Obituaries

May 11, 2020

Linda Anderson Reece, 81, of Florence, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2020, at McLeod Hospice House.  She was born in Brookland, Arkansas, a daughter of the late Vival and Jewel Anderson.  She is also predeceased by her son, Anderson Reece, and her daughter, Betty Jo Gibson.

Mrs. Reece was a former member of the Brookland City...

May 1, 2020

On Friday, May 1, 2020, one of God's special angels was called home when Anne Goff, 65, of Florence, SC, passed away. The Gates of Heaven welcomed their good and faithful servant into her mansion that had been prepared for her. Anne was born in Florence, the daughter of the late Annie Lillian Morrison Goff and John LeRoy Goff,...

Apr 30, 2020

Alva Ray, 83, of Florence, entered into rest on Thursday, April 30, 2020 in Florence. He was born in Sumter County, SC, a son of late Willie E. and Carrie Buckner Ray.  He is predeceased in addition to his parents by a granddaughter, Brandi Ray; six brothers, William, Lewis, Freddie, Elmer, Thomas and Floyd Ray; five sisters, Eva Stewart,...

Apr 29, 2020

James "Jim" David Ford, Sr., born September 30, 1946, a resident of Burgaw, NC, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2020, at Regency Hospital in Florence, SC, where he was being treated for acute lung failure.  He fought a long and hard battle; now he can rest in eternal peace.

Jim loved the armed forces, giving special attention...

Apr 29, 2020

Kathleen "Kathy" Gibbs Ford., 65, of Pamplico, SC, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2020, at McLeod Hospice House in Florence, SC.  She was born in Florence, SC, a daughter of Edaphell H. Gibbs, and the late William-Earl Gibbs SR.  In addition, she was predeceased by two brothers; Billy and James Gibbs.

Kathleen was very proud of...

Apr 27, 2020

Ronald "Ronny" DeWayne Rhodes, 76, of Timmonsville, SC, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2020, at McLeod Hospice House.  Mr. Rhodes was born on November29, 1943, to the late Margaret Truett and Geter F. Rhodes.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Virginia "Bonnie" Brown Rhodes, and a brother, Geter...

Apr 27, 2020

Ashley Brooke Powell Cox, 37, of Florence, SC, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2020, at her residence.  She was born in Florence, SC, a daughter of Simon W. (Gayle) Powell and Anne Poston (Ernie) Dinsmore.  She is predeceased by her sister, Amanda Beth Powell Watts, an uncle, Don Poston, her maternal grandfather, Harvey Poston, and paternal grandparents, Rev....

Apr 23, 2020

William David Gates, 71, of Florence, SC, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2020.  He was born in Galesburg, IL, a son of the late Russell and Betty Nicholson Gates.  Mr. Gates served in the US Army during the Vietnam War and then worked for, and retired from, the US Postal Service as a mail carrier.  After retirement, he...

Apr 20, 2020

Dorothy "Dot" Dean Stone Abbott, 80, of Florence SC, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2020.  She was born in Georgetown, SC, a daughter of the late Curtis and Elenor Kirby Stone.  She is predeceased by her husband, Rufus James Abbott and a sister, Myrtle Frances Stone.

Dot graduated from Winyah High School in Georgetown, SC, class...

Apr 18, 2020

Terry Wayne Jackson, Sr., 63, of Florence, SC passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at his residence.  Mr. Jackson was born in Dorchester, SC, a son of the late Herbert and Beulah Huff Jackson.  He was a former Ironworker who loved welding and building trailers.  He is preceded in death in addition to his parents by a son,...

Apr 14, 2020

On the eve of Tuesday, April 14, 2020 our dear friend and loved one, Mr. Paul Webb, was transported from his home to his Creator. He was born on August 1st ,1929 in Glenwood Kentucky, a son of the late Paul Webb Sr. and Marie Pitts Webb.  Mr. Webb had been confined to his home in his later months...

Apr 12, 2020

Jennifer Joan Slattery, 58 of Florence SC passed away peacefully on April 12th,2020. She was born In Chicago, Illinois, a daughter of the late Louise Alta Carrio and Albert Michael Carrio. She is survived by her Daughter Kathleen Slattery Helms and son-in-law David Lane Helms. She is survived by her siblings Linda,Nancy,Michael,Bernadette,Eileen,Albert and Pauline. She was well known for...

Apr 12, 2020

Barbara Ann Bronson, 71, of Florence, went home to be with the Lord on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020.  Barbara was born in Florence, SC, a daughter of the late Robert D Palmer, Sr. and the late Jean Richardson Palmer. She was a graduate of McClenaghan High School and attended University of South Carolina. She was a lifetime member...

Apr 11, 2020

Betty Coleman Turbeville, age 83, died Saturday, April 11, 2020 at McLeod Regional Medical Center.  Betty was born in Marion, SC, the daughter of James B. and Carolyn Coleman.

Betty graduated from Rains High School as salutatorian and also graduated from Columbia Business College, in Florence, SC. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.  She enjoyed...

Apr 10, 2020

James "Jim" Omar Combess, 82, of Florence, SC, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2020.  He was born in Kentucky, a son of the late Ray and Jane Combess.  He wasJim owned and operated Standard Parts (NAPA) for over 40 years.  He was honored as a Kentucky Colonel and he was passionate about the Dallas Cowboys and the Kentucky...

Apr 10, 2020

James "Jim" Clinton Berg, 73, of Florence, SC, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2020, at his residence.  He was born in Florence, a son of the late Benjamin S. and Katie Flowers Berg.  He is also predeceased by three brothers, Pete, Arthur and Joe Berg.

Jim served his country in the US Army, 101st Airborne during...

Apr 1, 2020

Juanita Gilliam Skinner, 88, of Florence, widow of Dr. Roland LeRoy "Roy" Skinner, Jr., passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2020.  She was born in Abbeville, SC, a daughter of the late Oscar Motte Gilliam and Cleo Green Gilliam.  She is also predeceased by two sisters, Jenny Gilliam Dyer and Margaret Ada Copeland, and one brother, James "Buddy" Gilliam....

Mar 26, 2020

Glen L. Best, 73, of Myrtle Beach, SC, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2020.  He was born in Aynor, SC, a son of Ollie May Barnhill Best and the late Willie L. Best.  Glen was a very selfless, generous man who loved his family.  He was a wonderful fisherman and loved to cook.

Surviving is his...

Mar 22, 2020

Florence – Clayton "Pepper" Elmer Steele, 93, of Florence, passed into the care of God on Sunday, March 22, 2020. He was born in Collins, NY, the son of the late Elmer Steele and Edna Steele. He predeceased in death by his wife of 67 years, Frances E. Steele. He served in the Navy during WW II (1944-1946) as...

Mar 13, 2020

Dennis Edward Eder, 76, of Florence, SC, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2020 at MUSC Health Florence Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the son of the late Edward H. Eder and Dorothy Putney Eder of Florence, SC.

He is survived by his son, Scott Eder and his family and his sister,...