Obituaries

May 15, 2023

Jean Wise Shane, 87, of Florence, SC, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023.  She was born in Florence, the daughter of the late Oliver Wise and the late Inez Harrell Hanna.  She is also predeceased by her husband, Hayes Shane and a brother, Grady Wise.

Mrs. Shane graduated from Florence Darlington Technical College in 1979 and...

May 10, 2023

Linda Messick, 66, of Timmonsville, SC, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at MUSC.  She was born in Fort Gordon, GA, the daughter of the late Ernest Puckett and Edna Hamilton Puckett.  She is also predeceased by her birth mother, Iris Horbach; brother, Jimmy Puckett; sister, Brenda Thorpe; grandmother, Christine Mullins and grandmother, Thelma Ellsworth.

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May 8, 2023

Nicole Marie Desing, 38, of Florence, SC, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023.  She was born in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Phillip and Terri Vafides Desing.  Nicole loved cooking, music and always loved having a good time.  She cherished her family and always dreamed about spending more time together.  She was so loved!

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May 6, 2023

Mylah Nicole James, infant daughter of Marcus James and Aneshela Thomas, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at McLeod Regional Medical Center.

Surviving are her parents; a sister, Naveah Thomas; brother, Allen Timmons; grandparents; Clarice and Russell Mungo, Larry Waddell, and Cynthia Johnson; great-grandmother, Alphenia Thomas; God-parents, Mia and Frankie Fletcher; and several aunts and uncles....

May 3, 2023

Glenn William Bruce, 74, of Florence, SC, passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2023.  He was born in Florence, SC, a son of the late Jeff and Alma Barnio Bruce.  In addition to his parents, he is also predeceased by a brother, Donald Arthur Bruce.  Glenn served his country in the US Army and was retired from Merita Bakery. ...

Apr 29, 2023

Janet Gale Elvis, 76, of Florence, SC, passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023.  She was born in Columbia, SC, a daughter of the late William and Mable Martin Dominick.  Janet was retired from ESAB and was a member of Tabernacle United Methodist Church.  She loved gardening, walks on the beaches of Georgetown and Murrell's Inlet.  The apple of...

Apr 22, 2023

John Madison Dean of Via Ponticello in Florence died on 4/22/2023 after a long illness.  He was 59 years old.  He was born February 21, 1964, in Chattanooga, TN to Creston Wingo Dean, Jr. and Mildred Ulm Dean.  He was a descendant of the Dean family of Spartanburg County, SC that had been in that county since 1785.  Though...

Apr 22, 2023

Peggy Lou Bacot Calcutt, 80, of Florence, SC, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at her residence.  Peggy was born in Cheraw, SC, a daughter of the late E.G. And Lina Quick Bacot.  She was a retired cosmetologist for over forty years having worked at Betty Stephens and Hair by Zenda.  She was a member of Effingham...

Apr 19, 2023

Janie Wilson Sheriff, 97, of Florence, SC, went home to be with her Savior on April 19, 2023.  She was born to Viola and Ellic Wilson on March 12, 1926.  She retired from Florence School District 1 in June of 1991.  Janie was a member of Christian Assembly Church which is now Compassion Church.  Janie initiated and managed God's...

Apr 9, 2023

Mrs. Teresa Ann (Terry) Eldred, widow of Nathan Lee Eldred, passed away suddenly at her residence. She was 61 years old. Mrs. Eldred was born July 3, 1961 in Danville, Va., to the late Marvin Terry Sr. and Brenda Freeman Terry Shuler. She was an employee of Premier Recovery. She enjoyed gardening, drawing, sunshine and beautiful skies. Most importantly...

Apr 5, 2023

Mary Yvonne Davis Free, of Florence, S.C. passed away on Wednesday April 5th. Services will be held at Highland Park United Methodist Church on Monday April 10th with visitation starting at 11:00 AM followed by the service at 12 noon. Inurnment will follow in the Florence Memorial Gardens Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the...

Apr 1, 2023

Donald Leo Levesque, 73, left this earth to spend eternity with Jesus on Saturday, April 1, 2023.  Don was born in Saint David, Maine to the late Gideon and Ida Levesque.

Don was a strong, resilient man who loved gardening and sharing the fruits of his labor to neighbors and friends. He did so much for others...

Mar 28, 2023

Marylou Snyder, 82, of Florence, SC, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, March 28, 2023.  She was born in Amsterdam, NY, to the late Richard and Mildred Seward Dona.  She is also predeceased by two brothers, Joseph and William Dona.

Marylou was a member of Canajoharie Reform Church where she served as a Deacon...

Mar 26, 2023

Cebie Katheryn Schnibben Perkins of Florence South Carolina died Sunday, March 26. Cebie earned a bachelor's degree from Newberry College and a master's degree from Clemson University. For years Cebie was employed by DuPont as a Systems Analysist. Most recently, Cebie was both the Fitness Manager at McLeod Health and the Treasurer of St. Luke Lutheran Church. Cebie's two...

Mar 24, 2023

Daniel "Dan" Eugene Poston, 75, of Florence, SC, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023.  He was born in Lake City, SC, a son of the late Ruby and Lee Allen Poston.  He is also predeceased by three brothers and a sister.  Dan was a graduate of Hanna-Pamplico High School.  He served his country in the US Army during...

Mar 24, 2023

Robert Charles Holmes, III, husband of Susanna Sowell Holmes ,of Florence, SC, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023.  Arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Mar 23, 2023

Judith Martin Yeatts, 85, of Effingham, SC, passed away onn Thursday, March 23, 2023 at McLeod Hospice House.  She was born in Campbell County, VA, the daughter of the late Eugene and Katie Mae Bailey Martin.  She is also predeceased by her brother, Terry Eugene Martin.

Judith was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church in Rustburg,...

Mar 21, 2023

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of John Ian "Bubba" Zielinski of Florence, S.C. on March 21, 2023.  He was born in Florence, SC, on December 5, 1979, to the late Johnny Zielinski and former Glenda Carnes Zielinski.  Bubba attended West Florence High School and studied at Florence Darlington Technical College.  He had an independent spirit...

Mar 21, 2023

Helen Oeland Coker died on March 21, 2023.  She was born on February 21, 1938 in Spartanburg, SC, the daughter of James Moore Oeland and Martha Alexander Oeland.  Her parents raised Helen and her sisters in the South Carolina upstate until the family moved to Darlington when she was a teenager.  She graduated from St. John's High School and...

Mar 18, 2023

Phin Free, of Florence SC passed away on Saturday March 18. Services will be held at Highland Park Methodist Church on Wednesday March 22 with visitation starting at 11:00 AM followed by the service at 12:00 noon.  Inurnment will take place at a later date in the Florence National Cemetery with Military Honors.  Cain Calcutt Funeral Home is honored...