Ellen Dorothy Weatherford Askins
Nov 6, 2021
Ellen Dorothy Weatherford Askins, 83, of Florence, passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021. Mrs. Askins was born the daughter of the late Nellie Hayes Weatherford and Dargan Weatherford.She was a lifetime member of Elim Baptist Church and was a private woman, but proud at the same time.She was best known for working right beside her husband for over 65...
Rufus Kehl
Nov 6, 2021
Rufus “Russ” Bates Kehl, Jr., 89, of Florence, passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021. Russ was born on October 27, 1932, in Northport, MI, the son of the late Rufus Bates, Sr. and Myrtle Nelson Kehl.He graduated from Northport High School with an Athletic Letter in basketball. Upon graduation he enlisted in the United States Air Force. Russ served...
Sarah C. Morris
Nov 5, 2021
Sarah C. Morris, 66, of Florence, passed away on Friday, November 5, 2021. Mrs. Morris was born a daughter of the late Gertrude Ard Cribb and Smith Cribb. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her husband, Willard Ballard Morris; brothers, Richard Cribb, Thomas Cribb and Alvin S. Cribb; and sister, Dorothy Carraway. Mrs. Morris is survived by...
Joe Martin Batista
Nov 3, 2021
Joe Martin Batista, 66, of Florence, passed away on Wednesday, November 3, 2021. Mr. Batista was born in Portugal a son of the late Viriato Batista and Natalia Batista.He was a former captain at Howe Springs Fire Department and had worked for the City of Florence for 43 years. He was preceded in death by his parents and by two...
Mickey Joyce Prevatte Grice
Nov 2, 2021
Mickey Joyce Prevatte Grice, 80, of Florence, passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021. Mrs. Grice was born in Marion, SC, a daughter of the late Myrtle Stabler Prevatte and Howard Prevatte.She worked for a number of years as an Assistant Manager in the Credit/Catalog Department at J. C. Penney.She was a wonderful Christian lady who never met a stranger.A...
Lynn Oncale
Oct 31, 2021
Janice Lynn Oncale, 59, of Florence, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 31, 2021. Mrs. Oncale was born in Florence Co., SC a daughter of Jerry Daniels and Shirley Coward Daniels.She was a graduate of Wilson High School, had attended Florence Darlington Tech and was a homemaker. Surviving are her parents of Florence; her husband, Rodney Phillip Oncale of Florence;...
John S. Hanna
Oct 31, 2021
John S. Hanna, 83 of Florence, passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021. Mr. Hanna was born in Johnston, SC a son of the late Bert Hanna and Hester Poston Hanna. He served as a Staff Sergeant in the US Air Force. Upon completing his service in the Air Force he worked as a Chief Technician with Cosmos Cable. In...
Martha Jane Perritt Griebel
Oct 31, 2021
Martha Jane Perritt Griebel, 79, of Florence, passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021 after a brief illness. Ms. Griebel was born in Mullins, SC, daughter of the late Hoyt and Lunette Sanderson Perritt.She was a graduate of Myrtle Beach High School in 1960 and obtained her nursing degree from Florence Darlington Technical College in 1978, then began her nursing...
Henry "Hank" Morris Anderson
Oct 29, 2021
Henry “Hank” Morris Anderson, Jr., 56, of Florence, South Carolina passed away surrounded by family and loved ones on 29 October 2021 at McLeod Hospice House.He died peacefully in his sleep.Hank was born on 20 April 1965 in Florence to Dr. Henry Morris Anderson, Sr. and Ann Sompayrac Anderson. Hank graduated from West Florence High School in 1983.Following graduation, Hank...
Judith E. White
Oct 29, 2021
Judith E. White, 77, of Florence, passed away on Friday, October 29, 2021. Mrs. White was born in Ellenton, SC a daughter of the late Carl Baxley, Jr. and Gertrude “Trudy” Pettis Baxley.She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church where she was a Sunday School Teacher and was very involved in church activities.She loved spending time with...
William Michael "Beasley" Morris
Oct 27, 2021
William Michael “Beasley” Morris, 51, of Florence, passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at the McLeod Hospice House surrounded by his family. Beasley was born in Anderson, SC.He graduated from South Florence High School and attended Florence Darlington Tech.Beasley was a lifelong farmer and his passion was fishing. Surviving are his father, Billy L. (Faye) Morris, Jr.; mother, Gloria...
Huggins "Von" Turner
Oct 27, 2021
Huggins “Von” Turner, 77, of Florence, passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2021. Mr. Turner was born a son of the late Edna Huggins Turner and Andrew J. Turner.He was a veteran of the US Army and served during Vietnam.He was a member of Eastside Christian Church where he sang in the choir and was a former Deacon. In addition...
Kenneth Alvin Davis
Oct 26, 2021
Kenneth Alvin Davis, 71, of Florence, passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021. Mr. Davis was born a son of the late Mildred Eaddy Davis and Warren Colvin Davis. He attended Georgia Southern University and was the owner and operator of Ivey’s Pawn Shop for 40 plus years. Mr. Davis is survived by his daughter, Tiffany Davis, and her fiancée,...
Jimmy Carroll Matthews
Oct 26, 2021
Jimmy Carroll Matthews, 87, of Florence, passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021. Mr. Matthews was born in Florence, SC a son of the late William McKinley Matthews and Minkey Lucille Broach.He was a member of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Chapter 1746, where he was a Union Steward, and worked for over 47 ½ years as...
Julie Ann Kalberer
Oct 24, 2021
Julie Ann Kalberer, 61, of Florence, passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021. Ms. Kalberer was born a daughter of the late Mary Jo Faulkner Kalberer and William Kalberer.She loved telling people “I love you more today than yesterday, but not as much as tomorrow”. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her sister, Marla Soler. Ms. Kalberer...
Brenda Harrell Capps
Oct 23, 2021
Brenda Harrell Capps (71), wife of Boyd Capps, passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021. She was born October 23, 1950. Brenda was a beloved wife and mother and cherished sister and daughter. She was loved by countless other family members, friends, and many others that crossed her path. She was an amazing caregiver and devoted her life to caring for...
Janet Mary Zwanziger Lanciki
Oct 22, 2021
Janet Mary Zwanziger Lanciki, 73, of Florence, passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021. Ms. Lanciki was born a daughter of the late Gertrude Boss Zwanziger and Horace Zwanziger.She was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church and the Ladies Guild.She loved to bake fudge and cookies for Christmas and loved the beach. She is survived by her daughters, Jessica...
Jane Ball Phillips
Oct 22, 2021
Jane Ball Phillips, 75, of Florence, passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021. Mrs. Phillips was born in Annapolis, MD the daughter of the late T.P. McCullough and Meda Virginia Ball McCullough.She was a member of Highland Park United Methodist Church and retired as a Drug Abuse Counselor from Tri-County Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission. She was preceded in death...
James Edward Mcleod
Oct 21, 2021
James Edward McLeod, 86, of Florence, died October 21, 2021 at McLeod Hospice House. Mr. McLeod was born in Florence, SC on November 22, 1934.Jimmy was the son of the late Sheriff Edward Armond McLeod and Myrtle Ghoens McLeod.He worked for CSX Railroad as a conductor for 40 years and was married to his high school sweetheart, Glenda DuBose McLeod...
Ciearra Renee Lewellen
Oct 20, 2021
Ciearra Renee Lewellen, 25, of Florence, passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021. Ciearra was born a daughter of Shannon Bennett and Jason Dwain Lewellen.She was a member of Lebanon Free Will Baptist Church and loved photography but she loved her children the most. She is predeceased by her “Rainbow Babies”; maternal great-grandparents, William and Beler Estelle Bennett; paternal grandparents,...
