Emmaline Oates Matthews
Sep 24, 2020
Emmaline Oates Matthews, 89, of Florence, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2020 in the comfort of her home. Mrs. Matthews was born in Florence Co., SC a daughter of the late Joe Oates and Lucille Thornall Oates.She had worked for Tomlinson’s and then joined her husband in running Matthews Auto Service.Emmaline was a long time member of Grace Baptist...
Donald Finklea Poston
Sep 24, 2020
Donald Finklea Poston passed away at The Manor on September 24, 2020. He was born in Pamplico, SC on November 14, 1932, the son of Olie Poston and Maude Finklea Poston.He grew up in the depression-era, farming with his family, and learning a practical and loving approach to life, which he constantly exhibited, as a Godly man, truly embodying the...
Jacqueline "Jackie" Kirton Rogers
Sep 22, 2020
Jacqueline “Jackie” Kirton Rogers, of Florence, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2020. Ms. Rogers was born a daughter of the late Susie Key Kirton and Paul Kirton. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, her son, and five siblings. She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer R. Knight (Duane) of Florence; son, Richard...
Geneva Floyd Calcutt
Sep 21, 2020
Geneva Floyd Calcutt, 85, of Florence, SC, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2020. Mrs. Calcutt was born a daughter of the late Adalia Thigpen Floyd and Wylie Leonard Floyd.She retired as an office manager for Met Life Insurance and was a member of Greenwood Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband,...
Robert Burns
Sep 21, 2020
Robert Burns, Sr., 82, of Florence, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2020. Mr. Burns was born in Clarendon County, SC a son of the late James F. Burns and Evelyn Corina Morris Burns.He was a machine operator at DuPont and a member of Eastside Christian Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Eva Ruth Finklea Burns;...
Walter Cooper "W.C." Barr
Sep 21, 2020
Walter Cooper “W.C.” Barr, 80, of Florence, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2020. He was born a son of the late Minnie Cooper Barr and Walter Friendly Barr.He was a veteran of the US Air Force. Mr. Barr was a lifetime member of Grace Baptist Church and retired from E. I. DuPont.He was an accomplished guitarist and loved old...
Luther Henry Floyd
Sep 16, 2020
Luther Henry Floyd, Jr., 81, of Florence, SC, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2020. Mr. Floyd was born a son of the late Annie Maria Galloway Floyd and Luther Henry Floyd, Sr. He was a member of South Florence Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon and a Sunday School Teacher.Mr. Floyd worked as a sales representative in...
Juanita R. Mclaughlin
Sep 16, 2020
Juanita R. McLaughlin, 90, of Florence, SC passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2020. Mrs. McLaughlin was born in Conway, SC a daughter of the late Robert M. “Bob” Roberts and Ruby Singleton Roberts.She was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church and retired after 38 years with Bell South.She was a past president of the Telephone Pioneers and had volunteered...
Jessie Stewart
Sep 15, 2020
Jessie Stewart, 43, of Effingham, SC, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2020. Mr. Stewart was born a son of the late Terry Wilson Stewart, Sr. and Wanda Annette Eaddy Stewart.He worked as a hotel auditor. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Terry Wilson Stewart, Jr. Surviving are his brothers, Dewey Wayne Stewart,...
Captain Charlie Owens
Sep 12, 2020
Captain Charlie Owens (Charles G. Owens), age 75, born on October 6, 1944, in Kingstree, SC to Francis Louise and Woodard Greer Owens. He moved to Florence at a young age and while in high school he started working at WBTW-TV, Florence, SC. After graduation from McClenaghan High School, he enlisted in the US Navy and served aboard the Air...
George Starr "Skip" Cummings
Sep 12, 2020
George Starr “Skip” Cummings of Lamar, SC, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 12, 2020.He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. Mr. Cummings was born on December 3, 1947, the son of the late Margaret McMillan Cummings Tunstall and George Russell Cummings.He was a 1970 graduate of...
Ronald Lavern Williams
Sep 10, 2020
Ronald Lavern “Bud” Williams, 59, of Florence, SC passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2020. Mr. Williams was born in Florence, SC, son of the late Robert Williams and Gerlie Grantham Williams. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Alex Williams, and two brothers, Brady Joe Williams and Randy Williams. Surviving are his wife, Debra Hoffmeyer Williams of...
William "Bill" Robert Roy
Sep 9, 2020
William “Bill” Robert Roy, 77, of Florence, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2020, after an extended illness. Bill was born in Hyannis, MA, on November 27, 1942, a son of the late Eleanor Nickerson Roy and Robert T. Roy.He graduated from Nichols College in 1962 where he studied Forestry. He was a veteran of the US Army (1964-1967) and...
Earnest Hamilton "Ham" Mclaughlin
Sep 8, 2020
Earnest Hamilton “Ham” McLaughlin of Truman, Arkansas, formerly of Effingham, departed this life on Tuesday, September 8, 2020, at the family residence at the age of 76 years, 11 months and 20 days. He was born Sunday, September 19, 1943, in Effingham, SC to the late Blanche Mixon McLaughlin and Elarice McLaughlin. He was a sheet metal worker and was...
Shawn E. Campbell
Sep 6, 2020
Shawn E. Campbell, 45, of Florence, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2020. Mr. Campbell was a son to Deborah Sartin (Robbie) Jones and Stanley Rey Ayen and Steve Campbell. He was a member of College Park Baptist Church and enjoyed being a chef. He is preceded in death by his Dad, Michael (Micki) Britt and several other family members....
Destin Nicole Cribb
Sep 6, 2020
Destin Nicole Cribb, 22, of Coward, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2020. Destin was born a daughter of Tonya Michelle Cribb Caulder and James “Curtis” Caulder, Jr.She was a production associate with Ruiz Foods. She is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Myrick “Johnny” Cribb and JoEllen Cribb. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her...
Joshua "Josh" Eugene Marino
Sep 3, 2020
Joshua “Josh” Eugene Marino, 26, of Florence, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2020. Josh was born the son of Debbie Beckwith Watson and Jack Eugene Marino.He was employed as a HVAC technician. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Alfred and Imogene Marino. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his maternal grandparents, Howard and...
Rufus E. Phillips
Sep 3, 2020
Rufus E. Phillips, 81, of Florence, passed away Thursday, September 3, 2020. Mr. Phillips was born in Lynchburg, SC, son of the late Cecil Osteen Phillips and Ada Dennis Phillips, having lived most of his life in Florence.He graduated from Maywood High School in Sumter County and was a member of Mizpah Baptist Church of Florence where he was a...
Robert Wilson Elliott
Aug 31, 2020
Robert “Bob” Elliott passed away on Monday, August 31, 2020. Mr. Elliott served in the military for over 32 years in three different branches of service; Navy, Army Air Corps and the US Air Force.He also served our country in WWII, Korea and in Vietnam. Surviving are his daughter, Kay Halliburton and son-in-law, Larry Halliburton of Florence; grandchildren, Sean (Ann)...
Martha Laurel Jarvis Navey
Aug 30, 2020
Marty was born March 7, 1964 in Beckley West Virginia to Hobart A. Jarvis and Frankie Hayre Jarvis.She passed away August 30, 2020. Marty was devoted to her church in Florence. She leaves behind her family and friends, whom she loved dearly. Marty’s passion in life was her music and literature and sharing it. Marty is preceded in death by...
