Mary H. Johnson
Jul 21, 2021
Mary H. Johnson, 92, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away on Wednesday July, 21, 2021. She was born the daughter of the late Alexander and Dorothy Hewlett. Mary is preceded by her parents, along with her husband, Lennox A. Johnson; son, Lennox Johnson, Jr.; brother, Louis Hewlett; and grandson, David Johnson. She is survived by sons, Robert (Eileen) Johnson...
Marvin Ray Slaughter
Jul 20, 2021
Mr. Marvin Ray Slaughter, 82, died on July 20, 2021, at home.He is survived by his beloved wife of over 58 years, Linda Carter Slaughter, and two sons, Marvin Earl “Sonny” Slaughter (Marla) of Florence, S.C. and Andrew Todd “Andy” Slaughter (Christy) of Columbia, S.C.He is also survived by five grandchildren whom he adored – Andrew Wilson “Drew”, Mary Hagan,...
Douglas Shores
Jul 20, 2021
Douglas Shores, 79, of Florence, passed away on July 20, 2021. He was born the son of the late Roy and Alice Shores. He worked as an Engineer and was a member of Southside Baptist Church. Over the years, he volunteered for the Pee Dee Chapter of the Telephone Pioneers and Howe Springs Volunteer Fire Department. He is preceded in...
Crystal Lynn Chandler Lisbon
Jul 15, 2021
Crystal Lynn Lisbon, 55, of Florence, SC passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021. Ms. Lisbon was born in Florence, SC a daughter of the late Charley Wilson Chandler and Ruth Reynolds Chandler.She worked at Ride and Shine where she provided excellent customer service where she was loved by customers and fellow employees.She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and sister....
Edith Laura Mills Hathcock
Jul 14, 2021
Edith Laura Mills Hathcock went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at McLeod Hospice House, attended by her family. Born April 16, 1929, at home in Marshville, North Carolina, she was the youngest child of eleven who survived infancy born to Mr. and Mrs. Archie Mills. She had been the faithful wife of Robert Alexander Hathcock...
William "Wl" L. Taylor
Jul 13, 2021
William “WL” Taylor, Sr, 76, of Florence, passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. Mr. Taylor was born a son of the late Maynard Rae Street Taylor and Chalmers Edward Taylor. He was a mechanic and enjoyed singing Gospel music.He attended Bethel Free Will Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his brother, Chalmers “Junior” E....
Michael Raymond Haynes
Jul 11, 2021
Michael Raymond Haynes, 50, of Darlington, passed away on Sunday, July 11, 2021. Mike was born in Florence, SC a son of Margaret Ann W. Gainey and the late J. B. Haynes. Surviving are his mother of Darlington; sister, Lori Newman (Wesley); nieces and nephews, Nikki (Ernest) Tasby, Josh (Brittnay) Newman, Joe (Courtney) Newman, and Chris (Jerri) Newman; great-nieces and...
Viola Streett Hudson
Jul 10, 2021
Viola Streett Hudson, 84, of Florence, SC passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021. Mrs. Hudson was born in Florence, SC a daughter of the late Daisy Streett.Viola graduated from McClenaghan High School and from the nursing program at Saunders Memorial Hospital in 1956.She retired from nursing after 30 years of service.She loved sports and played in Senior Sports Classic...
Steven "Blane" Mccracken,
Jul 10, 2021
Steven “Blane” McCracken, PhD, 39, of Florence, passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021. Blane was born on November 5, 1981, the son of Rita Buckles McCracken and Steven Vaughan McCracken. He graduated from West Florence High School with honors in 2000. He was a member of the West Florence Orchestra where he played first violin.He attended Francis Marion University...
Curtis Kershaw Summerford
Jul 9, 2021
Curtis “Curt” Kershaw Summerford, III passed away on July 9, 2021 at the young age of 54 in his hometown of Florence, South Carolina. His battle with a traumatic injury showed his courage in facing life challenges with a smile. Despite the pain he endured, Curt ended his story as any hero would; by staying strong until the very end....
Thomas W Mcmorrow
Jul 7, 2021
Thomas W. McMorrow Sr, 64, of Florence, SC, passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. He was born the son of the late Virginia and Patrick McMorrow. He was a Diesel Mechanic and Transport Manager for Amusement of America and retired after 50 years. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Holly McMorrow; and brother, Jerome Wayne McMorrow....
Michael Tracy Dudgeon
Jul 7, 2021
Michael Tracy Dudgeon was born on September 5, 1946 in Gambier, OH to his late parents, George and Burdetta Dudgeon, the youngest of five children with a head full of red hair and bright blue eyes. He served his country with honor for six years in the United States Army from 1967-1972.Michael went on to marry the love of his...
Ruth J. Turner
Jul 6, 2021
RUTH J TURNER, age 100, of Florence, SC, died July 6, 2021.A funeral service will be held at Immanuel Baptist Church on Saturday, July 10th, at 2:00 PM.Entombment will follow at Mount Hope Mausoleum and the family will receive friends at Mount Hope Mausoleum Chapel. She was preceded in death by her late husband, James Ray Turner; parents, Hugh Johnson,...
Willaree Miles Harrelson
Jul 5, 2021
Willaree Miles Harrelson, 83, of Timmonsville, SC passed away on Monday, July 5, 2021. Mrs. Harrelson was born in Florence County, SC a daughter of the late Edward Manning Miles and Lottie McCutcheon Miles.She retired from Craftex in Latta as a seamstress.She enjoyed the outdoors and loved to be around family and friends. She was preceded in death by her...
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....
