Don H. Smith
December 2, 2024
Don H. Smith, 76, of Florence, SC, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024. He grew up in Florence, a son of the late Hoyt Vivian and Amy Wooster Smith. Don graduated from Francis Marion University with a bachelor's degree and served his country in the Army National Guard. He retired from the SC Department of Health and Environmental...
Margaret "Sissy" C. Spann
November 22, 2024
Margaret C. "Sissy" Spann, of Florence, SC, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 22, 2024, at the McLeod Hospice House. She was born in Florence, SC, a daughter of the late Cleyburn Daniel Carter and Helen Wiggins Rogers. Sissy is preceded in death in addition to her parents by a brother, C.F. "Sonny" Carter and a half sister, Kay...
Justin Wayne Hicks
November 19, 2024
Justin Wayne Hicks. 45, passed away on Tuesday. November 19, 2024. He was born on March 4, 1979, in Florence, SC to Sharon E. Miles and entered the world as surprise to his mother and his twin sister. He is preceded in death in addition to his mother, by a niece, Macie Catina Miller.
Justin was a...
Lisa Lamm Free
November 15, 2024
Lisa Lamm Free passed away peacefully on the morning of November 15, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her loving family, after a long illness. Born on October 14, 1957, in Rocky Mount, NC, she went on to live most of her life in Florence, SC. That is where she met her loving husband, Barry Phin Free, and where...
Carolyn Cecilia Gregory
November 10, 2024
Carolyn Cecilia Gregory passed over peacefully on November 10, 2024. Born in St. Louis, MO on July 14, 1939, she is preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Pauline Willey; sisters, Geri (Boomer) and Evelyn Mitchell; brothers, Harry Willey (Sonya) and James Willey (Jodi).
She is survived by daughter Debra Denison (Stewart); son, James Korynta; sisters,...
Harriett Ann Morrison
November 10, 2024
Harriett Ann Morrison, 79 of Darlington, SC, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at her residence. Mrs. Morrison was born in Timmonsville, SC, a daughter of the late Harry and Mae Ella Morrell Moore. She is preceded in death by a grandchild, Barry Rabon.
Surviving are a daughter, Paige (Joey) Rabon of Florence; a son,...
Patty Helen Davis
November 4, 2024
Patty Helen Davis of Florence, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024. She was born in Florence, a daughter of the late Doris "Cat" McCutcheon Davis and William M. Davis, Jr. In addition to her parents, Patty is predeceased by her husband, Wallie Avant.
Patty worked as a delivery driver for Case Used Parts. She loved to...
Peter Terence Whelan
November 3, 2024
Dr. Peter Terence Whelan, 77, died on Sunday, November 3, 2024, after a long illness.
Peter was born in Gloucestershire, England, in the shadow of Berkeley Castle, where—as Peter was fond of recounting—King Edward II was murdered, allegedly with a red-hot poker. As Peter's parents never tired of telling him—the passion for relating points of historical interest,...
Deanna "Dede" Reynolds Collins
November 1, 2024
Our beloved DeDe, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Friday, November 1, 2024. DeDe was a shining light, full of love, kindness, humor who had an adventurous spirit that never stopped. DeDe was born on November 24, 1967, in Florence, SC. the daughter of the Don A. Reynolds and late Doris Vereen Reynolds. After her education,...
Lawrence "Larry" Joseph Ward
October 30, 2024
Lawrence "Larry" Joseph Ward, 56, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 in New York. He was born in Meriden, Connecticut, a son of Patricia Ward McCarty. He is predeceased by a son, Cameron Joseph Ward and a brother, William J. Bernardo, and his grandparents with whom he had a very special relationship, Thomas Francis and Margaret "Peggy" Ward....
Stephen John Marino
October 29, 2024
Stephen J. Marino, 76, of Bergenfield, NJ, left this world on Tuesday, 10/29/2024. Steve was a decorated medical assistant during the Vietnam War, a skilled draftsman and later, operated a business thru his passion for collecting stamps, coins and Mad Magazines. He enjoyed cruising with his wife and spent the last 10 years living in Florence, SC, near his...
Barbara Allen
October 25, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Barbara Allen, a beloved grandmother, mother, aunt and friend and a lifelong educator who dedicated her life to nurturing minds and inspiring generations. Barbara passed away peacefully at the age of 90.
Born and raised in Greenwich, NJ, Barbara pursued her passion for education early on,...
Richard Alfred Johnson
October 22, 2024
Richard Alfred Johnson of Florence, S.C., passed away at the McLeod Hospice House in Florence, S.C. on October 22, 2024, at the age of 75 years old. He was predeceased by his mother and father, Harry and Elizabeth Johnson of Florence, South Carolina and by his brothers, Brian Johnson and Donald Johnson. Surviving is his kind and loving wife...
Richard Lee Jackson
October 21, 2024
On this day, 10/21/24, we mourn the loss of Richard Lee Jackson. Beloved to many as he loved so many so deeply. Richard was a true "Jack" of all trades and always did a good job until it was done. He worked hard and his main goal was to please others.
Richard is predeceased by a daughter...
Pamela Joy Martin
October 14, 2024
Pamela Joy Martin, 69, of Ocean Isle Beach, NC, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2024 at McLeod Medical Center in Florence, SC. She was born in Aurora, IL, a daughter of the late Paul and Thelma Clemens Williams. She is also predeceased by her husband, Wilford Martin, a son, Bret Bolton, and a sister, Judy Franciscy.
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Peggy Moore Summerford
October 14, 2024
Peggy Moore Summerford, 88, of Florence, SC, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on October 14, 2024. Peggy was born in Lake City, SC, the daughter of the late BW Moore and Lila Mae Moore Jeffords. She was a homemaker who took great joy in taking care of her family. She also taught a...
Robert "Bobby" Christopher Locklair
October 9, 2024
Robert "Bobby" Christopher Locklair, 41, of Florence passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. He was born in Florence, a son of Diane Johnson Locklair and Johnny Andrew Locklair. Bobby worked for Stalvey Overhead Garage Doors and he loved working on motorcycles, music, fishing, camping and boating.
Bobby is survived by his parents; five children, Bryan Locklair...
Timothy Allen Gore
October 1, 2024
February 2, 1959 – October 1, 2024 (Age 65)
Timothy Allen Gore, of Florence, SC, died in McLeod Hospice House on October 1, 2024. He was predeceased by the death of his parents, Samuel Hobson Gore Jr. and Mary Frances Shelley Gore, and his nephew, Samuel Elijah Gore. He is survived by his brother, Samuel Wayne Gore,...
Betty Sims Baxley
September 28, 2024
Betty Sims Baxley, 79, of Lake City, SC, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at her residence. Betty was born in Lake City, a daughter of the late Archie Franklin and Eather Evert Reed Sims. She was a self-employed painter who was known for her good heart and calming presence in both her business practice and personal...
John Belton Taylor, Jr.
September 25, 2024
John Belton Taylor, Jr., 90, of Florence, SC, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. He was born in Lebanon, PA, the son of the late Mary Elizabeth Clark Taylor and John Belton Taylor, Sr. He is also predeceased by his wife of 60 years, June Johnston Taylor, a sister, Doris Taylor Moore, and a son-in-law, Randy Hyler.
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