Obituaries

Oct 5, 2022

Dorothy Ann Denick, 57, of Effingham, passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2022.  She was born in Los Angeles, California, a daughter of Tom Michael Rubio and the late Velda McMillan Rubio.  Dorothy was a payroll analyst and loved her job, she took great pride in her work.  Her boss, Randy Mikec, was her favorite at work.  She loved...

Oct 5, 2022

It is with profound sadness that on Wednesday October 5th, Barbara Ann Counts, a beloved wife, sister, friend and mother, passed away. She was born in Florence SC, to the late Mildred and Johnny Cooke. She is predeceased by her daughter Gillian Plasman and brother Michael Cooke.

Barbara graduated from McClenaghan High School then pursued her love...

Oct 2, 2022

Johnnie Wayne Boatwright passed away Sunday, October 2 after a short illness. He was born in Marion, the son of the late Zack and Sidney Boatwright. Johnnie was the previous owner of Therapy Now in Florence.  He enjoyed playing golf and spending time with family and friends. He also was a proud Army veteran of the Vietnam war.

Oct 1, 2022

Mark Eugene Robey, 74, a resident of the Manor, passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at the McLeod Hospice House.  Mark was born in Louisville, KY, a son of the late Wallace H. and Alora Arlene Angell Robey.  He worked for 20 plus years in the family business, Robey's Wicker and More and previously at Mark Robey Garden...

Sep 30, 2022

Mary Kathleen "Kathy" Stonerock, 77, wife of Charles Edwin Stonerock, passed away to her eternal home on September 30, 2022. Kathy was born in Oak Park, IL on July 30, 1945. She married Charles Edwin Stonerock in 1964 and moved to Winchester, IN, where she spent most of her life working and raising her family. She earned a B.A....

Sep 28, 2022

Helen Evans Stokes, 78, of Florence, SC, passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2022.  She was born in Florence County, a daughter of the late Marvin and Christine Evans.  She is also predeceased by her husband, Evander "Bill" Stokes, Jr. and her siblings.

Surviving is her son, Evander "Bill" Stokes, III (Paula); her daughter, Tina Marie Stokes;...

Sep 24, 2022

Jeanette "Jean" Bazen Putnam, 82, of Florence, SC, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, September 24, 2022.  She was born in Florence, a daughter of the late Milliken and Alma Poston Bazen.  She is also predeceased by her husband, Harris Wayne Putnam; her son, Harris Wayne Putnam, Jr.; four sisters, Sarah Christabelle Bazen Hyler, Lucille Johnson...

Sep 22, 2022

Paul Horan Dilloian, 88, of Florence, SC, passed surrounded by his family on September 22, 2022 after a short illness. Paul was born in Brooklyn, NY on June 16, 1934 to his parents, Mary and Mergurditch Dilloian.  He moved to Asbury Park, NJ at the age of 10, attended Bond Street Grammer School and graduated from Asbury Park High...

Sep 11, 2022

James Ashley "Jay" McKissick, 49, of Florence, SC, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2022.  Jay was born in Florence, SC, a son of Larry Paul and Sara Jane Dickens McKissick.  He graduated from West Florence High School and attended Francis Marion University.  He attended Tabernacle UMC in his youth and more recently New Hope Family Worship.  Jay enjoyed...

Sep 11, 2022

Anastasios Spontis, 68, of Florence, SC, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2022.  He was born in Thessalonki, Greece, a son of the late Hersouli and Stephanos Spontis.  Anastasios served in the military in Greece before coming to the United States.  He worked as a plant manager building fiber glass boats.

Surviving is his wife, Shirley Port...

Sep 10, 2022

On September 10, 2022, Thomas Allen Williams, III passed away at the age of 75.  He was a loving father and grandfather, a veteran, former business owner, jack of all trades, and an outgoing and charismatic friend to many.  He enjoyed boating, beach music, shag dancing, most things outdoors, hockey, and socializing.

He is survived by his...

Sep 6, 2022

Michael "Mike" Larue Baxley, 65, of Pamplico, SC, passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2022.  He is predeceased by his adoptive parents, Allen Edward Ba and Etta Mae Powell Baxley Stone.  Mike was an electrician by trade.

Surviving is his daughter, Judy Powell (Michael); three grandchildren, Barry Weaver, Makayla Kistler and Cera Weaver; two step-grandchildren, Dallas Powell...

Sep 1, 2022

Marshall Oliver Larrimore, 76, of Florence, SC, passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2022.  He was born in Conway, SC, a son of the late Foster and Lizzie Alford Larrimore.  Mr. Larrimore was a retired truck driver and he enjoyed fishing and working in his garden.

He is survived by his wife, Helen Richardson Larrimore, and his...

Aug 26, 2022

Ernest Joseph Lair, 74, of Florence, SC, passed away on Friday, August 26, 2022.  He was born in Medford, Wisconsin to the late Ernest David and Loretta Pankratz Lair.  Mr. Lair was proud to have served his country in the US Air Force.  After his military service he earned his Master's Degree and was a professor at Florence-Darlington Technical...

Aug 24, 2022

Trenity Joye Benbow, 29, of Florence, SC, passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2022.  She was born in Florence, A daughter of Phillip Chittum and Valerie Lee Crouch.  Trenity is predeceased by her husband, Nadarian "Nate" Darneil Benbow and her brother, Adam Lee Crouch and her grandfather, Lowell Dean Lee.  She enjoyed writing poetry and singing, and especially going...

Aug 24, 2022

Bobby Lane, 58, of Florence, SC, passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2022.  He was born in Dillon, SC, a son of the late James Robert Lane and Dessie Virginia "Ginny" Watford.  In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by a sister, Amy Lane.  Bobby worked in construction until he became disabled.  He loved sports, especially the Clemson...

Aug 22, 2022

Raymond W. Kulp, Jr., 68, of Florence, SC, passed away on Monday, August 22, 2022.  He was born in Coatesville, PA, the son of the late Lois Jean Davis Kulp and Raymond W. Kulp, Sr.  He is also predeceased by a sister, Lois Collins.

Mr. Kulp was a truck driver, starting when he was 15 years old. ...

Aug 18, 2022

Clifton Eugene Tyson, 58, of Florence, SC, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2022.  He was born in Florence, the son of Luke Clifton Tyson and Ellen Olivia Newman Tyson.  Mr. Tyson worked for many years in the grocery industry, beginning as a cashier at Winn Dixie then Gibson One Stop, and finally as a sales manager at Food...

Aug 18, 2022

Robert "Bobby" Louis Benenhaley, 68, of Timmonsville, SC, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2022.  Bobby was born in Columbia, SC, a son of Helena McCutcheon Benenhaley and the late Louis Benenhaley.  He is also predeceased by his wife, Gladys Kay Prosser Benenhaley and a son, Christopher Shawn Benenhaley.

Mr. Benenhaley worked for General Electric and then...

Aug 16, 2022

Larry Joseph Davis, 72, of Florence, SC passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2022.  He was born in Deposit, NY, a son of the late Kenneth and Hazel Taylor Davis.  He was a brilliant computer programmer and was a member of several organizations and volunteered his time often.

He is survived by his siblings, David Davis (Mary),...