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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Luther Lee Register

Luther Lee Register

May 8, 2015

Luther Lee “Buddy” Register Florence, SC Luther Lee “Buddy” Register, 67, of Florence, passed away Friday, May 08, 2015 at his residence after an illness. Buddy was born in Brunswick, NC, a son of the late Lee and Lena Register.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Beverly Johnson Register and a grandson, Noah Jackson....

Sammie Lynch

Sammie Lynch

May 8, 2015

Sammie Lynch Florence, SC Sammie Lynch, 89, of Florence, passed away Friday, May 08, 2015 at the McLeod Hospice House after a brief illness. Mr. Lynch was born in Florence County, a son of the late John Henry and Epstein Kennedy Lynch. He was a graduate of Elim High School where he excelled in athletics, and later attended USC. As...

Anita Michelle Hanna

Anita Michelle Hanna

May 6, 2015

ANITA MICHELLE HANNA Anita Michelle Hanna, 49, found peace at last when she entered into her eternal home on Wednesday, May 6, 2015.She was the daughter of Martha Cain Hanna Ard and the late Odie Lamar Hanna.She passed away peacefully the day before her 50th birthday.Services will be held on Saturday, May 9 at 11:00 AM at Pamplico United Methodist...

James "Jim" Paul Carlisle

James "Jim" Paul Carlisle

May 5, 2015

James "Jim" Paul Carlisle, 53, of Florence, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2015. Mr. Carlisle was born in Norfolk, VA, a son of the late William Stance Carlisle and Bobbie Turner Carlisle.He was a veteran of the US Air Force and had worked with Honda Motor Company. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased in death by his...

Thomas Preston Gillespie

Thomas Preston Gillespie

May 4, 2015

THOMAS PRESTON GILLESPIE JOHNSONVILLE, SC THOMAS PRESTON GILLESPIE,56, of Johnsonville, passed away Monday, May 4, 2015 in a local hospital after an illness. Tommy was born in Gallipolis, OH, a son of Esther Mae Cruey Gillespie and the late William Thomas Gillespie. He loved and was loved in return by everyone he met. Survivors in addition to his mother of...

Nathan Edward Thomas

Nathan Edward Thomas

May 1, 2015

Nathan Edward Thomas, 23, of Spartanburg, SC, died in his home on May 1, 2015. Nathan was born in Portland, Oregon on July 31, 1991. He graduated from South Florence High School in 2009.In 2010 Nathan joined the USMC, becoming a decorated combat veteran with assignments in North Carolina, Afghanistan and Japan.He recently separated from the USMC and was employed...

James Wallace "J.W." Carraway

James Wallace "J.W." Carraway

Apr 28, 2015

JAMES “J.W.” CARRAWAY EFFINGHAM, SC James “J.W.” Carraway, 85, of Effingham, SC passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at Carolinas Hospital System after an illness. Mr. Carraway was born in Effingham, SC a son of the late James Fred Carraway and Annie Pearl Coward Carraway.He was a longtime member of Effingham Church of God and had been an auto...

James Troy "J.T." Lee

James Troy "J.T." Lee

Apr 26, 2015

James Troy Lee,”JT” 82, of Florence went Home to be with the Lord on April 26, after an illness. JT loved the Lord Jesus, his church, the Gospel Temple, his beloved wife, Juanita and his family. Dollywood held a special joy for him and Juanita and particularly the tall water rides. He recounted often that the rush of the drop...

Nadine Locklair Hayes

Nadine Locklair Hayes

Apr 23, 2015

Nadine Elizabeth Locklair Hayes, 74, of Florence, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2015, after a sudden illness. Mrs. Hayes was born in Florence County, SC, a daughter of the late O. C. Madison Locklair and Letha Mae Floyd Locklair.She had worked for GE, Electro Motive and Honorage Nursing Home where she worked as a dietitian. Mrs. Hayes was a...

Elisabeth Rogers Caraker

Elisabeth Rogers Caraker

Apr 21, 2015

Elisabeth Rogers Caraker, widow of David P. Caraker, Sr., died Tuesday, April 21, 2015, after an illness. Funeral services will be held at John Calvin Presbyterian Church on Monday, April 27, 2015, at 1:00 p.m.Interment will follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Bennettsville, SC. Visitation will be at Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home on Sunday, April 26, 2015, from 5:00 p.m. –...

George Ryan Inabnett

George Ryan Inabnett

Apr 19, 2015

George Ryan Inabnett, 94, of Florence, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2015. Mr. Inabnett was born in Charleston, SC, a son of the late Jacob Daniel Inabnett and Daisy Seibert Inabnett.He was a US Navy Veteran having served in World War II.Mr. Inabnett was a Plant Manager at Everlock Automotive in Pineville, NC and retired from Charleston Rubber Company....

Donnie L. Young

Donnie L. Young

Apr 19, 2015

Donnie L. Young, 68, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2015, at his home after an extended illness. Born July 1, 1946, in Florence, he was the son of the late Clarence Young and the late Eula Lee Bass Young.Donnie served in the United States Army, where he was inducted in October 1, 1963 at Fort Jackson, SC and was...

Jeanette Graham Floyd

Jeanette Graham Floyd

Apr 18, 2015

Jeanette Graham Floyd, 71, passed away Saturday evening, April 18, 2015 at her residence after an illness. Mrs. Floyd was born in Olanta, SC a daughter of the late Oscar and Salema Sauls Graham. She was owner and operator of Town and Country Hair Salon in Lake City. She was preceded in death by her parents, son and his wife,...

Arthur Ross Turner

Arthur Ross Turner

Apr 18, 2015

Arthur Ross Turner, Jr., 76, of Pamplico, SC, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2015. Mr. Turner was born in Florence County, SC, a son of the late Arthur Ross Turner, Sr. and Amanda Louise Young Turner.He was a truck driver with South Eastern Freight Lines out of Charleston for 23 years.Mr. Turner was a Third Degree Mason of Lodge...

Shelby "Doodle" Frye James

Shelby "Doodle" Frye James

Apr 15, 2015

Shelby Jean “Doodle” Frye James, 76 of Darlington passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2015 in her home, surrounded by her family. She was born in Mullins, SC a daughter of the late Mitchell and Virgie Vaught Frye. She attended Aynor High School and was a graduate of Florence Academy of Beauty. She was employed for several years as a licensed...

Robert Mcgan Langston

Robert Mcgan Langston

Apr 12, 2015

ROBERT McGAN LANGSTON Lake City, SC Robert McGan Langston, 55, of Lake City, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2015 at his residence after an illness. Mr. Langston was born in Lake City, SC a son of Randell Langston and Buckkeye Story Langston. He was a plumber for all of his life. Surviving are his father of Coward; mother of...

Joe Crockett Morrow

Joe Crockett Morrow

Apr 12, 2015

JOE CROCKETT MORROW EFFINGHAM, SC Joe Crockett Morrow, 80, of Effingham, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2015 at his residence after an illness. Mr. Morrow was born in Idabel, OK a son of the late Ray Morrow and Marjorie LeNoir Morrow.He received his Master’s Degree from Oklahoma State University.He retired as Assistant Director and Head of Development and Instruction...

Earline Smith Knowlton

Earline Smith Knowlton

Apr 8, 2015

Earline Smith Knowlton, 73, LaGrange, GA, died Wednesday morning, April 8, 2015 in a LaGrange healthcare facility after an illness. Mrs. Knowlton was born in Horry County, a daughter of the later Claude O. Smith and Louise L. Smith. She was a 1960 graduate of Loris High School and a 1961 graduate of the Saunders Memorial School of Nursing. She...

Anthony "Bill" Burton Price

Anthony "Bill" Burton Price

Apr 6, 2015

Anthony Burton “Bill” Price, 80, of Florence, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 6, 2015, at Carolinas Hospital in Florence, SC.He is survived by his loving wife of fifty eight years, Regina “Jean” Price.Devoted father of Barry, Stephen and Carl; their wives, Ann, Kelly and Diane; cherished grandfather of Zachary, Bradford, Casey, Lauren, Ashley, Brian, Tracy and Bud; four great-grandchildren...

Roger Dale James

Roger Dale James

Apr 6, 2015

Roger Dale James, 58, of Florence, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2015. Mr. James was born in Florence, SC, a son of the late Henry Edward James, Sr. and Ella Mae Shumake James.He was self-employed as a general contractor. He was an avid animal lover, rescuing and caring for stray and injured animals throughout his life. In addition to...

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