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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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Adam Wade Evans

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Walter H. Legette

Walter H. Legette

Apr 3, 2019

Walter H. LeGette, age 69, of Cottage Hills, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at his home with his family by his side. Walter was born October 23, 1949, in Florence, SC, the son of Ray LeGette and Margaret Godbold. He proudly served his country in the US Marine Corps during the Vietnam era. Walter had worked as a welder...

Mary C. Edwards Lyerly

Mary C. Edwards Lyerly

Apr 1, 2019

Mary C. Edwards Lyerly, 91, of Florence, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2019. Mrs. Lyerly was born in Florence, SC a daughter of the late Leslie Edwards and Georgia Summerford Edwards.She was a member of Unity Baptist Church where she was a member of the Widow’s Class and served as President of the Catherine Isgett Class.She retired from Baxter...

Helen Ward Viola

Helen Ward Viola

Mar 30, 2019

Helen Ward Viola, 86, of Florence, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2019, at McLeod Hospice House. Mrs. Viola was born a daughter of the late Eva Viola Denny Ward and Willard “Dink” Ward.She was a long time member of Willow Creek Baptist Church.She worked at Klearnet and later worked as a nurses aide for home health care. Mrs. Viola...

Hazeline B. Hill

Hazeline B. Hill

Mar 30, 2019

On March 30, 2019, Hazeline B. Hill, age 92, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, surrounded by her loving children. She was born in Jacksonville, Florida, on February 27, 1927, the daughter of the late Chester F. Blackmon and Zelma C. Blackmon.Mrs. Hill was the widow of the late Lucius F. Hill, Jr. who was...

James "Billy" William Thomas

James "Billy" William Thomas

Mar 29, 2019

James William “Billy” Thomas, Sr., 86, of Florence, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2019. Mr. Thomas was born a son of the late Jessie Scurry Thomas and James Haskell Thomas.He was a draftsman having worked for Vulcraft and Socar.Mr. Thomas was a veteran of the US Army during Korean War.He was a member of Unity Baptist Church. He is...

Elizabeth Rose Greene

Elizabeth Rose Greene

Mar 29, 2019

Elizabeth Rose Greene, 52, of Florence, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2019. Mrs. Greene was born a daughter of the late Martha Bevill Caston and Gene Caston. She is survived by her husband, Rolland M. Greene and daughter, Christina Greene. Memorial services will be held at 3:00 PM at American Legion Post, Lynchburg, SC on Sunday, April 7, 2019....

David Calvin Phillips

David Calvin Phillips

Mar 29, 2019

David Calvin Phillips, 94, husband of Elizabeth “Libby” Mahaffey Phillips, died Friday March 29, 2019 with her by his side. Mr. Phillips was born on February 22, 1925 in Lancaster, South Carolina, one of 10 children of the late Stephen and Evie Harper Phillips. Surviving are his son, Gregory Mark Phillips and daughter, Lisa Carrier, both of Florence, daughters Cindy...

Arnold Harvey Fram

Arnold Harvey Fram

Mar 28, 2019

Dr. Arnold Harvey Fram of Boynton Beach, FL, passed away on March 28, 2019.He was the beloved husband of the late Betty Sacks Fram of Chattanooga, TN and devoted father of Cheryl (Marc) Kootman of St. Louis, MO and Sheldon (Jill) Fram of Marietta, GA and the proud and caring grandfather of Jason, Jonathan and Katie Kootman, Jordan (Jon) Dollar,...

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