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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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Janet Lee Collins Kostoff

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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