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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Dorothy Jean Core
Apr 6, 2015
Dorothy “Dot” Jean West Core, 81, of Florence, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, April 6, 2015. Mrs. Core was born in Erwin, NC, a daughter of the late Evander West and Ida Lee West.She loved cross-stitching and quilting and was a very talented seamstress and interior decorator.Mrs. Core was a faithful member of Palmetto...
Stella Esther Mouyal Richburg
Apr 5, 2015
Stella Esther Mouyal Richburg, 86, of Andrews, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2015 after an illness. Ms. Richburg was born in Morocco, a daughter of the late Pinchas Mouyal and Sultana Mamane Pinchas. She was retired from Oneita Knitting Mill in Andrews, and was a member of Temple Beth Or Congregation. She is survived by her son, Willy (Patricia) Richburg...
Gertrude Hyman Keefe
Apr 5, 2015
Gertrude Hyman Keefe, 90, of Florence, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2015. Mrs. Keefe was born in Friendfield, a daughter of the late Edward Lawrence and Ida Jane Calcutt Hyman. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by husband, Herman Odell Keefe, who died in 2008 and ten brothers and sisters. Surviving are her two children,...
Chase Andrew Mcgee
Apr 4, 2015
Chase Andrew McGee, eight months old, of Florence, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2015. Chase was born in Florence, SC, a son of Major L. McGee, III and Jennifer R. McGee. In addition to his parents, surviving are his paternal grandparents, Major L. McGee, Jr. and Janet McGee of Florence; maternal grandmother, Deborah B. Ridings of Florence; maternal grandfather,...
Wallace Winfield Arrington
Apr 3, 2015
Wallace Winfield Arrington, 92, of Florence, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2015. Mr. Arrington was born in Rocky Mount, NC, a son of the late Joseph Carter Arrington, Jr. and Cleo Moore Arrington.He was veteran of the United States Marine Corp, 4th Division, Pacific Theater of Operations during WWII on Iwo Jima.He retired from CSX Railroad as a sheet...
Priscilla Alexander Hardee
Apr 3, 2015
Priscilla Alexander Hardee, 59, of Florence, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2015. Funeral service and burial will be private. Please sign the tribute wall for Mrs. Hardee at the obit section of www.stoudenmiredowling.com.
Alan Woods Phillips
Mar 31, 2015
ALAN WOODS PHILLIPS FLORENCE, SC Alan Woods Phillips, 73, of Florence, passed away at Medford Nursing Center after a brief illness. Mr. Phillips was born on June 12, 1941, the son of the late Buell Richmond Phillips and Natalie Woods Phillips of Ft. Smith Arkansas.He graduated from Ft. Smith High School and attended the University of Arkansas where he was...
Lexton Woodrow "Lw" Coker
Mar 30, 2015
Lexton Woodrow “L.W.” Coker, 78, of Effingham, SC, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2015. Mr. Coker was born in Florence, SC, a son of the late Jewel Coker and Dorothea Cameron Coker Caston.He was a member of Bible Temple in Coward and a member of the Senior Sunday Class.Mr. Coker was a carpenter and loved his family dearly.He was...
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