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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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Belinda Kaye Calcutt

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Alice Broach Coleman

Alice Broach Coleman

Jan 6, 2019

Alice B. Coleman, 83, of Summerville, SC, passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2019. Mrs. Coleman was born in Florence Co., SC a daughter of the late Silas Broach and Janie Locklear Broach.She was a graduate from McClenaghan High School and was a member of Summerville Baptist Church.She cherished her primary role as homemaker and raising her family.She was a...

Roy Edward Morris

Roy Edward Morris

Jan 6, 2019

Roy Edward Morris, 68, of Florence, SC, passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2019. Mr. Morris was the son of the late Deola Carraway Morris and Edward Morris. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Virginia G. Morris, and brother, Jessie Morris. He is survived by his son, Scottie E. Morris; daughter, Samantha Anderson;...

Artie Rey Kennedy

Artie Rey Kennedy

Jan 5, 2019

Artie Rey Kennedy, 71, of Effingham, passed away on Saturday, January 5, 2019. Mr. Kennedy was born a son of the late Lois Virgil Matthews Kennedy and Rey Lawrence Kennedy.He was a retired welder from Calder Machine Company.Mr. Kennedy was a member of Unity Baptist Church and Hampton Masonic Lodge #204. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in...

Edward James Conner

Edward James Conner

Jan 5, 2019

Dr. Edward J. Conner, Jr., age 69, passed away on Saturday, January 5, 2019.He was the son of Edward and Georgia Conner of Effingham, SC. Ed graduated from Southside High School in 1968, Presbyterian College in 1972, and Union Theological Seminary in 1976, where he earned a Doctor of Ministry Degree.He served over 40 years as a pastor in Eastern...

Samuel "Sam" Dodd Ellisor

Samuel "Sam" Dodd Ellisor

Jan 5, 2019

Samuel “Sam” Dodd Ellisor, 54, of Florence, SC, passed away on Saturday, January 5, 2019. Mr. Ellisor was a son of Gwen Dreher Ellisor and Wilton “Ben” Ellisor.He was District Operations Manager for Airgas Company.He was a devoted and loving husband, dedicated son, loving father and nurturing Gpa.He was a selfless foster parent. In addition to his parents of Florence,...

Linda Nettles Christmas Graham

Linda Nettles Christmas Graham

Jan 2, 2019

Linda Nettles Christmas Graham, 73, of Conway, formerly of Florence, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2019, at her home surrounded by her family. Mrs. Graham was born a daughter of the late Dorothy Levell Poston Nettles and Elijah Edward Nettles.She was a member of Community Free Will Baptist Church, the National Geographic Society, the National and Florence division of...

Johnnie Dean "Jd" Stepp

Johnnie Dean "Jd" Stepp

Jan 2, 2019

Johnnie Dean “JD” Stepp, Sr., 95, of Florence, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 2, 2019, surrounded by his family. Mr, Stepp was a native of Bradley County, Tennessee, born a son of the late Willie Mae Barrett Stepp and Riley Seal Stepp.He worked with E. I. DuPont for thirty-two years as a mechanic,...

Jill Ellen Austin

Jill Ellen Austin

Dec 30, 2018

Jill Ellen Austin, 40, of Florence, SC, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 30, 2018. Jill was born a daughter of Joyce MacKenzie Austin and Richard J. Austin.She worked in insurance for BlueCross BlueShield in Florence, SC.Jill loved watching movies and spending time with her son. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Donald and Margie MacKenzie and Antoinette...

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