Ashish Shankar
Sep 27, 2024
It is with profound sadness and deep love that the family of Dr. Ashish Shankar of Florence, South Carolina, announces his passing away at the age of 62 on the 27th of September. Ashish was preceded by his parents Dr. Sarojni Srivastava and Dr. Umapati Saran Srivastava. He will be remembered by his wife, Dr. Bhuvana Parameswaran, his daughters Priyanka...
Lucius Reese Gibson Iii
Sep 27, 2024
L. Reese Gibson was born on February 29, 1960, in Florence to the late L.R. Gibson II and Sarah Elizabeth Gibson. Reese passed away on Friday, September 27, 2024, at his residence in Florence. Reese was a professional painter by trade and worked all over the United States painting houses, high rise hotels and commercial properties. He loved the Lord...
Sandra J. Kiessling
Sep 27, 2024
Sandra J. Kiessling, aged 79, passed away peacefully in her home on September 27, 2024, in Florence, SC. Born on August 8, 1945, in Huntington WV, Sandra dedicated her life to the service of others, both as a professional and through her personal endeavors. Sandra pursued her passion for helping others by earning a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology at...
Jim Allen Flowers Sr.
Sep 25, 2024
Jim Allen Flowers Sr., 73, of Effingham, SC, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. Mr. Flowers was born in Florence, SC the son of the late Ernest Flowers and Genevea Williams Flowers. He was a member at Elim Bible Church and spent 22 years working as a technician for Harris Pest Control. In addition to his parents, he is...
Betty Wheatley Fields
Sep 20, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Betty Wheatley Fields (affectionately known as Mimi), aged 86, who peacefully left this world Friday, September 20th, 2024. Betty was born on June 17th, 1938, in Dorchester, Virginia as the 10th child, of an eventual 13, to Bernard Fletcher Wheatley and Emma Myrtle Robinette, where she spent her childhood...
Carol Dean Floyd Cockfield
Sep 19, 2024
Carol Dean Cockfield, 88, of Murrells Inlet, SC and formerly of Florence, SC, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024. Carol Dean was born in Florence, SC, a daughter of the late Roland Anthony Floyd and Rosa Lee Cain Floyd. She is predeceased by her parents; her husband of 64 years, Marvin Cockfield; son, Marvin Dean Cockfield; and sister, Cheryl...
Johnnie Mae Tilton Mcknight
Sep 16, 2024
Johnnie Mae Tilton McKnight, 72, of Pamplico, SC, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2024. She was born in Lake City, SC, the daughter of the late Johnny Woodrow Tilton and Alice Lena Mae Hart Tilton. Mrs. McKnight was a claims processor for Blue Cross Blue Shield for 18 years before retiring in 2014. She was the matriarch of the...
Ernest Lewis Powlesland
Sep 14, 2024
Ernest “Ernie” Lewis Powlesland, 72, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2024, at his home. He was born in Florence, SC, the son of the late Glaydeth Fountain Powlesland and Ernest Powlesland, Sr. Ernie retired from CSX Transportation after 32 years as a Machine Operator and was a member of Assembly of God. In addition to his parents, he is preceded...
Charles "Rick" Frederick Luhrs Iii
Sep 13, 2024
Charles Frederick “Rick” Luhrs III, 87, of Florence, SC, went to be with His Heavenly Father on Friday, September 13th, 2024. He was the son of Hazel Yarborough Luhrs and Charles Frederick Luhrs, Jr. born on August 10th, 1937. Throughout his life, Rick went by many names and titles; son, husband, daddy, papa, uncle, great uncle, papa 2, friend, mechanic...
Ronald Marion Lewis
Sep 11, 2024
Ronald “Ron” Marion Lewis, 72, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2024. He was born in Wildwood, Fl., the son of the late Marjorie Tillman Lewis and William Marion Lewis, Jr. Ron was a loving husband, father, papa and friend. He was known as a strong man who took pride in everything he did. He gave the most incredible hugs, lived...
Patricia L. Murphy Truitt
Sep 8, 2024
Patricia L. Murphy Truitt passed away Sunday, September 8, 2024. She was born in Greenville, PA on December 6, 1956, to the late Frank R. Murphy and Eva Lorraine Cadman Murphy. Patricia was a receptionist for Dr. Terry at Sexton Dental for 18 years. She had previously worked at Target Stamp Products for 16 years in Kinsman, Ohio. Her hobbies...
John Wayne Coleman
Sep 7, 2024
John Wayne Coleman, 70, passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2024. He was born in Florence, SC, the son of the late Mary Foxworth Coleman and John William Coleman. He was a graduate of the University of South Carolina, the owner and operator of The Hair Clinic in Florence and later managed Sands Ocean Resort in Mrytle Beach. He was a...
Janie Jordan
Sep 6, 2024
Janie Jordan, age 92, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2024, in Florence, South Carolina. She was born on December 3, 1931, in Hemingway, South Carolina. Janie was predeceased by her beloved husband, James Cyril Jordan Sr., as well as her children, James "Jimmy" Cyril Jordan Jr. and Thomas "Tommy" Wilson Jordan. She was also preceded in death by her...
Myrtle Elizabeth "Betty" Summerford
Sep 6, 2024
Myrtle Elizabeth “Betty” Summerford, 94, of Florence, SC, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024. She was born in Georgetown, SC, to the late James Heins Allen and Myrtle Haselden Allen. Mrs. Summerford was a graduate of Florence High School. She spent most of her life as a devoted and loving wife and mother. She later went to work as...
Melba Estelle Blackman Jordan
Sep 6, 2024
Melba Estelle Blackman Jordan, age 77, of Florence, SC, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024. She was born in Columbus County, NC, to the late Garlon Blackman and Charlotte Mary Lois McQueen Blackman. She graduated from Southside High School and retired from Florence School District One. She spent most of her life as a devoted and loving mother, grandmother,...
David Alton Overton Jr.
Sep 5, 2024
David Alton Overton, Jr., aged 85, passed away peacefully at McLeod Hospice House on September 5, 2024. Born on November 3, 1938, David was a proud native of Florence, South Carolina, and a graduate of McClenaghan High School. David furthered his education at the University of South Carolina, where he earned his degree before attending American University Law School in...
Mark Stanley Reynolds
Sep 4, 2024
Mark Stanley Reynolds, 43, of Florence, SC, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2024. He was born in Florence, SC, a son of Ronnie K. Reynolds and Terry Speigle Reynolds. Mark was a member of Hoffmeyer Road Baptist Church. He has served with South Carolina State Transport Police for 2 years. He worked with Howe Springs, Windy Hill, Florence, and Old...
Carol Anne Williamson Mckenzie Emrich
Sep 4, 2024
Carol Anne Williamson McKenzie Emrich, 79, of Florence, SC, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. Carol was born in Greenville, SC, the daughter of Rosemary Johnson Avin and the late William Roger Williamson, Sr. She graduated from McClenaghan High School and received her Nursing Degree from Florence Darlington Technical College. Carol was a nurse in the Florence area for...
Shirley Glover Pearson
Sep 4, 2024
Shirley Glover Pearson, 88, of Florence, SC, she was born on April 15, 1936, and she went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. She was born in Wilson, NC, the daughter of the late Watson Glover and Repsie Davis Glover. Mrs. Pearson was a member of Truth Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church and served in many positions and...
Ella Bailey Hatfield
Aug 31, 2024
Ella Bailey Hatfield, 92, of Effingham, SC, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2024. She was born in Florence County, SC the daughter of the late Ervin Bailey and Mary Bailey. Mrs. Hatfield retired as a Cutting Room Supervisor at La-Z-Boy after working there for many years. She was also a member at First Pentecostal Baptist Church. In addition to...
