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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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James Kenneth Johnson

James Kenneth Johnson

Mar 21, 2021

James Kenneth Johnson, 77, of Pamplico, passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2021. Mr. Johnson was born in Rock Hill, SC a son of the late John A. Johnson and Altha J. Watson.He was a member of Mt. Elon Free Will Baptist Church.He was a lifetime member of the Pamplico Masonic Lodge #324 where he served as Secretary for many...

Johnny Ladd Montrose

Johnny Ladd Montrose

Mar 16, 2021

Johnny Ladd Montrose, 73, of Florence, passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021. Mr. Montrose was born a son of the late Mary Louise Sarioul Montrose and Rudolph Montrose.He was a Vietnam veteran of the US Air Force.Mr. Montrose was a member of Southside Baptist Church and the #1 New Orleans Saints fan. In addition to his parents, he is...

Raymond L. Wells

Raymond L. Wells

Mar 16, 2021

Raymond L. Wells, 92, of Effingham, SC passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021. Mr. Wells was born in Lockport, NY a son of the late Joseph B. Wells and Elizabeth Lewis Wells.He was a school teacher and attended New Life Lutheran Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Jennie F. Wells, and daughter, Patsy Wells. Surviving...

Kenneth H. "Hubie" Hyman

Kenneth H. "Hubie" Hyman

Mar 15, 2021

Kenneth H. “Hubie” Hyman, 65, of Timmonsville, SC, passed away on Monday, March 15, 2021. Mr. Hyman was born a son of the late Madene Coker Hyman and Johnny H. Hyman.He worked for Blanchard Machinery for forty years. He loved to play his guitar and loved music. He loved his “Blanchard Boys” and “Cusaac Boys” that he referred to as...

Alvin Kenneth Larrimore

Alvin Kenneth Larrimore

Mar 13, 2021

Alvin Kenneth Larrimore, 88, of Florence, SC, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 13, 2021. Mr. Larrimore was born in Marion County, SC, a son of the late Vivian Mae Bowen Larrimore and James Chesley Larrimore.He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served during the Korean War.Mr. Larrimore worked with United Insurance...

Dianne Hill Harrell

Dianne Hill Harrell

Mar 11, 2021

Dianne Hill Harrell, 73, of Florence, passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2021. Mrs. Harrell was born in Florence, SC a daughter of the late Foster Hill and Sadie Barfield Hill.She was an interior decorator. She was preceded in death by her parents and by a son, Timmy Sardis. Surviving are her husband, Ricky Harrell of Florence, a sister, and...

Dawn Marie Topolski Jay

Dawn Marie Topolski Jay

Mar 7, 2021

Dawn Marie Topolski Jay, 56, of Effingham, passed away early Sunday morning, March 7, 2021, after a 7-month battle with cancer. She was born in Detroit, Michigan and is survived by her wonderful husband of 20 years, Michael “Mike” Jay; her parents, Diane Langella of Florida and Joseph Topolski of North Carolina; uncle, John Ziza of Michigan, and aunt, Debra...

Charles Ray Adams

Charles Ray Adams

Mar 7, 2021

Charles Ray Adams, 72, of Florence, SC passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2021. Mr. Adams was born in Marietta, NC a son of the late Ray Adams and Nellie Grace Walters Adams.He was a US Marine veteran having served in Vietnam and received a Purple Heart.Charles was a volunteer fireman and retired from the City of Lumberton having worked...

Leverne Strickland Welch

Leverne Strickland Welch

Mar 6, 2021

Mr. Welch was born on August 14, 1932 in Olanta, SC.He was the son of the late Willie Leroy Welch, Sr. and Margaret Etta Strickland Welch. He is also preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Willa Mae Welch, two brothers Henry Sumter Welch and Willie Leroy Welch, Jr., and two sisters Jessie Mae Welch and Geneva Agnes...

David Mitchell Hickey

David Mitchell Hickey

Mar 5, 2021

David Mitchell Hickey, Sr., 71, of Florence, SC passed away on Friday, March 5, 2021. Mr. Hickey was born in Florence, SC a son of the late William Edward “Bubba” Hickey, Sr. and Merideth Turner Hickey.He was a US Army veteran having served during Vietnam and worked for DuPont for over 30 years. Surviving are his sons, David M. (Jenny)...

Bobby Springs

Bobby Springs

Mar 3, 2021

Bobby Springs, 72, of Florence, passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2021. Mr. Springs was born in Mullins, SC a son of the late Willie Springs and Ruby Kate Sparkman Springs.He worked for Jordan Scrap Metal for 44 years and was a member of Eastside Christian Church. Surviving are his sister, Billie Jean (Monroe) McElveen; nieces and nephews, Tamera (Byron)...

Ruth Ann Woodberry Stone

Ruth Ann Woodberry Stone

Mar 2, 2021

Ruth Ann Woodberry Stone, 75, of Florence, passed away on Tuesday, March, 2, 2021. Mrs. Stone was born the daughter of the late Beulah Poston Woodberry and William Franklin Woodberry.She had worked for Presbyterian Community of South Carolina. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by husband, Ansel Cleo “AC” Stone, Jr.; and eighteen brothers and sisters, She is...

Bobby Gene Blackwell

Bobby Gene Blackwell

Mar 1, 2021

Bobby Gene Blackwell, 85 of Florence, passed away Monday, March 1, 2021. Mr. Blackwell, was the son of the late Hattye Watson Blackwell and James Lamont Blackwell. He graduated from Hartsville High School and the University of South Carolina in 1958.He retired as a Mechanical Engineer from DuPont, an AVID GAMECOCK fan and general sports enthusiast, with interest in College...

Mario John D'Ambrosio

Mario John D'Ambrosio

Feb 27, 2021

Mario John D’ambrosio, 75, of Florence, passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2021. He was born a son of the late Ines Scandurra D’ambrosio and John D’ambrosio.Mr. D’ambrosio was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his step-son, David Brody. He is survived by his wife, Elaine Anita Jantz D’ambrosio; son,...

Lucille Edgerton Brown

Lucille Edgerton Brown

Feb 26, 2021

Lucille Edgerton Brown, age 103, of Florence, South Carolina, went home to be with the Lord Friday, February 26, 2021. She was the daughter of James Warren Edgerton, Sr. and Avie Oliver Edgerton. She was raised on a farm in Sardis, South Carolina and enjoyed telling stories about her childhood to anyone who would listen. She was a faithful member...

Rachel Hulett Courtney

Rachel Hulett Courtney

Feb 25, 2021

Rachel Hulett Courtney, 32, of Florence, South Carolina, died on Thursday, February 25th, 2021 after a brief illness. She is survived by her husband of 10 years Charles Edward Courtney III, her newborn daughter Beatrix Wren Courtney, her parents Roy and Betsy Hulett, her sisters, Ashley (Trison) Paridis, Caroline Hulett, and Samantha Hulett, and by many aunts, uncles, cousins, friends,...

Acie E. Jackson

Acie E. Jackson

Feb 23, 2021

Acie E. Jackson, 75, of Florence, passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2021. Mr. Jackson was born a son of the late Ardella Cook Jackson and William H. Jackson. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his brothers, Arvil, Hershel, Gleason and Clinton; sister, Truby; and also predeceased by his grandson, Acie Jackson Buchner. He is survived by...

Geraldine "Gerry" M. Bauer

Geraldine "Gerry" M. Bauer

Feb 23, 2021

Geraldine M. Bauer, 95, of Florence, passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2021. Ms. Bauer was born the daughter of the late Patty McKenzie Hatchell and Lide B. Hatchell.She retired as a bookkeeper from Cameron & Barkley. She was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church.Ms. Bauer was also a Past State President of VFW Ladies Auxiliary, a member of...

Shelby J. Brugos

Shelby J. Brugos

Feb 20, 2021

Shelby J. Brugos, 80, of Huger, SC passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021. Mrs. Brugos was born in Martinsville, VA, a daughter of the late George R. Patterson and Della Faye Gray Patterson.She was a member of Palmetto Street Church of God. She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Johnny Carl Chitwood in 1987 and her...

Donald Clark Grimsley

Donald Clark Grimsley

Feb 20, 2021

Donald Clark Grimsley, age 84, of Marion was born November 2, 1936 and passed into the loving arms of Jesus February 20, 2021 at MUSC Florence Regency Rehabilitation Center. He was the son of Warren Lonnie Grimsley and Bertie Wilkes Grimsley, brother of Hubert Grimsley deceased,Reverend Lonnie Grimsley Jr., Dorothy Grimsley deceased, Margaret Grimsley Strickland, Lazette Grimsley Morris, and Paul...

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