Douglas B. Poston
January 19, 2021
Douglas B. Poston, 68, of Florence, SC, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. He was born in Pamplico, SC, a son of the late Bonsol and Ruby Ridenhour Poston. Douglas was a member of New Hope Family Worship Center and was retired from Amana.
He is survived by his son, Kevin Poston and a sister, Gearleen...
Charles W. Vaught, Sr.
January 19, 2021
Charles W. Vaught, Sr., 77, of Florence, SC, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. He was born in Loris, SC, a son of the late Rosa Mae Powers Vaught and Wyatt Edward Vaught, Sr.
Charles served his country in the US Marine Corp during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He was...
Dr. William Farrell Heatley
January 16, 2021
Dr. William Farrell Heatley of Florence, South Carolina, formerly of Marco Island, FL and Clarkston, passed away on January 16, 2021 at the age of 89. Dr. Heatley was the husband of Norma Mae Heatley for 45 years; Father of William Heatley Jr., Robert Heatley, Brigid (Christopher) Kennedy, Stepfather of Terry (Linda) Palmeter, David Palmeter; Grandfather of Matthew L.,...
Karen Mims Keels
January 15, 2021
With great sadness, the family of Karen Mims Keels announces that she passed away on January 15, 2021, at the age of 70.
Karen's life centered on faith and family. Her spirit was boundless, always giving of herself with a shining smile or a helping hand. Her love and compassions extended to her work as a teacher...
Rebecca Ann Luther Daniels
January 13, 2021
Rebecca Ann Luther Daniels, 71, of Florence, SC, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at MUSC due to complications of COVID-19. Becky was born on July 17, 1949 in Thomasville, NC, to George and Peggy Clodfelder Luther. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, David Luther in 1976, a brother Steve Luther in 2002, and...
Marion Thomas "Tommy" Kennedy
January 9, 2021
Marion Thomas "Tommy" Kennedy, 79, of Florence, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at MUSC Florence. Tommy was born in Walterboro, SC, a son of the late Ernest Everett and Beverly McKnight Kennedy. He retired from Estes Express Lines and was a member of Tans Bay Baptist Church. Tommy was a "Jack of All Trades" who could fix...
Cynthia "Cindy" Strickland Smith
January 8, 2021
Cynthia "Cindy" Strickland Smith, 73, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021. She was born in Enfield, NC, daughter of the late Eugene McCoy Strickland, and Lela Adams Strickland. She is preceded in death by a daughter, Niki Schirippa McAdams.
Cindy is survived by her husband Rob Smith; sons, Jamie Schirippa (Cathy Ha), and Wes Schirippa; a...
Sue Ann Allen
January 5, 2021
Sue Ann Allen passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Grant and Ressa Alt of Franklin, West Virginia. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 70 years, Keith E. Allen. Sue Ann was born in Franklin, WV in 1932. She was raised and educated in...
Mary Jane Calcutt Jordan
January 4, 2021
Mary Jane Calcutt Jordan, 77, of Florence, SC, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021. She was born in Florence, SC, a daughter of the late George W. and Edna Mae Powell Calcutt. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her husband, Melton E. Jordan; a son, Kenny Bazen; a brother, Allen Calcutt and a sister, Shelby...
Alma Edgerton Fore
January 3, 2021
Alma Edgerton Fore, 94, of Florence, SC, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021. She was born in Florence, SC, a daughter of the late John William and Alma Smith Edgerton. She is also predeceased by her husband, Thomas Ellie Fore, II and a son, John Austin Fore. She was a member of Quinby United Methodist Church.
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Shirley Jordan Stuckey
December 31, 2020
Shirley Jordan Stuckey, 88, died Thursday, December 31 at Hospice House after an illness.
A graveside service will be held at Indiantown Presbyterian Church Cemetery at 1 p.m., Wednesday, January 6, 2021. Wearing of masks and distancing will be practiced at the service.
She was born in Darlington County in 1932, daughter of the late...
Richard "Mike" Nichols
December 29, 2020
It is with great sadness that the family of Richard 'Mike' Nichols of Florence, SC announces his passing on December 29, 2020 at the age of 68 years. Surrounded by his three children, he went on to be with the Lord.
Mike worked for years as a Sales Representative for S&D Coffee Inc. before becoming a Route...
Francis Marion Parnell, Sr.
December 28, 2020
Francis Marion Parnell Sr., 76, of Florence, SC, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020. He was born in Kingstree, SC, a son of the late James Calhoun Parnell and Daisy Burrows Parnell. He is also predeceased by his wife, Sarah Lynn Hardy Parnell, a daughter, Mary Beth Parnell Coleman and six siblings.
Mr. Parnell retired after...
Adriane Leigh Saunders Mitchell
December 27, 2020
Adriane Leigh Saunders Mitchell, 40, of Florence, SC, passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2020. She was born in Parkersburg, West Virginia, a daughter of Stan Saunders and the late Kim Thompson Saunders.
Adriane is survived by her husband of 21 years, Christopher Mitchell; two daughters, Ashland Mitchell and Carson Mitchell; her mother-in-law, Sheila Britt; a sister-in-law,...
Fred Curtis Coleman
December 26, 2020
Fred Curtis Coleman, 70, of Florence, SC, passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2020. He was born in Germany, a son of the late Ray Preston and Barbara Arnold Coleman. He is also predeceased by a daughter, Sabrina Coleman, and a brother, Ray Preston Coleman, Jr.
Mr. Coleman served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. ...
Gloria Jean Byrd
December 25, 2020
On December 25th ,2020 Mrs Gloria Jean Bethea Byrd entered into the presence of the Lord after a brief illness at McLeod Hospice House. Gloria was born March 9th, 1943 in Dillon, SC. Gloria is preceded in death by her husband William M. Byrd, her parents J.C. and Edith Bethea and her brothers James R. Bethea and William J....
Barbara W Smith
December 24, 2020
Barbara Willard Smith, 81, of Florence, SC, passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2020. She was born in Spartanburg, the daughter of the late James Robert and Dorothy Louise Belcher Willard. She is also predeceased by her Husband, James L. Smith, Jr.
She earned her Bachelor's degree from Wofford and worked with Spartanburg General. Mrs. Smith was...
Gwendolyn Blondell "Gwen" Whalen
December 23, 2020
Gwendolyn Blondell "Gwen" Whalen, 84, of Florence, passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at MUSC Florence Health Center. Gwen was born in Ft. Mill, SC a daughter of the late Frederick and Edith Barfield. She was a loving and dedicated wife of a career veteran from whom she followed around the world. She retired from the NUCOR Credit...
Mary Ellen Mitchell Holloway
December 23, 2020
Mary Ellen Mitchell Holloway, 91, passed away, December 23, 2020 from complications of the COVID-19 Virus. Born in Sweetwater to the late Ed and Della Mitchell, she went on to marry the love of her life, Bill Holloway in 1950. Although she never had the benefit of a formal education, she was a successful business owner, operating several restaurants...
Paciencia Rivera Tungol Binuya
December 21, 2020
We praise God for the life of our beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Friend, Paciencia Tungol Binuya, who fell asleep in the Lord on early Monday morning, December 21, 2020. Paciencia was born on May 1, 1943. She is a graduate of Far Eastern University in Manila. She and her husband, Patrocinio brought their young family from the Philippines...