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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James "Bubba" Haney

James "Bubba" Haney

Mar 11, 2019

James “Bubba” Haney, 73, of Florence, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2019, at McLeod Hospice House. Mr. Haney was born in Florence, SC, a son of the late Ruby Powers Haney and Boggan Haney.He was a veteran of the US Army and served in Korea.He was a machinist, retiring from ESAB after 43 years of service and also retiring...

Shannon Nadean Barr Carter

Shannon Nadean Barr Carter

Mar 10, 2019

Shannon Nadean Barr Carter, 58, of Timmonsville, SC passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2019. Mrs. Carter was born in Florence, SC a daughter of Nadean Oliver Barr and the late William E. Barr.She was a member of South Florence Baptist Church.Her main priority was to be there for her family, being a good wife, mother, and grandmother. Surviving are...

Haeng C. "Jo" Pattillo

Haeng C. "Jo" Pattillo

Mar 9, 2019

Haeng C. “Jo” Pattillo, 64, of Florence, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at McLeod Hospice House. Mrs. Pattillo was born in South Korea, a daughter of the late Chang Su Cho and To Lok Kim.She was the owner and operator of Jo’s Beauty Supply and responsible for introducing this market to the Florence area. Surviving are her husband...

Vladislav V. Balakhnin

Vladislav V. Balakhnin

Mar 8, 2019

Vladislav V. Balakhnin, 51, of Florence, passed away on Friday, March 08, 2019. Mr. Balakhnin was born in Odessa, Ukraine, a son of the late Vladimir Balakhnin and Zhanna Soshchin Balakhnin.He was a former Nuclear Engineer with Duke Energy and a member of the Transfiguration of Our Savior Greek Orthodox Church. Surviving are his wife, Svitlana Lungu Balakhnin; his son,...

C.E. "Maggie" Mcgee

C.E. "Maggie" Mcgee

Mar 6, 2019

Coley Eugene McGee, Jr., 87, of Florence, SC passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2019. Mr. McGee was born in Holly Hill, SC the son of the late Coley Eugene McGee, Sr. and Ruth Inez Kemmerlin McGee.He was a retired veteran of the United States Army, a member of Southside Baptist Church and a member of Joe Poston’s Sunday School...

Wendell D. Holland

Wendell D. Holland

Mar 5, 2019

Reverend Wendell D. Holland, husband of Mrs. Carolyn Wise Holland of Effingham, SC passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at home after an illness.He was the son of the late Reverend Paul K. Holland, Sr. and Mrs. Viola Walker Holland. Reverend Holland graduated from McClenaghan High School and attended Wofford College and graduated from Southern Methodist College of Orangeburg,...

Shane Karl Asman

Shane Karl Asman

Mar 3, 2019

Shane Karl Asman,31, of Scranton, SC, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2019. Arrangements will be announced by Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home.

Linda Kaye Moore

Linda Kaye Moore

Feb 27, 2019

Linda Kaye Moore, 66, of Florence, SC, passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at McLeod Hospice House surrounded by her family. Ms. Moore was born a daughter of the late Earline Broach Moore and Thomas G. Moore. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by sister, Christine Matthews. Ms. Moore is survived by her sons, Chad...

Charles Elliott Lee

Charles Elliott Lee

Feb 25, 2019

Charles Elliott Lee, 81, of Florence, passed away on Monday, February 25, 2019 at McLeod Hospice House. Mr. Lee was born in Cussacs Crossroad, Timmonsville, SC, a son of the late Woodrow Lee and Lena Galloway Lee.Mr. Lee was a member of Lighthouse Free Will Baptist Church.He had a love for his country and proudly served in the Marine Corps.Mr....

Donna Faye Marlow Atkinson

Donna Faye Marlow Atkinson

Feb 24, 2019

Donna Faye Marlow Atkinson, 68, of Florence, passed away on Sunday, February 24, 2019. Mrs. Atkinson was born in Florence Co., SC a daughter of Letha Mae Casselman Marlow and the late Arthur “Pete” Marlow, Jr.She worked many years in healthcare in the Florence community at Saunders Hospital, Florence General Hospital, Carolinas Hospital and at HealthSouth. Surviving are her husband,...

Robert Dale Oliver

Robert Dale Oliver

Feb 24, 2019

Robert Dale Oliver, 70, of Florence, passed away on Sunday, February 24, 2019. Mr. Oliver was born a son of the late Hazel Fowler Oliver and Robert Willard Oliver.His profession was a general contractor but he was a “jack of all trades”.Mr. Oliver was a member of Robert Burns Masonic Lodge #337 and the Shriners. He was a devoted family...

Tracie Megan Lebherz Files

Tracie Megan Lebherz Files

Feb 24, 2019

Tracie Megan LeBherz Files, 35, of Florence, passed away on Sunday, February 24, 2019. Mrs. Files was born a daughter of Evelyn Spillane LeBherz and Robin LeBherz.She had received her Master’s Degree and was a teacher.She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She is preceded in death by her father-in-law, Neville Eugene Files. In addition to her...

Mary Flowers Priester

Mary Flowers Priester

Feb 22, 2019

Mary Flowers Priester, 71, of Florence, passed away on Friday, February 22, 2019. Mrs. Priester was born in Statenville, GA a daughter of the late Lee Andrew and Mattie Sue Peterson Flowers.She worked for Watts Insurance for many years and later at ADP.She loved traveling, the beach in particular, and most of all, her grandchildren. Surviving are her husband, Lenair...

Rosemary Mcchesney

Rosemary Mcchesney

Feb 20, 2019

Rosemary McChesney, 52, of Florence, passed away on Wednesday, February 20, 2019. Ms. McChesney was born a daughter of the late Mary Farrell McChesney and John McChesney.She was a volunteer at Florence Visiting Center. She is survived by her daughter, Brooke Mary McChesney; sisters, Veronica Deluise and Joan Troyano; and special fur baby, Faith. Family is being assisted by Stoudenmire-Dowling...

Mabel Grooms Hall

Mabel Grooms Hall

Feb 19, 2019

Mrs. Mabel Grooms Hall, age 98, of Florence, SC passed away on February 19, 2019. Mrs. Hall was born Aug. 15, 1920, in Charleston, SC, the daughter of the late Robert Cleveland Grooms and Edna Eadie Grooms.She graduated from both Murray Vocational High School and Memminger High School in Charleston, SC. After graduating from North Greenville Junior College she graduated...

Voltaire Lozano

Voltaire Lozano

Feb 18, 2019

Voltaire Lozano, 45, of Florence, SC passed away Monday, February 18, 2019 at the Medical University of South Carolina. Mr. Lozano was born in the Phillipines, a son of Renato Lozono and the late Alura Albiola Lozano. He attended St. Anthony Catholic Church and was a member of the Catholic Faith. Voltaire was a chef at Dolce Vita Café. Survivors...

Marbeth Lee

Marbeth Lee

Feb 17, 2019

Marbeth Lee, 79, of Florence, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, February 17, 2019, at home surrounded by her family. Mrs. Lee was born a daughter of the late Eddie Victoria Wilkes Lee and Alsom Joseph Lee. She was a member of First Free Will Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death...

Millard Carroll Blackburn

Millard Carroll Blackburn

Feb 11, 2019

Millard Carroll Blackburn, 94, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2019, at the McLeod Hospice House. He departed this life much the same way that he lived his life, humbly, faithfully and giving. He was born December 25, 1924, in Turkey, NC. The son of the late William Samuel and Bertha Carroll Blackburn. In addition to his parents, he is...

Thomas Moore

Thomas Moore

Feb 10, 2019

Thomas Moore, 74, of Florence, passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2019. Mr. Moore was born in Florence, SC a son of the late Robert Alton Moore and Nannie Mae Turner Moore.He was the owner and operator of Moore’s Top Shop. He was preceded in death by his parents and by a brother, Robert Alton Moore. Surviving are his brother,...

Stanley Dean Johnson

Stanley Dean Johnson

Feb 8, 2019

Stanley Dean Johnson, 62, of Florence, passed away on Friday, February 8, 2019. Mr. Johnson was born in Florence, SC, a son of the late Ada Adelle Mixon Johnson and William Troy Johnson.He had been in the construction industry. Surviving are his son, William Johnson; his brother, Phillip Johnson (Jean); and nephew, David Rhame. Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home is assisting the...

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