Obituaries

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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Martha Louise Watts Brunson

Martha Louise Watts Brunson

Jul 29, 2023

Martha Louise Watts Brunson, 79, of Florence, SC, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023. Mrs. Brunson was born a daughter of the late Mary Early Watts and Leon Oscar Watts, Sr. She was a faithful member of Grace Baptist Church. Mrs. Brunson was lovingly known as the “Avon Lady” and sold Avon products for about 60 years. She was...

Raymond Lavell Freeman

Raymond Lavell Freeman

Jul 27, 2023

Raymond Lavell Freeman, 76, of Effingham, passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2023. He retired from Credit Consulting & Repair. Mr. Freeman was born the son of the late Maggie Lee Kelly Freeman and Z. H. Freeman, Jr. He was of the Methodist faith, an avid golfer and loved playing poker. He was a member of the #1 Elks Lodge...

Olin Kevin Creel

Olin Kevin Creel

Jul 23, 2023

Olin Kevin Creel, 75, of Lake City, SC, went to his heavenly home on Sunday, July 23, 2023. Mr. Creel was born the son of the late Grace Tilton Creel and E. J. Creel. He was a veteran of the US Army, serving four years and went on two tours to Vietnam. He retired from CSX after 32 years of...

Joanna Cherewaty Dibello

Joanna Cherewaty Dibello

Jul 23, 2023

Joanna Cherewaty DiBello, 69, of Darlington, SC, passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2023. She was born in Passaic, NJ, the daughter of the late Stephen Cherewaty and Anna Tkach Cherewaty. She was a high school graduate of Clifton High School, who later underwent secretarial training. She worked many years as a secretary for Probate Judge Marvin Lawson, in Darlington...

Michael Francis Falcone

Michael Francis Falcone

Jul 23, 2023

Michael Francis Falcone, 76, died Sunday, July 23, 2023, at The Hospice House after an extended illness. He was born on August 25, 1946, in Norwich, Connecticut to Joseph and Cecelia Falcone. The family moved to Willimantic, CT where he started playing golf at the age of six. He grew up spending every free moment at Willimantic Country Club and...

Beverly Jean Williamson

Beverly Jean Williamson

Jul 21, 2023

Beverly Jean Williamson, 77, of Florence, passed away on Friday, July 21, 2023. Mrs. Williamson was born the daughter of the late Evelyn Anderson MacDonald and Wilbur James MacDonald. She loved Bible Study, traveling and spending time with her family. She also loved bowling, golf, wrestling, bingo and her dogs. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her...

Shawn Denise King Hudson

Shawn Denise King Hudson

Jul 21, 2023

Shawn Denise King Hudson, 67, of Florence, SC, passed away on Friday, July 21, 2023. She was born in Jackson, MO, the daughter of the late John W. King and Inez Bass King. She was a loving wife, mother, grandma, and “Gigi”, who adored her family. She was a doting grandma and “Gigi”, who loved to make memories with her...

Mitchel Wayne Hardee

Mitchel Wayne Hardee

Jul 18, 2023

Mitchel Wayne Hardee, 79, of Timmonsville, SC, passed away peacefully in the early morning of July 18, 2023. Mr. Hardee was born of the late Sarah Virginia and Lacy Lanue Hardee in Tabor City, NC on November 11, 1943. He was raised in Loris, SC. Mitchel (Mickey) graduated from Loris High School in 1961 and attended Coastal Carolina College. He...

Daniel "Danny" Bruce Humphries

Daniel "Danny" Bruce Humphries

Jul 17, 2023

Daniel “Danny” Bruce Humphries, 74, passed away July 17, 2023, in his home surrounded by his family and his dogs, Charlie and Darla. He was born in Florence, SC the son of the late Carl Waterman “Jack” Humphries and Lou Ann McCall. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by a brother, Jack Carton Humphries and a sister, Elaine...

Ivey Leroy Ingram

Ivey Leroy Ingram

Jul 16, 2023

Ivey LeRoy Ingram of Florence, SC, 87, passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023. Mr. Ingram was born the son of the late Dezzie Bell Courtney Ingram and Ivey Isaac Ingram. He was a veteran of the US Air Force serving from 1956-1960. He was a member of Gospel Temple Worship Center in Florence and the American Legion. Mr. Ingram...

Wilbur Mclauren Parrott Jr.

Wilbur Mclauren Parrott Jr.

Jul 16, 2023

Wilbur McLauren Parrott, Jr. of Florence, passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023. Mr. Parrott was born the son of the late Jessie Ruth Oliver Parrott and Wilbur McLauren Parrott, Sr. He was a veteran of the US Army and served with the Military Police. He retired after 30 years of employment with Clemson University Pee Dee Research and Education...

David Lee Morris

David Lee Morris

Jul 14, 2023

David Lee Morris, 76, of Florence, SC, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023. Mr. Morris was born the son of the late Pearl Estelle Whitehurst and James Ellison Morris. He was a veteran of the US Navy serving during Vietnam. Mr. Morris was a machinist for Superior Machine Company for 32 years. In addition to his parents, he is...

Linda Gaddy Hefner

Linda Gaddy Hefner

Jul 13, 2023

Linda Hefner, 70, of Florence, SC, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2023. She was born in Palatka, FL, the daughter of the late Clyde Ashby Gaddy and Grace Barrineau Gaddy. She worked as an administrative assistant for the State of South Carolina Department of Education for 39 years before retiring in 2010. She loved her family, and her grandchildren...

Brian Keith Barnwell

Brian Keith Barnwell

Jul 12, 2023

Brian Keith Barnwell, 55, of Florence, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2023. Mr. Barnwell was born the son of Patricia Gail Lankford Barnwell and the late James Larry Barnwell. He worked in construction. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Kathy Mixon Barnwell; son, Dustin Barnwell; sister, Katherine (Martin) Grossman of Ft. Valley, GA; brothers,...

Janie Elizabeth Nolan

Janie Elizabeth Nolan

Jul 9, 2023

Janie “Jane” Elizabeth Nolan passed away on July 9, at her home in Florence, SC. Jane is predeceased by her parents, Maxcy and Janie Nolan, and her brother Maxcy. Jane was a charter member of Unity Baptist Church, where she was very active in the children’s ministry and was a faithful member of the choir. Jane was a lifelong elementary...

George John Soulantikas

George John Soulantikas

Jul 9, 2023

George John Soulantikas, of Florence, SC, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2023 at the age of 61. Mr. Soulantikas was born the son of the late Mary Ellen Hummel Soulantikas and John George Soulantikas. George was a protective big brother, loving husband, dedicated father, and proud grandfather. A devout man of faith, he provided for and cherished his family...

David Lynn Morris

David Lynn Morris

Jul 8, 2023

David Lynn Morris, 77, of Florence, SC, passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2023. Mr. Morris was born in Washington, DC, the son of the late Mary Murphy. He loved to play guitar, singing, and writing music. In addition to his mother, he is preceded in death by a brother, Fred Leapley. Surviving are his son, Robert (Nicole Girvan) Morris;...

Teddy Lamar Evans

Teddy Lamar Evans

Jul 8, 2023

Teddy Lamar Evans, 72, of Florence, SC, passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2023. Memorial service will be held at 12:00 Noon Thursday, July 13, 2023 at Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home Chapel. Inurnment will follow at Florence National Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM -12:00 Noon Thursday at the Funeral Home. Mr. Evans was born a son of...

Christopher Dain Cox

Christopher Dain Cox

Jul 6, 2023

Christopher Dain Cox, 50, of Florence, SC, passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2023. He was born in Pamplico, SC, the son of Ronald Dain Cox and the late Vicki Atkinson. Mr. Cox enjoyed fishing, hunting, and playing guitar with his son. In addition to his mother, he is preceded in death by his son, Cameron A. Cox; and maternal...

Daniel Joel Stone

Daniel Joel Stone

Jul 4, 2023

Pastor Daniel J. Stone, of Florence, SC, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. He was born in Florence, SC, the son of Reverend Daniel R. Stone and Angela T. Stone. Paster Stone pastored at Peace Church for 7 years. Before that he was an Associate Pastor at Peace and at Tabernacle Free Will Baptist Church. He worked at ESAB...

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