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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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Helen Barnett Hollowell

Helen Barnett Hollowell

Jan 8, 2013

Helen Barnett Hollowell Florence, SC Helen Barnett Hollowell, 79, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 08, 2013 in a Florence health care facility. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, January 10, 2013 in the Florence Memorial Gardens Mausoleum Chapel. Entombment will follow, directed by Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home. The family will receive friends...

Sally Gertrude Owens Sturgeon

Sally Gertrude Owens Sturgeon

Jan 5, 2013

SALLY GERTRUDE OWENS STURGEON FLORENCE, S.C. SALLY GERTRUDE OWENS STURGEON, 78, of Florence, passed away Friday, January 4, 2013 at her daughter's residence after an illness. Mrs. Sturgeon was born in Blenheim, a daughter of the late McIver and Mary Etha Hood Owens. She had retired from Pee Dee Food Service. Mrs. Sturgeon was a loving and dedicated mother, grandmother,...

Elbert Delette Owens

Elbert Delette Owens

Jan 5, 2013

FLORENCE — Elbert Delette Owens, 93, died Saturday, January 5, 2013, at McLeod Hospice in Florence after an illness.Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 8, at Evergreen Baptist Church.The Rev. Dr. Quinn Hooks will officiate with burial to follow in the Evergreen Baptist Church Cemetery directed by Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home.The family will receive friends from 6:00...

Irvin Bailey

Irvin Bailey

Jan 4, 2013

IRVIN JULIUS BAILEY FLORENCE, SC IRVIN JULIUS BAILEY, 50, of Florence, passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at his residence. Mr. Bailey was born in Florence, SC a son of the late Curtis J. and Lucy M. Poston Bailey.He retired from Fields Construction Company after 20+ years. Surviving are his siblings, Shirley (Charles) Williams of Darlington, Jasper (Rose) Bailey of...

Mary Virginia Barnio Smith

Mary Virginia Barnio Smith

Jan 3, 2013

MARY VIRGINIA BARNIO SMITH Florence, SC Mary Smith, 88, of Florence, passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at her home after an extended illness. Mrs. Smith was born in Florence County, a daughter of the late Brunson Barnio and Janie Turner Barnio.She retired from Marlowe Manufacturing Outlet and was a member of Gospel Temple.Mrs. Smith loved flowers and gardening....

Arthur Ray Bailey

Arthur Ray Bailey

Jan 2, 2013

Arthur Ray Bailey Florence, SC Arthur Ray Bailey, 59, of Florence, passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at the McLeod Hospice House after an extended illness. Mr. Bailey was born in Florence Co., a son of Charlie A. Bailey, Sr. and the late Fannie Sue Brown Bailey.He worked with Flav-O-Rich, was a member of Woodmen of the World, and...

Charles Harley

Charles Harley

Dec 29, 2012

Charles "Chuck" Harley Florence, SC CHARLES "CHUCK" HARLEY, 49, of Florence, passed away Sunday, December 23, 2012 at his residence after an illness. Mr. Harley was born in Charleston, SC a son of Dr. Al Boyce Harley and Sidney Martin Harley.He was a graduate of West Florence High School and played on their football team.He was active in the Florence...

Woodrow Walker

Woodrow Walker

Dec 29, 2012

Woodrow W. “Woody” Walker Florence, SC Woodrow W.“Woody” Walker, 83, died Friday evening, December 28, 2012 at his home with his wife and family at his side. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, December 31, 2012 at the Florence Baptist Temple. Burial will follow in Florence Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Mr. Walker was born in McClellanville, SC a...

Doris Weaver Dewitt Ohl

Doris Weaver Dewitt Ohl

Dec 29, 2012

Doris Weaver DeWitt Ohl Florence, SC Doris Weaver DeWitt Ohl, 87, passed away Friday evening, December 28, 2012 in the McLeod Hospice House. Funeral service will be held at 12:00 noon, Monday, December 31, 2012 at Calvary Baptist Church.Burial will be held at 1:00 Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at the Florence National Cemetery, directed by Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home. The family...

Jean Bryant Alford

Jean Bryant Alford

Dec 28, 2012

Jean Bryant Alford Florence, SC Jean Bryant Alford, 82, of Florence, passed away Monday, December 24, 2012 at her daughter's residence. Mrs. Alford was born in Marion Co., SC a daughter of the late Rembert and Ruth Martin Bryant.She was a member of Northgate Baptist Church and a past member of New Hope Baptist Church where she was the pianist...

Mazel Louise Dixon Thomas

Mazel Louise Dixon Thomas

Dec 28, 2012

MAZEL LOUISE DIXON THOMAS FLORENCE, SC MAZEL LOUISE DIXON THOMAS, 77, of Florence, passed away Sunday, December 23, 2012 at McLeod Hospice House. Ms. Thomas was born in Jamaica, West Indies, a daughter of the late Robert and Kathleen E. Thompson Dixon. Surviving are her children, Beverly (Dale) Williams and Paul Burton, both of Gastonia, NC and Julett Stephens of...

Juanita T. Matthews Jones

Juanita T. Matthews Jones

Dec 28, 2012

JUANITA T. MATTHEWS JONES Effingham, SC Juanita T. Matthews Jones, 84, of Effingham, died Thursday, December 27, 2012, at a local healthcare facility. Mrs. Jones was born in Williamsburg, SC, a daughter of the late Tom Matthews and Clara Eaddy Matthews. She retired from Florence School District 1 as a cook and attended Bethesda United Methodist Church. She is predeceased...

Peggy Rodgers Baker

Peggy Rodgers Baker

Dec 26, 2012

Peggy Rodgers Baker Florence, SC Peggy Rodgers Baker, 74, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Monday, December 24, 2012, with her family by her side. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 27, 2012 at First Presbyterian Church in Florence. Entombment will follow in Darlington Memory Gardens Cemetery, directed by Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home. Ms. Baker...

Phyllis Turbeville Stokes

Phyllis Turbeville Stokes

Dec 24, 2012

Phyllis Turbeville Stokes Timmonsville, SC Phyllis Turbeville Stokes, 69, of Timmonsville, passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2012 at the McLeod Hospice House. Mrs. Stokes was born in Florence, SC, a daughter of the late Everette Durved and Josephine Martin Turbeville.She retired from the Sunshine House after 30 years and was a member of Southside Baptist Church and Liberty Baptist...

Herbert Lee Evans

Herbert Lee Evans

Dec 24, 2012

Herbert Lee Evans Effingham, SC Herbert Lee Evans, 60, of Effingham, passed away on Sunday, December 23, 2012 in a local health care facility. Mr. Evans was born in Florence Co., SC, a son of the late Hartman and Mary Morris Evans.He was the Owner and Operator of H.L. Evans Mobile Home Movers until he became disabled.Herbert was a loving...

Helen Drake Jordan

Helen Drake Jordan

Dec 22, 2012

Helen Drake Jordan Florence, SC Helen Drake Jordan, 89 of Julian NC and most recently of Florence SC passed away on Friday, December 21, 2012 at Commander Nursing Center in Florence, SC. A graveside service will be held 10:00 AM Monday, at Lakeview Memorial Park, with Reverend Jerry Strader officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 pm...

Elizabeth Wells Harrell

Elizabeth Wells Harrell

Dec 21, 2012

ELIZABETH "BETTY" Mellichamp Wells Harrell, 88, of Florence, passed away Thursday, December 20, 2012 in a Florence hospital after an illness. Mrs. Harrell was born November 11, 1924 in Sumter, SC a daughter of the late William Richard Wells, Jr. and Jessie Elizabeth Copes Wells of Sumter.She was a graduate of Marion High School, Mars Hill College and the McLeod...

Gary Hill, Jr.

Gary Hill, Jr.

Dec 19, 2012

GARY E. HILL, JR. FLORENCE, SC GARY E. HILL, JR., 91, of Florence, passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at McLeod Hospice House. Mr. Hill was born in St. George, SC a son of the late Gary E. and Cora Lee Murray Hill.He was a veteran of the US Air Force having served during World War II and was awarded...

Wesley Clendenin, Jr.

Wesley Clendenin, Jr.

Dec 19, 2012

Wesley G. "Upie" Clendenin, Jr. Florence, SC Wesley G. "Upie" Clendenin, Jr., 43, of Florence, passed away Sunday, December 16, 2012 at his residence. Mr. Clendenin, Jr. was born in Virginia, a son of Brenda Lee Salyers Clendenin and the late Wesley Grean "Wildman" Clendenin, Sr.He was a member of the Gospel Temple Worship Center. Surviving are his mother of...

Glenn Weeks

Glenn Weeks

Dec 16, 2012

Glenn D. Weeks, 59, of Mustang and formerly of Florence, SC,passed away December 11, 2012. He was born July 22, 1953 in Dover, Delaware.Glenn was a member of Chisholm Heights Baptist Church.He enjoyed golfing, fishing and was an avid watcher of Fox News and enjoyed anything western.Glenn was a Past Master of Mustang Masonic Lodge and a 32 degree Scottish...

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