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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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Kermit Gilespie "Gil" White

Kermit Gilespie "Gil" White

May 25, 2019

Kermit Gilespie “Gil” White, Jr., passed away at age 70 at the McLeod Hospice House in Florence, SC, on Saturday,May 25, 2019. Gil is survived by three daughters, Laine White Orcutt (Ken) of Greenwood, Sara Anne White McCallum (Clifton) and Elizabeth Renee O’Kelley White, both of Charleston, SC; granddaughter, Adeline Clen Orcutt of Greenwood, SC; brother, Michael W. White (Brenda)...

Otto Robert "Bob" Thompson

Otto Robert "Bob" Thompson

May 25, 2019

Otto Robert “Bob” Thompson, Jr., 84, of Florence, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2019, at McLeod Hospice House surrounded by his family. Mr. Thompson was born a son of the late Allie Thompson and Otto Robert Thompson, Sr.He was a veteran of the US Navy and was in the wholesale florist business for 36 years. Mr. Thompson was an...

Donna Leigh Dahl

Donna Leigh Dahl

May 23, 2019

Donna Leigh Dahl, 76, of Florence, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at McLeod Hospice House. Mrs. Dahl was born in Meyersdale, PA, a daughter of the late Jannette Leona Kennell Belcher and Frank Belcher.She was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church.Mrs. Dahl was a registered nurse for 38 years and for most of her career she worked...

Lonnie David Welch

Lonnie David Welch

May 23, 2019

Lonnie David Welch, 75, of Florence, SC passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2019. Mr. Welch was born in Turbeville, SC a son of the late Columbus Lucius Welch and Rosa Bell Morris Welch.He was a member of the Bay Branch Free Will Baptist Church and retired after more than 20 years from the Florence Police Department. He was preceded...

Dorothy Mccutchen Holloman

Dorothy Mccutchen Holloman

May 23, 2019

Dorothy McCutchen Holloman, 91, of Florence, SC passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2019. Ms. Holloman was born in Clarendon Co., SC a daughter of the late Reginald Rawls McCutchen and Mary Ann Wingate McCutchen.She was a member of Central United Methodist Church and was a loving mother and homemaker. Surviving are her daughters, Kathy (Stephen) Dore and Jennifer Kaye...

James Edward "Ed" Nealey

James Edward "Ed" Nealey

May 21, 2019

James Edward “Ed” Nealey, 73 of Florence, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at home surrounded by his family. Mr. Nealey was born the son of the late Allie Anderson Collins and Carlie Nealey.He attended Gospel Temple Worship Center.Mr. Nealey loved drag racing, fishing, weight lifting and body building. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death...

Jane Frazier Agnew

Jane Frazier Agnew

May 17, 2019

Mrs. Jane Frazier Agnew, formerly of Cumming, Georgia, and Orangeburg, South Carolina, died on May 17, 2019, at McLeod Hospice House in Florence, South Carolina. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Mrs. Agnew was born on August 31, 1934, in Natchez, Mississippi, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Bob F. Frazier. She was...

Annie Briggs Huggins

Annie Briggs Huggins

May 17, 2019

Annie Margaret “Bebe” Briggs Huggins, 91, passed away peacefully at the McLeod Hospice House of Florence on Friday, May 17, 2019. She was born on July 3, 1927 to the late James R. and Ruth Briggs Briggs of Summerton, SC.Bebe met her future husband of more than 50 years, the late Harry Legette Huggins, while she was a student at...

Folline S. Guilford

Folline S. Guilford

May 16, 2019

Folline Guilford, 82, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2019. She was born in Florence, SC a daughter of the late Elizabeth and J.B. Schuyler.Folline was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, and a friend to all.She enjoyed working in her yard, and loved animals.Her greatest joy in life was spending time with friends and family.She started working at WOLS Radio...

Helen Kotsionis Triantis

Helen Kotsionis Triantis

May 15, 2019

Helen Kotsionis Triantis, 81, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2019, after a prolonged illness. She was born on February 23, 1938, and raised in the Greek village of Kalesmenos, Greece.She was the only child of Dionisios and Theodora Kotsionis.At the age of 19, she married Dennis K. Triantis and she immigrated to the U.S.After a short stay in Greensboro,...

Leroy "Roy" Johnson

Leroy "Roy" Johnson

May 14, 2019

LeRoy Johnson, 65, passed away on May 14, 2019 at MUSC, after battling cancer.Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, May 17, 2019, at Monumental Missionary Baptist Church.“Roy” as he was called by family and friends was born in Florence County to the late Rev. Ernest and Edith Johnson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

Wessie Turner Powell

Wessie Turner Powell

May 13, 2019

Wessie Turner Powell, 84, of Florence, ascended up to heaven on Monday, May 13, 2019. Mrs. Powell was born in Florence Co., SC a daughter of the late Hugh Wilcox Turner and Jennie Pridgen Turner.Mrs. Powell was one of twelve children, surviving brother, H.W. (Eloise) Turner of Effingham and ten pre-deceased siblings. She was preceded in death by her parents;...

Denise B. Pitts

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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