Bettie Ann Pope Cantrell
Nov 21, 2020
Bettie Ann Pope Cantrell, 75, of Florence, passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020. Mrs. Cantrell was born in Portsmouth, VA, a daughter of the late Amelia L. House Pope and Robert Wilson Pope.She graduated from Norview High School in Norfolk, VA and from Chowan University in NCShe worked in drafting with the Engineering Department of Bell South/AT&T for thirty-five...
Hattie Mae Haselden Kirven
Nov 21, 2020
Hattie Mae Haselden Kirven, 86, of Florence, SC, passed away on November 21, 2020.She was born November 1, 1934, in Hemingway, SC, the daughter of the late Auburn & Thelma Haselden and lived most of her life in the Pamplico and Florence area.She enjoyed a long career in the hospitality industry and enjoyed serving others. She was preceded in death...
Joel Barton Heffler
Nov 20, 2020
Dr. Joel Barton Heffler, 75 of Florence died November 20, 2020 at the McLeod Hospice House after a prolonged illness, surrounded by his loving family.Dr. Heffler was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.He was known as “Poppy” by his seven grandchildren who loved him dearly.Dr. Heffler was an active member of First Baptist Church of Florence. He loved reading, teaching,...
Gerald J. Biscup
Nov 19, 2020
Gerald J. Biscup, 89, of Florence, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2020. Mr. Biscup was born in Detroit, Michigan.He served in the US Marine Corps during the Korean War and retired from the Detroit Police Department after 31 years.Gerald was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Mary...
Kevin Bradley Kelly
Nov 18, 2020
Kevin Bradley Kelly, 71, of Florence, passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2020. Mr. Kelly was born in New York City, NY a son of the late Augustine Bradley Kelly, Jr. and Margaret Cecelia Merk Kelly.He was a US Army veteran and a member of the Catholic faith.Kevin was a natural salesman. Surviving are his wife, June A. Sheaffer-Kelly; sons,...
Carla Donette Hendrick-Shaw
Nov 17, 2020
Carla Donette Hendrick-Shaw, 46, of Effingham, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2020. Mrs. Hendrick-Shaw was born in Florence, SC a daughter of Donna Calcutt Hendrick and the late James David Hendrick, Sr.She was a member of Tans Bay Baptist Church and employed at Hendrick Septic Tank Service. Surviving are her husband, David Harold Shaw, II; step-son, David Harold Shaw,...
Gary Lee Phillips
Nov 17, 2020
Gary Lee Phillips, 55, of Florence, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2020. Mr. Phillips was born a son of the late Lois Camella Blenden Phillips and Delmos Cecil Phillips.He was a network installer with Spectrum and was a member of Florence Baptist Temple.He loved the outdoors, including camping, fishing and the animals, but most of all he loved his...
Marolyn A. Pendell
Nov 16, 2020
Marolyn A. Pendell, 59, of Marion, passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2020. Mrs. Pendell was born a daughter of the late Dorothy Ethelene Amerson Freeman and James Walker Atkinson, Sr.She was a dental assistant and x-ray technician. Mrs. Pendell attended Lebanon Free Will Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers, J....
Bonnie Shaw Edwards
Nov 15, 2020
Bonnie Shaw Edwards, 72, of Darlington, passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2020, at her daughter’s home surrounded by her family. Ms. Edwards was born a daughter of the late Fred T. Shaw, Sr. and Ida Bonieta Ingram Shaw. Bonnie was a student at Florence-Darlington TECH. She later became an instructor with the Dental Assistant Program at Florence-Darlington TECH. Bonnie...
Barbara "Bobbie" Coleman Gibbs
Nov 15, 2020
After a lengthy and valiant battle with Parkinson’s Disease, Bobbie Gibbs, a resident of The Manor in Florence, SC, passed away peacefully at McLeod Hospice House on November 15, 2020.Predeceased by her husband of 64 years, Don Gibbs, Bobbie is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Libby and John Charles; her son, Gene Gibbs; her grandchildren, Rusty Charles (Jenny), Jennifer...
Janet Marie Sprague
Nov 13, 2020
Janet Marie Weaver Sprague, 67, of Effingham, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2020. Mrs. Sprague was born in Brooklyn, NY a daughter of the late Leon Edgar Weaver and Margaret Marie Blakley Weaver.She was a member of the Pee Dee Community Fellowship Church. Surviving are her husband, Richard Sprague of Effingham; sons, Richard (Nikki) Sprague of Florence and Michael...
Eileen Calcutt
Nov 12, 2020
Eileen Calcutt, 81, of Florence, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2020. Ms. Calcutt was born in Wilbur, PA, a daughter of the late Roscoe Tribbett and Irene Clear Tribbett.She was a member of the Methodist faith and had been a claims representative for the Social Security Administration. Surviving are her son, Gerald (Melissa) Stone of Georgia; Russell Stone of...
Gerald Donald Mckenzie
Nov 10, 2020
Gerald Donald McKenzie, 89, of Effingham, passed away after a long illness. A memorial service will be held at a later date.Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home is assisting the family.
William S. Mccall
Nov 9, 2020
William S. McCall, 79, of Florence, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020. Mr. McCall was born in Florence, SC a son of the late James Andrew McCall and Clara Jones McCall.William started working at the age of twelve when he started running his own newspaper route.From that moment, he learned the power of a dollar and the importance of...
Sandra Kay Meadows Clendenin
Nov 6, 2020
Sandra Kay Meadows Clendenin, of Florence, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020. Mrs. Clendenin was born in Buchanan County, VA, the daughter of the late Hazel Ratliff Clendenin and Luther Meadows.Mrs. Clendenin was of the Pentecostal faith. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased her husband, Arthur Forrest “Eagle” Clendenin. Surviving are her children, Cammy Tatum of Pounding...
Richie C. Thornton
Nov 2, 2020
Richie C. Thornton, 96, of Florence, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2020. Ms. Thornton was born a daughter of the late Nannie Lou Barnes Christopher and John Richard Christopher.She was a retired school teacher from the Alabama Public School system.Ms. Thornton graduated high school in Alabama and attended Athens College and Peabody College for Teachers where she earned her...
Diane Hartsell
Nov 1, 2020
Diane Hartsell, 60 of Florence, South Carolina passed away on Sunday, November 1st, 2020, at home following a long illness. She was born on May 25, 1960 in Biddeford, Maine. The daughter of the late Cecile B. Dupras Perreault and Richard A. Perreault. She was educated in Biddeford Schools. On October 26, 1979 she married Danny Hartsell at St. Andres...
Martha E. Drew
Nov 1, 2020
Martha E. Drew, 75, of Florence, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2020. Martha was born a daughter of the late Nell Hinds Merritt and Johnny Thomas Merritt. She was a records supervisor with the State of South Carolina and worked with Special Needs Pee Dee Regional Center. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her...
Donna Ross Kennedy
Oct 29, 2020
Donna Ross Kennedy, 59, of Hartsville, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2020. Mrs. Kennedy was born in Paige, AZ a daughter of the late James Ross and Eunice Cook Evans.She was very outgoing, giving, compassionate, and selfless.Donna loved her family, was the family caregiver, and trusted the Lord with all her heart. Surviving are her husband of 18 years,...
Harriett Virginia Lawrence
Oct 27, 2020
Harriett Virginia Lawrence, 65, of Florence, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2020. Ms. Lawrence was born a daughter of the late Arbell Parker Lawrence and Wilbur Hook Lawrence. She had a God given talent for playing the piano and played at many churches in the area. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother,...
