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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Catherine "Cat" Lenora Morris

Catherine "Cat" Lenora Morris

Mar 7, 2014

CATHERINE JOHNSON “CATHY” MORRIS FLORENCE, SC CATHERINE JOHNSON “CATHY” JOHNSON, 67, of Florence, passed away Friday, March 07, 2014 in a local hospital after an illness. Cathy was born in Laurinburg, NC, a daughter of the late George Wesley and Reba Ann Kersey Johnson. She was a homemaker whose home was her pride and joy. In addition to her parents,...

William "Bill" Leroy Bochette

William "Bill" Leroy Bochette

Mar 5, 2014

William Leroy “Bill” Bochette, 70, of Florence, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 5, 2014, at McLeod Hospice House. Mr. Bochette was born in Darlington County, SC, a son of the late Marion Bochette and Daisy Dowdy Bochette.He was a faithful member of Florence Baptist Temple for thirty-nine years.Mr. Bochette served as a Bus...

Marguerite Owens Vaughn

Marguerite Owens Vaughn

Mar 2, 2014

Marguerite Owens Vaughn, 82, of Ashwood, SC, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2014, at Heritage Home of Florence. Mrs. Vaughn was born in Kershaw County, SC, the eldest daughter of the late Herbert Lee Owens and Ruby Cox Owens.She was raised in and was a long time resident of the Ashwood Community and a graduate of Ashwood School.She graduated...

Max Wilson Bennett

Max Wilson Bennett

Mar 2, 2014

Max Wilson Bennett, 90, of Florence, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2014, after an illness. Mr. Bennett was born in Pamplico, SC, a son of the late Lawton and Minnie Munnerlyn Bennett.He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the US Navy in the South Pacific Theatre.Mr. Bennett attended Eastside Christian Fellowship. In addition to his...

Ruth Keefe Locklair

Ruth Keefe Locklair

Feb 27, 2014

Ruth Keefe Locklair, 78, beloved sister, mother and grandmama, who was affectionately known as “Mama Ruth” by her 10 grandchildren, passed away on February 27, 2014, peacefully at McLeod Hospice House after a long battle with diabetes.Mrs. Locklair was born in Pamplico, a daughter of the late Frank Sr. and Gussie Lewis Keefe. In addition to her parents, she is...

Valerie Hanna Atkinson

Valerie Hanna Atkinson

Feb 24, 2014

Valerie Hanna Atkinson, 87, of Florence, SC, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, February 24, 2014, at her home after an illness. Mrs. Atkinson was born in Hanna, SC, a daughter of the late William Hanna and Marian Flowers Hanna.She retired from Sears after thirty-nine and half years of service.She was a member of Ridgecrest...

Milton Dale Gamble

Milton Dale Gamble

Feb 24, 2014

Milton Dale Gamble, Sr., 82, of Florence, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, February 24, 2014. Mr. Gamble was born in Crab Orchard, WV, a son of the late Donald French Gamble and Violet Spangler Gamble.He was a charter member of Unity Baptist Church. Mr. Gamble was a Veteran of the US Army, having served...

Mary Elizabeth Church Cox

Mary Elizabeth Church Cox

Feb 23, 2014

Mary Elizabeth Church Cox, 74, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2014, at a local hospital. Mrs. Cox was born in Marion County, a daughter of the late Monroe Church and Grace Collins Church.She was previously the owner of The Gift Nook and the China Shop. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in...

James "Buddy" Legrand Calcutt

James "Buddy" Legrand Calcutt

Feb 19, 2014

James Legrand “Buddy” Calcutt, 81, of Pamplico, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2014, at Carolina Hospital Systems. Mr. Calcutt was born in Pamplico, SC, a son of the late Luther James Calcutt and Thelma Collins Calcutt. He was a veteran of the US Army.Mr. Calcutt was a member of Mt. Elon Free Will Baptist Church where he taught Sunday...

Margaret Anne Kemp

Margaret Anne Kemp

Feb 19, 2014

“Anne Kemp, Autism Advocate, Dies” Margaret Anne Weaver Kemp, aged 73, died February 19, 2014. Her funeral will be Saturday, at 11:00 AM at Evergreen Baptist Church directed by Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home.The family will receive visitors at Evergreen Baptist Church from 6:00-7:30 PM the Friday night before.Memorials may be made to Stem Cell research for the prevention of brain disorders...

Loma Cornelia White Davis

Loma Cornelia White Davis

Feb 17, 2014

Mrs. Loma Cornelia White Davis of Timmonsville, SC went home to Heaven on February 17, 2014, after a long illness. Loma was born March 2, 1932 in Timmonsville, SC to the late Dewey and Thelma Windham White. She attended Timmonsville High school and Carolina Business College. She was married to William Clayton Davis, Jr.and had three children who were the...

Perliss Matthews

Perliss Matthews

Feb 16, 2014

Perliss Matthews, 59, of Timmonsville, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 16, 2014. Mr. Matthews was born in Florence County, a son of Joan Lee Matthews and the late LeRoy Matthews.He was the owner and operator of Americas Mattress and was a member ofElim Baptist Church. In addition to his mother, Mr. Matthews is...

Theodore George Kampiziones

Theodore George Kampiziones

Feb 14, 2014

Theodore G. Kampiziones, 79, of Florence, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2014, in Miami, Florida. Mr. Kampiziones was born in Lamia, Greece, a son of the late George Kampiziones and Stavroula Droukas Kampiziones.As a teenager, he moved with his family to Athens, Greece, where he was responsible for the operation and maintenance of all equipment at an iron ore...

Patrick Mclaurin Powell

Patrick Mclaurin Powell

Feb 12, 2014

PATRICK McLAURIN POWELL FLORENCE, SC Patrick McLaurin Powell, 70, of Florence, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at McLeod Regional Medical Center. Mr. Powell was born in Florence Co., SC a son of the late Jack and Etta Lois Calcutt Powell. He was a US Army veteran of the Vietnam War and had been a truck driver for 30...

Gene Stratton Murphy

Gene Stratton Murphy

Feb 11, 2014

Gene Stratton Murphy, 78, of Florence, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2014, at McLeod Hospice House. Mr. Murphy was born in Norton, VA, a son of the late Mitchell K. “M.K.” Murphy and Ada Bruce Hartsock Murphy.He was a member of Quinby Baptist Church, the D.A.V. and Woodmen of the World.He was a former member of American Legion Post...

David Elwood Hutchinson

David Elwood Hutchinson

Feb 8, 2014

REV. DAVID ELWOOD HUTCHINSON PAMPLICO, SC Rev. David Elwood Hutchinson, 84, of Pamplico, SC went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, February 8, 2014. Pastor Hutchinson was born in Florence Co., SC a son of the late John Calvin Hutchinson and Veatrice “Vera” Hyman Hutchinson.He was a veteran of the US Army having served...

Neville Eugene Files

Neville Eugene Files

Feb 7, 2014

NEVILLE EUGENE FILES FLORENCE, SC Neville Eugene Files, 62, of Florence, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2014 at McLeod Regional Medical Center after an illness. Coach Files was born in Greenwood, SC a son of Horace Files and the late Myrtle Jenelle Huckaby Files.He was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church and was currently attending Newspring Church.He...

Betty June Johnson Brown

Betty June Johnson Brown

Feb 6, 2014

Betty June Johnson Brown, 84, of Florence, beloved mother, grandmother and valued friend to many, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, February 6, 2014. Mrs. Brown was born in Greenville, SC, a daughter of the late B. V. Johnson and Maybelle Bussey Johnson.She retired as the co-owner of Family Fare Convenience Store and then worked...

Loura Nell Ferrell Windham

Loura Nell Ferrell Windham

Feb 3, 2014

Loura Nell Ferrell Windham, 67, of Florence, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, February 3, 2014. Mrs. Windham was born in Darlington County, SC, a daughter of the late Pelzor G. Ferrell and Margaret E. Fitch Ferrell.She was the owner and operator of Nell’s Housekeeping.Mrs. Windham was a former member of the Church of God...

M. Christine Garrick Roush

M. Christine Garrick Roush

Feb 1, 2014

M. Christine Garrick Roush, 89, of Florence, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 1, 2014, at a local healthcare facility. Mrs. Roush was born in Orangeburg, SC, a daughter of the late Charles David Garrick and Annie Lee Houck Garrick.She was a long time member of Ebenezer Baptist Church and was active in the...

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