Obituaries

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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Charles L Dowdy

Charles L Dowdy

Jun 23, 2019

Charles L. Dowdy, 86, of Florence, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2019. Mr. Dowdy was born the son of the late Georgia Dowdy and Lendo Dowdy. He is also predeceased by his wife, Georgie Greene Dowdy.He is survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, June 26, 2019, in the Stoudenmire-Dowling...

Bennett Ray Poston

Bennett Ray Poston

Jun 23, 2019

Bennett Ray Poston, 65, of Florence, SC, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2019. Mr. Poston was born in Turbeville, SC, a son of the late Spencer McLeod Poston and Iteline Powell Poston.He worked as a tree removal specialist. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Spencer Poston, Jr., Glenn W. Poston and Danny Joe Poston and a...

Cheryl S. Register

Cheryl S. Register

Jun 21, 2019

Cheryl Stites Register, 86, of Florence, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, June 21, 2019. Mrs. Register was born a daughter of the late Helen Walker Stites and George O. Stites.She was a long time member of First Baptist Church and had retired from Belk of Florence. In addition to her parents, she is preceded...

Wanda Annette Stewart

Wanda Annette Stewart

Jun 19, 2019

Wanda Annette Stewart, 76, of Effingham, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2019, at McLeod Hospice House surrounded by her family. Mrs. Stewart was born a daughter of the late Janie Cribb Eaddy and Martin Spencer Eaddy.She was a member of Sand Hill Free Will Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers,...

Mary "Molly" Smith Mcmillan

Mary "Molly" Smith Mcmillan

Jun 16, 2019

Mary Smith “Molly” McMillan, 55, of Florence, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2019. Molly was born in Lumberton, NC, a daughter of Audrey Tucker Smith and the late Elliott Smith.She was a member of Pisgah United Methodist Church and a graduate of UNC Pembroke.She was the Medical Lab Director at McLeod Health Darlington and had previously worked for McLeod...

John Stokes Head

John Stokes Head

Jun 15, 2019

John Stokes Head, III, 72, of Florence, SC passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2019. Mr. Head was born in Florence, SC a son of the late John S. Head, Jr. and Mildred Allen Head.He was a member of Rehoboth Baptist Church and retired from Interstate Truck Parts.He loved racing and crewed in the Nascar Slim Jim All Pro Series.John...

James Neal "Magoo" Mackenna

James Neal "Magoo" Mackenna

Jun 14, 2019

James Neal “Magoo” Mackenna, 69, of Florence, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2019. Mr. Mackenna was born in Niagara Falls, NY a son of the late Joseph Arthur Mackenna and Irene Georgia Rich Mackenna.He was a veteran of the US Air Force and was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church.He was an incredible artist and a great auto body...

Jane Mcdonald Lucas

Jane Mcdonald Lucas

Jun 13, 2019

Jane McDonald Lucas, 76, of Darlington, SC went to be with her Lord and Savior, at McLeod Hospice House in Florence, SC, on the morning of June 13, 2019.She was born August 11, 1942 to the late Charles Park (CP) and Myrtle Ella (Odom) McDonald, in Darlington, SC.She was a graduate of St. Johns High School and retired from Florence...

Joseph E. "Ed" Smith

Joseph E. "Ed" Smith

Jun 11, 2019

Joseph E. “Ed” Smith, Sr., 91, died June 11, 2019, at the Hospice House in Florence, South Carolina, while surrounded by family.Born September 23, 1927, in Grays, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Walter Earl Smith, Sr. and Lillie Lee Thomas. Ed served in the United States Army for six years and was stationed in Panama.He earned...

Joseph Ryan Brown

Joseph Ryan Brown

Jun 10, 2019

Joseph Ryan Brown, 33, of Florence, SC passed away on Monday, June 10, 2019. Ryan was born in Florence, SC a son of Dr. Joseph Leonard Brown and Kim Luettgau Brown.He was a 2003 graduate of West Florence High School.He loved to cook and fish. Surviving are his parents and his brothers, Chris Brown of Charlotte, Sterling Brown and Austin...

William Earl Liner

William Earl Liner

Jun 10, 2019

William Earl Liner, Jr., 51, of Florence, passed away on June 10, 2019. He enjoyed fishing, working on cars, and spending time with his dogs. He is survived by his parents, William Earl Liner, Sr. and Marie Liner of Florence; sister, Michelle (Michael) Ferrell; nephew, Dillon Ferrell of Timmonsville. Memorials may be made to the Florence Area Humane Society, P....

Emily R. Williams

Emily R. Williams

Jun 9, 2019

Emily Ruth Williams, 99, of Florence, SC, formerly of Rocky Mount, NC died Sunday, June 9, 2019. Ms. Williams moved to The Methodist Manor in Florence in 2004.She was born in Rocky Mount, NC, daughter of the late George M. and Elsie Clarke Williams.She was a member of Lakeside Baptist Church in Rocky Mount, NC.Ms. Williams was an avid golfer...

Eric William Booth

Eric William Booth

Jun 9, 2019

Eric William Booth, 58, of Florence, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2019. Arrangements are being handled by Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home.

Harold C. Perkins

Harold C. Perkins

Jun 8, 2019

Lt. Col. USAF (Ret.) Harold C. Perkins of Florence, SC, widower of Evelyn Bailey Perkins, died June 8, 2019. Born September 24, 1932, in Darlington County, SC, he was the son of the late Joseph Perkins and the late Cora Cooper Perkins.He was a graduate of McClenaghan High School, Class of 1950. Graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in...

Joshua Liam Ellis

Joshua Liam Ellis

Jun 6, 2019

Joshua Liam Ellis, 12 days old, of Florence, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2019, surrounded by his family. Joshua was born the son of Lauren Elberson Ellis and Kevin Ellis. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brother, Gabriel Ellis; sister, Emily Ellis; grandparents, Lynne and Tom Elberson and Theresa and Frank Ellis; aunts and uncles,...

Marynell M. Turner

Marynell M. Turner

Jun 5, 2019

MaryNell M. Turner, 76, of Effingham, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2019, surrounded by her family. Mrs. Turner was born a daughter of the late Doris Oakley Munn and Woodrow Munn, Sr. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Joe Turner; son, Stephen Lester Turner; sisters, Maudene Holloman, Elsie Keck and Edna Coleman;...

Judith Wicker Johnson

Judith Wicker Johnson

Jun 5, 2019

Judith Wicker Johnson, 79, of Florence, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2019, at McLeod Hospice House surrounded by her family. Mrs. Johnson was born a daughter of the late Sarah Kinard Wicker and Ben C. Wicker.She was a Registered Nurse for over twenty years and a member of Eastside Christian Church, formally Bethesda Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Johnson was a...

Henrietta Griffin Meggs

Henrietta Griffin Meggs

Jun 5, 2019

Henrietta Griffin Meggs, 78, of Florence, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2019. Mrs. Meggs was born a daughter of the late Mary Magdalene Ham Griffin and William Sidney Griffin.She was a faithful member of Florence Baptist Temple. Mrs. Meggs loved to make cakes for people, gardening and cooking. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by...

Dawn Watterson Windham

Dawn Watterson Windham

Jun 5, 2019

Dawn Watterson Windham, 62, of Florence, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2019. Mrs. Windham was born in Charleston, SC, a daughter of the late Genevieve Watterson and Harry Hartley. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, William Kenneth Windham, Jr. and sister, Judy Yokem. She is survived by her son, William Keith Windham;...

Ronald "Ronnie" Gene Mcelveen

Ronald "Ronnie" Gene Mcelveen

Jun 2, 2019

Ronald “Ronnie” Gene McElveen, 79, of Florence, passed away on Sunday, June 02, 2019. Mr. McElveen was born in Turbeville, SC a son of the late Edward Carl McElveen and Silema Welch McElveen.He retired from Merita Bakery as a mechanic and had served in the US Air Force. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rita Jane Mosely McElveen...

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