Marcelle Evans Burch
February 26, 2025
Marcelle Evans Burch, 78, of the Pleasant Grove Community of Lynchburg, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. She was born in Sumter, SC, a daughter of the late Pauline Roberson Evans and James Oscar Evans, Jr. She is also predeceased by her husband, Ellsworth Frederick Burch, Jr. and her brother, James Russell Evans and his son, Russ Evans....
Frances Tallon Temple
February 22, 2025
Frances Tallon Temple, peacefully departed this world on February 22, 2025. Born in the charming town of Lynchburg, South Carolina, she was the cherished daughter of John Wyatt and Myrtle Beasley Tallon. Frances received her education in Lynchburg schools before furthering her studies at the Carolina College of Commerce.
Frances was predeceased by her loving husband, Dr....
Po2 Roy Franklin Smith, Jr., Retired Us Navy Reserve
February 19, 2025
PO2 Roy Franklin Smith, Jr., Retired US Navy Reserve, 61, of Pamplico, SC, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. Roy was born in Charleston, West Virginia, the son of the late Pansy Strickland Smith and Roy Franklin Smith, Sr. He is also predeceased by two brothers-in-law, Cliff Dunlap and Leon Streett. He graduated from Scott High School in...
Kathleen Sturgill
February 17, 2025
Kathleen Sturgill, 83, of Florence, was peacefully called home on February 17, 2025 surrounded by her family. Kathleen was born on August 11, 1941 in Buchanan County, VA. She was happily married to her late husband, Frank, for more than 60 years. After his passing, she lived joyfully with her daughter Sandy and Son-In-Law, Roger.
Kathleen dedicated...
Raleigh Lee Smith
February 14, 2025
Raleigh Lee Smith, 67, died Friday February 14, 2025 at McLeod Regional Medical Center, Florence.
Mr. Smith was born February 7, 1958 in Florence County, a son of Raleigh "Bubba" Houston Smith and Katherine "Kitty" Dillard Johnson. He was a graduate of Lake City High School, a retired ASC Certified Advanced Level Specialist Auto Technician, and an...
Diane Carr Mobley
February 13, 2025
Diane Carr Mobley, 70, passed away on February 13, 2025, after several months of health challenges. Born in Brevard, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Violet and Charles Carr. Diane was one of five siblings and is predeceased by her sister, Donna Carr Howard. She is survived by her brothers, Gary Carr (Debbie), Kevin Carr, and...
William "Bj" Lester Freeman, Ii
February 13, 2025
William Lester "BJ" Freeman, II, 44, of Florence, SC, a beloved son, little big brother and uncle, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025. BJ was born in Florence, SC, a son of the late William "Bill" Lester and Alice Miller Freeman. He graduated from West Florence High School and could always be seen helping at his second home,...
Cynthia "Cindy" D. Merchand
February 11, 2025
Cynthia Darlene "Cindy" Merchand, 60, of Blythewood, SC, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. She was born in Timmonsville, SC, a daughter of Irene Britt Kirby Martin and the late Robert W. "Bob" Kirby, Sr. Cindy worked for many years in various office manager positions with Midas/Meineke shops. She worked as a substitute teacher at Ridgeview High School...
Wilbur Everett Hobbs, Jr.
February 10, 2025
Wilbur Everett Hobbs, Jr., 70, of Timmonsville, SC, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025. He was born in Florence, the son of the late Wilbur and Louise Fraser Hobbs. Everett was a 1973 graduate of Southside High School. He worked as a 1st class production operator at Wellman/Fiber Industries. Everett loved his church, Tans Bay, and volunteered his...
Sandra Delilah Ward Barfield
February 8, 2025
Sandra Delilah Ward Barfield, 72, of Scranton, SC, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025. She was born in Florence, SC, a daughter of the late Ernest Eugene and Louise Jones Ward. She is also predeceased by her soul mate & husband of 50 years Harold Edward Barfield, her baby brother Paul Ward, and her sisters Ellen Ward Tomlinson...
John Robert "Bob" Mcdonald, Jr.
February 8, 2025
John Robert "Bob" McDonald, Jr., 76, of Florence, SC, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025. Bob was born in Florence, SC, the son of the late John Robert and Mary Frances White McDonald. He graduated from McClenaghan High School where he played basketball.  He took his love for basketball and took it to the next level having played...
Cynthia Ann "Cindy" Woodard
February 6, 2025
Cynthia Ann "Cindy" Woodard, 61, of Kennesaw, GA, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at MUSC Health Florence. Cindy was born in Roswell, NM, a daughter of Barbara Ray Crotty Woodard and the late Roland Lee Woodard, Jr. She was an East Carolina Alumni and a US Army Veteran. Cindy was a devoted Christian and member of His...
Sybil Owens Lipford
February 1, 2025
Sybil Owens Lipford, 86, of Florence, SC, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at the McLeod Hospice House. Sybil was born in Camden, SC, a daughter of the late Ralph and Elizabeth Rush Owens. She graduated from Camden High School and Palmer Business College. She worked in business for several years before deciding to stay at home...
Richard James Ash
January 22, 2025
Richard James Ash, of Manning SC, went to be with the lord on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at the McLeod Regional Medical Center. He was born in Milwaukee WI, a son of the late Harold and Doris (Perdilla) Ash. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers; William & Harold, and sister Mavis. From the young age...
Thomas Stanley Vangorder
January 21, 2025
Thomas Stanley Vangorder, 73, of Effingham, SC, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. He was born in NY, the son of the late Stanley Vangorder and Cecilia Alerio Hawley. He enjoyed bowling and being a member of the Coin Club.
Surviving are a son, Mark Vangorder and his wife, April, sister, Theresa Foxworth and her husband,...
Virginia Gay Jackson
January 19, 2025
Virginia Gay Jackson, 75, of Florence, SC, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday, January 19, 2025. She was born in Dillon, SC on June 29,1949, and was the daughter of the late Doris Rogers and Norman Hyatt. Gay was the wife of Larry Jackson. They met at Dillon High School in 1967...
Brigette Erna Fennell
January 17, 2025
Brigette Erna Fennell, of Florence, SC, passed away on January 17, 2025. She was born in Aschaffenburg, West Germany, a daughter of the late Kilian Franz Fath and Maria Frieda Noth Fath. She was a member of Peace Free Will Baptist Church and retired from the restaurant business. She enjoyed bowling, fishing and swimming.
She is preceded...
George Burton Smith
January 17, 2025
George Burton Smith, 85. of Florence, SC, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 17, 2025, after a short illness. George was born in Bradford, PA, a son of the late Mable Sterling Smith and George B. Smith, Sr. He served his country proudly in the US Marine Corps having trained in communications and was a member of the military...
Henry Phillip Jordan, Jr.
January 9, 2025
Henry Phillip Jordan, Jr., 41, of Florence, SC, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at McLeod Hospital. He was born in Florence, the son of Barbara Tanner Jordan Anderson and the late Henry Phillip Jordan, Sr.
Henry was a graduate of West Florence High School Class of 2001. He was a scuba diver with the Shark...
Margaret Dukes Moore Shirlaw
January 5, 2025
Margaret Dukes (Moore) Shirlaw, 96, of Florence, SC, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025. She was born in Williamsburg County, SC, daughter of the late Doris and Ila McCants Dukes. In addition to her parents, she is also predeceased by her first husband, Harry M. Moore in 1980, her second husband, Ronald Shirlaw in 2017, her son, Steven...
