Charles William Beck
Apr 5, 2017
Charles William Beck Sr. passed away suddenly Wednesday, April 5, 2017, just a month shy of his 85th birthday. Charles was born an only child in Glen Rose, Texas, May 5, 1932, to Gladys and Harley Beck.He was an only child, but had lots of cousins, aunts and uncles in Glen Rose, where his father ran mule teams, herd dogs,...
Brian Francis Kelley
Apr 4, 2017
Brian Francis Kelley, 42, of Florence, SC, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2017. Brian was born in Poughkeepsie, New York, on June 3, 1974, a son of Eugene Francis Kelley and Regina McKenna Kelley. Brian graduated from Poughkeepsie High School in 1992 and FMU in 1996 with a degree in Economics and Political Science.As a student, he was involved...
Christeen Rogers Pigate
Apr 4, 2017
CHRISTEEN R. PIGATE, 88, of Scranton, passed away on Tuesday, April 04, 2017. Mrs. Pigate was born in Coward, SC a daughter of the late Foster Rogers and Leola McAllister Rogers.She was a homemaker and a member of Olanta Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Clifton Jeff Pigate; son, Jimmy Wayne Pigate; granddaughter,...
Carol M. Gaetano
Apr 3, 2017
Carol M. Gaetano, 72, passed away on Monday, April 3rd at the McLeod Hospice House. She was born in North Tonowanda, NY, the daughter of the late William and Geraldine Jayne Martin, Jr. She was a member of Cross and Crown Lutheran Church of Florence and served as a member of the church council. Carol will be remembered as a...
Winnie Lee Turbeville
Apr 3, 2017
Mrs. Winnie Lee Turbeville, age 82, died peacefully Monday, April 3, 2017 after an extended illness.Mrs. Turbeville is the widow of Marion T. (Teddy) Turbeville, Sr.Winnie was born February 26, 1935 in Manning, SC to Eugene Lamar Floyd and Mamie Latrell Brannon Floyd.She is survived by her son, Marion T. Turbeville, Jr. (Jane) of Little River, SC and her daughters,...
David Wayne Haselden
Apr 2, 2017
DAVID WAYNE HASELDEN FLORENCE, SC David Wayne Haselden, 57, of Florence, passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2017. Mr. Haselden was born in Germany, a son of James Wayne Haselden and the late Esther Wasinger. He was preceded in death by his mother, sister, Luann Dove and his granddaughter, Marissa. Surviving are his wife, Mildred Odom Hasleden of Florence; son,...
David G. Currie
Apr 2, 2017
David G. Currie, 78, of Florence, SC, passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2017. Mr. Currie was born in Camden, SC.He was a pro wrestler for many years.Mr. Currie was also an evangelist and loved the outdoors. Surviving are his wife, Judy Allen Currie; children, Robbie (Dana) Hill, Ricky (Deana) Hill and Rhonda Hill; grandchildren, Bridgette Parker, River Hill and...
Samuel Julian "Sam" Ard
Apr 2, 2017
Samuel Julian “Sam” Ard, 78, of Pamplico, SC, passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2017, McLeod Hospice House surrounded by his family. Mr. Ard was born in Scranton, SC, a son of the late Berkley Montana Ard and Eller Lillian Thornhill Ard.He was a veteran of the US Air Force and served during the Vietnam War.He was a member of...
Alma Louise Cook
Apr 1, 2017
Alma Louise Richardson Cook, 86, of Florence, SC, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2017. The family is being assisted by Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home.
Elizabeth Jane Royal Burris
Apr 1, 2017
Elizabeth Jane Royal Burris, 79, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2017. The family will receive friends from 1 - 2 PM Friday, April 7, 2017 at Florence Memorial Gardens with the funeral service to be held at 2:00 PM in the mausoleum chapel.Burial will follow directed by Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home.
Ethelmae "Effie" Helms Gregg
Mar 29, 2017
Ethelmae “Effie” Helms Gregg went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 29, 2017.Matthew 25:21:Well done my good and faithful servant. Mrs. Gregg was the daughter of Dr. Carlos and Amilee Helms of Darlington.She was born on June 16, 1923; graduated from St. John’s High School, and attended Limestone College. She is predeceased by her husband, Walter...
Jeanie Patricia Hill-Parker
Mar 27, 2017
Jeanie Patricia Hill-Parker, 57, died on March 27, 2017, after a long illness.Patricia was the oldest daughter of Harold Floyd Hill and Nancy Lee Hill. Patricia was born on March 17, 1960, in Florence, SC.A member of the NJROTC, Patricia graduated from South Florence High School in 1978.In 1982, she graduated from Francis Marion College with a Bachelor of Science...
Melville "Woody" Crowder Wood
Mar 25, 2017
MELVILLE “WOODY” CROWDER WOOD, JR. FLORENCE, SC Melville “Woody” Crowder Wood, Jr., 93, a longtime resident of the Presbyterian Home of Florence, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2017. Mr. Wood was born in Norfolk, VA a son of the late Melville C. Wood, Sr. and Florence Davidson Wood.Woody retired from the civil service at Naval Station Norfolk. He was...
Stephen John Dvorsak
Mar 15, 2017
Stephen John Dvorsak, 86, of Florence, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2017. Mr. Dvorsak was born in Brooklyn, New York, a son of the late Albert Dvorsak and Elizabeth Conrad Dvorsak.He was a veteran of the US Army and served during the Korean War.Mr. Dvorsak retired as a lineman with Central Hudson Gas & Electricity and was a former volunteer...
Elizabeth Kelley Bigelow
Mar 13, 2017
Elizabeth ("Beth") Antoinette Kelley Bigelow, age 85, was born on Jan. 16, 1932 and died on March 13, 2017.Beth was born and resided in her early years at her ancestral home and plantation in Tamassee, SC. She was the daughter and treasured only child of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. Harrell Kelley of Seneca, SC. She graduated from Anderson...
Logan Taylor Gause
Mar 13, 2017
Logan Taylor Gause, 19, of Florence, SC passed away Monday, March 13, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. Logan was born in Florence, SC the daughter of Gary Charles and Lacy Kirven Gause. She was a member of Lebanon Free Will Baptist Church. Logan was a loving daughter and friend to everyone she met. She was truly a fighter...
Ronald "Ronnie" C. Herring
Mar 12, 2017
Ronald “Ronnie” C. Herring, 68, of Florence, SC, passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2017. Mr. Herring was born in Dillon, SC, a son of the late Charles H. Herring and Marie Brown Herring.He retired from Honda after fifteen years of service.He was a devoted husband, father and friend to many.Mr. Herring loved spending quality time with his grandkids. He...
Cecilia Usry Smith
Mar 9, 2017
Cecilia Usry Smith died Thursday, March 9, 2017. She was born in Savannah, Georgia on August 6, 1955 to the late Margie W. Strand and John C. Usry. Cecilia graduated from the Medical University of South Carolina with a Master of Science in Nursing. Her love of nursing was evident in the joy she felt helping others. She is survived...
Holly Louise Heniford
Mar 4, 2017
Holly Louise Heniford, 56, of Effingham, SC, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2017. Ms. Heniford was born in Florence, SC, a daughter of the late Byron Eldrew Heniford and Jacquelyn Burbage Pettigrew Heniford. Surviving are her sons, Erikk Alexander Steen and Zachary Tyler Steen; her brother, Frederick Walter Martin, her sisters, Donna Heniford Cox and Suzanne Heniford Bateman and...
William Duke Fields
Mar 4, 2017
William Duke Fields, 75, of Florence, SC, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2017. Mr. Fields was born in Barnwell, SC, a son of the late Clarence Fields and Tencher Duke. He was a graduate of the Barnwell School System.He was a train conductor with AmTrak Railroad and loved his job.Mr. Fields was an avid golfer and loved to shag....
