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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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Rosamond Rollins Coleman

Rosamond Rollins Coleman

May 19, 2020

Mrs. Rosamond Rollins Coleman, 68, of Florence, SC died on May 19, 2020, in MUSC-Florence after a long illness. She was born in Lake City, SC, a daughter of the late James Herbert and Sara Hagan Rollins.She is survived by her husband, William W. Coleman, Jr., of 48 years. Mrs. Coleman was a graduate of Lake City High School. She...

Richard Michael Shattles

Richard Michael Shattles

May 19, 2020

Richard Michael Shattles, 63, of Bishopville, SC, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2020. Mr. Shattles was born a son of the late Sue McGee Shattles and Claude Shattles. .He graduated from West Florence High School.He worked for Fiber Industries for ten years before becoming disabled.Mr. Shattles loved the Lord, the beach and fishing. He is survived by his sisters,...

Annette H. Langley

Annette H. Langley

May 18, 2020

Annette H. Langley, 75, of Florence, joined her Lord and Family in Heaven on Monday, May 18, 2020 surrounded by family that loved her dearly. Our beloved “Aunt Net” was the daughter of the late John Pete and Louise Orvin Hagin and the loving wife of the late Ed Ronald Langley.Mrs. Langley graduated from Kingstree High School in 1963 and...

Gwendolyn Westberry Collins

Gwendolyn Westberry Collins

May 17, 2020

Gwendolyn Westberry Collins, 85, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 17, 2020, at Bethea Retirement Community. A resident of Florence, South Carolina, for over fifty years, Gwen was born on June 10, 1934, in Jesup, Georgia, to the late Hilda Durden and W. Bryant Westberry. Gwen was a bank teller, a preschool teacher, and a realtor in Florence for over...

Dorothy Faye Mcelveen Lee

Dorothy Faye Mcelveen Lee

May 16, 2020

Dorothy Faye McElveen Lee, 89, of Effingham, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2020. Mrs. Lee was born in Florence Co., SC a daughter of the late John Carlton McElveen and Carrie Powell McElveen.She was a Restaurant Manager at Rose’s in Hartsville and retired in 1992.She was a member of Palmetto Street Church of God where she had been a...

Richard Edward Hohenberger

Richard Edward Hohenberger

May 16, 2020

Richard Edward Hohenberger, 70, of Conway, SC passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2020. Mr. Hohenberger was born in Holyoke, Mass. a son of the late Henry Hohenberger and Florence Coleman Hohenberger. Surviving are his wife, Jean Hohenberger; son, Richard P. (Kate Provencal) Hohenberger of Concord, NH; daughter, Jill (Lee) Janssen of Mount Pleasant, SC; grandson, Jake Janssen of Mount...

Faith Elizabeth Boss Rogers

Faith Elizabeth Boss Rogers

May 16, 2020

Faith Elizabeth Boss Rogers, 37, of Florence, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2020. Faith was born in Chicago Heights, IL, the daughter of George Daniel Boss, III and Carol Besler Boss on March 18, 1983.Her family relocated and she grew up in Florence, graduating from West Florence High School. Faith and Daniel were married in 2007 at Lamb’s Chapel...

Thomas Allen Dowling

Thomas Allen Dowling

May 16, 2020

Thomas Allen Dowling, Sr., 76, of Timmonsville, went home to his Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 16, 2020. Mr. Dowling was born in Darlington Co., SC a son of the late Laurin P. Dowling and Orilla Truluck Dowling.He was a U.S. Navy veteran having served on the USS Enterprise during the Vietnam War, was owner and operator of Tadco...

Sara Adaline Snyder Mullinix

Sara Adaline Snyder Mullinix

May 10, 2020

Sara was born in a farm house on Unity Road in New Middletown, OH on August 10, 1928.She was received into God’s hands to be with her wonderful husband, Don Mullinix, on May 10, 2020.She passed away peacefully living in her daughter and son-in-law’s home in Florence, South Carolina.Don passed away in August of 2007. As a child she enjoyed...

Raymond R. Dickey

Raymond R. Dickey

May 7, 2020

Raymond R. Dickey, 88, of Florence, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2020.Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Ray L. Gray

Ray L. Gray

May 6, 2020

Ray L. Gray, 77, of Florence, SC passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2020. Mr. Gray was born in Florence, SC a son of the late James Dudley Gray and Lenease Coker Gray.He was a graduate of Lake City High School and Francis Marion University.He was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church where he was a member of the Light...

Louise James Amerson

Louise James Amerson

May 5, 2020

Louise James Amerson, 76, of Florence, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. Mrs. Amerson was born a daughter of the late Dorothy Harrell James and Charles Preston James.She was a member of Palmetto Street Church of God, enjoyed music and was a part of a family gospel group known as Crossroad Ministries...

Margaret Richardson Williams

Margaret Richardson Williams

May 1, 2020

Margaret Richardson Williams, 71, of Florence, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2020. Mrs. Williams was born in Horry Co., SC a daughter of the late Marion Richardson and Dulah Futrell Richardson.She cared for many children who loved her over the years, she loved baking and cooking, but loved her family the most. She was preceded in death by her...

Christopher Brian Driggers

Christopher Brian Driggers

Apr 30, 2020

Christopher Brian Driggers, 33, of Florence, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2020. Mr. Driggers was born in Florence, SC a son of Ronnie Driggers and Margaret Perry Driggers.He was a landscaper and worked in security and was a member of First Free Will Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his brother, Collin Brandon Driggers. Surviving are his...

John William New

John William New

Apr 29, 2020

John William New, 87, of Florence, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2020. Mr. New was born in Rutland, VT, a son of the late Leon V. New and Eleanor Gillis New.He was a US Army veteran having served during the end of the Korean War.He retired in 1997 from Star Filter Machines and was a member of Mechanicsville Baptist...

Jackie Colburn Porter

Jackie Colburn Porter

Apr 29, 2020

Jackie Colburn Porter, 77, of Florence, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2020. Mr. Porter was born in Marion, SC a son of the late William Gause Porter and Edna Mae Rogers Porter.He was a member of First Free Will Baptist Church and retired from Merita Bakery. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Penelope Hardaway Porter;...

Kendall Lavon Barfield

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

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

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...

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