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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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Danny Wayne Mcelveen
Feb 8, 2019
Danny Wayne McElveen, 66, of Florence, passed away on Friday, February 8, 2019. Mr. McElveen was born in Sumter, SC a son of the late Robert Franklin McElveen, Jr. and Irene Powell McElveen.He was a member of Shiloh United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his father and by his sister-in-law, Marilyn McElveen. Surviving are his mother, Irene...
Sarah Kirby Johnson
Feb 7, 2019
Sarah Kirby Johnson, 67, of Florence, passed away on Thursday, February 7, 2019. Ms. Johnson was born a daughter of the late Sarah Dennis Kirby and Willie Joe Kirby. She was a certified nursing assistant. In addition to her husband, Roy Bruce Streett, she is predeceased by her daughter, Wanda Lynn Streett and grandchild, Tyler Allen. Ms. Johnson is survived...
Brian Joel Rosa
Feb 5, 2019
Brian Joel Rosa, 33, passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2019. Brian was born a son of Trula Fraiser Rosa and Juan Rosa.He was a computer technician and a member of New Spring Church. He is predeceased by his paternal grandfather, Juan Ramon Rosa. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sisters, Katie Schott (Aaron) and Victoria...
Mildred Bradley
Feb 2, 2019
Mildred Phillips Bradley, the daughter of the late Elisha and Bessie Phillips was born October 8, 1931 in Florence, SC.She departed this life after an extended illness on Saturday, February 2, 2019. Mrs. Bradley attended the public schools of Florence County and graduated from South Carolina State College.She received her Master’s Degree in business education from Columbia University in New...
Josephine "Jo" Pierce Campbell
Feb 1, 2019
Josephine “Jo” Pierce Campbell, 95, widow of Carl G. “Jerry” Campbell, died on February 1, 2019, at McLeod Hospice House.Mrs. Campbell was born in Hallsboro, N.C. to the late Weldon and Retha Pope Pierce.She graduated from Hallsboro High School and attended Campbell College, where she earned a Business Education Degree. Her first job was at the N.C. Shipbuilding Company during...
William Jack "Bill" Carlson
Feb 1, 2019
William Jack “Bill” Carlson, age 86, died on February 1, 2019, at his home in Florence, SC. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM on Tuesday, February 5th at the Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home Chapel. Mr. Carlson will be buried in Florence, SC, at the National Cemetery.He was born in Denver, Colorado, the son of the late F. S. and...
Dixie Emma Lane
Jan 30, 2019
Dixie Emma Lane passed away on Wednesday, January 30, 2019, in Florence, South Carolina. Dixie was born in Pamplico, South Carolina on December 5, 1933 to Earle Bolton Lane and Eunice Purvis Lane. Dixie’s dream was to live in a house built on a farm that had been in her family for generations, to raise her children in the tight...
Margaret Elizabeth Mcgee Caulder
Jan 29, 2019
Margaret Elizabeth McGee Caulder, 55, of Florence, passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2019. Ms. Caulder was born a daughter of James McGee and the late Thelma Elliott McGee.She was a CNA with McLeod Home Health and Nightingales. In addition to her mother, she is predeceased by her husband, James Owens Caulder; two grandchildren, Hunter James Caulder and Kailee Caulder;...
Belinda Kaye Calcutt
Jan 28, 2019
Belinda Kaye Calcutt, 64, of Florence, passed away on Monday, January 28, 2019. Ms. Calcutt was born a daughter of the late Leona Pace Calcutt and John Bradford Calcutt.She had served as Assistant Executive Director of the Florence County Disabilities and Special Needs Board.Ms. Calcutt was a member of Greenwood Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased...
Bessie Galliher Vaughan
Jan 27, 2019
Bessie Galliher Vaughan, 88, passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2019, at McLeod Hospice House. Mrs. Vaughan was born in Pamplico, SC a daughter of the late Robert L. Galliher and Connie Mae Flowers Galliher.She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and loved reading, gardening, and her family. In addition to her parents,...
Fred Tillman Shaw
Jan 25, 2019
Fred T. Shaw, Jr., 72, of Florence, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, while in the McLeod Hospice House from an extenuating illness on Friday, January 25, 2019. Mr. Shaw was born in Hartsville, SC a son of the late Fred T. Shaw, Sr. and Ida Bonita Ingram Shaw.He graduated from Hartsville High School, Class...
Agnes Powers Tyler
Jan 22, 2019
Agnes Powers Tyler, 81, of Florence, passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2019. Mrs. Tyler was born a daughter of the late Mildred Mae Rogers Powers and Charlie Lenue Powers. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Frank Tyler; sisters, Dianne Sheffield and Mary Lee Powers; and brothers, Lloyd Powers and Herman Powers. She...
Odin Wade Weinelt
Jan 21, 2019
Odin Wade Weinelt, 7 days old, passed away on Monday, January 21, 2019. Odin was born a son of Kelly Marie Parnell Weinelt and Eric Nicholas Weinelt.Inaddition to his parents, he is survived by his brother, Caleb Lyric Gaster; sister, Piper Rose Weinelt; paternal grandparent, Tonya Brewer, maternal grandparents, Charlotte Parnell and William Maxie and maternal step-grandparent, Nicky Maxie; paternal...
William "Bill" J. Bethea
Jan 16, 2019
William “Bill” Bethea, 73, of Effingham, SC, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on 01/16/2019 after a brief illness at McLeod Regional Medical Center. Survivors are his wife of 51 years Helen M. Bethea of the home; a daughter Debbie Bethea Meggs (Ben) of Effingham, SC, son William Clark of the home, daughter Tammy Clark Joy (Hank)...
Vivian K. Ford
Jan 14, 2019
Vivian K. Ford, 83, of Florence, passed away on Monday, January 14, 2019. Mrs. Ford was born a daughter of the late Mattie Tobetha Smith Robinson and Herbert J. Robinson.She retired from General Electric as a MRI scheduling coordinator. Mrs. Ford was a good mother and friend. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband,...
James Mitchell Allen
Jan 13, 2019
James Mitchell Allen, 66, of Florence, passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2019. Mr. Allen was born in Florence, SC a son of Grace Owens Allen and the late James Lide Allen.He was a member of Pamplico United Methodist Church. Surviving are Catherine Allen of Florence; son, Mark Allen of Effingham; granddaughter, Lacey Allen; brothers, Steve Allen of Darlington and...
Donald "Teeny Boy" Dwaine Matthews
Jan 10, 2019
Donald Dwaine “Teeny Boy” Matthews, 66, of Florence, passed away on Thursday, January 10, 2019. Mr. Matthews was born in Florence Co., SC a son of the late Donald Pres Matthews and Mettie Geneva Ard Matthews.He was a retired pipe fitter. He was preceded in death by his parents and by a brother, Ray Matthews. Surviving are his wife, Patricia...
Doward Belmont Mcconnell
Jan 9, 2019
Doward Belmont McConnell, Jr., 77, of Florence, SC, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 9, 2019, at the McLeod Hospice House. Mr. McConnell was born in Andrews, SC, a son of the late Edith Mae Benton McConnell and Doward Belmont McConnell, Sr.He was a member of Florence Baptist Temple and a former member of...
Regina R. Pound
Jan 9, 2019
Regina R. Pound, 54, of Florence, passed away on Wednesday, January 9, 2019. Mrs. Pound was born in Columbia, SC a daughter of Patricia Crickenberger Riley and the late Gene Riley.She was an independent contractor for the legal industry. Surviving are her husband, Robert Pound of Florence; daughters, Emma Pound and Sarah Pound, and her mother. Memorials may be made...
Kathryn "Kathy" Pridgeon Stewart
Jan 6, 2019
Kathryn “Kathy” Pridgeon Stewart, 65, of Florence, SC passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2019. Kathy was born in Florence, SC a daughter of the late Early Quinton Pridgeon, Jr. and Joyce Mable Boswell Pridgeon.She graduated from West Florence High School and had worked for NLDAC Landscaping.She devoted a good part of her life to what she truly loved, for...
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