired pipefitter.He grew up at Mizpah Baptist Church. He is survived by his mother, Clydia Hatfield; a son, Derrick Hartfield; daughters, Jessica Woodbridge and Sheena Powell; eight grandchildren; and sisters, Cynthia Johnson (Joseph) and Deborah Farley...
Mattie Johnson Buxton
Jun 9, 2018
Mattie Johnson Buxton, 87, of Florence, passed away on Saturday, June 9, 2018. Mrs. Buxton was a daughter of the late Garman A. Johnson and Clyde Fowler Johnson.She retired from Southern Bell and was a member of the Telephone Pioneers.Mrs. Buxton was a charter member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School classes for many years.She also was...
Charlie Beverly Usher
Jun 5, 2018
Charlie Beverly Usher, Jr., 74, died on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at the Carolinian in Florence. Mr. Usher was born in Marlboro County, SC a son of the late Charlie Beverly Usher, Sr. and Margaret Geneva Allen Usher.He was given the nickname “Short Cut” by his grandparents and it is still being used by some.Charlie graduated from Clio schools, attended...
Dale Sean Conner
Jun 2, 2018
Dale Sean Conner, 32, of Florence, passed away on Saturday, June 2, 2018. Sean was born in Florence, SC a son of Heyward Dale Conner and Annette Calcutt Conner.He was employed with Nucor Steel and grew up attending Peace Free Will Baptist Church.He enjoyed boating, horseback riding, fishing, golf, basketball, bowling and making people laugh. Surviving are his parents, Heyward...
L. D. Richardson
May 24, 2018
L.D. Richardson, Jr., 87, of Florence, passed away on Thursday, May 24, 2018. Mr. Richardson was born in Dillon County, SC a son of the late Lawrence D. Richardson, Sr. and Nina Sarvis Richardson.He was a US Army veteran, retired from A & P Grocers and after 42 years also retired from Mike Reichenbach Ford (formerly Horne Ford).He was a...
Joseph Anthony Falcone
May 22, 2018
Joseph “Jay” Anthony Falcone, Jr. passed away on Tuesday, May 22nd at McLeod Hospice House after an extended illness. His wife of 54 years, Georgette C. Falcone was by his side as he peacefully exhaled his final breath. Jay was the son of the late Joseph “Joe” Anthony Falcone, Sr. and the late Ceceilia “Ceil” D. Falcone. He was born...
James D. Porter
May 22, 2018
James D. Porter, 65, of Hartsville, passed away on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Mr. Porter was born a son of Carol Mae McElveen Porter and the late James F. Porter, Jr.He was a veteran of the U. S. Army and was a commissary supervisor. In addition to his father, he is predeceased by his sister, Debra Blackmon. Mr. Porter is...
Alma R. Jenkins
May 22, 2018
Alma Louise Richardson Jenkins, 97, passed away on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Ms. Jenkins was born a daughter of the late George Harry Richardson, Sr. and Patty Bell Flowers Richardson in Marion County, SC.She was of the Methodist faith.Ms. Jenkins was a wonderful wife and mother. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her husband, Lawrence W. Jenkins;...
Marilynn Mcclam Belk
May 21, 2018
MARILYNN McCLAM BELK, 71, of Florence, SC, passed away on Monday, May 21, 2018. Mrs. Belk was born in Southport, NC, a daughter of the late Robert S. McClam and Bertha Smola McClam of Lake City, SC.She was a devout St. Anne Catholic Church parishioner and Ladies Guild member. She was equally dedicated to serving the Florence community. For her...
Elviera "Elfie" Weis Mcmenamin
May 20, 2018
Elviera “Elfie” Weis McMenamin, 65, of Florence, passed away on Sunday, May 20, 2018. Ms. McMenamin was born in Munchweiler, Germany a daughter of Margaret Weis and the late Edgar Weis.She retired from Williamsburg County DMV. Surviving are her daughter, Patricia (Casey) Sellers; grandchildren, Beckett Owen Sellers and Olivia Anne Sellers; mother, Margaret Weis; brothers, Michael (Gabi) Weis and Roger...
Gerald Eugene Taylor
May 20, 2018
GERALD EUGENE TAYLOR, 67, of Florence, passed away on Sunday, May 20, 2018. Mr. Taylor was born in Dillon, SC a son of the late Willie Taylor and Quinnie Mae Grimsley Taylor.He had worked for the Marion County Sheriff’s Department and currently worked for American Tire Distributors for the past 30 years.He was a member of the Gregg Avenue Church...
Jennifer Elizabeth "Beth" Reynolds
May 19, 2018
Jennifer Elizabeth “Beth” Reynolds, 37, of Coward, SC passed away on May 19, 2018 from injuries sustained in a traffic accident. Ms. Reynolds was born in Georgetown, SC a daughter of Steven D. Moore and Jeanne C. Lee. She was preceded in death by a sister, Jeanne Cox, and paternal grandparents, Grover and Emma Cribb Moore of Pleasant Hill, SC....
Teddy "Ted" Franklin Trump
May 17, 2018
Teddy “Ted” Franklin Trump, 84, of Effingham, SC, passed away on Thursday, May 17, 2018. Mr. Trump was born in Montgomery County, VA, son of the late James Owen Trump and Ovela Spears Trump.He was a veteran of the US Army as an MP and had retired from Equifax. Mr. Trump was also a 911 coordinator for Florence County. He...
Jason Andrew Geddings
May 15, 2018
Jason Andrew Geddings, 41, of Nichols, SC, passed away on Tuesday, May 15, 2018. Mr. Geddings was born in Sumter, SC a son of the late Ronnie Geddings and Veronica Hines Barrios.He was a construction worker and mechanic for Andrews Fabricators.He was a very kind hearted, loving man who will be missed dearly. He was preceded in death by his...
Arthur William "Billy" Coleman
May 15, 2018
Arthur William “Billy” Coleman, 68, of Pamplico, passed away on Tuesday, May 15, 2018. Mr. Coleman was born on May 1, 1950 in Georgetown, SC, a son of the late Douglas Eugene Coleman, Sr. and Ruby Marie Cameron Coleman.Billy grew up in Pamplico, SC and graduated from Hannah-Pamplico High School in 1969.He attended Francis Marion College in Florence while also...
Arthur "A.W." Joyner
May 12, 2018
Arthur Will “A.W.” Joyner, 88, of Florence, passed away on Saturday, May 12, 2018. Mr. Joyner was born a son of the late Will Elijah Joyner and Lillian Morris Joyner McGee.He worked with Quality Motors that was later known as Cardell Carter and later worked with King Cadillac. Mr. Joyner was a member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church and served as...
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