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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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Florence M. Streich

Florence M. Streich

Dec 11, 2015

Florence M. Streich, 79, of Florence, passed away on Friday, December 11, 2015 at the McLeod Hospice House after an illness. Arrangements will be announced by Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home.

Sibylla Becker

Sibylla Becker

Dec 11, 2015

Sibylla Becker, 91, died Friday, December 11, 2015 at The Heritage Home of Florence. She was born August 2, 1924 in Machenbach, Germany, a daughter of the late Ernst and Helen Hirshfeld Lessmeister. She moved to New York as a young girl, and after marriage moved to Florence with her family. She retired from First Union Bank as branch manager...

Diane Ashley Mcelveen

Diane Ashley Mcelveen

Dec 11, 2015

Diane Ashley McElveen, 72, died Friday, December 11, 2015 at McLeod Regional Medical Center. She was born July 18, 1943 in Coolidge, AZ, a daughter of the late William C. and Mildred Barmore Ashley. She was retired from Union Carbide after 23 years, and was very proud of graduating from Limestone College at the age of 42 with honors. She...

James Alwyn "Al" Lewis

James Alwyn "Al" Lewis

Dec 11, 2015

James Alwyn “Al” Lewis, 80, died Friday, December 11, 2015 in Columbia after an illness. He was born in Mullins, SC on September 20, 1935, the son of the late JD and Gaynell Brumbles Lewis. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of nearly 45 years, Jo Ann Scott Lewis. He is survived by his son Richard Todd “Ricky” (Michele)...

Arthur "Art" Howard Berg

Arthur "Art" Howard Berg

Dec 9, 2015

ARTHUR “ART” HOWARD BERG FLORENCE, SC Florence – Arthur “Art” Howard Berg, 72, of Florence, passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2015 in a Florence hospital after an illness. He was born in Florence, SC, a son of the late Benjamin Berg and Katie Eugenia Flowers Berg. He was a member St. Anthony Catholic Church.He was a paint pro at...

Dove Evelyn Flowers

Dove Evelyn Flowers

Dec 7, 2015

DOVE EVELYN TURNER FLOWERS PAMPLICO, SC Dove Evelyn Turner Flowers, 93, of Pamplico, passed away on Monday, December 7, 2015 surrounded by her loving family in a Florence hospital after an illness. Mrs. Flowers was born in Pamplico, SC a daughter of the late Walker Leroy Turner and Emma Jane Kennedy Turner.She was a graduate of Pamplico High School where...

Norman Everette Dionne

Norman Everette Dionne

Dec 5, 2015

NORMAN EVERETTE DIONNE CMSGT USAF RETIRED FLORENCE, SC Norman Everette Dionne, CMSGT USAF Retired, 86, of Florence, SC, passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2015. CMSGT Dionne was born in Caribou, Maine, a son of the late Henry Leon Dionne and Eva Ayotte Dionne.He was a veteran of the US Air Force, having served in Korea and Vietnam.He retired after...

Brenda Jane Streett

Brenda Jane Streett

Dec 4, 2015

BRENDA JANE STREETT FLORENCE, SC Brenda Jane Streett, 62, of Florence, passed away on Friday, December 4, 2015 at McLeod Hospice House. Ms. Streett was born in Florence, a daughter of the late Albert E. Streett and Janie Helms Streett. She graduated from Florence-Darlington Tech with a degree in nursing.She was a member of Friendship United Methodist Church. She was...

Annie Ruth Kirby

Annie Ruth Kirby

Dec 4, 2015

Annie Ruth Kirby, 84, widow of the late James Marion Kirby, died Friday, December 04, 2015 at the McLeod Hospice House. She was born September 2, 1931 in Florence County, a daughter of the late Luther B. and Ruth Hatchell Grant. She was a charter member of the South Florence Baptist Church, and a longtime clerk at Cokers and JC...

Jean Anderson Benson

Jean Anderson Benson

Dec 4, 2015

Jean Anderson Benson, 75, died Friday, December 04, 2015 at the Medical University of SC in Charleston. She was born June 29, 1940 in Horry County, SC a daughter of the late Lottie Anderson. She retired in 2014 as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at McLeod Regional Medical Center after 35 years of faithful nursing....

Joseph Clyde Bone

Joseph Clyde Bone

Dec 4, 2015

Joseph Clyde Bone, 84, of Florence, SC, passed away on Friday, December 4, 2015. Mr. Bone was born in Florence County, SC, a son of the late Joseph Crawley Bone and Livia Cora Flowers Bone. Clyde was a dedicated member of the Church Of God, a Worldwide Association, for over 32 years.. Surviving are his children, Bobby (Robin) Bone of...

Mildred Troutt Weaver

Mildred Troutt Weaver

Dec 3, 2015

Mildred Troutt Weaver, 76, of Darlington, SC, passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2015. Ms. Weaver was born in Brownsville, TX, a daughter of the late Arthur Troutt and Lucille McDaniel Troutt.She was the owner and operator of M & R Cleaning Service. Surviving are her son, Mitchell Weaver; daughters, Banesa Nauman and Tammy Ann Weatherford; grandchildren, Krissy Haney, Jennifer...

Lynn Lee Rosser

Lynn Lee Rosser

Dec 1, 2015

LYNN LEE ROSSER FLORENCE, SC Lynn Lee Rosser, 56, of Florence, SC passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 in a Charleston hospital after an illness. Mrs. Rosser was born in Timmonsville, SC, a daughter of the late Pedro Nelson Lee and Nancy Miles Lee. She was a member of Family Worship Assembly Church in Coward, SC. She was preceded...

Bobby Ray Holland

Bobby Ray Holland

Nov 30, 2015

Bobby Ray Holland, 79, of Florence, SC passed away on Monday, November 30, 2015.Mr. Holland was born in Portsmouth, VA on August 7, 1936.He was the son of the late Mack L. and Mabel C. Holland.He was the devoted husband of 55 years to the late Kay Saunders Holland. Mr. Holland was a 1954 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School.He...

Richard Earle Hill

Richard Earle Hill

Nov 29, 2015

Richard Earle Hill, 72, of Florence, SC, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2015. Mr. Hill was born in Florence, SC, a son of the late Thomas Darrel Hill and Virginia Viola Teale Hill.He worked with Stone Container as a maintenance mechanic for forty years and had served as shop steward. Mr. Hill was a lifelong member of Immanuel Baptist...

Joshua Paul Harmon

Joshua Paul Harmon

Nov 26, 2015

JOSHUA PAUL HARMON MURFREESBORO, TN Joshua Paul Harmon, 25, of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away on November 26, 2015 at his residence. Joshua was born in Florence, SC, a son of John Paul Harmon and Teresa Parker Harmon.He was a graduate of Mauldin High School and received his cosmetology degree from the Academy of Hair Technology in Greenville, SC.Joshua was a...

Wendell "Jay" Nobles

Wendell "Jay" Nobles

Nov 24, 2015

Wendell “Jay” Nobles, Jr., 55, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2015. Mr. Nobles was born in Marion, SC, the son of the late Wendell Nobles, Sr. and Glenna Mae Joye Nobles. He is survived by his wife, Nancy, his two sons, Christopher Nobles and Tyler Jordan Nobles, both of Florence and granddaughter, Tessa Marie Nobles of Florence. Funeral services...

Eileen Mildred Maxwell

Eileen Mildred Maxwell

Nov 22, 2015

Eileen Mildred Maxwell, 87, of Florence, SC, passed away at her home on Sunday, November 22, 2015, after an extended illness. She was surrounded by her family. Mrs. Maxwell was born in Yonkers, NY, a daughter of the late Percival and Enid Melville Balfour.She was a graduate of Commerce High School in Yonkers. Surviving her sons, John W. (Marge) Maxwell...

Ernest Joe Byrd

Ernest Joe Byrd

Nov 21, 2015

Ernest Joe Byrd, Sr., 71, of Florence, passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2015. Mr. Byrd was born in Dillon County, SC, a son of the late Coy Joe Byrd and Geneva Powers Byrd.He was a member of Florence Baptist Temple. Mr. Byrd retired as a supervisor from Delta Mills after thirty years of service.He also worked for Harris Pest...

Elloree R. Hartfield

Elloree R. Hartfield

Nov 20, 2015

Elloree R. Hartfield, 76, of Florence, SC, was born March 28, 1939 and passed away on November 20, 2015. Mrs. Hartfield was born in Florence, SC a daughter of the late Son and Annie Rogers.She loved watching the soaps and her outings with our Papa Dexter. She enjoyed visits from her grandchildren and telling stories about when we were all...

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