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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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Denise B. Pitts
May 10, 2019
Denise B. Pitts, 63, of Florence, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2019. Ms. Pitts was born the daughter of Martha Thornberry Bickett and the late Joseph Bickett.She loved working with children and was a teacher’s aide with Delmae Elementary School. In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by her husband, William Baker Pitts. Ms. Pitts is...
Heather Jane Krohn
May 8, 2019
Heather Jane Krohn, 92, of Florence, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. Mrs. Krohn was born in England, the daughter of the late Kate H. Woolford and Charles R. Woolford. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Ian Ronald Krohn; daughter, Alison Jane Krohn; and son, Matthew Ian Krohn. Mrs. Krohn is survived...
Patricia H. Libby
May 6, 2019
Patricia H. Libby, 77, of Florence, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2019. Mrs. Libby was born in Columbia, SC, the daughter of the late Edward William Helfrich and Nadiane Stuart Helfrich. She is survived by her husband, Melville Libby; brother, Dennis Edward Helfrich; three children, Tracy B. Myers (Melinda), Dawn M. Smith (Mark) and Robbin R. Rhyne; grandchildren, Robert...
Thomas Carlisle Dew
Apr 29, 2019
Thomas Carlisle Dew, 91, of Pamplico, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2019. Mr. Dew was born in Latta, SC, a son of the late Samuel W. Dew and Grace Hayes Dew.He retired from the Railroad after 32 years of service.He loved spending time with his family, driving the golf cart and tractor, and the Atlanta Braves. He was preceded...
William Carlie Morris
Apr 28, 2019
William Carlie Morris, 81, husband of Roberta Chandler Morris, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 28, 2019, at McLeod Hospice House in Florence. Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Visitation will be from 6:00 – 8:00 PM on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at the funeral home.Funeral service will be held at 10:00...
Judy Ann Warren Coleman
Apr 27, 2019
Judy Ann Warren Coleman passed peacefully in the early morning of 4/27/19. She was predeceased by her husband Donnie E, Coleman, Son Walter W. Coleman, Mother Arlee Warren Bennett, and Father Walter E. Warren. She is survived by her sister Terri Michi (Doug) of Summerville, SC, nephews Joshua Michi and Nicholas Michi (Lauren) and great-nephew Taylor, who made her eyes...
Tammy Renee Hunsucker
Apr 27, 2019
Tammy Renee Hunsucker, 49, of Florence, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2019. Ms. Hunsucker was born the daughter of the late Betty Lou Weatherford Porter and John Aaron Hunsucker.She last worked as a waitress at the Sunrise Restaurant and was a member of Mizpah Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by two brothers,...
Linda Gale Foxworth
Apr 26, 2019
Linda Gale Foxworth:Child of the Risen Savior, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. Linda Gale Foxworth died April 26, 2019 at Carolina MUSC in Florence, SC, under the care of Agape Hospice.She was born May 10, 1944 in Greenville, SC, to Rufus Foy and Ruth Brooks Foxworth. Linda was a graduate of Travelers Rest High School and attended Draughon School of...
Adam Wade Evans
Apr 25, 2019
Adam Wade Evans, 41, of Florence, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2019.The family is being assisted by Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home.
William "Bill" Gerald Bennett
Apr 22, 2019
William Gerald Bennett, 63, beloved husband, father, and friend, passed into eternity Easter Monday, April 22. Bill was known and loved for his gentle smile, his stalwart friendship, and his abiding faith. Together with his wife, Lorraine, he created a home that welcomed friends and family in an atmosphere that honored Jesus Christ in every way. Bill was born in...
Linnie Ham Myers
Apr 22, 2019
Linnie Ham Myers, 95, of Florence, SC passed away Monday, April 22, 2019 at McLeod Hospice House. Mrs. Myers was born in Florence County, SC a daughter of the late Nealie Boswell Ham and Spy Richard Ham. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Clarence Dudley Myers; three brothers,...
Jimmy Mcdaniel
Apr 21, 2019
James “Jimmy” Kenneth McDaniel, 49, of Florence, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2019. Jimmy was born in Florence, SC a son of Darlene Purvis McGee and the late Kenneth Ray McDaniel.He was a Director of Engineering at McLeod Regional Medical Center. Surviving are his wife, Renee Courtney McDaniel of Florence; son, James Kenneth “Kent” McDaniel, Jr. of Florence; mother,...
Peggy Jo Baker Carroway
Apr 19, 2019
Peggy Jo Baker Carroway, of Florence, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2019. Mrs. Carroway was born in Conway, SC a daughter of the late Joseph Walter Baker and Mettie Allen Baker.She was a life-long resident of Florence, after moving here with her parents and brother after high school.She enjoyed a career in banking, in which she was the first...
Sandra Lee Patrick Caples
Apr 19, 2019
Sandra Lee Patrick Caples, 61, of Florence, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2019. Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Webster Carroll Hanna
Apr 18, 2019
Webster Carroll Hanna, 80, of Florence, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2019. Mr. Hanna was the son of the late Allie Prosser Hanna and Ewell Hanna.He was a member of Southside Baptist Church where he served as Music Minister for many years.He worked with Carolina Typewriter for over 50 years.Mr. Hanna was an amazing father, grandfather and loving husband....
Jason Eric Tocco
Apr 18, 2019
Jason Eric Tocco, 36, of Florence, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2019. Jason was born in Florence, SC a son of Peter J. Tocco and Melody Norman Tocco. He was a jack of all trades and enjoyed collectables. He was preceded in death by his son, Skylar Reed Tocco; paternal grandparents, Salvatore J. Tocco and Carmela Tocco; maternal grandfather,...
Jimmy Lyerly
Apr 16, 2019
Jimmy Lyerly, 69, of Florence, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2019. We lost our brother today, a casualty of the Vietnam War.Although he was disabled, he never forgot his country or his family.He loved them both, but above all, he loved his Lord and Savior.Today, with open arms, His Lord has taken him home. Jimmy was born a son...
Dora Hawthorne Hewitt
Apr 10, 2019
Dora Hawthorne Hewitt, 93, of Florence, died at home on April 10, 2019.Born in Abbeville, SC on May 2, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Lee and Ethel Hawthorne and the widow of Dudley James Hewitt. Survivors are three children all of Florence: David J. (Barbara) Hewitt, Nancy H. (John) Yarborough and Donald T. (Missy) Hewitt; five grandchildren,...
Cecilia Dileo Wilson
Apr 8, 2019
Cecelia DiLeo Wilson, 89, passed away April 8, 2019, after a brief illness while hospitalized at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. She was the daughter of Cornelius and Nancy DiLeo of Bayonne, New Jersey.She was a Majorette and a graduate of Bayonne High School, Wood Business College of New York City and also attended Francis Marion University in Florence, South...
Ruby Elizabeth Young Kelly
Apr 4, 2019
Ruby Elizabeth Young Kelly, 91, of Lake City, passed away on April 4, 2019 peacefully at her home. Mrs. Kelly was born in Florence Co., SC a daughter of the late Arthur B. Young and Ruby Kennedy Young.She was a member of Lake City Pentecostal Holiness Church where she was a member of the Mae Wall Sunday School Class.She retired...
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