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,...
William James Maurer
February 18, 2026
William James Maurer, 72, of Florence, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
Mr. Maurer was born in Canton, Ohio a son of the late Harry Maurer and Elizabeth Fehn Maurer. He enjoyed volunteering with the Red Cross and activities with the local amateur radio club. He also enjoyed line dancing and attending NASCAR races in Darlington.
He was preceded in death...
Shirley Parker
February 14, 2026
Shirley Parker
November 3, 1941 – February 14, 2026
Born in Darlington, SC, a daughter of the late DeWitt Talmadge and Annie Bell Stratton Frazier. Ms. Shirley lived a long life and enjoyed walking, fishing, jotting down stuff on paper and flowers, in which she had a green thumb. She loved the outside and working in it. She loved to catch a...
Annie Kate James Prosser
February 13, 2026
Annie Kate James Prosser, 77, left this world for Heaven on Friday, February 13, 2026.
Born in Darlington, SC to the late H. E. James, Sr. and Ella Mae Shoemake James, she was the third of eight siblings. At a very young age, Kate was diagnosed with diabetes insipidus, a condition that over her lifetime would require painful treatments and medications....
Robert Lee Silver
February 11, 2026
Robert Lee Silver, 97, of Florence, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2026.
Born on October 14, 1928, in Mad River, Ohio, Robert was one of eight children of Homer and Ettaline Amlin Silver. He graduated from Springfield High School in 1947 and became a small business owner before joining the United States Air Force in 1950. Trained in...
Michael Christopher Blackburn
February 11, 2026
Michael Christopher Blackburn, 45, of Florence, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
Michael was born in Florence, SC a son of Darryl Blackburn and the late Dianne Andrews Blackburn. He was employed in inventory control with Performance Food Group. He played soccer at USC and still loved the game. Michael was also a master storyteller.
He was preceded in death by...
Shirley Miller
February 10, 2026
Shirley Miller, 81, of Effingham SC, went home to be with the Lord on February 10, 2026.
Shirley was born Feb 22, 1944 in Florence County, daughter of the late Stiver Miller raised Grandmother Emma Lee Goins Miller.
We celebrate the life of our beloved Aunt Shirley. We rejoice in Aunt Shirley’s home going, because she has been reunited with her Savior,...
Angelika G. Stassi
February 10, 2026
Angelika G. Stassi, 77, of Florence, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
Mrs. Stassi was born in Unna, Germany July 10, 1948. After she and her husband, Victor Stassi retired, they moved to Florence, SC in 1997. She and Victor travelled a lot in their early years having visited many countries. Angelika loved to do needlepoint and had many beautiful pieces...
Dianne Shaw Campbell
February 10, 2026
Dianne Shaw Campbell, 79, of Florence, SC passed away peacefully on February 10, 2026 surrounded by her family.
Dianne was born in Florence, SC a daughter of the late Thomas J. Shaw and Marie Pack Shaw. She worked in the banking industry and enjoyed helping people with their needs. Dianne loved her family and enjoyed trips to Disney World and the...
Deborah Annette Helms Kelley
February 10, 2026
Deborah Annette Helms Kelley was born on October 20, 1973, in Pageland, South Carolina, to Donald Helms and Janice Watson Helms. She passed away on February 10, 2026.
Deborah graduated from Central High School and later earned her Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Francis Marion University, where she was a proud sister of Zeta Sorority. Deborah went on to work as...
Lynette Frances Ray Griffin
January 28, 2026
Lynette Frances Ray Griffin, age 84, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 28 th , 2026 in Florence SC.
She was born at home on August 28, 1941, in Houma, LA. She graduated from Terrebonne High School where she was head majorette and queen of a Mardi Gras ball. She attended Nicholls State University where she met future husband, Toby Griffin. They...
Ann Hewitt Brown
January 25, 2026
Ann H. Brown, born in Florence, South Carolina on March 28, 1944, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and friendship.
Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Rufus and Sudie Hewitt; her brothers, Cogburn Hewitt and Charles Hewitt. She is survived by her beloved husband, Wayne Brown; her children, Taylor Brown (Michelle...
Ricky Lee Southers
January 21, 2026
Ricky Lee Southers, 67, of Florence, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026.
Mr. Southers was born in Newton, Mass. A son of William Southers and the late Dorothy Locke Southers. He was a US Air Force veteran having retired after 20 years of service. He later worked in construction with Marr Scaffolding in Boston, Mass. from which he retired again.
He...
Shaun P. O'Shea
January 16, 2026
We mourn the passing of Shaun O'Shea, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, and esteemed member of the Florence community, who departed this life on January 16, 2026. Born on March 7, 1950 in Bangor, Maine, a son of the late Gerald Doughty O'Shea and Frances Ayers O'Shea, Shaun lived a life marked by service, dedication, and remarkable achievements.
Shaun earned...
Kim "Mayor" Lessmeister
January 14, 2026
Kim “Mayor” Lessmeister, 75, of Florence, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2025.
Kim was born in Florence, SC a son of the late Eugene Joseph Lessmeister and Elsie Leona Williams Lessmeister. He was a US Army veteran having served in Vietnam and had worked for Rental Uniform, A1 Medical, and currently for Stericycle. He was a OG member of the...
Carl Ronald "Ronnie" Wallace, Sr.
January 9, 2026
Carl Ronald Wallace, Sr. “Ronnie”, 79, of Florence, SC, passed away on January 9th, 2026, at the Manor.
Ronnie was born in Florence County, South Carolina. He was the son of the late George Gary Wallace and Dorothy “Dot” Wright Wallace. Ronnie served his country as a mechanic in the US Army and then worked as a pipe fitter and electrician...
Mary Elizabeth "Lib" Covington Bell
January 6, 2026
Mary Elizabeth Covington Bell, lovingly known to all as “Lib,” passed away peacefully on January 6, 2026, at the McLeod Hospice House in Florence, South Carolina. She was 94 years old.
Born on October 21, 1931, in Bennettsville, South Carolina, Lib grew up in a time that prized hard work, faith, and community—values she carried with her throughout her life. She...
Dennis Lee Anderson
January 6, 2026
Dennis Lee Anderson, 67, of Florence, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
Mr. Anderson was born in Glen Burnie, MD a son of the late Dorothy Anderson. He had worked at Honda and loved racing.
Surviving are his wife, Dawn Denise Distel Anderson; sons, Lee (Kaitlin) Thompson and Bruce Thompson; daughters, Stephanie (Grant) Osbourne and Stacie (Aaron) Hailey; grandchild, Kayden Hailey;...
Kathy Amy Brenner
January 5, 2026
Kathy Amy Brenner, 76, of Florence, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026.
Mrs. Brenner was born in Morristown, NJ a daughter of the late Nelson Brown and Louise Bamrick Brown.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and by her husband, Klaus Brenner.
Surviving are her daughter, Sonja Brenner; and two brothers, Richard (Patricia) Brown and Nelson (Kathy) Brown.
In lieu of...
Carolyn Jeannette Linton Dingle
January 4, 2026
Carolyn Jeannette Linton Dingle was born on August 10, 1952, in Hartsville, South Carolina, to the late James Edward Linton and the late Annie Eliza Linton. She fell asleep in death on January 4th 2026 at the age of 73. Carolyn was married and became a devoted wife to her husband, Herbert Lee Dingle, on December 29, 1988. When she...