Donald "Ducky" Harvey Ellis
October 12, 2026
Donald “Ducky” Harvey Ellis, age 81, passed away on October 12, 2026, leaving behind a family who will forever carry his memory in their hearts. He was born in Phoenixville, PA on October 19, 1944, to the late Harvey Ellis & Verna Moyer Ellis and preceded in death by his sister: Cheryl English and his brother: Jack Ellis.
Ducky proudly served...
Jane Oliver Carey
October 9, 2026
Jane Oliver (Watkins) Carey, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on Friday, October 9, 2026. She was born July 29, 1940, to Oliver and Margaret (Snapp) Watkins in Cedar Grove, Maryland, where she was raised, and graduated from Damascus High School.
Jane met the love of her life, Jack...
Sandra Wechie Daykin
October 4, 2026
Sandra Wechie Daykin, 78, passed away on October 4, 2026, leaving behind a beautiful legacy of faith, love, service, and cherished memories.
A woman of strong faith, Sandra was a devoted churchgoer who faithfully served her church community. She participated in the choir and led devotional groups, sharing her love of God and encouraging others through prayer, fellowship, and the Word....
Cheryl Agnes Anderson
September 30, 2026
Cheryl Agnes Anderson, 70, of Florence, SC, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, in the McLeod Hospice House. She was born in Conway, SC a daughter of the late Francis and Eva Thompson Anderson. Cheryl served as a nurse in the Florence community from 1980 to 2013, having worked for Florence General Hospital, Dr. N. Lee Morris, Dr. Frank...
Emily Elaine Gaworski
September 29, 2026
Emily Elaine Gaworski, 67, of Florence, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
Mrs. Gaworski was born in Jacksonville, FL the daughter of the late Kathleen McCutcheon Gardner. She retired from ServicesPlus after a number of years and had been a member of Scranton Baptist Church. She loved cats and would adopt all of them if she could.
She was preceded in...
Jeanette McGee Parker
September 28, 2026
Jeanette McGee Parker, 89, of Florence, peacefully passed away after an extended illness on Monday, September 28, 2026.
Mrs. Parker was the daughter of the late Andrew Jackson McGee and Blanche Evans McGee. She was born and raised in Coward, South Carolina and was a graduate of JC Lynch High School. She met the love of her life, James Carl Parker...
Leah Sue Blum
September 27, 2026
Leah Sue Blum, 68, of Florence, South Carolina, passed away on September 27, 2026, leaving behind a family who loved her deeply and a lifetime of memories that will forever be cherished.Leah was married to her devoted husband, Colonel Justin Blum, for 43 years. Together, they built a life and family that meant everything to her. She devoted her life...
Geraldine Domec
September 25, 2026
Geraldine “Gerry” Domec of Florence, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at the age of 88. Born August 5, 1938, she filled her life with family, friendship, generosity, and a gift for making others feel at home.
Gerry was known for her wonderful desserts, impeccable sense of style, and love of shag dancing. She could make a gathering feel special and an...
William P. "Bill" Jellison
September 23, 2026
William P. Jellison, 98, husband of the late Rosemary B. died on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.
Mr. Jellison was a 41 year resident of Florence and soon became active in many civic organizations. Among them he served as chairman of the board of the Florence Symphony and the chairman of the board of the Senior Citizens Association of Florence County. He...
Clydia McGee Hatfield
September 23, 2026
Clydia McGee Hatfield, 89, of Florence, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.
Mrs. Hatfield was born in Florence County, SC a daughter of the late LeRoy McGee and Dorothy Louise McKnight McGee Weatherford. She was a member of Mizpah Baptist Church and had currently attended Friendship Methodist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband...
Robert "Bob" Joseph Ammirati
September 20, 2026
Robert “Bob” Joseph Ammirati, 93, of Florence, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2026.
Mr. Ammirati was born in Hollis, Long Island, New York the son of the late Louis Ammirati and Josephine Ammirati. He retired as President of Nytronics, Inc. and had been a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church. Bob loved to sing anytime he could, from open-mic nights...
Elizabeth "Lisa" Katherine Allen
September 16, 2026
Elizabeth Katherine “Lisa” Allen, 75, of Florence, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, with her loving husband, John “Hollis” Allen III, by her side.
Born in Charleston, South Carolina, Lisa was the daughter of Hubert Haselden and Elizabeth Fleming Haselden. She graduated from Francis Marion College in 1972 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English...
Jessie Mae French
September 16, 2026
Jessie Mae French, 90, of Florence, SC passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
Mrs. French was born in Binghamton, New York. She was a NASCAR fan, loved westerns, Elvis Presley, and older country music.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Softy, and her son-in-law, Thomas John McQuade.
Surviving are her daughter, Barbara McQuade; and grandchildren, Christina McQuade (Shemei Vernon)...
Sally Courtney
September 14, 2026
Sally, born on February 8, 1955, in what was then the British Protectorate of Aden, is the cherished daughter of RAF (retired) Squadron Leader GR Grom and Dorothy Spaven Groom. She grew up surrounded by a family that instilled in her values of service, love, and community-principles she carried throughout her life.
Sally shared a remarkable journey with her beloved husband,...
George A. Gianopulos
September 12, 2026
On Sept 12, 2026, George Gianopulos, 86, went to be with his Heavenly Father after a short illness. He was born in Jersey City, New Jersey on February 12, 1939 to Anthony Gianopulos and Helen Parker Gianopulos. He served with his wife, Nancy, in pastoral ministry for 44 years in 5 different states. He was a warm, eloquent pastor with...
Sarah Lynn Bellon
September 9, 2026
Sarah Lynn Edwards Bellon, 58, of Florence, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
Lynn was born in Jacksonville, FL a daughter of the late Henry Branton Edwards, Sr. and Sarah Oldham Cameron. She was a loving military wife, mother, and sister and a diehard Carolina Gamecocks fan. Lynn graduated from Florence Darlington Technical College with a nursing degree and worked...
Dustin William Gibbs
September 6, 2026
Dustin William Gibbs, infant son of Joshua Mickal Gibbs and Delaney Bessenger Gibbs, passed away Sunday morning, September 6, 2026.
Dustin was born on July 26, 2026 in Florence, SC. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his grandparents, Kyle and Bobbie Gibbs, and Bill and Robin Bessenger; uncles, Adam Bessenger and Daniel Gibbs; aunt, Mary Leslie Bessenger; great-grandmother,...
MaryEllen McLaughlin Brown
August 30, 2026
MaryEllen McLaughlin Brown, 69, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2026.
She is predeceased by her parents, MaryEllen Ross McLaughlin and Charles E. McLaughlin; and her son, Sean Ross Brown.
She is survived by her daughters, Mazie and Samantha Hawley; grandchildren, Makenzie, Sean, Haley, Natalee, Cameryn, Aaliyah and Hunter; and her six siblings.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the...
Gary Dean Hudson
August 29, 2026
Gary Dean Hudson, 72, of Florence, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2026.
Mr. Hudson was born in Florence, SC the son of the late William “Billy” Hudson and Mary Hudson. He was a member of Florence Bible Chapel.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his children, Gary Dean Hudson, Jr. and Casey Lauren Hudson; and 6...
