Obituaries

Sep 1, 2023

Timothy "Scott" Munn, 59, of Florence, passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023. Scott was born in Florence, SC, a son of D. H. "Pete" Munn Jr. and Diane W. Stephenson. He was a stellar athlete during his high school years at West Florence High School, having lettered in football, baseball, and basketball. He was an entrepreneur of numerous...

Aug 31, 2023

Nancy Player Russell, 58, of Effingham, SC, passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023.  She was born in Florence, the daughter of Geraldine Crosby Player and the late Jessie Player.  In addition to her father, she is predeceased by a brother, Terry Player and a nephew, Grayson Morrison.

Nancy was a member of Effingham Church of God...

Aug 30, 2023

Joseph "Joey" T. Kirshy, 46, of Florence, SC, passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023.  He was born in Sumter, SC, a son of Mitry "Jim" Kirshy and the late Sylvia Spray Kirshy.  Joey was the co-owner of Old South Cabinetry and Carolina Table.  He enjoyed restoring Jeeps and trucks and dirt bikes with his son, Joseph.  He also...

Aug 28, 2023

Linda Lambdin Bailey, 63, of Effingham, SC, passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023.  She was born in Pineville, Kentucky, a daughter of the late James Ray and Audrey Lawson Lambdin.  In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her husband, William "Lee" Bailey, Jr.; a sister, Joyce Teeters; and three brothers, Bobbyjo "Tab" Lambdin, Billy Dawn Lambdin...

Aug 25, 2023

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Michael Robert John McMillan, passed away, Friday, August 25, 2023, after a sudden illness at MUSC of Florence. He was 64 years old.

Michael was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on September, 12, 1958 to the late Clarence Alfred and Josephine Aurelia Hoff McMillan. He loved cooking breakfast in the mornings, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Mellow...

Aug 23, 2023

On Wednesday, Aug 23, 2023, Jaimie Thomas Deas, 64, of Florence, SC, passed away. The Gates of Heaven welcomed their good and faithful servant into his mansion that had been prepared for him. Jaimie was born in Florence, the son of Catherine (Tinka) Liakos Deas and the late Aubrey Deas.

Jaimie is survived by his mother, sister...

Aug 20, 2023

Mary Elizabeth "Lib" Calcutt, 92, of Florence passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2023.  Lib was born in Florence County on January 1, 1931, a daughter of the late Luther James and Thelma Collins Calcutt.

She was a graduate of Pamplico High School and Florence Business College.  She was a fifty plus member of First Baptist Church,...

Aug 17, 2023

Nicole Marie Velez, 37, of Florence, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2023.  Nicole was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, the daughter of  Agustin Joel Mercado and Carmen Antonia Mercado Velez.  She loved all animals and being a caregiver to others.

Surviving are her father, Agustin Joel (Debbie) Mercado and her mother, Carmen Antonia Mercado Velez,...

Aug 15, 2023

David Boyette, 71, of Conway, SC, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 in a Florence hospital.  He was born in Goldsboro, NC, a son of the late Clarence and Marguerite Morris Boyette. David was a very compassionate and caring person who touched many lives.  He traveled for 45 years with his job where he met a lot of...

Aug 15, 2023

Terrell "Terry" Cleveland Matthews, 75, of Florence, SC, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023.  He was born in Florence, the son of the late Odie C. Matthews, Jr. and the late Mary Keefe Stumpf.  In addition to his parents, he is also predeceased by his sister, Marilyn M. Godwin (Ray).

Terry served his country in the...

Aug 13, 2023

Cynthia Ann Eads Bledsoe, 64, passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2023.  She was born in Hobbs, New Mexico, a daughter of the late Robert and Geraldine Hanschu Eads.  In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by three fur babies, Clyde, Piper and Haven.

Cynthia worked for BCBS as a claims analyst and volunteered with the...

Aug 11, 2023

Gene Eldredge Collins, 90, of Evergreen, SC passed away on Friday, August 11, 2023 at McLeod Regional Medical Center.  Gene was born in Florence County, a son of the late Willie M. and Ethel Moore Collins.  He attended Evergreen Elementary School and graduated from McClenaghan High School. He received an undergraduate degree from Wofford.  Gene met the love of...

Aug 8, 2023

William Stanford "Stan" James, MD, 89, of Shallotte, NC, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 after an illness.  He was born in Florence, SC, a son of the late Franklin Earl and Alice Cain James.  In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by a son, John Franklin James; a daughter, Mary Anne James; a son-in-law, Benjamin W....

Aug 3, 2023

Lori Sue Gray, 63, of Florence, SC, passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023.  She was born in Wyandotte, MI, a daughter of the late Robert and Meredith Brokaw Kegerize.  Lori was a member of New Hope Fellowship in Bloomington, NY.  She was an accomplished singer/songwriter and her works can be found at cartasdeamour.com.  She had several published articles...

Jul 28, 2023

Carol C. Butts, 71, of Marion, SC entered peacefully into eternal rest on July 28, 2023. Born September 5, 1951 in New Orleans, LA, Carol was the youngest of three children born to Reverend and Mrs. Conrad Shaw Cato, SR.

Carol began working at Walmart in Charleston, SC before transferring and opening Marion Walmart where she continued...

Jul 24, 2023

Howard William "Billy" Cagle, 71, of Effingham, SC, passed away on Monday, July 24, 2023.

He was born in Kingstree, SC, a son of the late Howard Will and Virginia Munn Cagle.

He was a lifetime employee co-owner of Cagle Brothers Logging, Inc.  Mr. Cagle was the most hard-working man you ever met.

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Jul 20, 2023

Janis Gore Foyle, 92, of Lake City, passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2023.  Ms. Foyle was born in Shalotte, NC, a daughter of the late Manon Cephus and Mina Russ Gore.  She was the owner and operator of The Potted Plant in Crystal River, Florida.  She was a member of The North Myrtle Beach First Baptist Church and...

Jul 20, 2023

William Bryan (Bill) Huntley, Jr. was born February 5, 1924, son of W. Bryan Huntley, Sr. and Lucy Gardner Huntley in Mt. Croghan, S.C.  He graduated from St. John's High School in Darlington, S.C. He served three years in the Navy in WWII, and graduated from Furman University in 1950. He retired from Liberty Life Insurance Company after 28...

Jul 18, 2023

TIMMONSVILLE - Harry Allen Lee, 75, passed away peacefully in the loving care of Heritage Home of Florence on Tuesday night, July 18, 2023.

Mr. Lee was a proud Veteran, who served his country as a Marine Sgt. during the Vietnam War. He was a strong, independent and hardworking man who loved being outdoors and caring for...

Jul 11, 2023

On Tuesday, July 11, 2023, George Lavern James, 55, passed away after a long battle with sickness. George was born to George "Tin" Lieutenent James and Gloria Ann (Harrison) James on March 9, 1968 in Florence, SC. He was the second oldest of 6, and the oldest boy, and he was a leader among his siblings, oftentimes leading them...