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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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;...
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