Kenneth Joel Pittman
May 7, 2021
On Friday, May 7th, 2021, our hero, Kenneth Joel Pittman, fought like a titan, and gained his wings that night. His 73 years on earth were well lived. Services will be held in the mausoleum at Florence Memorial Gardens, Tuesday, May 11th, with visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m. followed by the Memorial Service beginning at 2:00 p.m. directed by Stoudenmire-Dowling...
Scarlett Amanda Manning
May 3, 2021
Scarlett Amanda Manning, 57, of Florence, SC, passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021. Ms. Manning was born in Florence, SC a daughter of Tonia Jean Creel Bailey and Ezra C. "E.C." Bailey. She is predeceased by her grandmother, Grace Creel; grandfather, Europe Jiles “E.J.” Creel. Surviving are her parents; sons, John (Chelsea) Manning of Franklinton, NC and Bailey Manning...
Thomas Wilson Jordan
May 2, 2021
Thomas Wilson Jordan, 65, of Effingham, SC, passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021. Mr. Jordan was born the son of Janie Goud Jordan and the late James Cyril Jordan.He was a graduate of Furman University and a member of Evergreen Baptist Church where he enjoyed playing the organ for years.He had been a chef, working with some premier chefs...
Donald Edwin Hammes
Apr 29, 2021
Don was born on November 11, 1930 in Philadelphia, PA and peacefully went to be with the Lord on April 29, 2021 in Florence, SC. He was elected president of his high school student association before attending and graduating from Temple University.Upon graduation, Don joined the U. S. Navy, became a Chief Petty Officer and then served on a destroyer...
Dhara Pinalkumar Patel
Apr 29, 2021
Dhara Pinalkumar Patel, age 12, of Florence, SC passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2021. Miss Patel was born in Charlotte, NC a daughter of Pinalkumar Kanubhai Patel and Kajalben Pinal Kumar Patel. She was a student at John W. Moore Middle School. She was preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Manibhai Jethabhai Patel, Vimalaben Manibhai Patel, and grandfather, Rameshbhai...
Billy Matthews
Apr 28, 2021
Billy Matthews, 75, of Florence, SC, passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021. Mr. Matthews was born a son of the late Era Irene Evans and Edward Matthews.He retired as a supervisor from Millwright Services of Florence. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by two grandchildren, Alex and Andy Matthews, and sister, Betty Flores. Mr. Matthews is survived...
Grace Tilton Creel
Apr 26, 2021
Grace Tilton Creel, 96, of Florence, SC, passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021. Mrs. Creel was born a daughter of the late Letha Idell Sauls Tilton and Clarence Olin Tilton.She was the owner and operator of Federal Finance Company.Mrs. Creel was a member of Florence Baptist Temple. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her husband, Europe...
Robert George Frederick
Apr 25, 2021
Robert George Frederick, 83, passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021. He was born in Columbia, New York, a son of the late Nelson P. Frederick and Gladys Dempster Frederick. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran , worked in maintenance and repair for Maytag, and was a member of Mizpah Baptist Church. He is predeceased in death by his Parents,...
Dorothy Mae Miller Williams
Apr 24, 2021
Dorothy Mae Miller Williams, 70, of Florence, SC, passed away on Saturday, April 24, 2021. She was born a daughter of the late Elsie Mae Miller and Robert Miller.Prior to her marriage, she was employed with Florence Manufacturing Company and several other local companies.Mrs. Williams was a member of Woodman of the World. She is survived by her husband, Raymond...
Thomas R. Mahaffey
Apr 24, 2021
Thomas R. “Tom” Mahaffey passed away April 24, 2021 after an extended illness. He was born in New Brighton PA on March 11, 1947, the son of the late Bernard and Deloris Mahaffey. He served 6 years in the US Navy with a tour of duty in Vietnam and was honorably discharged in 1970. He was a reserve police officer...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
