Matthew Mclellan Vivian
Sep 28, 2019
Matthew McLellan Vivian, 38, of Florence, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2019. Matthew was born in Marion, SC, a son of Nancy McLellan Vivian and the late Dr. Timothy Paul Vivian. He especially loved body art, horses, reptiles, spending time with his family and was a huge movie buff. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his...
Jimmy Wallace Dennis
Sep 25, 2019
Jimmy Wallace Dennis, 76, of Florence, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2019. Mr. Dennis was born in Florence, SC a son of the late Clyde Dennis and Atlie Hutchinson Dennis.He was the youngest of nine siblings, joined the US Marine Corps after high school where he served two tours in Vietnam and later joined the Army National Guard in...
Carolyn Ann G. Flowers
Sep 23, 2019
Carolyn Ann G. Flowers, 71, of Florence, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2019. Ms. Flowers was born a daughter of the late Verna Maude Watson Goude and Willie Lee “Joe” Galliher.She loved playing bingo. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Willie James “Buddy” Galliher. Ms. Flowers is survived by her son, Steven...
David Carlton Defee
Sep 22, 2019
David Carlton DeFee, Sr., 80, of Florence, passed away peacefully within his home on Sunday, September 22, 2019. Mr. DeFee was born in Florence, SC to the late Lona C. DeFee and Merlea Brown DeFee.In his early years, David served in the SC National Guard and followed his passion in the construction industry, where he later retired.Mr. DeFee was a...
Helen Benton Crawford
Sep 17, 2019
Helen Benton Crawford, 92, of Florence, SC, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2019. Mrs. Crawford was born a daughter of the Anniebell Turner Benton and Carl Allard Benton.She was a member of Leonora Charter #30 of The Order of The Eastern Star for 69 years.She was also a member of Magnolia Court #5 Order of The Amaranth. In addition...
Robert Donald Crawford
Sep 17, 2019
Robert Donald Crawford, 71, of Eutawville, SC, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2019. Mr. Crawford was born in Brush Creek, TN a son of Alta Crawford and the late Clarence Crawford.He was a tool and die maker for GM for over 30 years, was a 32nd degree Mason, and a member of the Scottish Rite.He was an avid fisherman...
Kevin Timothy Skipper
Sep 17, 2019
Kevin Timothy Skipper, 47, of Timmonsville, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2019. Mr. Skipper was born a son of the late Edna Brewer Cusaac and Melvin Cusaac. He was a foreman with Walkup Electrical Construction in Florence. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Judy Skipper. Mr. Skipper is survived by his wife,...
Bennie Edward Parker
Sep 16, 2019
Bennie Edward Parker, 72, of Florence, formerly of Blenheim, was surrounded by his loving family when he went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, September 16, 2019. Mr. Parker was born a son of the late Corrie Taylor Parker and Prentiss Parker.He was a veteran of the US Air Force, having served in the Vietnam War....
Robert Henry Kennedy
Sep 16, 2019
Robert Henry Kennedy, 82, of Florence, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2019. Mr. Kennedy was born a son of the late Thelma McGee Kennedy and Henry D. “Dewey” Kennedy.He was a member of Southside Baptist Church. He is survived by his brothers, James C. Kennedy (Jerri) and David R. Kennedy (Norma); and a number of nieces and nephews. The...
Meredith Claire Ball
Sep 15, 2019
Meredith Claire Ball, 14, of Florence, passed away on Saturday, September 15, 2019, at home surrounded by her family. Meredith was born a daughter of Julie Ann Ball and Charles Clay Ball.She was a student at South Side Junior High School and a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her sister, Anne Elizabeth Ball....
Clarence Mitchell Morris
Sep 14, 2019
Clarence Mitchell Morris, Jr., 93, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2019. Mr. Morris was born the son of the late Eunice Bradshaw Morris and Clarence Mitchell Morris, Sr.He was a veteran of the US Navy having served during World War II.He was the owner and operator of C. M. Motors in Florence. In addition to his parents, he is...
Patton Cormac Woodward
Sep 12, 2019
Patton Cormac Woodward, 68, of Florence, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2019. Mr. Woodward was born in Greenville, SC a son of the late Madison H. Woodward and Clara Sinclair Woodward.Although a very private person, those who truly knew him, absolutely adored him.His first priority was his wife, children, and grandchildren.Until the very end, he was thinking of them.He...
Janie Foster
Sep 10, 2019
Janie Foster, 94, of Florence, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2019.Family is being assisted by Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home.
Mary Katherine Miller Lyday
Sep 10, 2019
Mary Katherine Miller Lyday, 89, wife of the late William “Bill” Lyday died on Tuesday, September 10, 2019. Mrs. Lyday was born December 6, 1929, in Johnsonville, Williamsburg County.She was the daughter of the late John E. Miller and Lillie Douglas Miller.She was a member of Pamplico First Baptist Church where she served faithfully as a Sunday School teacher and...
Denise (Floyd) Black
Sep 10, 2019
Denise (Floyd) Black, 47, of Timmonsville, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2019. Denise was born the daughter of Lillian Cox McLaughlin and Chester Wayne McLaughlin. She had worked with Freedom Florence Ballfields and McCall Farms for many years and also helped her father with the family business.She was a friend to all and loved people. She is preceded in...
Alma Payne Land
Sep 9, 2019
Alma Payne Land, 86, of Florence, SC passed away on Monday, September 9, 2019. Mrs. Land was born in Marshall, NC a daughter of the late Richmond Payne and Betsy Jones Payne.She was a member of Northgate Baptist Church where she was active in Sunday School Class and was a former cosmetologist.She enjoyed cooking, gardening, and sewing.She was a member...
Betty Jo Cottingham
Sep 8, 2019
Betty Jo Cottingham, 67, of Effingham, passed away on Sunday, September 08, 2019. Mrs. Cottingham was born in Columbia, SC a daughter of the late Earl W. Irish and Evelyn Sharp Irish.She was a member of Effingham ARP Church. Surviving are her husband, James L. Cottingham of Effingham; son, James L. Cottingham, Jr. of Florence; sister, Linda Michalowski of Fort...
James L. Touchberry
Sep 6, 2019
James L. “Jimmy” Touchberry, 91, of Florence, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2019. Mr. Touchberry was born in Florence, SC a son of the late Edward Jackson Touchberry and Virginia Riggs Touchberry.He was a member of Grace Baptist Church where he was a member of the Senior Men’s Sunday School Class, a lifetime member of the Hampton Lodge and...
Arlyne B. Romesberg
Sep 3, 2019
Arlyne B. Romesberg, 75, of Florence, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2019. Mrs. Romesberg was born a daughter of the late Ruth Mary Abend Tallman and Eugene Charles Swarthout.She was a member of Florence Baptist Temple. She is survived by her husband, Glenn A. Romesberg; sons, Timothy Eugene Swarthout (Jan) of Palm Harbor, FL and Michael Eugene Gotschall (Megan)...
Dot Oliver Rogers
Sep 2, 2019
Dot Oliver Rogers, 89, of Florence, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2019. Mrs. Rogers was born on November 2, 1929, a daughter of Bessie Cusaac Oliver and Willard Oliver.She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Daniel D. Rogers, Sr.; daughter, Rachel Rogers; son, Daniel D....
