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...
Jo Ann Parker Reaves
Feb 3, 2022
Jo Ann Parker Reaves, 79, of Florence, SC passed away on Thursday, February 3, 2022. Mrs. Reaves was born in Raleigh, NC a daughter of the late Clyde Hoke Parker and Josephine Barefoot Parker.She was a graduate of Women’s College (now UNC-Greensboro) and received her Master’s Degree in Psychology from Francis Marion University. Jo Ann was a licensed practical counselor...
Jeannette Sophia Carroway Ruby
Feb 3, 2022
Jeannette Sophia Carroway Ruby, 87, of Florence, passed away on Thursday, February 3, 2022. Mrs. Ruby was born in the New Hope Community of Coward, SC on September 16, 1934, a daughter of the late Heyward Leroy Carroway and Pearl Lillian Allen Carroway.She attended Florence County Public Schools and graduated from McClenaghan High School.After attending Furman University, she moved to...
Kathy Pridgen Merrill
Feb 1, 2022
Kathy Pridgen Merrill, 68, of Florence, passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2022. Mrs. Merrill was born in Charleston, SC a daughter of Kathleen Conyers Pridgen and the late Carlton Pridgen.She was a member of Tans Bay Baptist Church and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her father, and by her husband, Russell Walter Merrill. Surviving are her...
Dorothy Mae Blackwell Lewis
Feb 1, 2022
Dorothy Mae Blackwell Lewis, 84, of Florence, SC, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 1, 2022. Mrs. Lewis was the daughter of the late Mary Jane Caulder Blackwell and Robert Blackwell.She was a very talented seamstress.Mrs. Lewis was a faithful member of Palmetto Street Church of God and worked in several departments of the...
Sharon Renee Back
Jan 31, 2022
Sharon Renee Back, 56, of Florence, SC, passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022. Mrs. Back was the daughter of the late Louise Langston Bingham and Jim Bingham.She was the manager of a local carwash and a member of the Church of God of Prophecy.Her home was always open for her family and friends. She is survived by her husband,...
