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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James Robert Stephens

James Robert Stephens

Feb 8, 2015

JAMES ROBERT STEPHENS, 86, of Pamplico, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2015 at his residence after an illness. Mr. Stephens was born in Florence County, a son of the late James Ed and Lizzie Dozier Turner Stephens. He was a lifetime farmer and mechanic and had served his country in the United States Army. Mr. Stephens was a longtime member...

Susan Lee Parnell

Susan Lee Parnell

Feb 5, 2015

SUSAN LEE PARNELL FLORENCE, SC Susan Lee Parnell, 52, of Florence, SC, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2015. Ms. Parnell was born in Florence, SC, a daughter of Harold Deleon Lee and Dorothy Nell Welch Lee.She worked in nursing for thirty-five years and most recently with McLeod Hospital as a Cardiac Rehabilitation Nurse.She was a member of First Free...

Francis J. Ward

Francis J. Ward

Feb 5, 2015

Francis J. Ward Florence, SC Francis J. Ward, 97, of Florence, passed away on February 05, 2015 at a Local Hospital. Mr. Ward was born in Marcellus, New York a son of the late Robert Patrick Ward and Mary Ellen Leonard Ward.He was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church and retired from the government as a Special Investigator for...

James Leroy Langston

James Leroy Langston

Feb 4, 2015

JAMES LEROY LANGSTON FLORENCE, SC James Leroy Langston, 84, of Florence, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2015. Mr. Langston was born in Florence County, SC, a son of the late William “Bill” Langston and Ada McKnight Langston.He was a veteran of the US Army and a member of Church of God of Prophecy. He is predeceased in death by...

Yvonne Grace Kasack Dyches

Yvonne Grace Kasack Dyches

Feb 4, 2015

Yvonne Grace Kasack Dyches, 31, of Florence, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2015. Mrs. Dyches was born in Toledo, OH, the daughter of Homer Kasack and Barbara Moore Kasack. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, David Brian Dyches; a son, Nathan Michael Cannon; a daughter, Grace Elizabeth Cannon; step-daughters, Kristina Dyches and Lee Sealey, and...

Richard Joseph Green

Richard Joseph Green

Feb 3, 2015

Richard Joseph Green, 73, ofFlorence, died Tuesday (2/3/15). He was born to the late Otto and Ella Greene,Aug 8, 1941 in Lakewood, N.J. After graduating Lakewood high school, Richard joined the U.S. Air Force where he served as a laboratory technologist on Shaw Air Force Base. He married the late Janice Phifer Green 1966, and they lived together in Wadesboro,...

Judy Gail Baggett

Judy Gail Baggett

Feb 2, 2015

Judy Gail Baggett, 58, of Turbeville, SC, passed away Monday, February 2, 2015. Ms. Baggett was born in Florence County, a daughter of the late Mack Henry Baggett and Avis Ivo Milam Baggett. Surviving are her husband, Mike Rosario of Turbeville, SC; her daughter, Ashley (Nikki) Kinney of Moncks Corner, SC; her grandchildren, Dylan Kinney and Addison Kinney, both of...

Faye Hyman Press

Faye Hyman Press

Jan 30, 2015

Alice Faye Hyman Press, 70, of Pamplico, SC, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2015, at her home after a courageous battle against cancer. Ms. Press was born in Pamplico, SC, a daughter of the late Willis Grady Hyman and Addie Ruth Powers Hyman.She graduated from Pamplico High School and Winthrop University and retired as lab director from Cape Fear...

Ronald Wesley Carlson

Ronald Wesley Carlson

Jan 28, 2015

Ronald Wesley Carlson, 63, of Florence, SC, passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2015. Mr. Carlson was born in Gloversville, NY, a son of the late Kenneth Robert Carlson and Verna Dalton Carlson.He was a textile engineer with Can-Am Textile Service. Surviving are his children, Michelle Carlson McLeod, Ronald Wesley Carlson, Jr. and Richard Kenneth Carlson, all of Florence and...

Hubert Francis Boatwright

Hubert Francis Boatwright

Jan 27, 2015

Hubert Francis Boatwright, 83, of Florence, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at McLeod Regional Medical Center after an illness. Mr. Boatwright was born in Marion, SC a son of the late Edward Luther Boatwright and Edith Richardson Boatwright.He was a US Air Force veteran and retired from the Railroad, both of which he was very proud of. He...

Sherry Gwendolyn "Gwen" Jones

Sherry Gwendolyn "Gwen" Jones

Jan 26, 2015

Sherry Gwendolyn “Gwen” Jones, 52, of Florence, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2015 at McLeod Regional Medical Center after an illness. Miss Jones was born in Florence, SC a daughter of William “Recie” Jones and Eulee Poston Jones.She loved children and they, in return, adored her.Faith in God was her rock throughout her life and by her example, many...

Susan Tedder Gray

Susan Tedder Gray

Jan 26, 2015

Susan Tedder Gray, 48, of Florence, SC, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2015. Ms. Gray was born in Florence, SC, a daughter of Norwood Tedder and the late Sadie McGee Tedder.She was a surgical technician. In addition to her father, she is survived by her husband, Erik C. Powell; her daughter, Kayla Gray and her brother, David Tedder. She...

Larry E. Williams

Larry E. Williams

Jan 26, 2015

Larry E. Williams, 71, formerly of Florence, passed away in Duluth, GA, on Monday, January 26, 2015 after an illness. Mr. Williams was born in Columbus, GA, a son of the late Herman C. Williams and Inez Watson Williams.He graduated from Jordan High School in Columbus, GA and was a US Navy Veteran during Vietnam.Mr. Williams was the first Air...

Heyward Mclaughlin Schuyler

Heyward Mclaughlin Schuyler

Jan 24, 2015

Heyward McLaughlin Schuyler, 74 of Darlington, SC, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2015. Mr. Schuyler was born in Florence, SC, a son of the late Robert Lee Schuyler and Ann Crowsen Schuyler. Surviving are his sister, Ann Schuyler Bishop of Georgetown, SC; his brother, Robert C. Schuyler of Florida, and five nieces and nephews. Please sign the tribute wall...

John Scaturro,

John Scaturro,

Jan 23, 2015

John Scaturro, Sr., 88, of Florence, passed away Friday, January 23, 2015 in a Florence hospital after an illness. Mr. Scaturro was born in Irvington, NJ, son of the late Philip Scaturro and Anna Balsamo Scaturro.He was a US Army veteran of World War II and had been the production Manager at Union Carbide and retired after 37 years of...

Hazel Griffin Brown

Hazel Griffin Brown

Jan 21, 2015

Hazel Griffin Brown, 77, of Florence, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2015. Ms. Brown was born in Pulaski, GA, a daughter of the late William Sidney Griffin and Magdalene Ham Griffin.She was the former owner of Hazel’s Country Kitchen in Florence. Surviving are her daughter, Debbie (George) Dodge of Florence; son, Charles Leslie Poole; grandchildren, G. Cameron Dodge and...

Carla Jo Turner

Carla Jo Turner

Jan 20, 2015

Carla Jo Turner, 47, passed away in Vero Beach, Florida, on Tuesday, January 20, 2015. Ms. Turner was born in Tucson, AZ, a daughter of Shannon Rotha Turner and Joe Turner. She is survived by her longtime companion and the love of her life, Brenden Booth; mother, Shannon Rotha Turner of Sumter and her father, Joe (Cathy) Turner of Florence;...

Hiram H. Moseley

Hiram H. Moseley

Jan 19, 2015

Rev. Hiram H. Mosely, 77, of Florence, passed away Monday, January 19, 2015 at Carolinas Hospital System after a long illness. Rev. Moseley was born in Winnsboro, son of the late Rev. Hubert and Ethel Hollis Moseley. He had retired from the Chaplains’ Service of the United States Air force after 35 years, having served in Vietnam. He later retired...

Frank Liston Tomlinson

Frank Liston Tomlinson

Jan 18, 2015

Frank Liston Tomlinson, 88, of Florence, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2015. Mr. Tomlinson was born in Olanta, SC, a son of the late John Coke Tomlinson and Sallie McLaughlin Tomlinson.He graduated from Florence County Schools and attended Carolina College of Commerce and retired as a District Production Manager with Swift and Company. He was a charter member of...

Mitchell Edward Mcgee,

Mitchell Edward Mcgee,

Jan 18, 2015

Mitchell Edward McGee, Sr., 61, of Florence, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2015. Mr. McGee was born in Florence, a son of the late Billy Edward McGee and Addie Vermel Tunstall McGee.He was a welder with Vulcraft. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his sister, Diane Elizabeth McGee. Surviving are a son, Mitchell Edward (Jennifer) McGee,...

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