Robert "Bob" C. Sheridan
March 16, 2024
Robert "Bob" C. Sheridan went home to his heavenly Father on Saturday morning, March 16, 2024. He died peacefully at the McLeod Hospice House. Bob was born in Berlin, N.H., on Aug. 26, 1958 to Frank and Gisele Sheridan. They moved to Conn. when he was a boy. He graduated from Quinnipiac College with a degree in marketing. He...
Donna Veres
March 14, 2024
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Donna Veres on March 14, 2024. Born on August 6, 1941, Donna lived an enriched life full of love, laughter, and an enduring spirit. She was a beacon of acceptance, encouragement, and support, and her legacy will forever resonate within the hearts of those who knew her.
Donna...
James Allen Daniels
March 7, 2024
James Allen Daniels, 70, of Effingham, SC, passed away on 3/7/2024. He was born in Hemingway, SC, a son of the late James Maynard Daniels and Mayo Creel Daniels. He is also predeceased by a sister, Karen Renee Daniels, a sister-in-law, Rebecca Daniels, and a nephew, Blake Ashley Daniels.
Mr. Daniels served his country in the US...
Susan Jane Karnuth Matthews
March 7, 2024
Susan Jane Karnuth Matthews, 78, of Florence, SC, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024. She was born in Buffalo, NY, a daughter of the late Arthur Eugene Karnuth, Jr. and Jane Hambleton Karnuth. She is also predeceased by a brother, Peter Karnuth, and a step-son, Lee Andrew Matthews.
Susan received her Masters Degree from the University...
Frederick Robert Seale
March 3, 2024
Frederick Robert Seale, 75, of Florence, SC, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024 in the McLeod Hospice House. He was born in Greenfield, Massachusetts, a son of the late Robert E. and Effie S. Joye Seale. He attended Spartanburg Methodist for a year before being drafted in 1968 with the US Navy where he served on the USS...
Robert "Bingo" Gary Summerford
March 1, 2024
Robert Gary Summerford, affectionately known as "BINGO," entered Heaven on March 1, 2024. He was born on March 24, 1963 the son of Peggy Moore Summerford and the late Douglas M. Summerford in Florence, SC.
BINGO had Downs Syndrome, but Downs Syndrome did not have him! He attended Camp Courage and Red Brick School. He graduated from...
Janice Allison Henderson
February 19, 2024
Janice Allison Henderson passed away on February 19, 2024 in Florence, SC.
She is survived by her nephew, Andy Allison and family; niece, Amanda Parker and family; step-daughter Laurie Henderson Stephens and family; step-son David Henderson and family and boyfriend Cary Mueller.
Jan was a quirky, fun loving, daughter, sister, aunt, step-mom, grandmother and friend....
Patrick Jack Ruffner
February 12, 2024
Patrick Jack Ruffner, 70, of Florence, SC, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024 at McLeod Hospice House. He was born in Reno, Nevada, a son of the late Jack Levon and Harriett Hazel Coe Ruffner.  He is also predeceased by a brother, Brian K. Ruffner and a sister, Kitty Hawkins.
Patrick served in the US Army...
Maurice Eugene Owens
February 8, 2024
Maurice Eugene Owens, Gene, 68 years old, of Florence, S.C., passed away at 12:11pm on Thursday February 8th. He was born in Ft. Knox, Kentucky to James Alfred and Renate Link Owens. He is predeceased by his Parents and brother, James Johannes Owens.
Surviving is a brother: Michael Douglas Owens, sister-in-law: Treva Dianne Owens, nephew: Michael Link...
David Autrey Duke
February 8, 2024
MSGT. David Autrey Duke, USAF retired, 81, of Sumter, SC, passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2024. He was born in Manning, SC, a son of the late David Hartwill Duke and Mary Freeman Duke. He is also predeceased by two sisters, Ann Davis and Mary Jane Scott. David served his country and retired from the US Air Force...
Jacqueline "Jackie" Brown Fiorani
February 6, 2024
Jacqueline "Jackie" Brown Fiorani, age 95, of Effingham, SC, passed away on February 6, 2024, in Florence, SC. She was born on December 9, 1928. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Jackie was known for her outgoing personality and her love for people. She always enjoyed entertaining guests in her home and was full of...
Robert Joseph Webb
February 4, 2024
Robert Joseph Webb, 80, of Effingham, SC, passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2024 at McLeod Hospice House. He was born in Hopewell, Virginia, a son of the late Charles Andrew and Margaret Landrum Webb. He is also predeceased sister, Margaret Jane Webb Minter. Mr. Webb was proud of his service as an Army Reservist and a retired Air...
Marian Jane Pohlman
February 1, 2024
Marian Jane Pohlman, 92, of Florence, SC, passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2024. She was born in Chicago, IL, the daughter of the late Hulda and Edward Christman. She is also predeceased by her husband, Marvin A. Pohlman, two children, Susan Pohlman and Mark Pohlman; and two brothers, Vernon and Ed Christman. Mrs. Pohlman was a bookkeeper and...
Rhonda Valentine (Duboise) Mcdonald
February 1, 2024
Rhonda Valentine DuBoise McDonald, 58, of Florence, entered into eternal rest Thursday, February 1, 2024, at McLeod Medical Center. Born January 26, 1966, in Orangeburg, she was a daughter of Dee Anne Valentine DuBoise and the late Reverend Ronald "Franchie" DuBoise, Sr. She earned her Bachelor of Science at Charleston Southern University and then her Master's Degree in Education...
Lori Woodrow Lee, Jr.
January 29, 2024
Lorie Woodrow Lee, Jr., 81, of Florence, SC, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024. He was born in Coward, SC, the son of the late Lorie Woodrow Lee Sr. and Verlene Pate Lee. He is also predeceased by his wife, Retta E. Sheppard and a son, Lorie Woodrow Lee III. Mr. Lee was the owner/operator of the TV...
Galen Hartman Smith, Jr.
January 28, 2024
Galen Hartman Smith, Jr., age 96, of Florence, South Carolina, peacefully passed away following declining health on January 28, 2024 at McLeod Hospice House in Florence, South Carolina. He was the son of the late Galen Hartman Smith, Sr., and Elsie (Lazear) Smith of Wellsburg, West Virginia. Galen was born on July 31, 1927, and grew up in Wellsburg,...
Karl Emil "Sonny" Myers, Ii
January 26, 2024
Karl Emil "Sonny" Myers II, 74, of Florence, SC, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 26, 2024. He was born in Laurens, SC, to the late Gloria Prochaska and Karl Emil Myers. He is also predeceased by his wife, Patricia Ann Scurry Myers. Karl served his country proudly in Vietnam with the US Army. He was retired from Vulcraft...
Bobby Britt
January 21, 2024
Bobby Britt, 74, of Pamplico, SC, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024. He was born in Mullins, SC, the son of the late Bracey and Myrtle Walters Britt. He is also predeceased by his step-father, Andrew "Bo" Willis and his canine companion, Spots.
Bobby managed the KOA Campground in Florence and he retired as a Tug...
Shirley Collette Richardson
January 20, 2024
Shirley "Collette" Richardson, 64, passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer on January 20, 2024, at the home of her daughter Scarlet. She was born on November 18, 1959, in Florence, to the late George Dargan Mims and Valeria Kirby Mims. She was a resident of Effingham and was a 1978 graduate of South Florence High School....
Mark Aaron Carmichael
January 19, 2024
Mark Aaron Carmichael, 45, of Florence, SC, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024 at the McLeod Hospice House. He was born in Florence, the son of Karen Welch Gaskins and the late Milton Boyd Carmichael.
Mark was an avid lover of music and travelled the country following his favorite band, Widespread Panic, and when that journey...
