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....
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...
