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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Kenneth Eddings Davis

Kenneth Eddings Davis

May 18, 2015

Kenneth Eddings Davis, 80, of Florence, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2015 at McLeod Regional Medical Center after an illness. Mr. Davis was born in Camden, SC a son of the late Robert E. Davis and Gertrude Eddings Davis.He was veteran of the US Army, was a member of the Baptist faith and had been a lab tech at...

Calvin Elvin Harrell

Calvin Elvin Harrell

May 18, 2015

Calvin Elvin Harrell, 82, of Effingham, SC passed away on Monday, May 18, 2015, at his home surrounded by his family. Mr. Harrell was born in Murfreesboro, NC, a son of the late Edgar Hyman Harrell and Elizabeth Gertrude Howell.He was a veteran of the US Navy, having served during the Korean Conflict. Surviving are his wife of thirty-five years,...

Ann Carol Hardee

Ann Carol Hardee

May 18, 2015

Ann Carol Hardee (Demery), 58, of Florence, passed away Monday morning, May 18, 2015. Ms. Hardee was born in Hendersonville, NC, a daughter of the late Thomas Esmond Hardee and Edith Thackston Hardee.She was a registered nurse for over thirty years having worked with several hospitals in Florence. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her...

Daniel A. Grier

Daniel A. Grier

May 16, 2015

Daniel A. Grier, Jr., passed away on May 16, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by his family. He will be sadly missed by his wife, Elisa Cavendish Grier; sons, Andrew Carpenter Grier and Matthew Davis Grier; his grandson, Andrew “Brayden” Grier; step-father, Douglas Cheek of McColl and a number of cousins.Danny also leaves behind his beloved Springer...

Jay Bradley Mcgee

Jay Bradley Mcgee

May 15, 2015

JAY BRADLEY MCGEE FLORENCE, SC Jay Bradley McGee, 35, of Florence, SC, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2015. Mr. McGee was born in Albany, GA, the son of Betty Jane Wilson McGee and Jay Barry McGee. He was an Auxiliary Operator in the nuclear power industry with Duke Energy. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his...

Mary Louise Cockfield Harrelson

Mary Louise Cockfield Harrelson

May 14, 2015

Mary Louise Cockfield Harrelson, 96, of Florence, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2015. Mrs. Harrelson was born in Darlington County, SC, a daughter of the late Charles Lee King and Lottie Mabelle Jackson King.She worked with Life of Virginia and retired in 1976 after over thirty years of service. Mrs. Harrelson was a member of the Tea & Topic...

Michael Steven Leviner

Michael Steven Leviner

May 13, 2015

Michael Steven Leviner, 41, of Florence, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2015. Mr. Leviner was born in Florence, SC, the son of Lynn Calcutt Leviner and the late Ronald S. Leviner. In addition to his father, he is predeceased by his paternal grandparents, Ed and Kathyrn Leviner. He is survived by his mother, Lynn Leviner and John Kelley; a...

Douglas Sarvis Page

Douglas Sarvis Page

May 12, 2015

Douglas Sarvis Page, Jr., 59, of Florence, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2015. Mr. Page was born in Horry County, the son of the late Macie Cook Page. Surviving are his daughter, Crystal (Eddie) DeFee of Effingham; grandchildren, Evan DeFee, Taryn DeFee and Owen DeFee and sister, Amy Page of Florence. In addition to his mother, he was preceded...

Margaret Poston Lyerly

Margaret Poston Lyerly

May 10, 2015

FLORENCE - Margaret Poston Lyerly, 76, passed away at the McLeod Hospice House surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, May 10, 2015, following a long illness. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, May 14, 2015, in First Free Will Baptist Church, 2624 W. Palmetto Street, Florence, SC.Burial will follow in Florence Memorial Gardens, 3320 S. Cashua Drive, Florence, SC.The...

Adrian Lee Rhode

Adrian Lee Rhode

May 9, 2015

ADRIAN LEE RHODE FLORENCE, SC Adrian Lee Rhode, 82, a resident of Elmcroft of Florence, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2015 at the McLeod Hospice House after an illness. Mr. Rhode was born in Cottageville, SC a son of the late Adrian A. Rhode and Hattie Shieder Rhode.He was an alumni of Clemson University and a Director for the...

Gareth "Buddy" Banello Hanna

Gareth "Buddy" Banello Hanna

May 9, 2015

Gareth Banello "Buddy" Hanna, 72, of Florence, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Saturday, May 9, 2015 at Carolinas Hospital System after a brief illness, surrounded by his children and grandchildren. Mr. Hanna was born October 28, 1942 in Leo, SC, a son of the late Louis Bass Hanna and Iva Nell Eaddy Hanna. He attended Indiantown School where he...

Patricia Ann Thornton

Patricia Ann Thornton

May 8, 2015

Patricia Ann Thornton Effingham, SC Patricia Ann Thornton, 76, of Effingham, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2015 at Carolinas Hospital after an illness. She was born in Florence, SC a daughter of the late R.J. Thornton and Lucille Weatherford Thornton.She retired from Bethea Baptist Community as a LPN. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Robert Earl...

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...

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