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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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John P Watson

John P Watson

Jan 27, 2014

JOHN P “J.P.” WATSON, 92, of Florence, passed away Monday, January 27, 2014 at the Presbyterian Home after an illness. Mr. Watson was born in Columbus County, NC, a son of the late Glen Franklin and Bessie Ivey Watson. As a member of “Our Greatest Generation”, he was stationed with the US Navy at Pearl Harbor when the Japanese attack...

Peggy Turner Miller

Peggy Turner Miller

Jan 27, 2014

Mary Elizabeth “Peggy” Turner Miller, 84, of Pamplico, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, January 27, 2014. Mrs. Miller was born in Hyman, SC, a daughter of the late Arthur Ross Turner and Amanda Louise Young Turner.Her long work history included Electro Motive, JP Stevens, Marsh Lumber Company and the restaurant business, most recently associated...

Pauline Collins Harrell

Pauline Collins Harrell

Jan 26, 2014

PAULINE COLLINS HARRELL FLORENCE, SC PAULINE COLLINS HARRELL,age 100, of Florence, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 26, 2014 at the McLeod Hospice House. Mrs. Harrell was born in Timmonsville, SC on September 15, 1913, to the late William Mack Collins and Mamie Etta Booth Collins.She attended schools in Florence, for many years worked side...

Dwight Delano Grady

Dwight Delano Grady

Jan 25, 2014

DWIGHT DELANO GRADY, SR. TIMMONSVILLE, SC Dwight Delano Grady, Sr., 67, of Timmonsville, SC, went to be with his Lord and Savior in the arms of his loving wife on Saturday, January 25, 2014 at the McLeod Hospice House. Mr. Grady was born in Duplin Co., NC a son of the late James Earl “Jim” Grady, Sr. and Mildred Summerlin...

Randy Kent Dotson

Randy Kent Dotson

Jan 24, 2014

RANDY KENT DOTSON EFFINGHAM, SC Randy Kent Dotson, 61, of Effingham, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2014 at the McLeod Hospice House after an illness. Mr. Dotson was born in Florence Co., SC a son of the late Hiram Chester Dotson and Wilma Marie Anderson Dotson.He had attended Pee Dee Community Fellowship Church and retired from Delta Mills/JP Stevens...

George Edward Sanford

George Edward Sanford

Jan 23, 2014

GEORGE EDWARD SANFORD FLORENCE, SC George Edward Sanford, 93, previously of Norfolk, VA, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 23, 2014, at his daughter’s residence in Florence, SC. Mr. Sanford was born in Windsor, NC, a son of the late John and Sarah Sanford.He was a member of the Azalea Garden Church in Virginia Beach....

James "Je" Edward Haynes

James "Je" Edward Haynes

Jan 20, 2014

James Edward “JE” Haynes, 97, of Florence, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2014, at a local healthcare facility. Mr. Haynes was born in Florence County, SC, a son of the late Keen Rosier Haynes and Daisy Mae Woodrow Haynes.He worked for McLeod Regional Medical Center for twenty-two years in the maintenance department.Mr. Haynes was a member of Truth Chapel...

Evelyn Player Hall Goodwin

Evelyn Player Hall Goodwin

Jan 17, 2014

Evelyn Player Hall Goodwin, 79, of Florence, formerly of Atlanta Georgia, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2014, after an extended illness at a local healthcare facility. Ms. Goodwin was born in Lancaster, SC, on December 10, 1934, a daughter of the late Clyde Louis Player and Mary Janet Gulledge Player.She retired as a receptionist from World Lincoln Automobile Dealership...

James "Boots" Claussen Gregg

James "Boots" Claussen Gregg

Jan 14, 2014

James Claussen “Boots” Gregg Florence, SC James Claussen “Boots” Gregg, 88, of Florence, passed away at his residence Tuesday, January 14, 2014. Boots was born in Florence County, a son of the late William McCall and Irene Claussen Gregg. He was the last survivor of ten children. After serving in the US Navy, he returned to play baseball for Newberry...

Connie Powell

Connie Powell

Jan 14, 2014

CONNIE POWELL PAMPLICO, SC Connie Powell, 50, of Pamplico, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at MUSC in Charleston after an illness. Connie was born in Florence Co., SC a daughter of Murphy Powell and Mable Miles Powell.She was a member of Church of God of Pamplico. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ricky Stanton, who passed...

Virginia "Genny" Whitfield Harbin

Virginia "Genny" Whitfield Harbin

Jan 13, 2014

Virginia Whitfield Harbin January 7, 1923 – January 13, 2014 Genny Harbin passed away peacefully at McLeod Hospice House on Monday, 6 days following her 91st birthday after an illness. Known as “Ms Genny” she had resided in Florence for over 60 years where she and her late husband Charlie Harbin owned Charlies Open Air Superette, Harbins Odds and Ends,...

Cynthia Flowers Isgett Barnhill

Cynthia Flowers Isgett Barnhill

Jan 12, 2014

Cynthia Flowers Isgett Barnhill Florence, SC Cynthia Flowers Isgett Barnhill, 87, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 12, 2014 in the McLeod Hospice House. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Mount Hope Cemetery. Mrs. Barnhill was born in Florence, SC a...

Myrtle Lou Norton Saverance

Myrtle Lou Norton Saverance

Jan 12, 2014

MYRTLE LOU NORTON SAVERANCE FLORENCE, SC MYRTLE LOU NORTON SAVERANCE, 81, of Florence, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2014 at the Heritage Home of Florence after an illness. Mrs. Saverance was born on November 3, 1932 in Florence Co., SC a daughter of the late P.M. Norton and Ella Hewitt Norton.She devoted much of her life to caring for...

Lucille Hyman Cribb

Lucille Hyman Cribb

Jan 10, 2014

LUCILLE HYMAN CRIBB FLORENCE, SC LUCILLE HYMAN CRIBB, 54, of Florence, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2014 at her residence. Mrs. Cribb was born in Florence, a daughter of the late Karl Noah Hyman, Sr. and Mary Katherine O’Connor Hyman.She was a graduate of West Florence High School, had attended St. Anne Catholic Church, enjoyed cookouts with her family,...

Roberta Elizabeth Knight

Roberta Elizabeth Knight

Jan 10, 2014

Roberta E. Knight Florence, SC Roberta E. Knight, 83, of Florence went to be with her Lord and Savior, Friday evening, January 10, 2014 at the McLeod Hospice House after an Illness. Mrs. Knight was born in Florence, SC a daughter of the late Robbie Elmore and Lizzie Mae Matthews Elmore.In 1950 she married James C. Knight in Charleston, SC...

John Steven Calcutt

John Steven Calcutt

Jan 9, 2014

JOHN STEVEN CALCUTT FLORENCE, SC JOHN STEVEN CALCUTT, 61, of Florence, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2014 at his residence. Mr. Calcutt was born in Florence, SC a son of Mattie Sports Calcutt and the late John R. “Monk” Calcutt.He had attended Southside High School, was a US Navy veteran, a member of Ridgcrest Baptist Church and before his...

Bernice Conner Dalrymple

Bernice Conner Dalrymple

Jan 9, 2014

BERNICE CONNER DALRYMPLE FLORENCE, SC Bernice Conner Dalrymple passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2014, at McLeod Hospice House. She was born in Effingham, SC, on January 5, 1924 to the late Jessie and Lottie Conner. She was married to the late Charles Sidney Dalrymple, Sr. with whom she had four sons, Charles Dalrymple, Jr. and Larry Dalrymple, both of...

James W Mcintyre

James W Mcintyre

Jan 5, 2014

James W. McIntyre, 92, of Florence, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2014, at a local healthcare facility. Mr. McIntyre was born in West Virginia, a son of the late Forrest Loren McIntyre and Bertha Thompson McIntyre.He was a veteran of the US Army Air Corp, having served in World War II.Mr. McIntyre was a member of Florence Baptist Temple...

Tommy Graham

Tommy Graham

Jan 1, 2014

On Wednesday, January 1, 2014, Heaven gained an amazing servant for the Lord.Tommy Graham, age 62, of Florence, formerly of Lake City, entered into heaven’s gates.He was the son of Frances Ivey Player and the late Thomas McBride “Bob” Graham. Tommy surrendered his life to Jesus Christ at age 26, and was a member of Greenwood Baptist Church.Tommy served in...

Blanche Sawyer Grace

Blanche Sawyer Grace

Jan 1, 2014

Blanche Sawyer Grace, 81, of Effingham, S.C. has gone home to be with her Lord and Savior.Mrs. Grace was born in Conway, S.C. on September 13, 1932 and was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Greenville Grandy “Tom”(Marguriett Price) Sawyer .She was married for 35 years to the late Charles Merritt Grace, III. Mrs. Grace worked for Sears...

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