Lori Sue Gray
August 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...
Carol Sue Butts
July 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...
Howard William "Billy" Cagle
July 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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Janis Gore Foyle
July 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...
William Bryan Huntley, Jr.
July 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...
Harry Allen Lee
July 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...
George Lavern James
July 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...
General "Jimmy" Myers Prosser
July 11, 2023
General "Jimmy" Myers Prosser, 68, of Darlington, SC, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 in the McLeod Regional Medical Center. Jimmy was born in Florence Co., a son of the late Ruell and Trudy Mable Ard Prosser. He was a mechanic by trade who could fix almost anything, who liked to invent things and handcrafting knives. He also...
Betty Myers Mckenzie
July 7, 2023
Betty Myers McKenzie, affectionately known as "Roosh", 89, of Florence and Murrells Inlet, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 7, 2023. She is preceded in death by her husband James Kinley McKenzie, Sr. Betty was a savvy businesswoman who was full of life and enjoyed sharing her words of wisdom. She loved to spoil all those around her, including...
Mary Frances Wagner
June 28, 2023
Mary Frances Wagner, 97, of the Bethea Retirement Community, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. Mary was born in Elizabeth City, NC a daughter of the late Furman and Birdie Hinds Brown. She retired from working in retail and was a member of the Bethea Retirement Community for many years. Mary loved to paint by number, reading and...
Shushelia R Devaughn
June 27, 2023
Shushelia R. DeVaughn, 78, of Florence, SC passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at her residence. Cremation services are entrusted to Cain Calcutt Funeral Home.
Steve Dennis Parnell
June 24, 2023
Steve Dennis Parnell, 65, of Effingham, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at McLeod Regional Medical Center. Steve was born in Lamar, SC, a son of the late George William and Lois Carolyn McElveen Parnell. He retired from Honda and will always be remembered by his unique sense of humor. Steve loved being in nature, from walking the...
Carolyn Louise Arnold
June 22, 2023
Carolyn Louise Arnold, 79, of Florence, SC, passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2023. She was born in Jacksonville, Florida on October 18, 1943, to the late Henry Grady and Ruby Mae Mock Weaver. Carolyn grew up in historic Fernandina Beach, FL, where she chose to raise her family and stayed in that area for more than 50 years....
Wilson Postell
June 22, 2023
Wilson Postell, 87, of Florence, SC, passed away on Thursday, 6/22/2023. He was born in Charleston, SC, a son of the late Thomas Yorkie Postell and Nina Hazel Strickland Postell. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Elma Esther Koskiniemi Postell and seven brothers, Gerald, Bert, Winston, Eddie, Bill, Tommy and Clyde Postell....
Emily Irene Lloyd
June 21, 2023
Emily Irene Lloyd, 26, of Florence, SC, passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at MUSC Hospital in Florence. She was born in Florence, a daughter of Marvin Lloyd and Amanda "Mandy" Lynn Russ Collins (Rodney). Emily was a beautiful soul and loved taking care of everyone. She loved her children with her whole heart.
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Robert K. "Bob" Mcelveen
June 16, 2023
Robert K. "Bob" McElveen, 81, of Maggie Valley, NC, went to his heavenly home on Friday, June 16, 2023 after an illness. He was born in Charleston, SC, the son of the late Eugene Bertram McElveen and Lyndal Haynes McElveen. Bob grew up in Darlington, SC and graduated from St. John's High School. He served in the National Guard...
Rita (Purvis) Sauls
June 10, 2023
Florence, SC
Mrs. Rita Purvis Sauls, passed away, Saturday, June 10, 2023, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. She was 63 years old.
Rita was born in Florence, SC, on August 18, 1959, to the late Robert Wayne Sr. and Syliva Melton Purvis. She was a member of West Florence Church of God....
Harry Guy Snook
June 8, 2023
Harry Guy Snook, 81, of Darlington, SC, formerly of Flemington, NJ, passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2023. He was born in Princeton, NJ on April 24, 1942, son of the late Cynthia (Dean) Crum and step-son of the late George Crum.
He served in the US Coast Guard and had a successful career in manufacturing management....
Susan Allen Lovin
June 8, 2023
Susan Allen Lovin, 71, of Florence, SC, passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2023. She was born in Williamston, SC, the daughter of the late Louie "Buck" and Nell Strickland Allen. She is also predeceased by her daughter, Suzanne Barwick. Susan earned an Associates Degree and was retired from medical billing. She was a former member of Dawsey United...
Herbert Arnold Duke
June 7, 2023
Herbert Arnold Duke, 75, of Florence, SC, passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. He was born in Pierson, Florida to Catherine Smith Duke and the late Thomas Harrison Duke. Herbert served his country in the US Army and was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal with 3 Bronze Service Stars; the National Defense Service Medal; Republic of Vietnam Campaign...
