Jettie Lee Gainey
Apr 2, 2025
Jettie Lee Gainey, 86, of Florence, SC passed away Wednesday April 02, 2025. Ms. Gainey was born in Florence County, the daughter of the late Jettie Zuleen Pender Lee and Solomon John Lee. She was a woman of deep faith, whose love and devotion touched the hearts of all who knew her. A faithful member of Bethel Freewill Baptist Church,...
Frank Alan Vaught
Apr 1, 2025
It is with profound sadness that the family of Frank “Alan” Vaught announces his passing on April 2, 2025, at the age of 35 years old. He was born in Florence, SC, and the son of Jimmie Douglas “Doug” Vaught Jr. and Pamela “Pam” Allen Buchlak. Alan was a cherished son, sibling, grandson, and uncle. He was best known for...
Beverly Jean Windham Thomas
Mar 31, 2025
Beverly Jean Windham Thomas, of Florence, SC, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 31, 2025. Mrs. Thomas was born in Florence, SC on July 31, 1950 to the late Clyde Clayton Windham and Jacqueline Mitchum Windham. Mrs. Thomas attended school in Florence, graduating from McClenaghan High School in 1969. She was a loyal member of Florence Baptist Temple and a...
Ralph King Anderson, Jr.
Mar 29, 2025
Judge Ralph King Anderson, Jr. was born on November 13, 1936, and went home to be with Jesus on March 29, 2025. His parents were Ralph King, Sr. and Macie (Weaver) Anderson of Timmonsville, SC. On August 31, 1957, Judge Anderson married Loretta Lynch of Pamplico, SC. They have two children, Debra Arlene and Ralph King, III; also surviving are...
Newell "Ben" Coleman
Mar 28, 2025
Newell “Ben” Coleman, 78, of Pamplico, SC, passed away March 28, 2025 following a long illness. He was the son of the late L.B. Coleman and Maxine Finklea Coleman. Ben retired from Delta Mills after many years of dedicated service. He was a faithful member of Beulah Baptist Church, where he also served in various capacities. When he became too...
Sharon Benton Pridgeon
Mar 27, 2025
Sharon Benton Pridgeon, 71, of Florence, SC passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025. Ms. Pridgeon was born in Florence, SC to Joan Stidham Benton and the late Herbert Levern Benton. She was a member of Hoffmeyer Rd. Baptist Church and kept strong in her faith. She loved her family and animals. Surviving are sons, Jason Pridgeon and Joshua Pridgeon; daughter,...
Stewart Lee Clarke
Mar 24, 2025
Stewart Lee Clarke, 93, of Florence, SC, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025. Mr. Clarke was born in Marion County, SC. He was a Christian and a member of First Southern Methodist Church, where he served faithfully. He was a proud military man, who had served in Korea and had received four purple hearts. He loved animals, fishing and...
Robert William "Bob" Beach
Mar 23, 2025
Robert William “Bob” Beach, 74, of Florence, SC passed away Sunday, March 23, 2025.
Bob was born December 22, 1950, to the late Robert F. “Poncho” Beach and Marilyn Beach. He was born and raised in Watertown, NY and worked as a civilian employee for Fort Drum, NY. In June 1980, he married Ester Sixberry. In November 1985, he became a...
James Gordon Huggins
Mar 23, 2025
James Gordon Huggins, 78, of Florence, SC, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at McLeod Hospice House. Mr. Huggins was born Cheraw, SC, the son of the late Josie Virginia Petty Huggins and Walker Manning Huggins, Sr. He served in the Army National Guard and retired in 1994 from Flav-O-Rich Dairy where he worked as a mechanic. In addition...
Regina Glaser Arde
Mar 23, 2025
Regina Glaser Arde, 82, of Florence, SC, passed Sunday, March 23, 2025. She was born and raised in Dayton, Ohio. Regina loved to sew, cook and spending time with her friends and family. She retired from St. Anthomy Catholic Church where she worked for many years. Prior to moving to South Carolina she drove a school bus for Clinton Massie...
Jesse J. "Buddy" Caulder, Jr.
Mar 22, 2025
Jesse J. “Buddy” Caulder, Jr., 74, of Florence, SC, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025. Mr. Caulder was born in Marion, SC, the son of the late Jesse J. Caulder, Sr. and Sarah Jane Burroughs. He was a delivery driver with a local auto parts store and worked as a service advisor for multiple auto dealerships. Mr. Caulder loved...
William "Carey" Keith
Mar 20, 2025
William “Carey” Keith, 75, of Florence, SC, passed away March 20, 2025. He is the son of the late John D. Keith and Ruby Sutton Keith. William shared 47 wonderful years of marriage with his beloved wife, Nell Keith. As the proud owner of Palmetto Machine for 26 years, he dedicated himself to his work. He had a deep passion...
Charles Edward Hall
Mar 19, 2025
Charles Edward Hall, 83, died at his home in Florence on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. He was born in Charleston, SC on November 11, 1941, to Mary Othella (Bootle) and Samuel Robert Hall, Sr. Most of his adult life was spent either in South or North Carolina. An avid sailor, he served in the U.S. Navy for two years on...
William Gary Tucker
Mar 19, 2025
William Gary Tucker, 79, of Florence, SC passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025. He was born in McColl, SC, to the late Mattie Porter Tucker and Sebe Tucker. He had a lifelong passion for fishing. In his retirement he loved being at the beach with his wife. On Saturdays, he could be found searching for treasures at yard sales. Many...
Wiley "Buddy" Huggins Jr.
Mar 17, 2025
Wiley Huggins Jr., 80, of Florence, SC, passed away Monday, March 17, 2025. He was born in Coward, SC the son of the late Wylie Herman Huggins and Grace Grimsley Huggins. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and retired from the grocery business. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Marie Spivey...
Randy Curtis Elvington
Mar 17, 2025
Randy Curtis Elvington, 66, of Florence, SC, passed away Monday, March 17, 2025. Randy spent his life taking care of those around him. His greatest pride came from the love he poured into being a father, husband, and son. Whether he was your family, friend, neighbor, coworker, coach, or fellow Gamecock, you could feel the genuine desire he had to...
Walter Lynn Hoggan
Mar 15, 2025
Walter Lynn Hoggan, 95, of Florence, SC passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025. He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah to the late Golda Pearl Dansie Hoggan and George Lynn Hoggan and was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints- Florence Ward. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sons, Edward...
Anna Mcelveen Matthews
Mar 14, 2025
Anna McElveen Matthews, 86, of Florence, SC passed away Friday, March 14, 2025. Born in Sumter County, she was the daughter of the late Mary McElveen and Jessie David McElveen. She was raised by her aunt, Nina McElveen and was a member of Shiloh Christian Church. She worked at Swamp Fox Fireworks and lived up and down the East Coast...
Bernice Griffin Couture
Mar 11, 2025
Bernice Griffin Couture, 92, of Florence, SC passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2025. She was born in Minturn, SC to the late Attie Mae Hunt Griffin and William Hallie Griffin and was a member of Florence Baptist Temple. After retirement, Bernice enjoyed time with her family, gardening and “junking”. She traveled extensively and loved to fish. In addition to her...
Franklin Delanor Boykin Sr.
Mar 9, 2025
Franklin Delanor Boykin Sr., of Florence, SC, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2025. He is the son of the late Homer Boykin and Edith Boykin. Frank shared a wonderful marriage with his loving wife for 61 years. He was a devoted member of Tans Bay Baptist Church and proudly served in the U.S. Air Force. A passionate enthusiast of classic...
