Sayori Lorraine Tidwell
May 29, 2024
Sayori Lorraine Tidwell, 49, of Honea Path, SC, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. She was born to Glenn and the late Yoko Dyke, on March 12, 1975, at Fort Bragg, NC. Born as an army brat to a special forces dad, she lived in various places stateside as well as overseas. She was the baby sister of two...
Christopher Shane Morris
May 29, 2024
Christopher Shane Morris, 46, of Hartsville, SC, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. Mr. Morris was born in Macon, GA, the son of Frankie Smalley Morris. He was a talented musician and was a fun-loving friend to all. Surviving are his wife, Susanne H. Morris, of Hartsville, SC; mother, Frankie Smalley Morris, of McDonough, GA; daughters, Emma Morris, Ella...
Carol Deans Strother
May 28, 2024
Carol Deans Strother, 79, of Blenheim, SC, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. She was born in Evergreen Community of Florence County, the daughter of the late William D. Murray and Cappie Edwards Murray. Mrs. Strother was a retired barber, who worked for Hams Barber Shop. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband,...
Frank Osborne Cox
May 26, 2024
Frank Osborne Cox, 66, of Florence, SC, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024. He was born in Baltimore, MD, the son of the late Henry Osborne Cox and Naomi Kerhing Cox. Mr. Cox was a Vice President of Global GMP Operations at Cayman Chemical. He was preceded in death by his parents. Surviving are his loving wife, Kathleen Lafferty...
Thomas Brandon Spell
May 25, 2024
Thomas Brandon Spell, 47, of Florence, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2024. Mr. Spell was born in Florence, SC a son of James Thomas “Tommy” (Brenda) Spell and Dianne Gillam Curry. He was a member of Mizpah Baptist Church. Brandon was a former EMT, had been an officer with the Darlington Police Department, the Florence County Sheriff’s Office, and...
Carmen Marie Broach
May 25, 2024
Carmen Marie Broach, 23, of Florence, SC, passed away May 25, 2024. She was the daughter of Brantley Allen Broach and Sommer Wilkes Broach. Carmen was a certified EMT with Florence County EMS. She enjoyed kickboxing and was a member of Carolina Kickboxing Academy. She also loved Jiu-jitsu, hunting, and fishing. She is preceded in death by her paternal grandfather,...
Earnest Allen Broach
May 24, 2024
Earnest Allen Broach, 80, of Florence, SC, passed away Friday, May 24, 2024. He was born in Florence, SC a son of the late Earnest B. Broach and Ella Mae Hatchell Broach. He retired from Sears after 15+ years. He was a member of Peace Free Will Baptist Church, was an avid woodworker, was a co-owner of Broach’s Swing Shop,...
Timothy Michael Cordle
May 23, 2024
Timothy Michael Cordle, 64, of Florence, South Carolina passed away on May 23rd, 2024. Tim was born at Shaw Air Force Base in Sumter, South Carolina. Tim was the cherished son of Mary Kathryn Barnett and the late Harold Barton Cordle. He graduated from Hillcrest High School in Dalzell, SC, and went on to serve proudly in the Army National...
Bonnie Lee Wacker Larocca-Crane
May 22, 2024
Bonnie LaRocca Crane (nee Wacker), whose passion was nursing and her children, passed away peacefully on May 22nd, 2024, at her home. Bonnie was 65 years old. Born in Poughkeepsie, NY, on May 22nd, 1959, she was the daughter of the late John “Jack” Wacker and Joan Wacker (nee Ollivett), who survives at home. She attended Hyde Park, NY, schools...
Marion Richard Collins
May 19, 2024
Marion Richard Collins, 84, of Florence, SC, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2024. Mr. Collins was born the son of the late Perniece Hall Collins and Fred Richard Collins. He was a mechanic and crane operator for Smurfit Stone Container. Mr. Collins was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He loved his Country and was a member of the...
Callie Elizabeth Weatherford
May 18, 2024
Callie Elizabeth Weatherford, 7, of Florence, gained her angel wings on May 18, 2024, after a 16-month battle with a brain tumor. Callie was born on April 18, 2017, and has been a joy and a light since the moment she was born. She gave the best hugs and had a million-watt smile. To know Callie was to love her....
Kenneth M. Jones, Jr.
May 18, 2024
Kenneth M. Jones, Jr., 78, of Florence, SC passed away Saturday, May 18, 2024. Mr. Jones was born in Los Angeles, CA, the son of the late Kenneth Jones, Sr., and Elizabeth “Betty” Plant Jones. He became a Registered Nurse in 1980 and worked in the Intensive Care Units and Emergency Rooms in local hospitals. He was a travel nurse...
John E. Stokes
May 17, 2024
John E. Stokes, 71, of North Myrtle Beach, SC, passed away on Friday, May 17, 2024. Mr. Stokes was born the son of the late Mary Holloway Stokes and Carroll J. Stokes. He was a strong, hardworking and spirited man who loved his family. Surviving are his companion of 10 years, Cynthia Carpenter; daughters, Misty Stokes of Charlotte, NC, Jennifer...
Mae Ola White
May 17, 2024
Mae Ola White, 88, of Florence, SC, passed away on Friday, May 17, 2024. Ms. White was born the daughter of the late Ada Jewel Smith Simmons and Corbit Simmons. Her hobbies included playing bingo and spending time with her great-grandchildren. She loved her family and was the backbone of the family. She will be greatly missed. In addition to...
Steven Eugene Matthews
May 16, 2024
Steven Eugene Matthews, 63, of Florence, SC, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024. He was born in Florence, SC, the son of Anna McElveen Matthews and the late Howard E. Matthews. Mr. Matthews was a graduate of East Clarendon High School, in Turbeville, SC. He worked as an auto mechanic for Horne Ford for a number of years before...
Gwen Mcmillan Durant
May 15, 2024
Gwen McMillan DuRant, 63, of Florence, SC passed away at home, surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday May 15th. Mrs. DuRant was born the daughter of the late Marvin E. McMillan and Gwenelle Johnson McMillan of Sumter, SC. She graduated from Wilson Hall in 1979 where she was a friend to many. While in her youth she was a cheerleader,...
Garland Jack Todd
May 14, 2024
Garland “Jack” Todd, 90, of Florence, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. Mr. Todd was born a son of the late Fannie Housand Todd and Leon D. Todd, Sr. He was a member and past Director of OMAR Daredevils, a member of Pee Dee Shrine Club, Hampton Lodge #204 AFM, a former Jester, a member of Omar Shrine and...
Jerry Douglas Faile
May 13, 2024
Jerry Douglas Faile, 75, of Florence, SC, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024. Mr. Faile was born the son of the late Willie Mae Craig Faile and William Coleman Faile. He graduated from Kershaw High School in 1967, from Extension University of South Carolina in Lancaster in 1969 and from MUSC in 1972, earning his Bachelor of Science Degree...
Jane Wells Duff
May 11, 2024
Jane Wells Duff, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2024, in Florence, SC. She will be deeply missed by her devoted children: M.J. Duff of Margate, FL; Julie Duff of Florence, SC; and Susan Kaczman (husband Daniel) of Oak Ridge, NC. Jane's love and guidance will forever remain in the hearts of her two cherished...
Fred Jerome "Jerry" Dowd, Jr.
May 11, 2024
Fred Jerome "Jerry" Dowd, Jr., 93, of Asheboro, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024 at McLeod Hospice in Florence, SC. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 16, 2024, at Cross Road Baptist Church, 1566 Old Cox Rd., Asheboro, NC where he was a member, with Pastor Justin Curry and Rev. Gary Mason officiating. Burial will follow at...
