Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Florence, SC

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Florence, South Carolina area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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Vickie Lorraine Thomas Chaney

Vickie Lorraine Thomas Chaney

Dec 27, 2021

Vickie Lorraine Thomas Chaney, A.K.A. Momma, Kiki, Ms. Vickie passed away at MUSC Charleston on December 27th, 2021 at the age of 63. She was born in Fayetteville N.C. to Larry and Margie Thomas on December 20th , 1958. Vickie married Cliff Chaney in the sizzling summer of 1979. They moved to Florence S.C. to raise a family and to...

Virginia Faye Walker Bruccoleri

Virginia Faye Walker Bruccoleri

Dec 27, 2021

Virginia Faye Walker Bruccoleri, 75, of Florence, SC, passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021. Mrs. Bruccoleri was the daughter of the late Georgia Hamm Walker and William Angus Walker. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her sisters, Maxine “Bunny” Hutchins, Rebecca “Cookie” Carlton, and Maye “Poochie” Louis. Mrs. Bruccoleri is survived by her husband, Joseph A....

Julie Bazen Kelley

Julie Bazen Kelley

Dec 25, 2021

Julie Bazen Kelley, 45, of Florence, passed away on Saturday, December 25, 2021. Mrs. Kelley was born in Florence, SC a daughter of William “Bill” Bazen and Jacqueline “Jackie” Young Bazen.She was a graduate of Florence Christian School Class of 1994 and was a member of Prospect United Methodist Church.Julie worked in housekeeping at the Presbyterian Community, where she was...

Peter George Becker

Peter George Becker

Dec 23, 2021

Peter George Becker, Jr., age 97, of Florence, SC, entered eternal rest on Thursday, December 23, 2021. Mr. Becker was born in 1924 in Ridgewood, NY and was the son of the late Peter George Becker, Sr. and Kathryn Becker.He was a WWII veteran serving in both France and Germany. He was preceded in death by his wife of 64...

Denise Phillips Dozier

Denise Phillips Dozier

Dec 23, 2021

Denise Phillips Dozier, 67, of Florence, passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2021. She was born the daughter of the late Lester Dale Phillips and Doris McLean. She worked at old Delmae for many years and was a member of the Community Free Will Baptist. Mrs. Dozier is predeceased by her parents along with her brothers, Ronnie Phillips, James Phillips;...

Betty Lois Muckenfuss

Betty Lois Muckenfuss

Dec 21, 2021

Betty Lois Rogers Muckenfuss, 76, of Ash, NC, passed away on Tuesday, December 21, 2021. She was born the daughter of the late George and Pauline Rogers. She loved classic country music, spending time with her family, watching squirrels, and flower gardening. She also enjoyed motorcycle rides and camping with her husband. Mrs. Muckenfuss is predeceased by her parents along...

Jharna Dutta

Jharna Dutta

Dec 21, 2021

Jharna Dutta was born in a beautiful little place called Bagnan in West Bengal, India in 1940. As a teenage girl she loved to help her father in his agriculture business. She married Pranabananda Dutta, a civil engineer, at the age of 19 and shortly thereafter moved to Ranchi, Bihar (Jharkhand). There, she raised her two children until 1991 when...

Nora Foxworth Poston

Nora Foxworth Poston

Dec 20, 2021

Nora Foxworth Poston, 84, of Florence, SC, died Monday, December 20, 2021, at home. She was born October 19, 1937, a daughter of the late William Penn Foxworth and Zilphia Evans Foxworth.Mrs. Poston was a retired dispatcher from the Florence County Sheriff Department 911 Dispatch Office. Survivors include her daughter, Vanessa “Misty” Chavis, and grandson, Jeffrey Tyndall. She was preceded...

Eva Ann Rogers

Eva Ann Rogers

Dec 19, 2021

Eva Ann Rogers, 83, of Summerton, SC passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2021. Ms. Rogers was born in Marion County, SC a daughter of the late Hannibel Wiggins and Creesie Cooper Wiggins.She retired from G.E. Medical. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jack W. Rogers, Sr.; son, Jack W. Rogers, Jr.; and all of her 9...

Betty Mccumber Odiorne

Betty Mccumber Odiorne

Dec 18, 2021

Betty McCumber Odiorne, 75, of Florence, passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021. Ms. Odiorne was the daughter of the late Margaret Catherine McCumber and Elwyn Flemen McCumber.She was a graduate of Beauty School and worked as a cosmetologist for over forty years with Upper Cuts Hair Salon. Ms. Odiorne was a member of Southside Baptist Church. In addition to...

Ernest Lore Pennell

Ernest Lore Pennell

Dec 18, 2021

Ernest Lore Pennell, 82, of Florence, SC, passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021. Mr. Pennell was born the son of the late Elvia Underdown Pennell and Walter Ralph Pennell. He was a veteran of the US Navy was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his wife, Barbara Ann Helms Pennell; a grandson;...

Shirley Gassaway

Shirley Gassaway

Dec 15, 2021

Shirley Gassaway, 77, of Pamplico, passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Mrs. Gassaway was born in Middletown, Ohio a daughter of the late Darley Spencer and Estella Osbourne Spencer.She was a CNA at Hopewell Nursing Home in Sumter and a member of The Well Pentecostal Holiness Church in Pamplico. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Lester...

Lois Annelle Orphan

Lois Annelle Orphan

Dec 15, 2021

Lois Annelle Orphan, 75, of Florence, passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Mrs. Orphan was born in Kershaw Co., SC a daughter of the late Sing Lonnie Hinson and Mae Nell Colvin Hinson.She was a nurse technician for McLeod and retired after 25 years and had been a charter member of Delta Zeta Sorority.She was a member of the...

Walter Kenneth Mclendon

Walter Kenneth Mclendon

Dec 13, 2021

Retired Florence Police Department Sergeant Walter Kenneth McLendon passed away Monday December 13, 2021. Ken was a United States Air Force Veteran, honorably serving his country from 1966 to 1970. Ken then joined the Florence Police Department where he served the citizens of the city of Florence faithfully until his retirement in 1991. Ken then re-joined the Florence Police Department...

Barbara Lee Keisler

Barbara Lee Keisler

Dec 12, 2021

Barbara Lee Keisler, 80, of Florence, passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021. She was born in Florence County, SC, a daughter of the late Loyd and Ella P. Lee.She graduated from J. C. Lynch High School and Carolina College of Commerce.Mrs. Keisler retired from Florence School District One as Payroll Bookkeeper after 21 years.She was a member of St....

Frances P. Anglin

Frances P. Anglin

Dec 12, 2021

Frances P. Anglin, age 91, died Sunday, December 12, 2021, in Mt. Pleasant, SC where she had happily resided for the last six years after moving from her home of 52 years in Florence, SC. Frances was born on February 12, 1930, to Franklin and Hessie Smithey in N Wilkesboro, NC. She is preceded in death by her husband of...

Bennett "Benny" Springs

Bennett "Benny" Springs

Dec 12, 2021

Bennett Springs, 62, of Florence, passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021. Mr. Springs was born in Denville Township, New Jersey, a son of the late Galen and Bonnie Ivey Springs.He was a member of Southern Roots band and was nicknamed, “Guitar Slinger”.He loved music, playing guitar, and Nascar.He also loved to hunt deer, and fishing. He was preceded in...

Charmon G. "Chuck" Haines

Charmon G. "Chuck" Haines

Dec 12, 2021

Charmon G. “Chuck” Haines, III, 62, of Pamplico, passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021. He was born in Florence, SC a son of Alice Hampton Haines and the late Charmon G. “Tom” Haines, Jr. Chuck’s interest in public service came from watching his father and others strive to provide better fire and rescue services to the citizens of Pamplico...

Donald Ray Altman

Donald Ray Altman

Dec 7, 2021

Donald Ray Altman, 83, of Florence, SC, entered eternal rest on December 7, 2021 after a brief illness. Donald was born to the late Edward Altman and Susan Rogers in Pamplico, SC. Donald lived a life of service which began in the Air Force, continued at Sherwin William’s, and concluded doing lawn maintenance for many faithful customers. Donald is survived...

John James Parker

John James Parker

Dec 7, 2021

John James Parker, 27, of Florence, SC, passed away on Tuesday, December 7, 2021. John James was born the son of Christine Elizabeth Kelley Parker and James Carl Parker, Jr.He worked in construction as an iron worker. John James knew how to be friend. And if he was your friend, he was a SOLID stick by you through thick and...

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