Lillian "Lil" Elaine Armstrong-South
Aug 8, 2015
Lillian Elaine Armstrong-South Florence, SC Lillian Elaine Armstrong-South, passed away on Saturday, August 08, 2015 at McLeod Hospice House, after a long illness. She was a native of Hyde County in eastern North Carolina.Her ancestors, the legendary Baum family, were early settlers of the Outer Banks Region.She is survived by her husband Bill, whom she married over 63 years ago,...
Vivian Chambers Hayford
Aug 8, 2015
Vivian Chambers Hayford, 86, of Florence, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2015 in a local health care facility. Mrs. Hayford was born in Butler, PA a daughter of the late Floyd Chambers and Sara Christy Chambers.She was a former member of Bethany United Methodist Church, currently a member of Central United Methodist Church and was a registered nurse for...
Robert "Bob" W. Brown
Aug 7, 2015
Robert “Bob” W. Brown, 72, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2015 at his residence. Bob was born July 6, 1943 in Luzerne County, PA, a son of the late Berton and Viola (Roper) Brown. He was retired from Proctor & Gamble Paper Products in Mehoopany, PA.He attended St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Florence, SC. Survivors include his beloved wife,...
Naomi Elizabeth Edgerton
Aug 1, 2015
Mrs. Edgerton was the daughter of the late P. W. and Getha Eagerton. She is survived by six sisters, one brother and preceded by a brother. She married Thaddeus Jackson (Jack) Edgerton on June 3, 1949.They have six surviving children and their spouses:Jackie Lynne Driver (Edward), Naomi Marie Poston (David), Paula Delores Edgerton, Thaddeus Jackson Edgerton, Jr. (Wendy), Roland Dene...
Sammie Ray Godwin
Jul 31, 2015
Sammie Ray Godwin, 68, of Villa Rica, GA, formerly of Florence, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2015, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his family. Mr. Godwin was born in Florence, SC, a son of the late Sam Royal Godwin and Uletha Poston Godwin.He retired as a systems engineer after thirty-three years with AT&T and then worked...
Mirian Eileen Lewis
Jul 30, 2015
Mirian Eileen Lewis, 93, of Florence, SC, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2015. Mrs. Lewis was born in Dillon, SC, a daughter of the late Julius Lane Ammons and Addie Bertie Surls Ammons. Surviving are her son, Lane Andrew (Wanda Sue) Lewis of Hartsville and her daughter, Vivian Eileen Dabbs of Clemmons, NC. And her grandchildren, Julia Ann (Steece)...
Doris Ann Konnerup
Jul 30, 2015
Doris Ann Konnerup, age 85, of Springfield MO, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2015 at Mercy Hospital. She was born December 23, 1929, in Meadow Creek, W.V. to Frank and Hallie Monroe. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Rev. Leonard Maddy and a son Keith Maddy. She is survived by her loving husband, Richard Konnerup, Springfield; seven...
Judith Thelma Broach Jeffcoat
Jul 30, 2015
JUDITH THELMA BROACH JEFFCOAT FLORENCE, SC Judith Thelma Broach Jeffcoat, 82, of Florence, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2015 at the McLeod Hospice House after an illness. Ms. Jeffcoat was born in Florence County, SC a daughter of the late Silas P. Broach and Janie Locklear Broach. She was preceded in death by her parents and two sons, John...
Willard Wayne "Billy" Purvis
Jul 28, 2015
Willard Wayne “Billy” Purvis, 70, of Evergreen, SC, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2015. Mr. Purvis was born in Florence, SC, a son of the late Willard A. Purvis and Allia Mae Collins Purvis.He retired from Delta Mills and was a member of Evergreen Baptist Church. Mr. Purvis was a veteran of the US Army. Surviving are his siblings,...
Martha Day Grainger
Jul 28, 2015
Martha Day Grainger, 74, of Florence, SC, died suddenly on July 28, 2015. Martha was born in Conway, SC, a daughter of the late Cheffo H. Grainger and Dorothy Day Grainger.She graduated from Pamplico High School.She began work with Southern Bell and retired from AT&T as a communication technician.After retirement, she enjoyed her farm and her horses, as well as...
Burton Norris Nesmith
Jul 28, 2015
BURTON NORRIS NeSMITH, JR. FLORENCE, SC Burton Norris NeSmith, Jr., 86, of Florence, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 in the McLeod Hospice House after an illness. Mr. NeSmith was born in Florida, a son of the late Burton Norris NeSmith, Sr. and Annie Blount NeSmith.He was a US Navy veteran and retired from CSX Railroad.He was a member...
Robert Daniel "Danny" Wilkes
Jul 27, 2015
ROBERT DANIEL “DANNY” WILKES, JR. FLORENCE, SC Robert Daniel “Danny” Wilkes, Jr., 29, of Florence, SC, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2015. Mr. Wilkes was born in Florence, SC a son of Robert Stone Wilkes and Cheryl Dodge Wilkes.He was a graduate of Wilson High School in Florence and worked at Midwest Regional Medical Center in Oklahoma City, OK.Danny...
Earnie Alton Core
Jul 26, 2015
Earnie Alton Core, 83, of Florence, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 26, 2015. Mr. Core was born in Erwin, NC a son of the late Earnie Core and Annie Core.Mr. Core was a faithful member of Palmetto Street Church of God and served in many capacities including Sunday School Teacher, chair of the...
Bobby Dean Winstead
Jul 24, 2015
BOBBY DEAN WINSTEAD FLORENCE, SC Bobby Dean Winstead, 72, of Florence, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2015 at McLeod Regional Medical Center. He was born in Rocky Mount, NC a son of the late R.L. Winstead and Ernestine Vick Winstead.He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Florence where he was a member of the John Davis...
Lilton "Nunny" Floyd
Jul 24, 2015
LILTON “NUNNY” FLOYD TURBEVILLE, SC Lilton “Nunny” Floyd, 73, of Turbeville, SC passed away on Friday, July 24, 2015 at McLeod Regional Medical Center. Mr. Floyd was born in Clarendon County, SC a son of the late Palmer Floyd and Jessie Mae Welch Floyd.He was a self-employed mechanic. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Jeanette Graham Floyd;...
Elizabeth Jean Morris
Jul 22, 2015
ELIZABETH JEAN “BETTY” MORRIS FLORENCE, SC Elizabeth Jean “Betty” Morris, 86, of Florence, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at her residence. Mrs. Morris was born in Pittsburgh, PA a daughter of the late Harry Scafuri and Margaret Tancraitor Scafuri.She was a homemaker, golfer, avid bridge player and a member of the Country Club of South Carolina. She was...
William Stephen Kelly
Jul 21, 2015
WILLIAM STEPHEN KELLY Florence, SC William Stephen Kelly, 60, died Tuesday, July 21 at his residence.He was born March 2, 1955 in Newark, NJ, a son of Elizabeth M. Kelly and the late John Lawrence Kelly. Billy has lived in Florence for 20 years. He was a longtime employee of Sonoco, and was a sales representative with them at the...
Deloris Lamb Thompson
Jul 20, 2015
DeLoris Lamb Thompson, 77, of Effingham, SC, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2015. Mrs. Thompson was born in Lake City, SC, a daughter of the late Enoch Leonard Lamb and Mozelle Barwick Lamb.She was a teacher of history for 7th and 8th grade at Southside Middle School.She taught for 29 years and had a Masters Degree in Education.Mrs. Thompson...
Duncan Rite Clark
Jul 20, 2015
DUNCAN RITE CLARK FLORENCE, SC Duncan Rite Clark, 29, of Florence, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2015 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Mr. Clark was born in Florence, SC a son of Daniel Clark and Jeanne Maness Clark.He had attended Greenwood Baptist Church and worked in construction. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Daniel...
Mary Frances Dubose
Jul 19, 2015
MARY FRANCES DuBOSE Timmonsville, SC Mary Frances DuBose, 84, of Timmonsville, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2015 at the McLeod Hospice House after an illness. Mrs. DuBose was born in Florence, SC a daughter of the late Luke Hutchinson Stokes and Mary Wade Stokes.She was a very giving person, never met a stranger, loved everybody and was loved by...
