Zora Kiser Hanam
April 10, 2026
Celebrating the life of Zora Kiser Hanam, born on July 18, 1939, the daughter of Edgar and Beulah Louise Eudy Kiser in Concord, North Carolina, Zora graced this world with her vibrant spirit until her peaceful passing on April 10, 2026, at McLeod Regional Medical Center of the Pee Dee.
Zora was preceded in death in addition to her parents by...
Bradford "Erich" Fowler
April 8, 2026
Bradford “Erich” Fowler, 18, of Florence, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
Erich was born in Pinehurst, NC a son of Jeremiah “Jeremy” Fowler and Amanda “Mandy” Callahan Fowler. He was a member of the Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church PCA. He graduated early from West Florence High School and graduated from Advantage Academy in Auto Body Repair.
In addition to his...
William Eugene Powell, Jr.
April 6, 2026
William Eugene Powell, Jr., 72, of Effingham, SC passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026.
Mr. Powell was born in Florence, SC a son of the late William Eugene Powell, Sr. and Velva Jeannine Montrose Powell. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints and had been a steel fabricator.
He was preceded in death...
Alberta Vause Smith
April 6, 2026
Neicse Alberta Vause Smith, 94, wife of the late Claude Boyde Smith, died in Florence on April 6, 2026.
She was born in Florence, SC, the daughter of the late Wilbur A. Vause and Janie Olivia Weaver.
As a girl, Alberta was raised to love her Lord, to respect everyone she met, and to greet strangers with a smile. Growing up, Alberta...
Henry "Hank" Martin Campbell, III
April 2, 2026
Henry “Hank” Campbell, III, 73, of Florence, SC, died unexpectedly at home on Thursday, April 02, 2026.
Hank was the son of the late Henry and Mary Jane Campbell. He is survived by his sister, Debi Campbell of Florence, SC; and brothers, Mike (Sandra) Campbell of Charleston, SC and Jimmy (Joni) Campbell of Pendleton, SC. Hank also leaves behind many nieces...
Mary Anne Rogers
April 2, 2026
Mary Anne Rogers, 74, of Florence, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
Mrs. Rogers was born in Florence, SC a daughter of the late James Hill and Faye Hill Lawrence. She had worked for Farmers Home Administration and the Florida Department of Transportation.
She was preceded in death by her parents; step-father, Wilbur Lawrence; and sister, Kathy Elliott.
Surviving are her husband,...
Shirley Ann Willetts Jones
March 31, 2026
Shirley Ann Willetts Jones, 85, of Effingham, SC, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. She was born in Camden, New Jersey, the daughter of the late William W. Willetts Sr. and Marion E. Burkhart Willetts Vause. Mrs. Shirley was a member of Bethsaida Community Church.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Edmond Murphy Jones, Sr., her parents,...
Edward Barry Harrison
March 30, 2026
Edward Barry Harrison, 70, of Florence, SC left this world of natural causes on March 30, 2026.
Barry was born in Aiken, SC on July 13, 1955. He was a General Mechanic at WestRock Paper Mill until his retirement in 2015. His love of machinery and making things run always gave him "The Need For Speed". Building a drag race car,...
Charlene Damron Hewitt
March 30, 2026
The Honorable Charlene Damron Hewitt, 87, of Florence, passed away peacefully at her home with her family gathered around her on Monday, March 30, 2026.
Mrs. Hewitt was born in Oak Hill, Ohio, a daughter of the late George R. and Emma Miller Damron. She retired as Chief City Judge after 36 years of employment with the city of Florence, SC....
Wendy Trigger Fisher
March 29, 2026
Wendy Trigger Fisher, 63, of Florence, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026.
Mrs. Fisher was born in Hyde, Manchester, England a daughter of Charles Peter Trigger and Barbara Harrot Trigger. She had worked for Forest Lake Greenhouse for a number of years. She loved to garden and had her Master Gardener Certificate. Wendy loved her kids and doted upon her...
William Joseph "Bill" Shea
March 27, 2026
It is with sadness that the family of William Joseph (Bill) Shea announces his passing. Bill passed peacefully on Friday, March 27, at McLeod Hospice in Florence, South Carolina. He had recently moved to Florence to be closer to family and was surrounded by loved ones in his final days.
Bill will be sadly missed by his wife of sixty years,...
David Thomas Horan
March 24, 2026
David Thomas Horan passed away on March 24, 2026, at the age of 94 years and six months. For those who knew him well, he earned those extra six months and would want them credited to him. He died peacefully in Florence, SC, where he spent the last two years living in a cottage down the street from his son,...
Belinda Turbeville Smith
March 19, 2026
Belinda Turbeville Smith, 56, of Florence, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026.
Mrs. Smith was born in Florence, SC a daughter of Everette D. “Slim” Turbeville, Jr. and Angelina Cox Turbeville. She loved softball and was a USC Gamecock football fan.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, Shannon Drake Smith; children, Jamie Blackmon (Eric) Matthews, Michael...
Jean Paul VanGeel
March 19, 2026
Jean Paul VanGeel, 63, of Florence, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026.
Mr. VanGeel was born in Belgium, as son of Alice Scrayen Austin. He loved fishing and spending time with Cohen, and was a frustrated Miami Dolphins fan.
Surviving in addition to his mother are his wife, Annetta Gibson VanGeel; sons, Levon Huynh, Shaun Huynh (Ryan), and Cohen Watford; brother,...
William R. Newman, Jr.
March 17, 2026
William R. Newman, Jr., 85, of Smithfield, NC, formerly of Florence, SC passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
Mr. Newman was born in Sumter, SC a son of the late William R. Newman and Florence McDonald Newman. Bill attended Hoffmeyer Road Baptist Church while in Florence and Bethel Original Free Will Baptist Church in Four Oaks, NC, and had been...
Julia Porter Stallings
March 16, 2026
Julia Porcher Wickham Porter Stallings died peacefully in her sleep on March 16, 2026 in Florence, SC. Julia was born on March 26, 1942 to the late Dr. Charles W. Porter III and Julia Porcher Wickham Porter and spent her girlhood in Evanston, IL, Bethesda, MD, and Richmond, VA. She graduated from the National Cathedral School in 1960 and attended...
Carol Ann Yaken
March 8, 2026
Carol Ann Yaken, 86, of Florence, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
Ms. Yaken was born in Pittsburgh, PA a daughter of the late Charles Gray and Evelyn Moore Gray. She retired from Delta Mills after 30 years of service. Carol was a loving , gentle, giving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She enjoyed crocheting, playing cards, and loved making blankets...
Helen Wright Clamp
February 28, 2026
Helen Wright Clamp of Boynton Beach, Florida passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026.
Helen was born on February 17,1937 in Columbia, South Carolina a daughter of B J Wright and Julia Mack Wright. She was married to Bobby Dean Clamp for 70 years. She graduated from Olympia High School and was an accountant with AT&T and the Farm Credit Bank...
Sherry Lene Robinson Lee
February 27, 2026
Sherry Lene Robinson Lee 60, of Kershaw SC passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026 at McLeod Hospital in Florence SC from complications of stage 4 pancreatic cancer, with family by her side.
Mrs. Lee was born in Florence, SC and was one of three daughters of the late Donnie Lee Robinson and Ethylene Rotan Robinson. She was a much-loved wife,...
Thomas Julian "Jay" McPherson
February 25, 2026
Thomas Julian “Jay” McPherson, 53, of Ladson, SC passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
Jay was born in Florence, SC a son of the late Tommy Clyde McPherson and Irene Wilson Calcutt McPherson. He graduated from South Florence High School Class of 1991 and was a CSX Engineer.
He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.
Surviving are his wife,...