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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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David Ray Hilburn

David Ray Hilburn

Nov 25, 2012

David Ray Hilburn Florence, SC David Ray Hilburn, 81, of Florence, passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2012 in a local health care facility after an illness. Mr. Hilburn was born in Fair Bluff, NC, the son of the late Jessie Hilburn and Jewel Callahan Hilburn Benton.He was a US Air Force Veteran having served during Korea.He retired after 34...

Henry John Russell, Ii

Henry John Russell, Ii

Nov 24, 2012

HENRY JOHN RUSSELL, II FLORENCE, S.C. HENRY JOHN RUSSELL, II, 87, of Florence, passed away Friday, November 23, 2012 in McLeod Hospice House after an illness. Mr. Russell was born in Alexandria, VA, a son of the late William Knight and Edna Hansen Russell. He was a US Navy veteran of WWII. A loving father and husband, he was an...

Julie Marie Richardson

Julie Marie Richardson

Nov 23, 2012

JULIE MARIE RICHARDSON FLORENCE, SC JULIE MARIE RICHARDSON, 41, of Florence, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 21, 2012. Miss Richardson was born in Florence, SC a daughter of Frank Purvis Richardson and Linda Ward Richardson.She was a very active member of Central United Methodist Church where she was a member of the Sunshine...

Thaydis Filyaw Turner

Thaydis Filyaw Turner

Nov 23, 2012

THAYDIS FILYAW TURNER Florence, S.C. THAYDIS FILYAW TURNER, 78, of Florence, passed away on Tuesday, November 20, 2012, at the Methodist Manor with her family by her side after a long battle with Alzheimers. She was born in Florence County, SC, the daughter of the late Douglas Ossie Filyaw and Theo Flowers Filyaw. She was the widow of Benjamin M....

Bonnie Ivey Springs

Bonnie Ivey Springs

Nov 21, 2012

BONNIE IVEY SPRINGS Florence, S.C. BONNIE IVEY SPRINGS, 73, of Florence, passed away on Tuesday, November 20, 2012, at a local healthcare facility. She was born in Dillon, SC, the daughter of the late Captain Garrison Ivey and Ressie Cook Ivey.She attended Lighthouse Free Will Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Springs is predeceased by her husband, Galen...

Lawson Lowder

Lawson Lowder

Nov 19, 2012

LAWSON LAGREE LOWDER, JR. Florence, S.C. LAWSON LAGREE LOWDER, JR., 72, of Florence, passed away on Monday, November 19, 2012, after a brief illness. He was born in Sumter, SC, the son of the late Dock Lowder and Gladys Pearl Lowder. He was a retired truck driver for Ezelle Trucking Company and a member of Florence Baptist Temple.Mr. Lowder was...

Gladys Owens

Gladys Owens

Nov 19, 2012

GLADYS C. OWENS Florence, S.C. GLADYS CHRISTINE LEE OWENS, 84, of Florence, passed away on Sunday, November 18, 2012, after a brief illness. She was born in Chester, SC, the daughter of the late Franklin Lewis Craig and Mary Belle Allen Craig.Mrs. Owens retired from Aiken & Company after over thirty years of service.She was a member of Oakdale Baptist...

Emily Suzanne Harsh

Emily Suzanne Harsh

Nov 15, 2012

EMILY SUZANNE HARSH FLORENCE, S.C. EMILY SUZANNE HARSH, 32, of Florence, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2012 at her home. Emily was born in Kettering, OH, a daughter of James M. "Jim" and Janice Davis "Jan" Harsh. She was a 1998 graduate of Florence Christian School, and went on to graduate in 2006 from Ohio State University. She was a...

Virginia Smith Turner Cox

Virginia Smith Turner Cox

Nov 14, 2012

Virginia Smith Turner Cox Florence, SC Virginia Smith Turner Cox, 89, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Tuesday, November 13, 2012. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 17, 2012 at Immanuel Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Mount Hope Cemetery, directed by Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home. Mrs. Virginia was born in Florence Co., SC a...

Sallie Mae Lowery Clark

Sallie Mae Lowery Clark

Nov 13, 2012

SALLIE MAE LOWERY CLARK Florence, S.C. SALLIE MAE LOWERY CLARK, 85, of Florence, passed away on Monday, November 12, 2012, after an extended illness. She was born in Clio, SC, the daughter of the late Wesley Lowery and Carrie Caulder Lowery.She was a member of Palmetto Street Church of God, a farmer and a homemaker. Mrs. Clark was predeceased by...

Mary Elizabeth Irby Lewis

Mary Elizabeth Irby Lewis

Nov 13, 2012

MARY ELIZABETH IRBY LEWIS FLORENCE, SC MARY ELIZABETH IRBY LEWIS, 84, of Florence, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 13, 2012. Mrs. Lewis was born in Hartsville, SC a daughter of the late James Franklin Irby and Martha Pearl McGee Irby.She was a pianist, organist and homemaker.She was a member of Northgate Baptist Church...

Blaney Harper Howle, Iii

Blaney Harper Howle, Iii

Nov 12, 2012

BLANEY HARPER HOWLE, III FLORENCE, SC Blaney Harper Howle, III, age 77, left the world behind and now walks with his Savior on Streets of Gold.Mr. Howle passed away at his home on Sunday morning, November 11, 2012, while preparing a lesson for his Sunday School Class at Immanuel Baptist Church.He loved the Word of God and was a good...

Eva Ruth Finklea Burns

Eva Ruth Finklea Burns

Nov 8, 2012

EVA RUTH FINKLEA BURNS FLORENCE, SC EVA RUTH FINKLEA BURNS, 69, of Florence, SC passed away, Wednesday, November 7, 2012 in a Florence hospital after an illness. Mrs. Burns was born in the Honey Hill Community of Berkeley Co., SC a daughter of the late George Walter "G.W." Finklea and Arlene Bullard Finklea.She was a member of Eastside Christian Church...

Flora Faye Woodell

Flora Faye Woodell

Nov 8, 2012

FLORA FAYE WOODELL Florence, S.C. FLORA FAYE WOODELL, 72, of Florence, passed away on Wednesday, November 7, 2012, after an extended illness. She was born in Dillon, SC, the daughter of the late Jeff Wiggins and Alma Louise Cribb Wiggins. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Woodell is predeceased by her husband, Tommy Lee Woodell. She is survived by her...

L.D. Ridenhour

L.D. Ridenhour

Nov 8, 2012

L.D. RIDENHOUR EFFINGHAM, S.C. L.D. RIDENHOUR, 89, of Effingham, passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at his residence after an illness. Mr. Ridenhour was born in Richmond County, NC, a son of the late George Henry and Minnie Scarborough Ridenhour. He was a 60 year member of Evergreen Baptist Church and the Joe Willis Sunday School Class. Mr. Ridenhour was...

Sarah Ella Grantham Hewitt

Sarah Ella Grantham Hewitt

Nov 7, 2012

SARAH "BUNNY" ELLA GRANTHAM HEWITT FLORENCE, S.C. SARAH "BUNNY" ELLA GRANTHAM HEWITT, 80, of Florence, was welcomed into God's arms onOctober 31, 2012 after a courageous battle with kidney cancer.She was born on March 4, 1932 in Florence, SC. Bunny was predeceased by her mother, Ethel Polson Grantham, and her husband, Charles Benjamin Hewitt, and her son, Brian Edward Hewitt....

Kynira Neri Hooks

Kynira Neri Hooks

Nov 7, 2012

KYNIRA NERI HOOKS FLORENCE, S.C. KYNIRA NERI HOOKS, five ½ month old child of Roger Gregory and Melinda Gee Hooks, passed away Saturday, November 3, 2012 in a Columbia hospital. In addition to her parents of Florence, she is survived by her brother, Keenan Hooks; maternal grandparents, Harriet and Charles Gee of Mullins; paternal grandparents, Roger(Elsie) Hooks of Hamer; aunts,...

Hugh Turner, Iii

Hugh Turner, Iii

Nov 7, 2012

HUGH "SONNY" TURNER, III Effingham, S.C. Hugh "Sonny" Turner, III, 57, of Effingham, passed away on Tuesday, November 6, 2012, after an extended illness. He was born in Florence, South Carolina, the son of the late Hugh "Bubba" Turner, Jr. and Marion Hanna Turner.He was a member of the Flintville Lodge #158 AFM, a member of the Pentecostal Holiness Faith...

Kenneth C Poston, Sr.

Kenneth C Poston, Sr.

Nov 5, 2012

KENNETH C. POSTON, SR. EFFINGHAM, S.C. KENNETH C. POSTON, SR. 71, of Effingham, passed away Saturday, November 3, 2012 in a Florence hospital after an illness. Mr. Poston was born in Florence County, a son of the late James E. and Eulila Lee Poston. He had retired from Socar Steel as an inspector after 38 years of service. He was...

Juanita Powell Wiggins

Juanita Powell Wiggins

Nov 5, 2012

Juanita Powell Wiggins Florence: Juanita (Nita) Powell Wiggins, 88, died Saturday, November 3, 2012 after an extended illness.She was the widow of Lacy H. Wiggins. Mrs. Wiggins was the daughter of the late Taylor Leoscar Powell and Annie Evans Powell.She born in the Hannah Community of Florence County, but lived most of her married life in Marion County where she...

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