Obituaries

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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