Olin Spinks Bullock
Mar 1, 2022
Olin Spinks Bullock, Jr., 89, of Florence, SC, passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. He was born in Atlanta, GA, on February 20, 1933, to the late Olin S. Bullock, Sr., and Margaret Cason Bullock Thornburg.Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Vicki Bullock Sartorius; his brother, Harris Bullock; and sister, Jean Bullock. After...
James H. "Red" Holladay
Feb 26, 2022
James H. “Red” Holladay, Jr. fought the good fight and won.He went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 26, 2022, at home surrounded by his loving wife, Helen, and two dogs. Red was born on September 10, 1939, to James and Gladys Holladay. He attended technical college in Florence and served six years in the National Guard....
Robert "Bob" Alan Fitts
Feb 25, 2022
Our beloved husband, father, Pop-Pop entered into eternal rest surrounded by his family on 2/25/22. Bob was our hero, he fought cancer so hard for the past several years. We can only imagine the homecoming that he received from his parents and all the loved ones who passed before him. Bob was born on Jan 21, 1957 to Robert and...
Michael Quincey Morris
Feb 25, 2022
Michael Quincey Morris, 75, of Florence, SC, passed away on Friday, February 25, 2022. Mr. Morris was born the son of the late Kathryn Hoffman Morris and Clarence Mitchell Morris, Jr. He was the owner and operator of CM Motors.Mr. Morris was a member of Florence Baptist Temple. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his...
Clara Delva Jann
Feb 22, 2022
Clara Delva Jann, 94, of Florence, SC, passed away on Tuesday, February 22, 2022. Mrs. Jann was born the daughter of the late Catherine Younger Delva and Leo Delva.Mrs. Jann was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church.She and her husband, Bill, loved to dance and travel all over the world.As a loving mother, she dedicated her life to caring...
Avis Simmons Petrotta
Feb 21, 2022
Avis Simmons Petrotta, 87, of Florence, SC passed away on Monday, February 21, 2022. Mrs. Petrotta was born in Effingham, SC a daughter of the late Ameriziah Simmons and AniLee Matthews Simmons.She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church, had worked for the City and County of Florence and retired from McLeod Regional Medical Center.Avis was a loving mother, wife,...
Douglas "Doug" Mcrae Miller
Feb 21, 2022
Douglas “Doug” McRae Miller, 48, of Florence, SC, passed away on Monday, February 21, 2022. Mr. Miller was born in Dillon, SC, a son of Marjorie “Margie” Carmichael Miller and Randolph “Randy” Miller.He worked at Honda for 24 years and was a Department Manager.Mr. Miller was an avid Gamecock fan and loved his family.He also loved to make people laugh...
Kevin Lanier Mims
Feb 15, 2022
Kevin Lanier Mims, 50, of Florence, passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022. Mr. Mims was born in Florence, SC, a son of Ella Sue Davis Mims and the late Fredmont Mims.He worked in construction as a carpenter. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his daughter, Rebecca Deas of Florence; sisters, Susan Mims Thomas (Jim), Pamela Joy...
Kyle Eugene Elvis
Feb 14, 2022
Kyle Eugene Elvis, 53, of Florence, passed away on Monday, February 14, 2022. Mr. Elvis was born in Florence, SC a son of William Hudson and the late Virginia Clark Hudson.He worked for Carolina Jack and Lift in Timmonsville, SC for 15 years. Surviving are his father of Florence; former spouse, Tricia Ray of Florence; son, Kinsmon Tant of Greenville,...
Kathleen Conyers Pridgen
Feb 13, 2022
Kathleen Conyers Pridgen, 93, of Florence, passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022. Mrs. Pridgen was born in Florence, SC, on April 29, 1928, a daughter of the late William Martin Conyers and the late Viola M. Conyers. She was a graduate of McClenaghan High School.Ms. Pridgen was a member of Tans Bay Baptist Church and a member of Joy...
Charles L. Rogers
Feb 11, 2022
Charles L. Rogers, Sr.., 89, of Florence, SC, passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022. He is survived by four sons, three daughters, twelve grandchildren and one sister. Funeral Service with Military Honors will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at Florence National Cemetery directed by Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home. Please sign the tribute wall for the...
Stefana Oliver
Feb 9, 2022
Stefana Oliver, 33, of Florence, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 9, 2022. A celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please make donations toward arrangement expenses on Venmo @Chris-Ard-7.
Raymond N. "Ray" Gibson
Feb 8, 2022
Raymond N. “Ray” Gibson, Jr., 57, of Florence, passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, after an extended illness. Mr. Gibson was born the son of Raymond N. Gibson, Sr. and the late Cecile Jeffords Gibson.He served as a certified paramedic in several counties in South Carolina for twenty-five years. He graduated from Wilson High School where he played football...
Franklin Delano Collier
Feb 7, 2022
Franklin Delano Collier, 88, of Florence, went home to be with his Savior on Monday, February 7, 2022. Mr. Collier was born the son of the late Ida Collier and Silas Collier. He worked most of his career in heating and air conditioning.After his retirement, he worked part-time at CSX Railroad as a PTI driver.He was a member of Palmetto...
William "Bill" Hovatter
Feb 6, 2022
William “Bill” Hovatter passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022. Bill was born on May 16, 1932 in Clarksburg, WV, son of Clyde and Mildred Hovatter.He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, having served with the US Navy.He worked for Marathon Oil Company in Findlay, Ohio and was a member of the Rotary Club in Findlay, and the Masonic...
Janice Bonnette Kirven
Feb 6, 2022
It is with our deepest sorrow that we announce the loss of our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Janice Bonnette Kirven of Florence went to be with our precious Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 6, 2022. Mrs. Kirven was born in Neeses, SC a daughter of the late L.C. Bonnette and Veva Tindall Bonnette.She was a graduate...
Charles Kenneth Wanner
Feb 5, 2022
Charles Kenneth Wanner, Jr., 66, of Florence, SC, passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022. Mr. Wanner was born the son of the late Lydia Grace Mitchell Wanner and Charles Kenneth Wanner, Sr.He was a veteran of the US Air Force.Mr. Wanner was a member of Florence Baptist Temple and American Legion Post 408 in Sumter. He was a retired...
Rufus Girey Church
Feb 4, 2022
Rufus Girey Church, 84, of Florence, passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022. Mr. Church was born in Mullins, SC a son of the late Rupert Church and Ethel Thompson Church.He served in the US Air Force for 24 years and retired as TSGT in 1979.He worked for St. Andrews SC Public Works and was a member of Quinby Baptist...
Violet Jewell Streett Barino
Feb 4, 2022
Violet Jewell Streett Barino, 85, of Effingham, passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022. Mrs. Barino was born in Florence, SC a daughter of the late P.D. Ard and Daisy Streett.She was a faithful member of Evergreen Baptist Church for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James W. Barino; infant son, Jimmy; son, Ricky; twin...
James Darrell Bradshaw
Feb 3, 2022
James Darrell Bradshaw, 67, of Effingham, SC passed away on Thursday, February 3, 2022. He retired from the US Air Force having served in the Vietnam Conflict. Memorials may be made to McLeod Hospice, PO Box 100551, Florence, SC29502. Private services with military honors will be held at a later date at the Florence National Cemetery directed by Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral...
