Miriam Jean Bailey
Aug 28, 2024
Miriam Jean Bailey, a lifelong resident of Florence, SC, passed peacefully from this life into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday August 28th, 2024, at home with her daughter and granddaughter by her side. Mrs. Bailey was born in Chesterfield County on November 27, 1935, the daughter of the late LaCoste and Cora Jones Hoffman and the widow of Andrew...
Sharal Dean Welch
Aug 27, 2024
Sharal Welch passed into the arms of Jesus on August 27, 2024, at the age of 72. Reuniting with her in heaven are her parents, Mary Welch and Bud (Lib) Welch, sister Teresa (Robbie) Hart, and a special great-nephew, Barrett Frick. Left behind to mourn Sharal’s absence are: her son, Mitch (Erin) Way; siblings Robert (Nan) Welch, Mike (Sandy) Welch,...
David Wayne Powell
Aug 26, 2024
David Wayne Powell, 40, passed away Monday, August 26, 2024. David was born in Florence, SC the son of the late Dewey Wayne Powell and Sheryl Dianne Collins Jones. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Charlden Powell and Zualla Powell; maternal grandparents, Robert M. Collins, Sr. and Marian Collins; and stepfather, Kenneth Jones....
William "Les" Willard Jr.
Aug 25, 2024
William “Les” Willard Jr. of Florence, South Carolina, passed away Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024. He was 61 years old. Les was born in Monroe, Georgia, on Aug. 6, 1963, and lived there until he moved to Florence, where he planted strong roots. He attended Wilson High School and then started a business and made a career for himself in construction...
Ralph Duane King Sr.
Aug 21, 2024
Ralph Duane King Sr. of Effingham, SC, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of the late John W. King Sr., and Nona Inez Bass King. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his siblings, Gloria Carter, J.W. King Jr, “Butch” King, Tommy King, Sharon Gill, Denice Hudson,...
Sandra Lee Naugle
Aug 20, 2024
Sandra Lee Naugle, 72, of Florence passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2024. She was born in Williamsport, PA, the daughter of the late Ruth J. Hughey and William E. Fellinger. Mrs. Naugle was a member of the graduating Class of 1970 at Montoursville High School, PA. She was strong willed, had an amazing sense of humor, and heart of gold....
James W. Galbraith Jr.
Aug 17, 2024
James “Jimmy” William Galbraith, Jr., 82, of Florence, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2024. Mr. Galbraith was born in Florence, SC a son of the late James William Galbraith and Frances Hewett McPherson. He graduated from South Florence High School and was a member of the Florence Baptist Temple for 30+ years. He retired as a truck driver from...
Linda Y. Sharpe
Aug 15, 2024
Linda Y. Sharpe, 77, of Timmonsville, SC, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 15, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born to the late Lena Mae Yarborough and Richard Yarborough, Linda was known for her gentle soul, wise heart, and sweet spirit. She deeply loved her family and cherished every moment spent with them. Linda's faith was central to her...
Madelyn Cox Cole
Aug 15, 2024
Madelyn Cox Cole, 90, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 15, 2024. Mrs. Cole was born the daughter of the late Solomon Joseph Hewitt and Zelia Benton Hewitt. She was a member of Florence Baptist Temple and attended regularly before her health declined. Mrs. Cole worked in retail clothing for 32 years. In addition to...
Karen Lee Lookenott
Aug 15, 2024
Karen Lee Lookenott, 68, entered the gates of Heaven Thursday, August 15, 2024. Ms. Lookenott was born in Shreveport, LA., the daughter of the late Donald Eugene Lookenott and Mary Florence Cato Lookenott. Karen was a lady of great faith and was a member of Abundant Life Church. She was a friend to everyone she met, and her friends quickly...
Mary Thomas Oliver
Aug 14, 2024
Mary Edith Oliver, 67, of Florence, SC, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. She was born in Savannah, GA, the daughter of the late Hughes Thomas. Mrs. Oliver worked as a dog breeder for many years and had also worked in retail. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her daughter, Angie Sandridge. Surviving are...
Jacqueline "Jackie" Mitchum Windham
Aug 13, 2024
Jacqueline “Jackie” Mitchum Windham, of Florence, SC, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. Mrs. Windham was born in Williamsburg County of South Carolina on March 17, 1926. Mrs. Windham was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Florence, SC. She was predeceased by her husband Clyde Clayton Windham. She is survived by her daughter, Beverly Thomas (Mac)...
Michelle Marie Ferrell
Aug 12, 2024
Michelle Marie Ferrell, 53, of Timmonsville, SC, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024. Mrs. Ferrell was born a daughter of Marie Collins Liner and William Earl Liner. She is preceded in death by her brother, William Liner, Jr. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, George Michael Ferrell and son, Dillon Ferrell. Mrs. Ferrell was...
Kenneth Wayne Clark
Aug 12, 2024
Kenneth Wayne Clark passed away at home on Monday, August 12, 2024. Ken was born August 24, 1952 in Rock Hill, S. C., the son of the late Rembert Franklin Clark, Jr. and Ruth Elizabeth Catoe. He was of the Baptist faith and attended Florence Schools graduating from McClenaghan High School. Upon graduation Ken joined the US Navy as fire...
Lela Christine Carter Bass
Aug 11, 2024
Lela Christine Carter Bass, 96, of Florence, SC, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024, McLeod Hospice House surrounded by her family. Mrs. Bass was born in Wilson County, NC, a daughter of the late Lela Beamon Carter and Leonard L. Carter. She was a receptionist at McLeod Regional Medical Center part-time for 10 years and was also a homemaker....
Ethel Mcleod Robinson
Aug 11, 2024
Ethel McLeod Robinson passed peacefully into the presence of the Lord on August 11, 2024, at McLeod Hospice House. Her Celebration of Life will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at the Florence Memorial Gardens Mausoleum in Florence, South Carolina. Guests may visit with the family following the service. Ethel was born in Paxville, South Carolina, on January 4,1925,...
Rosanne Tolar Rivers Saunders
Aug 10, 2024
Rosanne was born on October 4, 1943. She was the daughter of Rebecca (Bridges) and Douglas S. Tolar. She was born in Columbia, SC at Fort Jackson while her father was serving in the Army during World War II. She was predeceased by her parents and by her husband, Frederick Rutledge Saunders, Sr., originally from Sumter, SC. Rosanne grew up...
George Gliba
Aug 10, 2024
George Gliba, 75, of Florence, South Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at his home. George was born in Budapest, Hungary, in 1949. He immigrated to the United States from communist Hungary and became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 1982. Alongside his wife Irene and their young daughter Melinda, they settled in Maine, living in Portland, Cumberland...
Joyce Brenda Collins
Aug 10, 2024
Joyce Brenda Collins, 77, of Florence, SC, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Ernest Matthew McKissick and Rosa Lee Turner McKissick. Joyce was a member of Central United Methodist Church for 77 years where she played in the handbell choir and was pianist for the Wesley Fellowship Sunday School Class. In addition to...
William "C.D." Watson
Aug 8, 2024
William Charles Douglas, “C.D.” Watson, passed away Thursday, August 08, 2024. Mr. Watson was born in Florence, S.C., the son of the late Charles Dale Watson and Betty Jho Gillion. He was an excellent Appliance Technician, mechanic and a jack of all trades. C.D was definitely a people person, he never met a stranger. C.D’s passion for leading people to...
