Judith Matz Crawford
Nov 25, 2021
Judith Matz Crawford 5.27.1944 - 11.25.2021 Judy was born in the Bronx but raised in Highland Falls, NY where her love of horses developed. She did not let being an amputee stop her from anything, let alone becoming a nearly professional level rider. Judy later started working for North Star Bank, which went on to become Fleet Bank and finally...
George Jim Nikolakakos
Nov 24, 2021
George Jim Nikolakakos, 49, of Florence, SC passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021. George was born in Florence, SC, a son of the late Demetre “Jim” Nikolakakos and Katie Thompson Nikolakakos.He was a graduate of West Florence High School and Limestone University.George was an Aircraft Armament System Specialist for 9 years in the US Air Force.During his time in...
Claudette Matthews Stokes
Nov 24, 2021
Claudette Matthews Stokes, 90, of Florence, passed away on Wednesday, November, 24, 2021. Mrs. Stokes was born in Olanta, SC a daughter of the late John Wesley Matthews and Leola Welch Matthews.She was a charter member of Grace Baptist Church where she served as Treasurer and a Sunday School teacher.She was the Secretary and Treasurer of Stokes Oil Company, Inc.,...
Elma Tunstall
Nov 24, 2021
Elma Tunstall, 90 years and 88 days of age, of Timmonsville, SC, passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021. Mrs. Tunstall was the daughter of the late “Duck” Sellers Turner and Hughie Turner.She worked several jobs during her lifetime including a seamstress, a hostess at Hardees and a semi- truck driver for Land Star Ranger.Mrs. Tunstall attended Palmetto Street Church...
Sadie Love Hinds
Nov 23, 2021
Sadie Love Hinds, 93, of Florence, SC, passed away at home surrounded by loving family and friends on Tuesday, November 23, 2021. Mrs. Hinds was born the daughter of the late Frances Ethel Hayes Love and Fred Love, Sr.She was a service assistant for Southern Bell Telephone Company for thirty-three years.She was a faithful member of the Southern Methodist Church....
Norwood Benjamin Turner
Nov 22, 2021
Norwood Benjamin Turner, Jr.Born May 3, 1944 – fell into Eternal rest on Monday, November 22, 2021. after a long illness. Norwood was a graduate of the McClenaghan High School Class of 1962.He served in the National Guard and loved his country.He worked for Singleton’s Men’s Shop for years which fueled his love for being one of the best dressed...
Lucretia Herring Miller
Nov 21, 2021
Lucretia Herring Miller, 45, of Florence, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021. Mrs. Miller was born in Florence, SC a daughter of Barbara Collins Herring of Dillon and the late Jimmy Drafus Herring.She was a dental assistant with Miller Family & Cosmetic Dentistry. She was preceded in death by her father; maternal grandparents, Mary and Charlie Nash Collins; paternal...
Wanda Jo Eskridge
Nov 21, 2021
Wanda Jo Eskridge, 71, of Florence, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021. Ms. Eskridge was born in Greenville, SC she was the daughter of the late Thomas Howard Eskridge and Betty Jo Floyd Eskridge.She had worked for Florence School District 1 as a school nurse for 33 years. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Scarlette Jordan...
Clarence Cliff Tyner
Nov 20, 2021
Clarence Cliff Tyner, III, 66, of Florence, passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2021. Mr. Tyner was born a son of the late Ruth Holt Tyner and Clarence C. Tyner, Jr.He was a loving brother and Uncle. He is survived by his sister, Priscilla “Pert” (Theron) Yarborough of Florence; niece, Ann Smith; nephew, Chip Yarborough, great-nephew, Scott Smith (Stephanie) and...
Mary Brigham Williams
Nov 19, 2021
Mary Brigham Williams, 85, of Florence, passed away on Friday, November 19, 2021. Mrs. Williams was born in Florence, SC a daughter of the late Paul Brigham and Maire Munn Brigham.She was a member of Tans Bay Baptist Church and retired from the Florence Convalescent Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, and by her husband, Charles Kinston...
Ethel Haynes Leftridge
Nov 18, 2021
Ethel Haynes Leftridge, 89, of Silver Springs, FL passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021. Mrs. Leftridge was born in Florence, SC a daughter of the late Rudolph Haynes and Marie Turner Haynes.She was a seamstress and in sales. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, William D. “Bill” Leftridge. Surviving are her son, Bruce (Debra)...
Earl Brennon Chavis
Nov 17, 2021
Earl Brennon Chavis, 87, of Florence, passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2021. Mr. Chavis was born in Pembroke, NC a son of the late Ulysses P. Chavis and Lena Oxendine Chavis.He was a US Navy Veteran and a member of The Transfiguration of Our Savior Greek Orthodox Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Potista N....
Martha Black Carpenter
Nov 16, 2021
Martha Black Carpenter died peacefully at home on November 16, 2021, shortly after receiving a diagnosis of inoperable cancer. She was the daughter of the late Thomas Campbell Black, Sr. and Jessie Godfrey Black of Sanford, NC. Martha was born on February 3, 1934, in Sanford, NC, where she grew up. She was a graduate of Peace College in Raleigh,...
Sheryl Cooper Hatchell
Nov 16, 2021
Sheryl Cooper Hatchell, 75, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday November 16, 2021 in Jacksonville, FL after a long illness. She was born Sheryl Jean Haynes December 28, 1945, in Florence to Willie Clayton Haynes and Edith Hinds.She married Thomas Edward Cooper who preceded her in death in 1984. She is survived by her son Edward Clayton Cooper...
Linda Rogers Taylor
Nov 15, 2021
Linda Rogers Taylor, 79, of Florence, passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021. Mrs. Taylor was born a daughter of the late Pauline and George Rogers.She was a seamstress and worked for fifteen years with La-Z-Boy Manufacturing and retired from Turner Manufacturing. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her husband, William “WL” L. Taylor, Sr.; brothers, George...
Trever Allen Dodd
Nov 13, 2021
Trever Allen Dodd, 41, of Florence, passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2021. Trever was born in New Jersey, a son of Carol Leann Jones Dodd and the late David R. Dodd.He enjoyed riding his Wide Glide Harley Davidson, especially in Poker Runs.He loved his family, was very hardworking, had a heart of gold, liked hiking and camping. He was...
Daisy Eloise Turner
Nov 12, 2021
Daisy Eloise Turner, 90, of Effingham, passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021. Mrs. Turner was born in Florence County, SC a daughter of the late Joseph Edgar Morris and Maggie Mims Morris.She was a charter member of Willow Creek Pentecostal Holiness Church and was a homemaker.She enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, reading, and loved spending time with her family.Eloise loved...
William Charles Harrington
Nov 10, 2021
William Charles "Billy" Harrington, 75, of Florence, SC passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2021. Mr. Harrington was born in Columbia, SC a son of the late Abner Coke Harrington and Ellen Polk Clark Harrington.He was a 1964 graduate of McClenaghan High School and received a degree from the Florence-Darlington Area Technical Education Center in 1969.He was the owner and...
Jack Lygrand Ard
Nov 10, 2021
Jack Lygrand Ard, II, 52, of Timmonsville, SC, passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2021. Mr. Ard was the son of Lillie Ard and Jack Ard, Sr.He was a welder with Safe Harbor in Florence. In addition to his father, Jack Ard, Jr., he is predeceased by his granddaddy, Jack Ard, Sr., and his grandmama, Lillie Ard. Mr. Ard is...
Harvey Duncan Thomas
Nov 8, 2021
Harvey Duncan Thomas, 92, of Florence, passed away Monday, November 8, 2021 after an illness. Memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, November 12,at Florence Baptist Temple, directed by Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home.
