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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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Marolyn A. Pendell

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

Addie Mae Turner

Addie Mae Turner

Oct 26, 2020

Addie Mae Turner, 76, of Effingham, SC passed away on Monday, October 26, 2020. Mrs. Turner was born in Hemingway, SC a daughter of the late Liston D. Taylor and Bessie Phillips Taylor.She had worked for Electric Motive for 13 years, GE Medical Systems for 27 years, and part-time at Beaver Creek Golf Club and Freedom Florence.She was a member...

Robert E. Lee

Robert E. Lee

Oct 25, 2020

Robert E. Lee, 61, of Florence, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2020. Mr. Lee was born in Flint, Michigan a son of the late Grady L. Lee and Iola Bellamy Lee.He had worked for the City of Florence and had been a member of Quinby United Methodist Church where he was a greeter, usher, and had been a trustee...

Ruth Adams Lee

Ruth Adams Lee

Oct 22, 2020

Ruth Adams Lee, 72, of Florence, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2020. Mrs. Lee was born in Waltham, Massachusetts, a daughter of the late Robert L. Newton and Ruth Patriquin Newton.She graduated from the University of Southern Maine and had worked for the City of Florence.She was a member of Quinby United Methodist Church where she had been a...

Richard Martin Mayer

Richard Martin Mayer

Oct 22, 2020

Richard (“Dick”) Martin Mayer, 81 of Florence, SC died on October 22, 2020, at McLeod Regional Hospital after a brief illness. He was born on February 5, 1939 in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. He is preceded in death by his parents, Martin William Mayer and Lulu Pietschman Carmody, his brother Billy Mayer, and sister Judy Mosier, Chico, CA. Surviving are his wife...

Noah Daniel Todd

Noah Daniel Todd

Oct 22, 2020

Noah Daniel Todd, 23, of Florence, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2020. Noah was born a son of Dawn Renee Kirkland Todd and the late Richard L. Todd. He attended New Spring Church.When he lived in Florence, he was a member of Hoffmeyer Road Baptist Church. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his brother,...

William Gerald "Jerry" Allen

William Gerald "Jerry" Allen

Oct 22, 2020

William Gerald Allen, 83 of Florence passed away on Thursday October 22, 2020.Jerry was born in Florence, SC a son of the late Cyril David Allen Sr. and Marie Elizabeth Turner Allen.He was a Mason for many years.He loved to play golf and enjoyed the beach.Jerry served in the US Coast Guard and was a successful Real Estate Developer for...

Louis D. Jones

Louis D. Jones

Oct 21, 2020

Louis D. Jones, 62, of Pamplico, SC, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020. Mr. Jones was born in Florence, SC a son of the late Wade C. Jones and Ada Alma Smith Jones. He was preceded in death by his father, and by a nephew, Anthony James Truluck. Surviving are his wife, Susan Driggers Jones; mother, Ada Alma Smith...

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