Bishop Alton Bell
Jul 5, 2021
Bishop Alton Bell, a 99 year old member of the “Greatest Generation”, passed away at his home on Monday, July 5, 2021.He is now free from his ailing body and is experiencing all of the amazements of heaven. He was born on March 24, 1922, in Waldo, FL and was the son of sharecroppers and the brother of 11 siblings.He...
Marie Elizabeth Cartrette
Jul 5, 2021
Marie Elizabeth Cartrette, 45, of Florence, passed away on Monday, July 5, 2021. Mrs. Cartrette was born in Pensacola, FL a daughter of Margaret Elaine Guin Laws and the late Roger Carl Laws.She was a homemaker. Surviving in addition to her mother, are her fiance, Rickey Turner; daughters, Madison Bennett, Brooke Cartrette, and Brittany Cartrette; grandchildren, Aydon, Brayleighann, Gabriella, Isabella,...
Joseph "Joey" Leslie Flegel
Jul 5, 2021
Joseph “Joey” Leslie Flegel, Sr., 51, of Florence, SC, passed away on Monday, July 5, 2021. Mr. Flegel was born a son of Brenda Joe Lambert Flegel and Michael Ware Flegel, Sr.He was a construction worker and a member of Sparrow Swamp Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Marcy Flegel of Florence; sons, Bryan Cooper of Georgetown, Joseph...
Griffith Charles Henry
Jul 2, 2021
Griffith C. Henry, 85, of Florence, SC, passed away on Friday, July 2, 2021. Mr. Henry was born a son of the late Margaret Owen Henry and Charles Norbert Henry. He was a member of Highland Park United Methodist Church and a member of the Church Choir since 1964.He was very involved in Boy Scout Troop 402 where he served...
Heyward Miller
Jul 1, 2021
Heyward Miller, whose 86 years were defined by love, active living and joy, left this world suddenly on July 1 to join his heavenly family. He will be sorely missed in the time ahead, but all are comforted by the promise of a blessed reunion in His presence one day. Mr. Miller, affectionately called “Grandpa” or “Papoo” by his grandchildren,...
Roger E. Pope
Jun 29, 2021
We are sad to announce that Roger E. Pope, 75, of Florence, SC, passed away at McLeod Hospice House on June 29th, 2021. Roger was the son of the late Leonard Haspard Pope and Nina Lyerly Pope. Roger is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 54 years, Sheryl J. Pope, and his son Jason Pope of Florence, SC....
Hamer Eugene Broach
Jun 27, 2021
Hamer E. Broach, of Florence, SC, passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2021. Mr. Broach was born a son of the late Silas Paul Broach and Janie Locklair Broach. He was a member of Liberty Chapel United Methodist Church, and enjoyed gardening, carpentry, and spending time with family. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his daughter, Elizabeth...
Joe G. Newman
Jun 24, 2021
Joe G. Newman, 80, of Lynchburg, SC passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2021. Mr. Newman was born the son of the late Orville and Aline Woods Newman. He retired from the U.S. Navy after 20 years, having served in the Vietnam War and traveled the world during his military service. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife,...
Wayne Millard Mcgee
Jun 23, 2021
Wayne Millard McGee, 80, of Effingham, SC, passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2021. He was born a little over a year before the attack on Pearl Harbor, on August 20th, 1940. In 1945, while his father Willard McGee was on a Navy Ship headed to the war, he, his mother and two sisters, the late Phyliss Poston and Cheryl...
Joyce Ann Cain Kennedy
Jun 22, 2021
Joyce Ann (Cain) Kennedy, 72, of Effingham, SC, passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. Mrs. Kennedy was born a daughter of the late Mildred Louise (Elliott) Cain and Hardy Cain. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her husband, Artie Rey Kennedy. She is survived by her sons, Joseph C. Hutson III (Jacqueline) of Cincinnati, Ohio, William...
Robert Marvin Lee Cagle
Jun 21, 2021
Robert Marvin Lee Cagle 07/26/1938 – 06/21/2021 Florence South Carolina, Robert “Bob” Marvin Lee Cagle, age 82, formerly of Effingham passed away peacefully Monday, June 21, 2021. He was a graduate of North Caddo High School and attended Northwestern State University in Louisiana. Bob was a member of Lebanon Free Will Baptist Church where he enjoyed singing and teaching his...
Emma Lois Britt Powell
Jun 17, 2021
Emma Lois Britt Powell was born in Nichols, SC on December 1, 1944 to William Henry and Jennie Collins Britt. After a brief illness, she passed away at home on Thursday, June 17th, surrounded by loved ones. Lois was known for her fierce loyalty and giving spirit. Family and faith were everything to her in life, and she had the...
Tommy M. Folk
Jun 16, 2021
Tommy M. Folk, Jr., 86, of Florence, passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2021. Mr. Folk was born in Newberry, SC, a son of the late Helen Brown Folk and Tommy M. Folk, Sr. He graduated from Clemson University in 1957 with a textile manufacturing degree. Mr. Folk was a retired Environmental and Safety Engineer. He was a member of...
William Everette "Rod" Drayton
Jun 14, 2021
William Everette “Rod” Drayton, 83, of Florence, SC, passed away on Monday, June 14, 2021. Mr. Drayton was born a son of the late Ronelle Williams Drayton and Mathew Drayton.He attended Clemson University and served eight years in the Naval Reserves.Mr. Drayton retired after 40 years at West Rock, formerly Smurfit-Stone and Rock Tenn. In addition to his parents, he...
Beler Estelle Baldwin
Jun 12, 2021
Beler Estelle Baldwin, 79, of Effingham, passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021. Mrs. Baldwin was born in Florence, SC a daughter of the late Robert Julius Ferrell and Beler Elise Stone Ferrell.She worked for McLeod for 22 years as a nurses aide and was a caregiver in every way possible. She was preceded in death by her parents; 1st...
Zachary John Bradley
Jun 11, 2021
Zachary John Bradley, 25, of Florence, passed away on Friday, June 11, 2021. Zach was born in Atlanta, GA, a son of Jeremy Robert Bradley and Luci Pearce Bradley.He graduated from South Florence High School and St. Andrews University with a Bachelor’s degree in Business and was employed with CIPI Industries.His passions included his children, lacrosse, motorcycles, fishing and hunting,...
Patty Hallman Mckissick
Jun 10, 2021
Patty Hallman McKissick, 96, of Florence, passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021. Mrs. McKissick was born in Lexington, SC a daughter of the late D.C. Hallman and Mary Snelgrove Hallman.She was a member of Hopewell Presbyterian Church and retired from nursing. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ludie M. McKissick, and by all ten of her...
Brenda Stone Keefe
Jun 10, 2021
Brenda Stone Keefe, 60, of Florence, passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021. Mrs. Keefe was born in Florence, SC a daughter of the late J.B. Stone and Bertha Cox Stone.She had worked for 11 years for the Pee Dee Disabilities and Special Needs and was the primary caregiver for her mother until her passing. She was preceded in death...
Juanita Yarborough Evans
Jun 8, 2021
Juanita Yarborough Evans, of Florence, passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. Mrs. Evans was born in Florence, SC, the daughter of the late Daisy Yarborough and Talmadge Yarborough.She was a member of Friendship United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Evans; son, Ronnie Evans; daughter-in-law, Marlene Evans; and six...
Deloris Stone Brock
Jun 6, 2021
Deloris Stone Brock, 82, of Florence, SC, passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2021, at home surrounded by her family. Ms. Brock was born in Vox, SC, on January 24, 1939, the daughter of the late Marvin Doris Stone and Thelma Louise Cox Stone.She attended Wingate University and High Point University, majoring in Physical Education and Biology.After graduation, she taught...
