Glen Dale Gardner, II
November 3, 2025
Glen Dale Gardner, II, 51, of Florence, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025 at the McLeod Hospice House after a brief illness.
Mr. Gardner was born in Florence, SC a son of Brenda Filyaw Ford and the late Glen Dale Gardner. He was a talented professional painter and was known for his unique personality.
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Hannah Maelee Collins
November 2, 2025
Hannah, age 22, of Florence, SC, passed away on November 2, 2025.
Born August 12, 2003, in Florence, SC, Hannah was the cherished daughter of Brian and Donna Collins. She brought light to everyone she met with quick wit and her infectious laugh.
Hannah graduated from Wilson High School in 2021. She worked with autistic kids at McLeod and loved crocheting, musicals,...
Gordon Ray Lewis
November 2, 2025
Gordon Ray Lewis, 76, of Florence, SC, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at his home. He was born in Hartsville, SC, a son of the late Bobbie Ray Lewis and Laveta "Pete" Irby Lewis.
Gordon loved helping people and animals. Before he got sick, you could see him walking Second Loop wearing his overalls.
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Delbert L. Timmons
November 2, 2025
Delbert L. Timmons, 78, of Effingham, SC went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 2, 2025.
Mr. Timmons was born in Florence, SC a son of the late Leola Stricklen Timmons and Albert Timmons. He was a graduate of Southside High School and was drafted into the U.S. Army during Vietnam, from which he...
Dottie Calcutt Lane
October 30, 2025
Dottie Calcutt Lane, 92, of Florence, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025.
Mrs. Lane was born in Pamplico, SC a daughter of the late Walter Calcutt and Rosa Bell Hyman Calcutt. She graduated from Pamplico High School and a longtime member of Immanuel Baptist Church. Dottie was the Director of Pisgah Presbyterian Daycare in Gastonia, NC,...
Lillian Dean Purvis Bigelow
October 29, 2025
Mrs. Lillian Dean Purvis Bigelow, 90, of Florence, SC, died on Wednesday, 29 October at McLeod Hospital, Florence, SC surrounded by family. She was born on February 24, 1935, in Florence County, SC to the late Whiteford Liston and Mary Elizabeth Turner Purvis. She was predeceased by her five brothers, three sisters, and her husband, Charlie Myers Bigelow.
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John George Sabin
October 28, 2025
John George Sabin, 70 yrs old, died at home early in the morning on October 28, 2025, after a long battle with chronic kidney failure. He went into cardiac arrest and passed away.
John was born June 21, 1955, to his late parents, John and Thersea Sabin. He was born in Englewood Hospital, Englewood, NJ. He graduated...
Kenneth Ray Bell
October 27, 2025
Kenneth Ray Bell, 76, of Effingham, SC, passed away Monday, October 27, 2025, at his residence with his family by his side. Mr. Bell was born in Harlingen, TX, a son of the late Norval Kenneth and Bertie Cleo James Bell. He served his country during the Vietnam Era in the US Navy and retired as Project Manager from...
Bobbie Carol Weinberg Wallace
October 26, 2025
Bobbie Carol Weinberg Wallace, 78, of Florence, SC, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at the Manor.
Bobbie was born in Florence, SC and grew up in Darlington, SC, the daughter of the late J.L. Weinberg, Jr. and Ganelle Odom Weinberg. She attended King's College from 1965 to 1967 and graduated with an associate's degree. Bobbie...
Michel Salim Hayek
October 23, 2025
Michel Salim Hayek, 74, of Florence, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025.
Michel was born in Beirut, Lebanon, the eldest child of the late Salim and Jeannette (Ghanimeh) Hayek. . He worked as a flight attendant and supervisor for Middle East Airlines (MEA), traveling the world, before emigrating to the United States in 1977. Upon settling...
Brenda Joyce Altman
October 17, 2025
Brenda Joyce Altman, 66, of Effingham, SC passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025.
Ms. Altman was born in Cocoa Beach, FL a daughter of the late William W. "Billy" Altman and Joyce Richardson Altman. She worked in the family business, Altman Tractor, for many years and was a member of Evergreen Baptist Church where she was...
Dr. Walter John Suber
October 13, 2025
Beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Dr. Walter John Suber, 90, went home
to be with Jesus on October 13, 2025, at his home in Summerton, South Carolina.
A memorial service will be held at Cain Calcutt Funeral Home at 512 Second
Loop Road, Florence, South Carolina on Friday, October 24, 2025 at 3:00...
Jimmy Carroll Floyd
October 13, 2025
Jimmy Carroll Floyd, 77, of Florence, SC, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 13, 2025 surrounded by his family. Born in Dillon, South Carolina, on Christmas Day, 1947, he was the son of the late Ollie Floyd and Hazel Lane Floyd.
Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Johnny Floyd; his grandson, Bryce; and...
Faith Beck Choate
October 7, 2025
Faith Beck Choate, 92, of Florence, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.
Mrs. Choate was born in Hamlet, North Carolina a daughter of the late Leelia Preston Davis and James Dyar Davis. She was a member of Indiantown Presbyterian Church, the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, and was involved in several civic activities throughout her life. She...
David Martin Watford
October 5, 2025
In Loving Memory of David Martin Watford
David Martin Watford, age 55, of Florence, South Carolina, passed away on 10/5/2025,
surrounded by friends and family. David was widely known for his warmth, kindness,
and friendliness. From the first moment you met him, you were immediately touched by
his genuine care and...
Ernie Mitchell Jackson
October 5, 2025
Ernie Mitchell Jackson, 70, of Florence, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025.
Mr. Jackson was born in Mullins, SC a son of the late James Olan Jackson and Elinor Housand Jackson. He loved westerns, woodworking, and spending time with his family and friends, and had retired from Smurfit-Stone Container after 40 years.
He was...
Deborah Ann Sims
September 23, 2025
Deborah Ann (Sims) Wanzer, 65, of Florence, SC, formerly of Brooklyn, NY, sadly departed this life on September 23, 2025 due to a short term illness at McLeod Regional Medical Center.
Deborah, aka Debbie to her friends and family, was born to parents, Moses and Isabel Sims. She came to Florence, SC from Brooklyn, NY to start...
Jane Mabrey Merriman
September 20, 2025
Jane Mabrey Merriman, 85, of Florence, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025.
Jane was born in Greenwood County, SC, a daughter of the late William Dudley Mabrey and Alice Smith Mabrey. She had a long career as a purchasing manager in the aluminum and steel industries. After retirement, she returned to work in both city and...
William Joseph Miles
September 17, 2025
William Joseph Miles, 61, of Lake City, SC, formerly of Johnsonville, SC passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
Mr. Miles was born in Florence, SC a son of the late Sonny Buck Cook and Gertrude Grier Miles. He had worked for Marlowe Fabrication for over 20 years, and loved to hunt and fish.
William...
Lenwood Coker
September 14, 2025
Lenwood Coker, 62, of Florence, SC passed away at his residence on September 14, 2025.
Born on August 3, 1963 in Florence, SC, Lenwood was a lifelong resident of the community that shaped him. He was the devoted son of the late Catherine W. Coker and Jack P. Coker.
Lenwood was a devoted husband and...