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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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Elizabeth "Betty" Bryant Snowden Hicks

Elizabeth "Betty" Bryant Snowden Hicks

Feb 12, 2017

ELIZABETH “BETTY” BRYANT SNOWDEN HICKS FLORENCE, SC Betty Snowden Hicks, 92, of Florence, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2017. Mrs. Hicks was born in Darlington, SC, the daughter of the late William Ervin Bryant and Grace Mills Bryant.She was a graduate of St. John’s High School and worked in child care.She was a former member of Westminster Presbyterian Church...

Margaret Evelyn Hardee

Margaret Evelyn Hardee

Feb 10, 2017

MARGARET EVELYN HARDEE FLORENCE, SC Margaret Evelyn Hardee, 81, of Florence, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2017. Mrs. Hardee was born in Kingstree, SC a daughter of the late Willie James Barrineau and Lee Ellen McGee Hatchell.She was a member of Palmetto Street Church of God in Florence and loved her grandchildren. Surviving are her husband of 62 years,...

Jean Haynes Moore

Jean Haynes Moore

Feb 9, 2017

IRIS JEAN HAYNES MOORE EFFINGHAM, SC Iris Jean Haynes Moore, 77, of Evergreen, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2017. Mrs. Moore was born in Effingham, SC a daughter of the late Jack Dempsey Haynes and Merina Spring Haynes.She was a faithful member of Tabernacle United Methodist Church.She was a member and past director of Tabernacle and Dawsey choirs.She ran...

Paul Eugene Elmore

Paul Eugene Elmore

Feb 8, 2017

Paul Eugene Elmore, 51, of Effingham, SC, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 after a brief illness. Mr. Elmore was born in Florence, SC, a son of the late William Kelly Elmore, Sr. and Emma Lee Russ Elmore. Mr. Elmore worked with Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home for over 26 years. Paul was a member of South Florence Baptist Church. He...

Willow Dean Sandifer

Willow Dean Sandifer

Feb 7, 2017

Willow Dean Eaddy Sandifer, 82, of Florence, SC, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2017. Mrs. Sandifer was born in Williamsburg County, SC, the daughter of the late Edison James Eaddy and Lillian Mozelle Eaddy. She retired as an administrative assistant with DSS in Florence County.She was an active member at First Southern Methodist Church where she was a long-time...

Gladys Atkinson Vinzani

Gladys Atkinson Vinzani

Feb 7, 2017

Gladys Atkinson Vinzani, 87, of Florence, SC, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2017. Mrs. Vinzani was born in October 6, 1929 in Brittons Neck, SC, a daughter of the late Ebbie Johnson Atkinson and Carrie Belle Altman Atkinson. She graduated as valedictorian of Brittons Neck High school and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Winthrop University. She taught...

Norman "Skinner" Mckee

Norman "Skinner" Mckee

Feb 6, 2017

Strike up the band – Assemble the choir – Another soldier’s coming home. Angus Norman “Skinner” McKee, 95, passed away to his eternal home on February 6, 2017.Skinner graduated from St. John’s High School, Darlington, Jamestown College, Jamestown, ND and Southern Seminary, Louisville, KY. Skinner was a Baptist pastor for 60 years in the Florence and Darlington area and a...

Bertis Henry Turner

Bertis Henry Turner

Feb 6, 2017

BERTIS HENRY TURNER FLORENCE, SC Bertis Henry Turner, 78, of Florence, passed away Monday, February 06, 2017 at his home with his family by his side. Mr. Turner was born in Pamplico, the son of the late A. Z. and Clara Powell Turner. He was a US Air Force Veteran, having served on the Atlas Missile Program. He had served...

John G. Anderson

John G. Anderson

Feb 6, 2017

JOHN G. ANDERSON TIMMONSVILLE, SC John G. Anderson, 74, of Timmonsville, SC, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2017. Mr. Anderson was born in Florence Co., SC a son of the late Ralph K. Anderson and Macie Weaver Anderson.He was a member of the US Army Reserve and retired from Wellman in Darlington after 32 years.He was a charter member...

Jesse Richard Morris

Jesse Richard Morris

Feb 3, 2017

Jesse Richard Morris, Sr., 59, of Hartsville, SC passed away Friday, February 3, 2017. He was born in Florence, SC a son of the late Edward and Deola Carraway Morris. Mr. Morris is survived by his wife, Geraldine Davis Morris of Hartsville; sons, Mark (Sheila) Jeffords of Hartsville, Edward (Heather) Morris of Darlington and Jesse (Kim) Morris, Jr. of Florence;...

Malcolm Kindred "Kenny" Kemmerlin

Malcolm Kindred "Kenny" Kemmerlin

Feb 1, 2017

MALCOLM KINDRED “KENNY” KEMMERLIN Florence, SC Malcolm Kindred “Kenny” Kemmerlin, 55, of Florence, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2017. Kenny was born in Florence, SC a son of the late Joe Kemmerlin and Ruby DeWitt Kemmerlin. He was preceded in death by his parents and by a brother, Sammie Kemmerlin. Surviving are his wife, Lisa P. Kemmerlin of Florence;...

Marion L. "Pete" Dubose

Marion L. "Pete" Dubose

Jan 31, 2017

MARION L. “PETE” DuBOSE, JR. Florence, SC Marion L. “Pete” DuBose, Jr., 68, of Florence, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2017. Mr. DuBose was born in Lake City, SC a son of the late Marion L. “Ted” DuBose, Sr. and Marley Powell DuBose.He retired from Delta Mills in 2005, volunteered at the Leatherman Senior Center and was an avid...

Charles Lenard Decost

Charles Lenard Decost

Jan 30, 2017

Charles Lenard DeCost, 48, of Florence, SC, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2017. Mr. DeCost was born in New Brighton, PA, a son of Linnie Lanora Myers and the late Darl E. DeCost.He was a direction drill operator with J & H Underground. Surviving are his mother, Linnie Lanora Myers; wife, Gayle DeCost; children, Kasey DeCost, Julie Stephens, Jessica...

Agnes Cox Miles Kelly

Agnes Cox Miles Kelly

Jan 30, 2017

AGNES COX MILES KELLY FLORENCE, SC Agnes Cox Miles Kelly, of Florence, S.C., passed away peacefully in her sleep Monday morning, January 30, 2017, at the age of 95 after a long illness. She was the daughter of the late Wade Hampton Cox and Edna McLeod Cox and the wife of the late Archie Miles and the late Jim Kelly.She...

Sylvia Iris Hutchinson

Sylvia Iris Hutchinson

Jan 28, 2017

Sylvia Iris Hutchinson, 70, of Effingham, SC passed away Saturday, January 28, 2017. Mrs. Hutchinson was born in Florence, SC the daughter of the late Ira and Earlene Bell Lawhon. She was a member of Christian Assembly Pentecostal Holiness Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Harrell Lee Hutchinson; a brother, Dale Lawhon; and her parents. Survivors include...

Mary Margaret Evans Byrd

Mary Margaret Evans Byrd

Jan 27, 2017

MARY MARGARET EVANS BYRD FLORENCE, SC Mary Margaret Evans Byrd, 62, of Florence, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2017. Mrs. Byrd was born in Florence Co., SC a daughter of the late Archie Evans and Lucille Filyaw Evans.She was an accountant and had attended Abundant Life Church, Gilead Free Will Baptist Church and Tabernacle Free Will Baptist Church. She...

Frankie Carl Mims

Frankie Carl Mims

Jan 27, 2017

FRANKIE CARL MIMS FLORENCE, SC Frankie Carl Mims, 69, of Florence, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2017. Mr. Mims was born in Florence Co., SC a son of the late Carl Mims and Magdelene Joyner Mims.He was a US Army veteran, a member of South Florence Baptist Church and worked for Vulcraft. He was preceded in death by his...

Ervin Otis "E.O." Tanner

Ervin Otis "E.O." Tanner

Jan 27, 2017

ERVIN OTIS TANNER MURRELLS INLET, SC Ervin Otis “E.O.” Tanner, 90, of Murrells Inlet, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2017. Mr. Tanner was born in Georgetown Co., SC a son of the late Alvin Bartley Tanner and Bertie Fenters Tanner.He was a member of Palmetto Street Church of God.E.O. spent much of his time doing mission work in Honduras.He...

Daniel Stuart Moore

Daniel Stuart Moore

Jan 27, 2017

DANIEL STUART MOORE FLORENCE, SC Daniel Stuart Moore, 50, of Florence, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2017. Dan was born in Madison, Wisconsin on July 25, 1966, the son of Gerald Moore and Elise Cline Moore.He graduated from Craig High School in 1984 and received his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Whitewater in political science and later obtained...

David Edward "Snowman" Snowden

David Edward "Snowman" Snowden

Jan 26, 2017

DAVID EDWARD “SNOWMAN” SNOWDEN Florence, SC David Edward “Snowman” Snowden, 76, a native of McKees Rocks, PA, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2017 at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence. Mr. Snowden was born September 6, 1940, son of the late William and Margaret Shannon Snowden.He married his high school sweetheart, Faith Adamchik Snowden on October 13, 1962.They moved...

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