Obituaries

Oct 30, 2023

In Loving Memory of Gary William Jones

It is with heavy hearts and tearful eyes that we bid farewell to a remarkable man, Gary William Jones, of Florence SC. Gary departed this world on Monday, October 30, 2023, at the age of 72. Born in Waynesboro, Virginia, he was the beloved son of the late Charles "Charlie"...

Oct 23, 2023

Edith McEachern Hicks, lifelong resident of Florence, SC, went to be with her Lord on October 23, 2023, after a brief illness. Known by family as Edy, she had celebrated her 100th birthday shortly before. Edy was eagerly anticipating her reunion with her husband (Dr. Myers Hicks), parents, and loved ones who had already gone to heaven. She loved...

Oct 18, 2023

Joel Ryan Jordan, 27, of Florence, SC, passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023.  He was born in Lancaster, SC, the son of Marianne Taylor (Brad Enzor) and William Elliott Jordan.  He is predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Brenda Moore and Richard Taylor; his paternal great-grandfather, Max Rutledge; and an uncle, Michael Jordan.

Joel was a Class...

Oct 17, 2023

Logan "Shorty" Dingle, Sr., 88, of Florence, SC, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023.  He was born in Manning, SC, a son of the late Lucille and Herbert Dingle.  He is also predeceased by a daughter, Michelle Dingle; 2 sons, Logan Dingle, Jr. and Michael Dingle; and two sisters-in-law, Gloria Dingle and Jimmy Dingle.

Mr. Dingle...

Oct 14, 2023

Betty Lee Junkins, 92, of Quinby, SC, quietly passed from this world on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at her residence and entered into Heaven.  Mrs. Junkins was born on December 14, 1930, in Marshall County, WV, a daughter of the late Clifford and Effie Fay Lilley Terrill.

She was a past member of the Triadelphia Methodist Church...

Oct 13, 2023

Debra Leach lost her battle with cancer and went to be with the Lord, with her family and loved ones by her side, on October 13,2023. Debra was widowed at an early age when the love of her life, Richard Leach, passed away. Debra never found it in her heart to remarry. She is also preceded in death by...

Oct 12, 2023

Lewis "Pete" Lee, 88, of Effingham, SC, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023.  He was born in Coward, SC, to the late Mattie and Troy Lee.  He is also predeceased by his first wife, Frances Prosser Lee, and his second wife, Glenda F. Lee; and siblings, JC Lee, Elijah Lee, Charloise Wise, Jettie Tedder and Lizzie Lee.

Oct 8, 2023

Lloyd Dewon Leigh, 92, of Florence, SC, passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2023.  He was born in Horry County, SC, a son of the late Ruben and Alberta Wilson Leigh.  He is also predeceased by his wife, Vonnie Driggers Leigh; brother, Delbert Leigh and sister, Barbara McDaniel; step-daughter, Ann Driggers.

Lloyd was a US Navy Veteran,...

Oct 7, 2023

Florence, SC

Mr. Ronald Bruce Broach, passed away, Saturday, October 7, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his family after an illness. He was 77 years old.

Ronald was born on January 5, 1946 to the late Chalmers Curtis Broach and Blanch Conyers Broach Singletary. He was a member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church, where he...

Oct 2, 2023

Michael E. Almers, 54, of Florence, SC passed away on October 2, 2023. Michael was born on September 15, 1969, to William M. Almers and Carole L. Hall in Charleston, SC. He was a graduate of South Florence High School and a veteran of the U.S. Army. Michael's love of the outdoors began in the Boy Scouts and continued...

Oct 2, 2023

Susan Marie Magliente Buffkin, 69, of Florence, SC, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023.  She was born in New York City, NY, to the late Joseph and Grace Haselden Magliente.  She is also predeceased by her husband, Joseph Buffkin, a brother, James Magliente, brother-in-law, David Altman, and a niece, Lisa Magliente.  Susan had a huge heart and had...

Sep 23, 2023

James Lonnie Carter, 73, of Effingham, SC, passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2023.  He was born in Dillon, SC, a son of the late Lonnie and Beulah Daniels Carter.  In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by a brother-in-law, Perry Herring.

James loved sports, especially the Dillon Wildcats and the SC Gamecocks.  He enjoyed fishing,...

Sep 20, 2023

Rose Iris Bridgers Mixon, 79, of Florence, SC, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023.  She was born in Florence, a daughter of the late Graham Davey Bridgers and Evelyn James Bridgers.  She is also predeceased by her husband, Thomas Clyde Mixon; a brother, Davey Bridgers and a sister and brother-in-law, Nebbie and Jimmy Worrell.  Mrs. Mixon was a...

Sep 20, 2023

Sharon Floyd King, 69, of Timmonsville, SC, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023.  She was born September 5, 1954, in Florence, to the late Paul S. and Elmer Jean Collins Floyd.

She is survived by her son, Lacy P. King (Susan); granddaughter, Taylor C. Davis; and two brothers-in-law, Blake and Phil King.

Arrangements will...

Sep 15, 2023

Jessie "Cricket" Price Hux, 87, of the Bethea Baptist Community, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023.  Cricket was born in Halifax Co, NC a daughter of the late Barry and Maggie Cooke Price.  She worked for many years with Holbrooks Jewelers and was a member of Hoffmeyer Road Baptist Church.  She loved her family, pets, the Clemson Tigers...

Sep 14, 2023

Douglas Lovelace, 43, of Darlington, SC, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at McLeod Hospice House.  He was born in Dillon, SC, a son of Gerald Wayne and Tammie Tyler Lovelace.

Surviving in addition to his parents, are two sons, Landon Rodriguez and Mason Tyler Lovelace; a daughter, Charli Olivia Lovelace; three brothers, Gerald Wayne Lovelace,...

Sep 14, 2023

Ruth Eileen Frye Williams, 93, of Florence, SC, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023.  She was born in Cheshire, Ohio, to the late Lenna Ellen King Frye and Charles Wesley Frye.  She is also predeceased by her husband of 67 years, Bob. Daughters-in-law, Patti Williams and Betty Williams; granddaughter, Patty Beedy; and seven brothers and sisters.

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Sep 10, 2023

Florence

Mr. Harry Ray Berg, passed away, September 10, 2023, at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence after an illness. He was 82 years old.

Mr. Berg was born on January 2, 1941 in Florence, SC to the late Benjamin S. and Kate Flowers Berg. He was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church. He...

Sep 6, 2023

Diane Marie DiLuciano, 62, of Pamplico, SC, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, with her family by her side.  She was born in Hartford, Connecticut, a daughter of the late Sebastian and Mabel Deschene Scata.  Diane grew up in Newington, CT, where she lived most of her life before finding her dream home in South Carolina.  She enjoyed...

Sep 2, 2023

Rodney Hershell Owens, 47, of Timmonsville, SC, passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023.  He was born in Florence County, the son of the late Hershell and Diane McKnight Owens.  He is also predeceased by his step-mother, Ellaveen Stone Owens; paternal grandparents, Leatha Jordan Owens Broach Fryer and Boyd Legrand Owens; maternal grandparents, Leo O'Neal McKnight and Sallie Elease...