Our Obituaries
Lee Roy Furr
March 18, 1925 - May 16, 2013
Lee R. Furr, 88, of Florence, died peacefully at home Thursday, May 16, 2013.
Lee was born to the late Roy Lee Furr and Ruth Boswell Furr of Newton, North Carolina on March 18, 1925. Lee graduated from Newton-Conover High School in 1943 and studied 3 years at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, and was a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. From July 1943 to March 1946, Lee served...
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Eddie Schwartz
April 7, 1920 - May 14, 2013
Eddie Schwartz, 93, of Florence, SC, died on Tuesday, May 14, 2013, at Heritage Home of Florence, SC.
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Richard Lewis Curtis
June 25, 1932 - May 14, 2013
Richard Lewis Curtis, 80, of Florence, S.C., died Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at Carolinas Hospital System in Florence.
He was born in Fulton, New York a son of the late Stanley Ashbel Curtis and Nellie Maude Curtis.
He was loved by many dear friends.
Mr. Curtis is predeceased by his parents, his wife of 60 years, Nannette Curtis who passed away in 2012; three sisters, two sons, and one grandson.
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Kathryn Syphrett
April 28, 1930 - May 13, 2013
Longs, S.C.
Kathryn L. Syphrett, 83, of Longs, S.C., died Monday, May 13, 2013 at McLeod Seacoast Hospital in North Myrtle Beach, S.C.
She was born in New York, N.Y., a daughter of the late Ernest and Marjorie Gordon Alexander.
Kathryn loved sunny days and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, She was a loving and caring person.
She is survived by her husband, Dennis Syphrett of...
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Martha Baugham Meshaw
October 30, 1944 - April 30, 2013
Florence, SC
Martha Meshaw, 68, of Florence, SC, died on Tuesday, 4/30/2013, at Heritage Nursing Home of Florence. Martha was born in Rome, Georgia, a daughter of the late Lois Katheryn and Charles Robert Baugham, Jr.
Martha was a teacher and taught 13 years in Wilmington, NC, 20 years in Timmonsville, SC and ended her career as an English teacher in the IB program at Wilson High School...
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John J. Lloyd, Jr
March 24, 1949 - April 26, 2013
Florence, SC
John J. Lloyd, Jr., age 64, of Florence, S.C., died Friday, April 26, 2013 at his residence.
He is survived by his wife, Doris Foutz Lloyd of Florence, S.C.; his mother, Bertha Over of Baltimore, MD; four children, John Jerome Lloyd, lll and his wife Cynthia; Cynthia Lloyd, Tracey Schertle and Christopher Dietrich, all of Baltimore, Maryland.
A memorial service will be held...
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Frances Ann Lundy Williams
June 8, 1935 - April 24, 2013
Frances Ann Lundy Williams, 77, of Florence, died Wednesday, April 24, 2013 in Florence, SC. She was born June 8, 1935 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Vincent and Mildred Moore Lundy.
Frances was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Jean Marie Williams and a son, James Patrick Williams.
Survivors include her husband of 58 years, James "Jim" Williams of Florence; a son, John V....
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Mattie Belle Rothwell
April 13, 1921 - April 17, 2013
Mattie Belle Rothwell, 92, of Florence, SC, died on Wednesday, April 17, 2013, at Southland Health Care Center. Mrs. Rothwell was born in Dillon, SC, her parents were Gus and Emma Horne Hulon and Jesse "Chief" Miller.
Mattie Belle Rothwell spent most of her life in Florence, SC, and was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church. She worked outside the home during her young adult life as an...
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Claire Lester Leach
April 14, 1922 - April 7, 2013
Claire Lester Leach, 90, of Florence, SC, went to meet her Savior on Sunday, April 7, 2013.
She was born in Dadeville, Alabama, a daughter of the late Carl and Reba Coker Lester.
She attended Berry College in Rome, GA and years later her family moved back to Rome where she opened a daycare center. She worked at Sears for 25 years in customer service where she retired at the age of 80. She was a...
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Clyde DuBose King, Sr.
July 26, 1931 - April 5, 2013
Clyde DuBose King, Sr., 81, of Florence, died Friday, April 5, 2013 in Florence, SC. He was born July 26, 1931 in Hartsville, SC to the late James A. and Vera Ruth Tolson King.
Mr. King was an avid Gamecock Fan, Golfer and Shriner. He was also a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church and the V.F.W Post 3181 as a Jr. Vice Commander.
Clyde was preceded in death by his wife, Louise...
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Debra Jane Self
December 5, 1952 - April 4, 2013
Debra Jane Dean Self, 60, of Florence, SC., died Thursday, April 4, 2013 at McLeod Hospice House in Florence.
She was born in Wiesbaden, Germany, a daughter of the late Orian Graden and Miriam Elise Stewart Dean.
She is survived by her husband of 26 years, Mark Thomas Self of Florence, SC.; two sons, Eric Walters (Suzie) of Charlotte, NC.; Matthew Self and his fiance Kimberly Caples of...
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Willa Moore Watkins
March 16, 1918 - April 2, 2013
Willa Moore Owens Watkins, 95, of Florence, S.C., died Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at her residence.
She was born in the historic Browntown community of Williamsburg county, a daughter of the late Warren Lamar and Sarah Eulee Moore. She spent her childhood on the Moore farm being a true tomboy, chasing rabbits, dipping tadpoles, and climbing the large oak trees on the farm.
She was a 1936 graduate...
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Debra Teresa Dunaway
July 13, 1959 - March 28, 2013
Debra Teresa Dunaway, 53, died on Thursday, March 28, 2013, at her residence. There are no services planned at this time.
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Marion Clyde Gibson
August 8, 1938 - March 28, 2013
Florence, SC
Marion Clyde Gibson, 74, of Florence, SC, died Thursday, March 28, 2013, at McLeod Hospice House in Florence, SC. He was born in Myrtle Beach, SC, a son of the late William and Dorothy Chestnut Gibson.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia Chapman Gibson; a son, Cosmo O. Gibson of Florence, SC; 3 daughters - Belinda (David) Flowers of Summerton, SC, Jennifer (Norman) Belton...
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Bernadine Rita Chase
July 23, 1936 - March 28, 2013
Florence, SC
Bernadine Rita Chase, 76, of Florence, died Thursday, March 28, 2013 in Florence, SC. She was born in Detroit, MI, a daughter of the late John William and Agnes Katafiasz Maly.
Bernadine was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Robert Chase.
Survivors include: daughter, Michaelene Clissold of Farmington, MI; brother, Gerald (Josie) Maly of Toledo, OH; sisters,...
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Carolyn Gause Guffey
March 25, 2013
Carolyn Gause Guffey, 79, of Florence, S.C., died peacefully at her residence surrounded by her family on Monday March 25 th
She was born in Loris, S.C., she was the daughter of the late George and Roxy Cox Gause.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Fred Guffey, a great-grandchild, Lloyd Guffey and 5 brothers and 4 sisters.
She is survived by two sons, Keith Edward(Angela)...
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Willia Mae Hutchinson
September 20, 1944 - March 20, 2013
Florence, SC
Willia Mae Hutchinson, 68, of Florence, SC, died Wednesday, March 20, 2013 in Camden at Kershaw Health. She was born in Florence, SC, on September 20, 1944, to Zollie Franklin and Edith Port Powell.
Mrs. Hutchinson loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed gardening.
Willia was preceded in death by her parents .
Survivors include her husband, James Hutchinson;...
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Ernest Bradley Welch II
November 13, 1966 - March 19, 2013
FLORENCE, SC
Ernest Bradley Welch, II, 46, of Florence, died Tuesday, March 19, 2013 in Florence, SC. He was born November 13, 1966 in San Diego, CA to the late Eugene Everette and Loretta Shields Welch.
Ernie was a loving and supporting father and husband. He supported his wife's teaching career and education. He loved Michael as his own. He supported his daughter's education and athletics...
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Cynthia Marie Matthews Corder
June 20, 1966 - March 16, 2013
FLORENCE, SC
Cynthia Marie Matthews Corder, 46, of Effingham, SC died Saturday, March 16, 2013 in Myrtle Beach, SC. She was born June 20, 1966 in Valley City, ND to Charlotte Olson Matthews and the late Harry Matthews.
Survivors include: mother - Charlotte Olson Matthews of Effingham, SC; sons - Jordan Matthews of Effingham, SC and Matthew Corder of Charleston, SC; daughter - Haley Grace...
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Clifford Wallace Gade
November 10, 1934 - March 13, 2013
Florence, SC
Rev. Clifford Wallace Gade, 78, of Florence, was called home to his eternal rest, Wednesday, March 13, 2013 in Florence, SC. He was born November 10, 1934 in Chicago, IL to the late Lewis and Dorothy Hellis Gade.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers.
Rev. Gade was a pastor of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod for over 50 years, serving congregations...
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Elda Kirnbauer Oliver
December 31, 1923 - March 7, 2013
Florence, SC
Elda Kirnbauer Oliver, 89, of Florence, SC, died Thursday, March 7, 2013, at McLeod Hospice House. She was born in Chicago, IL, a daughter of the late John and Mary Paus Kirnbauer.
Elda was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.
Survivors include her husband of 64 years, Robert James Oliver of Florence, SC; 3 sons, William James Oliver of Florence, SC; Robert Allen ...
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Deborah Lea Doles
September 28, 1956 - March 4, 2013
Bishopville, SC
Deborah Lea Doles, 56, of Bishopville,SC, died Monday, March 4, 2013, at McLeod Hospital in Florence, SC. She was born September 28, 1956 in Dallas, TX to Emmett L. and Alice Ann Hollingshead.
Deborah loved and was loved by her family and friends.
Survivors include her daughter, Kasey Moss of Ferris, TX; son, T.C. Hollingshead of Dallas, TX; 4 sisters, Vanessa Roberts,...
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Marjorie Galloway Hastings
July 20, 1919 - March 4, 2013
FLORENCE, SC
Marjorie Galloway Hastings, 93, of Florence, died Monday, March 4, 2013 in Florence, SC. She was born July 20, 1919 in Darlington County, SC.
Mrs. Hastings was a member of Central United Methodist Church of Florence, SC and the Delta Kappa Gamma Sororiety. She taught school at Hartsville High School from 1940 - 1950 and McClenaghan High School in Florence, SC from 1950 - 1975...
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Susie Mae Hanna
October 2, 1911 - February 25, 2013
Susie Mae Hanna, 101, of Florence, S.C., died Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at Commander Nursing Facility in Florence. She was born in Macon, Georgia, a daughter of the late Henry Morris and Eula Flemings Hanna.
Susie was a homemaker and had a long and fulfilling life. She raised one daughter, Mary Hanna, who died in 2000. She is survived by a granddaughter, Faye Hanna (Rick) Avin of Florence...
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Hazel Saulisbury Kirby
May 6, 1924 - February 25, 2013
Hazel Saulisbury Kirby
Titusville, Florida
Hazel Saulisbury Kirby, 88, widow of the late Waldo James Kirby, died Monday, February 25, 2013. Mrs. Kirby was born May 6, 1924, to the late Curtis E. Saulisbury, Sr. and Mary Jane Sweatman Saulisbury. She was a graduate of Berkeley High School in Berkeley County, South Carolina, and Raban's Beauty College. During World War II, she worked at the...
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Sherise Nicole Anderson
March 12, 1982 - February 24, 2013
Florence, SC
Sherise Nicole Anderson, 30, died February 24, 2013 in Florence, SC. She was born March 12, 1982 in Florence, SC to Marty Anderson and Lori Deitch.
She is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Ligett and Doris Floyd.
Survivors include her mother, Lori Smith (Paul) Deitch of Florence, SC; her father, Marty Anderson of Florence, SC; her sister, Heather Deitch of...
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Martha Joann Lawson
December 8, 1941 - February 24, 2013
FLORENCE, SC
Martha "JoAnn" Lawson, 71, of Florence, died Sunday, February 24, 2013 in Florence, SC with the comfort of her husband and three children. She was born December 8, 1941 in Jacksonville, FL, to the late Thomas Stonewall Geiger and Elouise Coon Geiger.
Mrs. Lawson was a dedicated Christian member of the Family Life Church of the Nazarene. She retired from the South Carolina...
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Bobbie Strickland Bailey Shrader
June 7, 1947 - February 23, 2013
Florence, SC
Bobbie Strickland Bailey Shrader, 65, of Florence SC, died on Saturday, February 23, 2013, at McLeod Hospice House. Bobbie was born June 7, 1947, in Long Island, NY, to the late Prince and Ruby Wary Strickland.
Due to her father being in the Air Force, Bobbie's family moved to Whiteville, NC, where she was raised. After high school, she pursued a career in health care and...
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Owen Mitchell Martin, Jr
December 29, 1939 - February 22, 2013
FLORENCE, SC
Owen Mitchel Martin, Jr., 73, of Florence, died Friday, February 22, 2013 in Florence, SC. He was born December 29, 1939 in Mullins, SC to the late Owen Mitchel and Lucille Brickle Martin, Sr.
Mitchel was an honor graduate of Mullins High School and a 1962 distinguished military graduate of Clemson College, where he majored in Mechanical Engineering. He served in the United...
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Andrew Miah Corder
August 4, 1920 - February 21, 2013
Florence, SC
Andrew Miah Corder, 92, of Florence, SC, died on Thursday, February 21, 2013 at McLeod Hospice House. Mr. Corder was born on August 4, 1920 in Roanoke Rapids, NC to the late William Dewey and Gertrude Roberts Corder.
Andrew served his country in the US Navy aboard the USS Bunker Hill in the Southwest Pacific during WWII. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Florence,...
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Janet Teresa "Tere" Fowler Brown
December 13, 1962 - February 18, 2013
Quinby, SC
Janet Teresa "Tere" Fowler Brown, 50, of Quinby, SC, passed away Monday, February 18, 2013 suddenly at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence, after a long battle with cancer. Tere was born December 13, 1962, in Houston, TX to Freddie Ablon Ross and Peggy Ross Fowler Herring.
Tere graduated from James F. Byrnes Academy. She also attended Florence Darlington Technical College...
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Sarah Lynn Parnell
January 18, 1947 - February 16, 2013
Florence, SC
Sarah Lynn Parnell, 66, of Florence, S.C., died Saturday, February 16, 2013 at McLeod Hospice House in Florence.
She was born in Hemingway, S.C., daughter of the late Douglas and Margaret McClary Hardy.
She was a member of Highland Park UMC of Florence. She worked in the school system for many years and enjoyed helping children explore and learn new things. She was a devoted wife...
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Dorothea Maria Erkens Tilley
October 15, 1961 - February 11, 2013
Florence, SC
Dorothea Maria Erkens Tilley, 51, of Florence, S.C., died Monday, February 11, 2013 at Carolinas Hospital System in Florence, S.C.
She was born in Rheydt, Germany, a daughter of the late Winfried and Margret Hochhausen Erkens.
She is predeceased by her husband, Ronald Dean Tilley who passed away in 2012.
She is survived by one son, Michael Davis of Florence, S.C.; two daughters...
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Willa Shaw Brown
March 8, 1935 - February 10, 2013
FLORENCE, SC
Willa Shaw Brown , 77, beloved wife and mother, passed away February 10, 2013 in Florence, SC. She was born March 8, 1935 in Jamestown, SC to the late William Boyd Shaw and LaVerne Dubose Shaw. She devoted her life to caring for her family and friends.
Survivors include; husband - Reggie Brown of Florence, SC, sons - Tregg (Beth) Brown of Bentonville, AR and Dr. Rhett (Carl...
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James M. "Jimmy" Lynch
September 30, 1941 - February 9, 2013
Timmonsville, S.C.
James M. "Jimmy" Lynch, 71, of Timmonsville, S.C., died Saturday, February 9, 2013 at McLeod Regional Medical Center.
He was born September 30, 1941 in Florence, S.C., son of the late Edward James and Hennie Mae Parnell Lynch.
Jimmy attended Francis Marion College and afterwards became a small business owner in Timmonsville, while being employed with RJ Reynolds Tobacco...
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David King Welch
January 7, 1948 - February 4, 2013
Florence, SC
David King Welch, 65, of Florence, died Monday, February 4, 2013 in Florence, SC. He was born January 7, 1948, in Marlboro County, SC to Charles Daniel and Marian Arlene King Welch.
David attended Trinity Evangelical Presbyterian Church and was a former member of the Jaycees. He was also a former Bennettsville City Councilman and was retired from Tomlinson Wholesale, where he...
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Catherine Broach Bass
May 22, 1927 - February 3, 2013
Catherine Broach Bass, 85, of Darlington, S.C., died Sunday, February 3, 2013 at McLeod Hospice House.
She was born in Effingham, S.C., daughter of the late Simpere and Cleo McLeod Broach.
Mrs. Bass retired from Turner Manufacturing. She was a charter member of Christian Assembly Church.
She is survived by two granddaughters, Leigh Bass Rogers and her husband Chuck of Florence, S.C.;...
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Emily Louise Sechler Fishel
September 29, 1951 - February 3, 2013
Emily Louise Sechler Fishel, 61, of Quinby, S.C., died Sunday, February 3, 2013, at McLeod Hospice House in Florence.
She was born in Reading. PA, a daughter of the late Douglas and Emily Flatt Sechler.
She is predeceased by her parents and a sister, Joanne Richards.
She is survived by her husband, James M. 'Jim" Fishel of Quinby, S.C.; one daughter, Hilary Mills Hayes of Effingham, S.C.;...
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James "Jamie" Clarence White, Jr
December 10, 1946 - January 31, 2013
James "Jamie" Clarence White, Jr., of Effingham, S.C., died Thursday, January 31, 2013 at McLeod Regional Medical Center.
He was born in Marion, S.C., a son of the late James Clarence White, Sr. and the late Margaret Brown White.
He is survived by a son, James C. "Jim" White III (Brandi) of Pawleys Island, S.C.; a brother, Howell White (Sarah) of Marion, S.C.; a sister, Gwen Fields of...
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Leona Schlehr Ball
March 16, 1923 - January 31, 2013
Florence, SC
Leona Schlehr Ball, 89, of Florence SC passed away on Thursday, January 31, 2013 at Heritage Home in Florence. Mrs. Ball was born on March 16, 1923 in Dunkirk, New York, a daughter of the late Lewis and Mary Schlehr of Altoona, PA.
She was predeceased by her husband, Rev. Raymond Ball, Founding Minister of Parkwood Presbyterian Church.
Leona graduated from Columbia Bible...
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Brenda Ball Talbott
November 6, 1939 - January 29, 2013
Brenda Ball Talbott, age 73, of Webster Springs, West Virginia, passed away on January 29, 2013, at the McLeod Hospice House. She was born on November 6, 1939, in Richie County, West Virginia, to the late HG and Della Ball.
Brenda was a graduate of Pennsboro High School and received an associates degree from Glenville State College. While attending Glenville College, she met her husband to...
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Adrian Rain Wiggins-Farmer
May 1, 1988 - January 29, 2013
Adrian Rain Wiggins-Farmer, 24, of Florence, died Tuesday, January 29, 2013 in Florence, SC. She was born May 1, 1988 in Charleston, SC.
Survivors include her father, Robert Farmer of Moncks Corner, SC, her mother, Marina Wiggins Farmer of Missoula, MT, and her brother, Kaleb Farmer of Missoula, MT.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM, Sunday, February 3, 2013, at Cain Funeral...
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Frances Louise Thames
January 5, 1923 - January 28, 2013
Frances Louise Thames, 90, of Florence, SC, died Monday, January 28, 2013, at McLeod Regional Medical Center. She was born in Cheraw, SC, a daughter of the late William Evander and Mary Elizabeth McCall Summerford.
Mrs. Thames was a charter member of College Park Baptist Church in Florence, SC. She was dedicated to her children and she loved the Lord.
She is predeceased by her parents and...
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Marvin Dan Lewis
January 26, 1939 - January 23, 2013
MULLINS, SC
Marvin Dan Lewis, age 73, of Mullins, South Carolina passed away on Jan. 23, 2013 in Florence, SC due to an aneurism. He was born on Jan. 26, 1939 in Mullins to mother Lena Bell and Marvin Odell Lewis. He was baptized in First Baptist Church of Mullins on April 3, 1949. He was married to Sarah Agnes Welch on November 17, 1959 in Ft. Worth, Texas. Dan a native of South Carolina but...
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Emma Lou McKinney Robb
February 7, 1927 - January 17, 2013
FLORENCE, SC
Emma Lou "Mike" McKinney Robb, 85, of Florence, died Thursday, January 17, 2013 in Florence, SC. She was born February 7, 1927 in Jersey Shore, PA to the late Ray and Vida Hoover McKinney.
Mrs. Robb was a member of John Calvin Presbyterian Church in Florence, SC.
Emma Lou was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Elwood Robb and her parents.
Survivors include her...
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Willard "Will" Norton Haselden, Jr.
March 14, 1966 - January 15, 2013
Pamplico, SC
Willard "Will" Norton Haselden, Jr., 46, of Pamplico, S.C., died Tuesday, January 15, 2013, at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, S.C. after a battle with ALS. He was born in Marion, S.C., son of the late Willard Norton Haselden, Sr. and Nellie Matthews Hyman.
Will was a pipefitter by trade. He enjoyed the outdoors and especially loved being on the river....
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John Gerrit Banks
April 30, 1923 - January 15, 2013
Florence, SC
John Gerrit Banks, 89, of Florence, SC died Saturday, January 12, 2013, at Presbyterian Home in Florence. John was born in Waterloo, Iowa, on April 30, 1923, son of the late Charles Michael and Faith Marguerite Bennett Banks.
John served as a pilot in the Army Air Corps in WWII, flying a B-17 bomber. After the war, he graduated from Iowa State with a civil engineering...
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Leo J Ard
April 20, 1942 - January 10, 2013
Darlington, SC
Leo J. Ard, 70, of Darlington, died Thursday, January 10, 2013 at Carolinas Hospital in Florence, SC after an illness. He was born April 20, 1942 in Johnsonville, SC to the late Ruell P. and Trudy Mabel Ard Prosser.
Leo was a man who loved his family. He also loved his boat and was an avid fisherman with Jack's Creek at Santee being his most favorite fishing spot. Leo had...
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Carrie Frances Norris
November 28, 1937 - January 8, 2013
FLORENCE, SC
Carrie Frances Norris, 75, of Florence, died Tuesday, January 8, 2013 in Florence, SC. She was born November 28, 1937 in Simpsonville, SC to the late William Harold and Eunice Parrish Norris.
Miss. Norris graduated from SC Baptist Hospital School of Nursing, Columbia, SC. Later she obtained her Masters of Public Health. Her nursing career consisted primarily of nursing...
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Rosalie Evans Watson
April 5, 1938 - January 6, 2013
Rosalie Evans Watson, 74, of Florence, S.C., died Sunday, January 6, 2013 at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence.
She was born April, 5, 1938, in Winston Salem, NC., to the late Benjamin Albert and Alpha Shaner Evans.
Rosalie was a member of St. Matthews Episcopal Church in Darlington, SC. She attended Hollins College. She was a homemaker and enjoyed her part-time work for many...
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Caroline Elizabeth Sprott
November 25, 1959 - January 4, 2013
Caroline Elizabeth "Boo" Sprott, 53, of Florence, S.C., died Friday, January 4, 2013 at her residence.
She was born in Florence, S.C., a daughter of the late Alexander McTaggart and Bettie Jane Jackson Sprott.
She worked for many years as the pastry chef at P.A.'s Restaurant. She enjoyed cooking for her family and friends and was known for her exquisite desserts.
She is survived by one...
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Ralph Jerry Orcutt
May 3, 1942 - January 4, 2013
Ralph Jerry Orcutt, 70, of Florence, S.C., died Friday, January 4, 2013 at his residence.
He was born in Geneva, OH, a son of the late Lawrence Ralph and Louella Hudson Orcutt.
Jerry was a graduate of Brooklyn Cayce High School in Columbia, South Carolina in 1960 and then attended the University of South Carolina until he joined the United States Navy in 1962. He was honorably discharged from...
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Charles Richard Allison
January 1, 1933 - January 3, 2013
Florence, SC
Charles Richard Allison died Thursday, January 3, 2013, after a sudden illness. He leaves his wife of fifty-seven (57) years, Kay Reighard Allison; brother Paul Allison of Las Vegas, NV; sister Mary Jane Cafeo of Johnstown, PA; daughter Lisa (David) McBride of Florence, SC; son Joel (Debbie) Allison of Campbell, CA; son Kyle (Cara) Allison of Hewitt, NJ; daughter Lynn (Eric)...
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Donald Darrell Eldred
February 16, 1961 - January 1, 2013
Donald Darrell Eldred, 51, of Effingham, South Carolina passed away on Tuesday, January 1, 2013 at McLeod Medical Center after an illness. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, January 5, 2013 at LightHouse Free Will Baptist Church with Inurnment immediately following at Garden of Memories on Pamplico Highway.
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Dorothy "Dot" Moorer
July 19, 1920 - December 26, 2012
COLUMBIA, SC
Dorothy "Dot" Moorer, 92, of Columbia, SC passed away December 26, 2012. Mrs. Moorer was born in Orangeburg, SC on July 19, 1920.
She graduated from Columbia High School in June of 1938 and also took a course in office management from Columbia Commercial College. She lived most of her life in Lake City, SC where she raised her family. In January of 1942, she married the love...
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Pannee "Ann" Miles-Wise
March 24, 1954 - December 25, 2012
Florence, SC
Pannee "Ann" Miles-Wise, 58, of Florence, passed away on Tuesday, December 25, 2012 at MUSC in Charleston, SC. She was born in Bangkok, Thailand to the late Pin Kranphansert and CHA-ON Mingmongkol.
Ann moved to the United States in 1974. She began her career at Fibers Industries as a Lab technician, and then became head canteen manager. In the mid 1980's she earned her...
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Shirley Louise O'Neal Vann Long
September 4, 1938 - December 23, 2012
Shirley Louise O'Neal Vann Long passed away on Sunday, December 23, 2012, at McLeod Hospice House in Florence after an illness.
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Jack Edwin Robertson
December 20, 2012
Florence, S.C.
Jack Edwin Robertson, 68, (USN Retired), of Florence, S.C., died Thursday, December 20, 2012 at McLeod Regional Medical Center.
Jack was born in Florence, S.C., a son of the late James Wilton and Claudia Witherspoon Robertson.
He served his country in the United States Navy and retired with 22 years of service.
He was a Charter Member of Highland United Methodist Church....
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Charles Heyward Byrd
March 31, 1939 - December 13, 2012
HARTSVILLE, SC
Charles Heyward Byrd, 73, of Hartsville, SC died Thursday, December 13, 2012 in Florence, SC. He was born March 31, 1939 in Hartsville, SC to the late Albert Henry and Dell Robbins Byrd.
Mr. Byrd was a retired veteran of the United States Army. He served four tours in Vietnam and received the National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Bronze Star and two Vietnam Cross of...
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Brenda Hudson Jordan
August 4, 1947 - December 10, 2012
Brenda Hudson Jordan, 65, of Florence, SC, died on Monday, December 10, 2012 in Florence, SC. She was born August 4, 1947 in Florence, SC to Mary Ella and William Hudson.
Brenda was a member of Gospel Temple Worship Center. She was a wonderful Mother, Grandmother, Sister and loving friend to many.
Brenda was preceded in death by 2 husbands; Malcolm Turner and Buck Jordan, and 3 brothers...
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Brenda Carll
February 16, 1949 - December 10, 2012
Brenda Louise Pate Mullis Carll , 63, died December 10, 2012 in Florence, SC. She was born February 16, 1949 in Charlotte, NC to Marilyn Bracey Barbot and the late Charles Moore Pate.
She was a member of Greenwood Baptist Church.
Survivors include; mother - Marilyn (Decimus) Bracey Barbot of Florence, SC; daughter - Shannon (Adam) Leigh Mullis Barrett of Isle Of Palms, SC; brother - Larry...
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Sue Biggers Young
August 20, 1922 - December 8, 2012
Sue T. Biggers Young, 90, of Florence, S.C., died Saturday, December 8, 2012 at Heritage Home of Florence. She was born in Anson County, a daughter of the late Lemuel Thomas and Clara E. Porter Tyson.
Sue Young was a beloved and diligent mother. Her first priority was instilling a deep rooted faith of our Lord, Jesus Christ to her children. She cared for all in need. Her tireless efforts,...
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Joseph Ellsworth Harlan, Sr.
June 3, 1925 - December 2, 2012
Joseph Ellsworth Harlan, Sr., 87, of Darlington, died Sunday, December 2, 2012 in Darlington, SC. He was born June 3, 1925 in Lawrence County, PA to the late David Milton and Florence Aiken Harlan.
Mr. Harlan was a member of the 90th Infantry Division "Tough Hombres". He participated in the D Day Invasion of Normandy, the Liberation of a concentration camp in Czechoslovakia, WWII, and was part...
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Claude E Nance
November 27, 2012
Claude Elbert Nance, 84, of Florence, S.C., died Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at McLeod Hospice House in Florence.
He was born in Cerro Gordo, N.C., a son of the late Cort Monroe and Alma Rouse Nance.
He is predeceased by his parents and two brothers, Richard Arnold Nance and Thomas Floyd.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Ruby Friar Nance of Florence, S.C.; two daughters, Julie Ann Nance...
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Mary Frances Rogers Weaver
February 27, 1934 - November 25, 2012
Mary Frances Rogers Weaver, 78, of Effingham, S.C., died Sunday, November 25, 2012 at McLeod Regional Medical Center.
She was born in Lake City, S.C., a daughter of the late Willie Joe and Annie Ren Morris Rogers.
She is predeceased by her husband Wilton Lee Weaver who passed away in 2005 and by a son, Donnie Joe Weaver.
Mary is survived by four children, Libby Ward of Hartsville, S.C.; Ronald...
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Mildred "Mickey" Wilford
April 28, 1938 - November 23, 2012
Mildred "Mickey" Reynolds Wilford, 74, of Summerville, S.C., formerly of Florence, died Friday, November 23, 2012 at Saint Francis Hospital in Charleston, S.C.
She was born in Jefferson, Georgia, a daughter of the late Lester Leonard and Daisy Dimple Allen Reynolds.
She was a member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church.
Mildred is predeceased by her husband, W.R. "Bill" Wilford who passed away in 2000...
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Alvin Lee Borum
January 9, 1932 - November 12, 2012
FLORENCE, SC
Alvin Lee Borum, 80, of Florence, died Monday, November 12, 2012 in Florence, SC. He was born January 9, 1932 in Cochran, GA to the late Allen James "A.J." and Maude Lee Bell Borum.
Mr. Borum attended Pulaski County Public Schools from the third grade until he graduated from Hawkinsville High School in 1949. He served in the US Navy during the Korean War and was a member of the...
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Robert Lee Williamson
August 6, 1937 - November 7, 2012
Robert Lee Williamson, 75, of Florence, died Wednesday, November 7, 2012 in Florence, SC. He was born August 6, 1937 in Dillon, SC to the late Daniel and Flora Williamson.
Robert was a member of Hamer Baptist Church in Dillon, SC. He loved driving his truck for a living. The family wishes to express their thanks to Commander Nursing Home and Staff for their great care of Mr. Williamson.
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Rex Allen Parnell
November 2, 1953 - November 5, 2012
Rex Allen Parnell, 59, of Edenton, N.C., formerly of Florence, S.C., died Monday, November 5, 2012 after a short illness. He was born in Hemingway, S.C., a son of the late Harvey Odis and Vilmae Port Parnell.
Rex was an avid outdoorsman and loved his family and friends. He served his country in the United States Marine Corp during the Vietnam Conflict. He was also active in the Albemarle Area...
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O'Neal "Bubba" Wood
January 13, 1943 - November 4, 2012
O'Neal "Bubba" Wood, 69, of Florence, S.C., died Sunday, November 4, 2012
at Carolinas Hospital System in Florence.
He was born in Denmark, S.C., a son of the late Kenneth and Pearl Rowell Wood.
Mr. O'Neal Wood retired from Seaboard Coastline, as a roadway track welder. He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church, and enjoyed restoring antique cars.
He is predeceased by his parents and a...
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Myers Hampton Hicks
January 29, 1922 - November 2, 2012
Myers Hampton Hicks FLORENCE -
Myers Hampton Hicks, Physician, and civic leader, died in Florence on
November 2012 at age 90. He was born in Florence on January 29, 1922,
the son of Elijah maxie Hicks and Jessie Bryant Hicks.
After graduating from Florence High School in 1939, he attended Furman Univ.
on a football scholarship He left Furman in 1942 to attend Univ. of
Va. from...
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Gerald Thomas O'Connor
April 17, 1946 - November 1, 2012
Gerald Thomas O'Connor, 66, of Florence, died Thursday, November 1, 2012 in Florence, SC. He was born April 17, 1946 in Plattsburgh, NY to the late David M. and Gertrude Gill O'Connor.
Gerald was a long standing and serving member of Family Worship Center in Florence, SC. He was a proud Vietnam veteran and served in the military for 10 years. He worked in the paper and chipper industry for...
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James "Jim" Joseph Dubovsky
December 10, 1954 - October 28, 2012
James "Jim" Joseph Dubovsky, 57, of Florence, S.C., died Sunday, October 28, 2012 at McLeod Regional Medical Center.
He was born in Richmond, VA, a son of the late Joseph Edward and Joan Best Dubovsky.
Jim Dubovsky, born on December 10, 1954, wore many hats in life. He was a son, brother, father , husband and Pa Pa . The thing about Jim was that no matter which hat he wore he wore it well...
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Lillian Harper Tharp
October 27, 2012
Lillian Harper Tharp, 91, of Florence, S.C., widow of Bill Tharp, died Saturday, October 27, 2012 at Carolina's Hospital System.
She was born in Rocky Mount, N.C., a daughter of the late William Whitehead and Eva Southall Harper.
She is survived by a daughter, Trudy Tharp of Summerville, S.C.; one grandson, John Tharp (Casey) of Advance, N.C.; two great-granddaughters, Chloe Tharp and Alydia...
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Larry Rudolph Abercrombie
June 7, 1942 - October 25, 2012
Larry Rudolph Abercrombie, 70, of Florence, died Thursday, October 25, 2012 in Florence, SC. He was born June 7, 1942 in Greenville, SC to the late Raymond Robert and Ludie Morris Traynham Abercrombie.
Larry attended Fork Shoals Elementary School and graduated from Ellen Woodside High School in 1960. He also earned an Associates Degree from Florence Darlington Technical College. He honorably...
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Melvin Oscar Anderson
August 27, 1923 - October 22, 2012
Melvin Oscar Anderson, 89, of Effingham, S.C., went to be with his Lord and Savior Monday, October 22, 2012 at McLeod Hospice House in Florence, S.C.
He was born in Aurora, WI, a son of the late Fred David and Esther Johnson Anderson. He served in the Army in Germany during World War II. His career was as a general contractor building custom homes, churches, and commercial properties. The...
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Paula Linette Marner Schmidt
July 21, 1969 - October 20, 2012
Florence, SC
Paula Linette Marner Schmidt, 43, of Florence, died Saturday, October 20, 2012 in Florence, SC. She was born July 21, 1969 in Cedar Rapids, IA to David Marner, Sr. and the late Pauline Frank Marner.
Mrs. Schmidt was a member of Lamb's Chapel Christian Center. Paula was a loving wife and friend. She loved riding horses, reading, being hospitable and encouraging to everyone.
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Kay Anderson Hagerty
February 2, 1940 - October 19, 2012
Kay Anderson Hagerty, 72, of Florence, SC died October 19, 2012 in Florence, SC. She was born February 2, 1940 to the late Irving and Viola Quicksall Van Slyke.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Kenneth Anderson.
Survivors include; daughters - Dawn Broyles of Elizabeth City, NC and Starr Zukowski of Florence; son - Greg Twiddy of Charlotte, NC; 5 grandchildren and 6...
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Dwight G. Bass
July 16, 1948 - October 17, 2012
Dwight Garnet Bass, 64, of Darlington, SC died Wednesday, October 17, 2012 in Florence, SC. He was born July 16, 1948 in Florence, SC to Catherine Broach Bass and the late Verner "V.G." Bass.
Mr. Bass was a member of Christian Assembly Church.
Survivors include: daughters - Leigh (Chuck) Rogers and Rachel (Gregg) Windham both of Florence; significant other - Joan Smith of Darlington;...
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Robert Webb Brown
October 14, 2012
Robert "Bob" Webb Brown, 72, from Florence, SC, passed away at his home on Sunday, October 14, 2012. Bob was born in Georgetown, South Carolina, the son of the late Roy Harold Brown, Sr. and Edna Flowers Brown.
Bob was a class of 1959 graduate of Hartsville High School and he attended Clemson University. He made his livelihood in pharmaceutical sales with Winthrop Laboratories prior to forming...
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Henry Isaiah James
August 26, 1948 - October 11, 2012
Henry Isaiah James, 64, of Effingham, died Thursday, October 11, 2012 in Florence, SC. He was born August 26, 1948 in Florence, SC to the late Herman James and Wanza Hamlin James.
A memorial service will be held at 12:30 PM, Sunday, October 14, 2012, at Savannah Grove Baptist Church. The family will receive friends at 2717 Alligator Road, Effingham, SC 29541.
In lieu of flowers, memorials...
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George Washington Jordan III
January 13, 1960 - October 2, 2012
George Washington Jordan, III, age 52, of Florence, SC, died Tuesday, October 2, 2012 in Florence, SC. He was born January 13, 1960 in Florence, SC to George Washington Jordan, Jr. and Barbara Carter Jordan.
George was preceded in death by his father and a sister, Charlotte Britt Altman.
Survivors include: his son - George Washington Jordan, IV, "Trey" of Florence, SC; 3 sisters - Chrysti ...
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Jerome George Ramlal
May 12, 1940 - September 29, 2012
Jerome George Ramlal, 72, of Florence, S.C., died Saturday, September 29, 2012 at McLeod Regional Medical Center. He was born in Jamaica, West Indies, the son of the late Isaac and Mariam Knight Ramlal. He moved to Danbury, CT at the age of 26 and to Florence, SC five years ago.
He is survived by his wife, Eda Barnes Ramlal of Florence, S.C.; two sons, Kirk Ramlal (Daisy) of Florence, S.C.;...
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Thomas J. Handley
March 31, 1954 - September 23, 2012
Florence, SC
Thomas Joseph Handley, 58, of Florence, died Sunday, September 23, 2012 in Florence, SC after an extended illness. He was born March 31, 1954 in Newburgh, NY to Anne M. O'Donnell Handley and the late James J. Handley. He graduated Warren Hills High School, in Washington N in 1972. While attending Warren Hills he played Varsity Baseball and was a member of the Chess team. He went...
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Dorothy "Dot" Poston Hudson
November 23, 1931 - September 23, 2012
Dorothy "Dot" Poston Hudson, 80, of Florence, died Sunday, September 23, 2012 in Darlington, SC after an extended illness. She was born November 23, 1931 in Florence County, SC to the late Liston and Doseree Calcutt Hyman.
Dot was a member of First Free Will Baptist Church in Florence. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend.
She was preceded in death by her parents; grandson...
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William Samuel "Sam" Hammond
November 10, 1947 - August 18, 2012
William Samuel Hammond, 64, of Effingham, SC, died August 18, 2012 at his residence. He was born in Florence, SC, a son of the late Edward William and Allene Hanna Hammond.
After graduating from McClenaghan High School in 1966, Sam joined the U.S. Army where he served in the military police for four years. He then earned a degree in nursing and served as a registered nurse in U.S. Air Force...
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Joan Harter Conyers
October 10, 1934 - August 15, 2012
Joan Harter Conyers, 77, of Columbia, SC, died Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at Carolinas Hospital System.
She was born in Fairfax, SC, the daughter of the late Bruce Harter and Audrey Bowers Harter.
Ms. Conyers graduated from the University of South Carolina with a BA in music. She was a retired elementary school teacher and church organist. She was also a successful aesthetician and small...
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Jon Owen Pickett
August 18, 1940 - August 10, 2012
FLORENCE, S.C. -- Jon Owen Pickett, 71, of Florence, South Carolina, passed away in a Florence hospital on Friday, August 10, 2012 following an illness.
Jon, the son of Wallace and Nadine Pickett, was born on August 18, 1940 in Savannah, Tennessee. He spent the majority of his working life in the shipping department of Stone Container in Darlington, South Carolina, until his retirement.
In...
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Julia McConnell "Ti" Allen
April 18, 1918 - August 1, 2012
Julia McConnell "Ti" Allen, 94 of 500 Woodland Dr., Florence, SC widow of Rupert Allen went to see her heavenly Father August 1, 2012.
Julia was born in Georgetown, SC on April 18, 1918 the daughter of the late Louis James and Kathryn Dickert McConnell. She was a graduate of Winyah High School and received her Teacher's Degree at Winthrop College. She taught school for 32 years at Winyah...
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Robert Barry Gardner
July 31, 2012
Robert Barry Gardner, 56, of Florence, S.C., died Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at Carolina's Hospital System in Florence.
He was born in Florence, S.C., a son of the late Thomas Archie and Alice Killinger Gardner.
We lay to rest a wonderful Christian man.
He was known by many names but to us he was known as Baby, Dad, Pop, Mr. Barry, Uncle B, Son-in-law and his favorite, Paw Paw.
Barry was the...
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Mary "Vickie" Johnson Curl
July 30, 2012
Mary "Vicki" Johnson Curl, 82, of Florence, S.C. , widow of Lonnie B. Curl, Sr., died Monday, July 30, 2012 at McLeod Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Curl was born in Gastonia, N.C. on April 6, 1930, the daughter of the late Robert Edward and Fannie Berry Johnson.
She was a graduate of Wingate College and was employed as an instructor for Florence Vocational Rehabilitation. She was a member...
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George Grice Reaves
July 30, 2012
George Grice Reaves FLORENCE-George Grice Reaves, 70, of Florence, S.C., died Monday, July 30, 2012 at McLeod Regional Medical Center. He was born in Alcolu, S.C., a son of the late James and Bobbie Edmondson Reaves. He was a graduate of Presbyterian College and the University of South Carolina Law School. He practiced law in Florence for many years. George served his country in the United States...
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John E. Floyd, Sr.
May 17, 1925 - July 29, 2012
CW04 (Retired) John Emory Floyd Sr. died at home in Florence, SC. Mr. Floyd was 87 years old. Surviving are his wife of 65 years, Eugenia (Jean Roberts Floyd), his son John E. Floyd Jr. (wife- Karen) of Florence, daughters Jane F. Zenger of Blythewood and Jeannie Marie Harris of Darlington (husbands- Steve and Michael). He has six grandchildren; Victoria Singletary, Clark Floyd, Kathryn and...
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Beverly Altman Williams
December 29, 1949 - July 27, 2012
Beverly Altman Williams, 62, of Florence, died Friday, July 27, 2012 in Florence, SC. She was born December 29, 1949 in Hemingway, SC to the late W.M. Altman and the late Miriam Evans Altman.
Beverly loved her two daughters Tanya and Jennifer and her grandchildren beyond words, and was an all around loving person.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Judy Altman and Connie...
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Robert N. "Bobby" Roush
October 26, 1962 - July 24, 2012
Robert N. "Bobby" Roush, 49, of Florence and formally of Jacksonville, FL left us for God's country on July 24, 2012.
A small private service was held Saturday, July 28, 2012 arranged by Cain Funeral Home and held at Florence Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.
Bobby is survived by his father, Roy (Christine) Roush of Florence; brother, Wayne (Betty) Roush of Florence; sisters, Judy Chavis of...
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William Hallie Griffin III
May 24, 1964 - July 21, 2012
Florence, SC
William Hallie Griffin III, 48, passed away on Saturday, July 21, 2012 at McLeod Hospice House in Florence. He was born May 24, 1964 in Detroit, MI to William H. Griffin, Jr. and Bernadine Fillo Griffin.
William is survived by his parents, William and Bernadine Griffin of Florence, SC, his uncle, Charles (Beverly) Griffin of Florence, SC; and 2 aunts, Bernice (Bill) Couture...
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Mildred Inez Smith McElveen
October 25, 1914 - July 21, 2012
Florence, SC
Mildred Inez Smith McElveen, widow of J. Earl McElveen, Sr., died at home July 21,2012 after a life lived well for almost a century. She is survived by her daughter Carolyn McElveen Small and her husband R. Lephon Small, of Florence SC; and by her granddaughter Caroline McElveen Small and her husband Andrew LaFollette, of College Park, MD. She was predeceased by her husband, her...
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Michael Mickey Collins
July 17, 2012
Florence, SC
Michael O. "Mickey" Collins died on Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at his home in Florence, SC. He was born in Mooresville NC in 1928 to Eddie and May Collins. He was one of 9 children and is survived by his daughter Elizabeth, his sisters Shirley Collins and Florence Walker, and his brothers Frank Collins and Jack Collins. Mickey's wife Judy passed away 20 years ago.
Mickey served in...
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Frank Cepero Rivera
January 22, 1944 - July 15, 2012
Florence, SC
Frank Cepero-Rivera, 68, of Florence, SC, passed away Sunday, July 15, 2012, in Columbia, SC after a long battle with lung cancer. He was born January 22, 1944 in Ponce, Puerto Rico to the late Frank Cepero Brewer and the late Maria Collazo Rivera.
Frank is survived by his wife of 25 years, Linda Cepero; his siblings, Francisco Cepero of San Juan, Puerto Rico, Miriam Cepero...
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Judy Lynn Vining Howard
May 23, 1956 - July 13, 2012
Mrs. Judy Lynn Howard, 56, of Florence died Friday July 13, 2012 after an extended illness. Services will be held at Pisgah United Methodist Church on Thursday July 19, 2012 at 4:00 PM.
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