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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D. Legrand Weaver

D. Legrand Weaver

Apr 23, 2021

D. Legrand “Tater” Weaver, 69, of Florence, passed away on Friday, April 23, 2021. He was born in Florence County , a son of the late Joel Weaver and Thelma Martin Weaver. He was a Certified Welder for Vulcraft for 20 years and retired as a farmer. He was a member of the Bethsaida United Methodist Church and the Ruritan...

Lillian Baird Cash

Lillian Baird Cash

Apr 18, 2021

Lillian Baird Cash, 87, of Florence, passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2021. Mrs. Cash was born in Winter Park, FL a daughter of the late Teddy Roosevelt Baird and Blonnie Baird.She was a member of All Saints Episcopal Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, and sister, Myra Hall. Surviving are her husband, Leonard Lee Cash; sons,...

Martha Jane Parsons

Martha Jane Parsons

Apr 16, 2021

Martha Parsons, 76, of Florence, SC, passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021. She was born in Moore County, NC, a daughter of the late John Gallimore and Theo DeWitt Gallimore. She worked as the manager of the loan delivery department and retired from Washington Mutual. She was a member of the Eastside Christian Church where she taught Sunday school...

Mary Grace Elliott Sellers

Mary Grace Elliott Sellers

Apr 15, 2021

Mary Grace Elliott Sellers, 77, of Florence, passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2021. Mrs. Sellers was born in Nichols, SC a daughter of the late O’Neal Elliott and Julia Orilla Emmanuel Elliott.She was a member of Palmetto Street Church of God for over 20 years where she was a member of the Seniors Alive Sunday School Class.She was a...

Agnes Bagnal Folk

Agnes Bagnal Folk

Apr 15, 2021

Agnes Bagnal Folk, 82, of Florence, passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2021. Mrs. Folk was born in Manning, SC a daughter of the late Robert Lee Bagnal and Nina Thames Bagnal.She graduated from Winthrop College in 1960 as a Registered Dietician and married Tommy M. Folk, Jr. on July 3rd that same year.She worked for McLeod food service for...

Corey Daniel Floyd

Corey Daniel Floyd

Apr 14, 2021

Corey Daniel Floyd, 40, of Florence, SC, passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2021. Mr. Floyd was born a son of Ray Alton Floyd, Jr. and the late Rebecca Joy Hanner Floyd McGee.He was a graduate of West Florence High School in 1998 and a self-employed construction worker.Mr. Floyd was a member of Florence Baptist Temple. He is survived by...

Linda Rochelle Thomerson

Linda Rochelle Thomerson

Apr 14, 2021

Linda Rochelle Thomerson, 69, of Florence, SC passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2021. Mrs. Thomerson was born in Kinston, NC a daughter of the late Margaret Ruth Merrett.She attended Calvary Baptist Church and had been a flight attendant for 42 ½ years with US Air.Linda had flown all over the world during her career.She was an avid traveler for...

Elsie Rebecca Vause Matthews

Elsie Rebecca Vause Matthews

Apr 13, 2021

Elsie Rebecca Vause Matthews, age 90, went to be with the Lord on April 13, 2021 at McLeod’s Hospice House, a spiritual place with loving caregivers in Florence, SC .She spent the last 7 years at Presbyterian Home where she received excellent care with lots of kindness Elsie was born on January 20, 1931 to Julius Benjamin Vause and Olive...

Judy Willis Griffith

Judy Willis Griffith

Apr 11, 2021

Judy Willis Griffith, 94, of Florence, SC, passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021. Mrs. Griffith was born in Warsaw, NC, a daughter of the late Nellie King Willis and Clarence Leslie Willis.She was a retired Registered Nurse and a member of Highland Park United Methodist Church.Mrs. Griffith was a past member of VFW Women’s Auxiliary. In addition to her...

Donna Jane Wisnoski

Donna Jane Wisnoski

Apr 10, 2021

Donna Jane Wisnoski, 78, of Florence, SC, passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021. Ms. Wisnoski was born a daughter of the late Bernice Law and Edward Law. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her husband, Gerald T. Wisnoski, and son, Michael Wisnoski. She is survived by her sons, Matthew Paul Wisnoski (Amy) and Mark Allen Wisnoski...

Malcolm Rasberry

Malcolm Rasberry

Apr 8, 2021

Malcolm Rasberry, 81, of Florence, SC, passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021. Mr. Rasberry was born in Aynor, SC a son of the late John James Rasberry and Emma Spears Rasberry.He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, where he served as a Deacon. He was also a Freemason and life member of Hampton Lodge #204 A.F.M. He was...

Margaret Gray Massengill

Margaret Gray Massengill

Apr 8, 2021

Once upon a time, there was a little girl born to ecstatic parents on a cold, winter day in Dayton, Ohio.All the nurses said she was the most beautiful child in the nursery with her head full of dark hair and piercing eyes. The parents took her home where she grew into a precocious toddler who soaked up knowledge and...

Kendra Marie Potter

Kendra Marie Potter

Apr 7, 2021

Kendra Marie Potter, infant daughter of Brock Potter and Melissa Gallman, passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. Kendra was preceded in death by her brother, Brantley Potter. She is survived by her parents; brothers, Brock Potter, Jr. and Brayden Potter; sister, Hailey Potter. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

W. Howard Beckwith

W. Howard Beckwith

Mar 29, 2021

W. Howard Beckwith, 83, of Florence, SC, passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021. Mr. Beckwith was born a son of the late Mary Carter Beckwith and William Harvey Beckwith. He retired from South Carolina Highway Patrol after 42 years of service.He was the 2014 Omar Shrine Potentate and a member of Amity Lodge. In addition to his parents, he...

Carl Martin "Marty" Green

Carl Martin "Marty" Green

Mar 25, 2021

Carl Martin “Marty” Green, 50, of Florence, passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2021. Mr. Green was born in Florence, SC a son of Betty Montrose Green and the late Carl F. Green.He was a member of St. John’s Anglican Church and had worked for CSX for 12 years. He was preceded in death by his father and by a...

Gene Turner

Gene Turner

Mar 25, 2021

On Thursday, March 25, 2021, Gene Turner, loving husband of Pam and “a very special father” of Scott passed away at the age of 71. Gene was born on June 7, 1949, to Ned and Louise Turner. He was a graduate of St. John’s High School and earned an Associate Degree from Florence-Darlington Technical College. He retired from Southern Bell/Bell...

Steven Jeffrey Gallagher

Steven Jeffrey Gallagher

Mar 25, 2021

Steven Jeffrey Gallagher passed peacefully at home on March 25, 2021 after a recent illness. Steven was born on November 13, 1964, the beloved son of Anna Mae and James Gallagher who preceded him in death.He grew up in Doylestown, Pennsylvania and after graduating high school attended Albright College in Reading, Pennsylvania attaining a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. He...

Joyce Edison "J.E." Cox

Joyce Edison "J.E." Cox

Mar 23, 2021

Joyce Edison “J.E.” Cox, 86, of Florence, passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021. Mr. Cox was born a son of the late Dessie Jane Cox and Sam Jasper Cox.He received his Master’s Degree from Clemson.He was a member of South Florence Baptist Church where he served as a Sunday School teacher and a former Deacon.Mr. Cox was a retired...

Bing D. Sharpe

Bing D. Sharpe

Mar 23, 2021

Bing D. Sharpe, 75, of Timmonsville, SC, passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021. Bing was born a son of the late Alma Lee Warren Sharpe and Lever Vinson Sharpe.He was the owner of Sharpe’s Construction and General Contractor for over 50 years. Bing loved and served his Church for many years.He loved his family and found great joy in...

Sidney E. Singleton

Sidney E. Singleton

Mar 22, 2021

Sidney Earl Singleton, 83, of Florence passed away on Monday, March 22, 2021. Born in Conway, SC, he was the son of the late Troy R. and Allene Lundy Singleton. Sidney will be lovingly remembered by everyone who knew him. He was a dedicated husband of 64 years to his wife, Jaywan Hardee Singleton, and a loving son, brother, father,...

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