Claude Douglas "Doug" Mitchell
Dec 7, 2020
Claude Douglas “Doug” Mitchell, III, 66, of Florence, SC passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020. Mr. Mitchell was born in Camden, SC a son of the late Claude Douglas Mitchell, Jr. and Sarah Hepburn Mitchell.He retired after 33 years of service with ESAB and loved riding his Harley Davidson. Surviving are his wife, Judy Lassiter Mitchell; step-daughters, Chrystal (Michael)...
Wittie Latroska Pridgen
Dec 6, 2020
Wittie Latroska Pridgen, 87, earned a first-class ticket and boarded the train for heaven on December 6, 2020. His successful run on earth began in the cradle. Born in Florence, SC, he was the son of the late John Golden Pridgen and Allie Wells Holoman Pridgen. He was a member of the Florence High School class of 1953, where he...
Nayana Patel
Dec 5, 2020
Nayana Patel, 66, of Florence, passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2020. Mrs. Patel was born a daughter of the late Maniben Patel and Chaturbhai Patel.She was the owner of Maxwell Grocery Store. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Mahendrabhai Patel and sister, Sarla M. Patel. Mrs. Patel is survived by her husband,...
William Joseph "Joe" Caskey
Dec 5, 2020
William Joseph “Joe” Caskey, 91, of Florence, passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2020. Mr. Caskey was born in Lancaster, SC a son of the late Jasper Newton Caskey and Meta Mae Williams Caskey.He was a US Army veteran and a graduate of Clemson University and the USC School of Law.He retired from Blue Cross and Blue Shield as former...
James Allen "Buddy" Turner
Dec 3, 2020
Mr. Turner was born June 4, 1934, in Pamplico, to Elma Lee Calcutt and Charles Kenneth Turner. He was a graduate of Pamplico High School and Clemson College with a major in Vocational Agriculture Education.He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Mary Tedder Turner, daughter Carla Turner Kagel (Richard) of Healdsburg, California, son James Allen Turner, II (Laurie...
Dessie Virginia "Ginny" Watford
Dec 2, 2020
Dessie Virginia “Ginny” Watford, 73, of Florence, passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2020. Ms. Watford was born a daughter of the late Daisy Henderson Rogers and Marvin Roy Rogers.She practiced cosmetology in Florence and surrounding areas for over fifty years.She had a strong dedication and love for her customers. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death...
Rose Marie Crosland Welker
Dec 1, 2020
Rose Marie Crosland Welker, 74, of Florence, passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2020, after a brief illness. Ms. Welker was born in Meridian, Mississippi, a daughter of the late Ava Marie Crosland and Charles Wills Crosland. She is survived by her daughter, Ashley Thompson (Tilly); son, Kip Murray (Tanya); grandchildren, Daniel Thompson, IV, Korey Murray, Magen Gatlin, Cora Blythe...
Billy "Bill" Gene Hensley
Nov 29, 2020
Billy “Bill” Gene Hensley, 86, of Quinby, SC, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2020. Mr. Hensley was born the son of the late Orlena Stallard Hensley and John Hensley.He was a veteran of the US Air Force serving during the Korean Conflict and a retired maintenance mechanic with American Bakery. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by...
Janet Lee Collins Kostoff
Nov 28, 2020
Janet Lee Collins Kostoff, 87, of Florence, formerly of Hartford, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2020. Mrs. Kostoff was born in Sharon, PA a daughter of the late Theodore Collins and Lucille Dunham Collins.She was a graduate Hickory High School in Pennsylvania. Surviving are her sons, Lynn (Melanie) Kostoff and Ronald Kostoff; grandchildren, Jeremy Kostoff, Jackson Kostoff, and...
Richard Raymond Rothgeb
Nov 27, 2020
Richard Raymond Rothgeb, 88, of Darlington, passed away on Friday, November 27, 2020. Mr. Rothgeb was born in Harvey, IL a son of the late Romeo Leo Rothgeb and Nellie Delonjay Rothgeb.He had served in the US Army and in the National Guard.He retired from the US Coast Guard and was a member of Lake Swamp Baptist Church. He was...
Stephen Carlisle Curry
Nov 26, 2020
Stephen Carlisle “Steve” Curry, 66, of Florence, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2020. Mr. Curry was born in Greenville, SC a son of the late Ernest Drake Curry, Sr. and Mary Joyce Rushton Curry.He was a graduate of Wade Hampton High School, a member of Pendleton Street Baptist Church and an avid Clemson football fan. Surviving are his wife,...
Harry Mitchell Mccutcheon
Nov 26, 2020
Harry M. McCutcheon, 72, of Florence, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2020. Mr. McCutcheon was born in Darlington, SC a son of the late Jesse McCutcheon and Opal Floyd McCutcheon. He was preceded in death by his parents and by two brothers, James Richard McCutcheon and Kenneth McCutcheon. Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Phyllis G. McCutcheon; daughters,...
Angie Reeves Carlson
Nov 24, 2020
Angie Reeves Carlson, 87, of Florence, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020. Mrs. Carlson was born a daughter of the late Hattie Bertha Humphries Reeves and Sim Wesley Reeves. She was a supporter and contributor to animal welfare programs primarily in Darlington, SC. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill” J....
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...
