Kendall Lavon Barfield
Apr 29, 2020
Kendall “Ken” Lavon Barfield, 53, of Florence, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2020. Mr. Barfield was born in Florence, SC a son of the late Kern Larson Barfield and Bobbie Lou Jean Matthews.He loved fishing and spending time with his family and friends.He was an avid hunter, dedicated Tar Heel, Nascar, and Dolphin fan.He loved spending time with his...
Michael Howard Hord
Apr 27, 2020
Michael Howard Hord, 76, of Florence, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2020. Mr. Hord was born a son of the late Bessie McCollum Hord and William Jess Hord.He was a veteran of the US Air Force and was a retired mechanic from Sunbeam Bread Company.Mr. Hord was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Florence, a member...
Tony Lynn Chavis
Apr 26, 2020
Tony Lynn Chavis, 52, of Florence, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2020. He was born in Sanford, NC a son of Linda Scott Chavis and the late Marvin Lee Chavis.He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and worked in the Nuclear industry for 29 years. Tony is survived by his wife, Sonya Lowry Chavis; sons, Bryce Adam...
William Craig Barr
Apr 26, 2020
William Craig Barr, 52, of Florence, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2020. He was born a son of Walter C. Barr and the late Mary Browder Barr.He was a member of Grace Baptist Church.Mr. Barr was a landscaper in the family business of B & B Services for over 30 years. He loved being outdoors and fishing. In addition...
Eric Mitchell Blue
Apr 26, 2020
In Loving Memory, Eric Mitchell Blue, 30, Florence, SC passed away Sunday, April 26, 2020 in a motorcycle accident. Eric was born in Bennettsville, SC, son of Nancy Blue of Effingham, SC and Mitchell Blue (Donna) of Gibson, NC. He was a Groundman with Sumter Utilities and an avid Tattoo Artist. Loved by many, he was voted best looking in...
Nicholas T. Mohr
Apr 26, 2020
Nicholas Timothy Mohr Nicholas, 12, went to his eternal home on Sunday, the 26th of April 2020. He was born in Florence, SC, on the 2nd of March 2008, the son of Amy Eason Mohr and Dr. Richard E. Mohr III. He entered this life with a severe congenital brain malformation and was able to be an inspiration and a...
William "Bill" Hampton Browder
Apr 24, 2020
William “Bill” Hampton Browder, 71, of Florence, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2020, from the effects of pancreatic cancer. Mr. Browder was born a son of the late Louise Wright Browder and Edgar Browder.He worked for La-Z-Boy in the upholstery department for 30 years and after they shut down, he worked for 9 years in security for McCall Farms.He...
Jenna Paula Guettner
Apr 22, 2020
Jenna Paula Guettner, 29, of Florence, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2020. Ms. Guettner was born a daughter of Ann Catherine Zervos Guettner and Kai-Uwe Gustav Guettner.She was a Nursing Assistant with Pee Dee Gardens in Florence and attended Florence Baptist Temple. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her son, Nicholas Anthony Ward, Jr. of Charleston,...
Sophia Athans Costas
Apr 18, 2020
Sophia Athans Costas, 86, of Florence, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2020. Mrs. Costas was born in Columbia, SC, an only child of the late Tamma Sabbagha Athans and Chris Athans. She graduated from the University of South Carolina with a Biology Degree and was an avid Gamecock fan. She married Alexander Harry Costas and they celebrated 50 years...
John Robert Polen
Apr 18, 2020
John Robert Polen, 61, of Coward, passed away on April 18, 2020. John Robert Polen was born June 23, 1958 in Washington, DC. He was preceded in death by his father, Samuel William Polen, Jr. He is survived by his mother, Mary Ellen Polen; his brother, Dr. Bill (Angela) Polen; sisters, Debbie (Wendell) Pitman, and Sharon (Tom) Moyer.He was also...
Mettie Lee Cockfield Taylor
Apr 16, 2020
Mettie Lee Cockfield Taylor, 75, of Florence, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2020. Mrs. Taylor was born in Florence, SC a daughter of the late John Washington “J.W.” Cockfield and Mary Louise King Cockfield.Mettie graduated from McClenaghan High School and attended Wingate Jr. College.She retired as a mortgage broker and was a member of Hopewell Presbyterian Church.She loved playing...
John Henry Powers
Apr 15, 2020
John Henry Powers, Sr., 86, of Florence, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2020. Mr. Powers was born in Florence, SC a son of the late John Henry Powers and Annie M. Curry Powers.He served in the US Navy and the Naval Reserves.After the service, he was employed as shipping foreman for Florence Manufacturing and later worked for Sherman Manufacturing...
Penny Baxley Evans
Apr 14, 2020
Penny Baxley Evans, 65, of Florence, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2020. Mrs. Evans was born in Georgetown, SC a daughter of the late John Clifton Baxley and Luvenia Douglas Baxley Moran. She was a graduate of McClenaghan High School and retired from Florence School District One Instructional Television.She was a member of Liberty Chapel United Methodist Church and...
Johnny Mack Ivey
Apr 13, 2020
Johnny Mack Ivey, 46, passed from this life into the Hands of God on Monday, April 13, 2020, at MUSC Florence. Johnny Mack was the son of Johnny and Karel (Morris) Ivey. He is survived by his parents; a daughter, Madison Ivey; a sister, Elizabeth (Derrick) Thomas; Heather Ann (Ivey) Hatchell; uncles, Fred (Tammy) Morris, Steve (Donnette) Morris and Kelvin...
Dotty Altman
Apr 12, 2020
Dotty Altman, 82, beloved mother, sister, aunt and grandmother was called to her heavenly home on Sunday, April 12th. Dotty was born in Hannah, S.C. the daughter of the late Talbert J. and Georgia Lee Poston.She was a graduate of Hannah High School, attended Winthrop College and was retired from Pepsi Cola Bottling Co. She is survived by her loving...
Cara "Tata" Baer Murphy
Apr 10, 2020
Cara “Tata” Baer Murphy, 80, of Florence, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, April 10, 2020. Mrs. Murphy was born in Spartanburg, SC a daughter of the late Ralph H. Baer, Jr. and Louise West Baer.She was a graduate of Columbia College and of Gallaudet University.She was a special needs teacher that worked specifically with...
Claude R. Marceau
Apr 9, 2020
Claude R. Marceau of Florence, South Carolina, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2020 at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence.He was born in Chicoutimi, Quebec on September 23, 1944 the son of Benoît and Juliette (Roy) Marceau. Claude emigrated to Champlain, New York in 1956 and spent most of his teen years in Massena, NY before enlisting in the...
David Lee Courtney
Apr 8, 2020
David Lee Courtney, Sr., 68, of Florence passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2020. Mr. Courtney was born in Florence, SC a son of the late Ralph Henry Courtney and Hattie Mae Strickland Courtney.He was a US Army veteran and a boat builder. Surviving are his wife, Ruth “Ruthy” Montoya Courtney; son, David (Zelena) Courtney, Jr. of Florence; grandchildren, Alex...
Willa Mae Poston Summerlin
Apr 8, 2020
Willa Mae Poston Summerlin, 82, of Florence, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2020. Willa was born in Coward, SC a daughter of the late Lloyd Poston and Becky Matthew Poston.She was a homemaker and sang as part of the Starlight Gospel Singers. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Russell Henry Summerlin, and two sons, Terry Summerlin...
Edgar Allen Pate
Apr 7, 2020
Edgar Allen Pate, 65, of Timmonsville, SC, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2020, at his home. Mr. Pate was born a son of the late Junie Mae Poston Pate Evans and Marvin Pate. He was a veteran of the US Navy and a retired millwright. He is survived by his sons, Jason Keith Pate (Julie) of Florence, SC and...
