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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Julie Ann Kalberer

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

Reverend Larry Mcsween Miller

Reverend Larry Mcsween Miller

Oct 19, 2021

Dr. Reverend Larry McSween Miller, Sr. 73, of Florence, passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2021. Dr. Miller was born a son of the late Liston McSween Miller and Hathaway Elizabeth Eaddy Miller. He retired after 30 years in ministry, having Pastored at Paran Baptist Church in Lake City, Hoffmeyer Road Baptist Church in Florence and other churches in South...

Thomas Edwin Watson

Thomas Edwin Watson

Oct 19, 2021

Thomas Edwin Watson, 64, of Florence, passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2021. Mr. Watson was born a son of the late Vivian Watson Hancock and Thomas E. Watson.He worked for Merita Bakery 24 years and retired as Maintenance Engineer from McCall Farms.Mr. Watson was a Deacon at Lucknow Baptist Church in Bishopville. He is survived by his wife, Sue...

Julia Mae Williamson

Julia Mae Williamson

Oct 18, 2021

Julia Mae Williamson, 86, of Florence, passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021. Ms. Williamson was born a daughter of the late Girlener Grant White and Sam White.She was a graduate of Wilson High School in Florence.She retired in 1986 after 17 years of providing visiting nurse services to those in need while working for Jacoby Hospital in New York,...

Beverly Hanna Rogers

Beverly Hanna Rogers

Oct 18, 2021

Beverly Hanna Rogers, 74, of Florence, passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021. Mrs. Rogers was born in the Hannah - Pamplico Community, a daughter of the late Evelyn Hyman Hanna and Alfred J. Hanna. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert Eugene Rogers; sons,...

Lois Gibson Housand

Lois Gibson Housand

Oct 15, 2021

Lois Gibson Housand, 94, of Florence, passed away on Friday, October 15, 2021. She was born in Toxey, Alabama a daughter of the late William Thompton Gibson and Josephine Todd Gibson.She was a member of South Florence Baptist Church and worked at Marlowe Manufacturing. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jerome Preston Housand; brothers, Earlie Gibson,...

James Mcdonald

James Mcdonald

Oct 15, 2021

James McDonald, 79, of Florence, passed away on Friday, October 15, 2021. Mr. McDonald was born in Baltimore, Maryland a son of the late David Wells McDonald and Mary Margaret Helen McCarthy.He loved muscle cars, car shows, dancing the Shag and Tommy Bahama shirts. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, William David “Billy” McDonald, and half-brother, Robert...

Tonya Carol Bayliff

Tonya Carol Bayliff

Oct 11, 2021

Tonya Carol Bayliff, 41, of Florence, passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021. Ms. Bayliff was born a daughter of Connie Freeman Dean and Douglas Proctor Dean. She served in the US Air Force for several years and was a member of Elim Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her twin sons, Julius Lee Bayliff...

Onnie Elvis Poston

Onnie Elvis Poston

Oct 9, 2021

Onnie Elvis Poston, 64, of Pamplico, SC, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, October 9, 2021. Mr. Poston was born in Florence County, SC, a son of the late Joseph Poston, Sr. and Janie Mae Miles Poston.He was a mechanic for Poston Trailer Repair and loved restoring old cars.He loved his grandchildren, nieces and nephews.He took care of...

Joan Frances Miller Mcvey

Joan Frances Miller Mcvey

Oct 5, 2021

Dr. Joan Frances Miller McVey, 80, of Florence, passed away on Tuesday, October 5, 2021. Dr. McVey was born a daughter of the late Marion Hoyt Miller and John William Miller.She was a retired staff psychologist with the North Carolina Department of Social Services. Dr. McVey was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church. In addition to her parents, she...

Exley Arvle Wilkes

Exley Arvle Wilkes

Oct 5, 2021

Exley Arvle Wilkes, 75, of Florence, passed away on Tuesday, October 5, 2021. Mr. Wilkes was born in Florence, SC a son of the late Exley Houston Wilkes and Helen Arvle Segars Wilkes.He retired as an Administrator for the Housing Authority and from A.M. Cars. He was preceded in death by his parents, and by his wife, Margaret Lawhon Wilkes....

Julian L. Mason

Julian L. Mason

Oct 4, 2021

Dr. Julian L. Mason, Jr. passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Grace Warren Dalrymple

Grace Warren Dalrymple

Oct 3, 2021

Grace Warren Dalrymple, 85, of Myrtle Beach, passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2021. Mrs. Dalrymple was born in Hartsville, SC a daughter of the late K.C. Warren and Fodie Gainey Warren.She retired from Klearknit and was owner and operator of A Touch of Grace Florist. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Boyd D. Dalrymple; brother,...

Froilan Rodriguez

Froilan Rodriguez

Oct 2, 2021

Froilan Rodriguez, 53, of Florence, passed away on Saturday, October 2, 2021. He was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, a son of Thomas Rodriguez and Anafredis Correa.He was the pastor of Hispanic Ministries at the Florence Baptist Temple. Surviving are his wife, Mary Rodriguez; sons, Steven (Maribel), Froilan Jose, Wigberto Jose, Kenneth, Froilan Alejandro, and Marco Andres; daughters, Heidi (Juan...

Jeffrey Sean Mitcheltree

Jeffrey Sean Mitcheltree

Oct 1, 2021

Jeffrey Sean Mitcheltree, 51, of Florence, passed away on Friday, October 1, 2021. Mr. Mitcheltree was born a son of Christine Godfrey Mitcheltree and William Gary Mitcheltree of Effingham.He graduated from St. John’s High School in Darlington, SC, Class of 1988 and was a veteran of the US Navy.Mr. Mitcheltree was a former manager of various food chains.He was a...

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