David Thomas Horan
March 24, 2026
David Thomas Horan passed away on March 24, 2026, at the age of 94 years and six months. For those who knew him well, he earned those extra six months and would want them credited to him. He died peacefully in Florence, SC, where he spent the last two years living in a cottage down the street from his son,...
Belinda Turbeville Smith
March 19, 2026
Belinda Turbeville Smith, 56, of Florence, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026.
Mrs. Smith was born in Florence, SC a daughter of Everette D. “Slim” Turbeville, Jr. and Angelina Cox Turbeville. She loved softball and was a USC Gamecock football fan.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, Shannon Drake Smith; children, Jamie Blackmon (Eric) Matthews, Michael...
Jean Paul VanGeel
March 19, 2026
Jean Paul VanGeel, 63, of Florence, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026.
Mr. VanGeel was born in Belgium, as son of Alice Scrayen Austin. He loved fishing and spending time with Cohen, and was a frustrated Miami Dolphins fan.
Surviving in addition to his mother are his wife, Annetta Gibson VanGeel; sons, Levon Huynh, Shaun Huynh (Ryan), and Cohen Watford; brother,...
William R. Newman, Jr.
March 17, 2026
William R. Newman, Jr., 85, of Smithfield, NC, formerly of Florence, SC passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
Mr. Newman was born in Sumter, SC a son of the late William R. Newman and Florence McDonald Newman. Bill attended Hoffmeyer Road Baptist Church while in Florence and Bethel Original Free Will Baptist Church in Four Oaks, NC, and had been...
Julia Porter Stallings
March 16, 2026
Julia Porcher Wickham Porter Stallings died peacefully in her sleep on March 16, 2026 in Florence, SC. Julia was born on March 26, 1942 to the late Dr. Charles W. Porter III and Julia Porcher Wickham Porter and spent her girlhood in Evanston, IL, Bethesda, MD, and Richmond, VA. She graduated from the National Cathedral School in 1960 and attended...
Carol Ann Yaken
March 8, 2026
Carol Ann Yaken, 86, of Florence, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
Ms. Yaken was born in Pittsburgh, PA a daughter of the late Charles Gray and Evelyn Moore Gray. She retired from Delta Mills after 30 years of service. Carol was a loving , gentle, giving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She enjoyed crocheting, playing cards, and loved making blankets...
Helen Wright Clamp
February 28, 2026
Helen Wright Clamp of Boynton Beach, Florida passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026.
Helen was born on February 17,1937 in Columbia, South Carolina a daughter of B J Wright and Julia Mack Wright. She was married to Bobby Dean Clamp for 70 years. She graduated from Olympia High School and was an accountant with AT&T and the Farm Credit Bank...
Sherry Lene Robinson Lee
February 27, 2026
Sherry Lene Robinson Lee 60, of Kershaw SC passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026 at McLeod Hospital in Florence SC from complications of stage 4 pancreatic cancer, with family by her side.
Mrs. Lee was born in Florence, SC and was one of three daughters of the late Donnie Lee Robinson and Ethylene Rotan Robinson. She was a much-loved wife,...
Thomas Julian "Jay" McPherson
February 25, 2026
Thomas Julian “Jay” McPherson, 53, of Ladson, SC passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
Jay was born in Florence, SC a son of the late Tommy Clyde McPherson and Irene Wilson Calcutt McPherson. He graduated from South Florence High School Class of 1991 and was a CSX Engineer.
He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.
Surviving are his wife,...
Mathew James Mageau, Jr.
February 23, 2026
Mathew J. Mageau, Jr., 61, of Florence, South Carolina, passed away on February 23, 2026. Born on March 25, 1964, in Hartford, Connecticut, Mathew was the son of the late Jacqueline Eldred and Mathew Mageau.
Mathew grew up in Vermont and attended Lamoille Union High School. He went on to build a career as a skilled roofer and contractor, dedicating many...
William James Maurer
February 18, 2026
William James Maurer, 72, of Florence, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
Mr. Maurer was born in Canton, Ohio a son of the late Harry Maurer and Elizabeth Fehn Maurer. He enjoyed volunteering with the Red Cross and activities with the local amateur radio club. He also enjoyed line dancing and attending NASCAR races in Darlington.
He was preceded in death...
Shirley Parker
February 14, 2026
Shirley Parker
November 3, 1941 – February 14, 2026
Born in Darlington, SC, a daughter of the late DeWitt Talmadge and Annie Bell Stratton Frazier. Ms. Shirley lived a long life and enjoyed walking, fishing, jotting down stuff on paper and flowers, in which she had a green thumb. She loved the outside and working in it. She loved to catch a...
Annie Kate James Prosser
February 13, 2026
Annie Kate James Prosser, 77, left this world for Heaven on Friday, February 13, 2026.
Born in Darlington, SC to the late H. E. James, Sr. and Ella Mae Shoemake James, she was the third of eight siblings. At a very young age, Kate was diagnosed with diabetes insipidus, a condition that over her lifetime would require painful treatments and medications....
Robert Lee Silver
February 11, 2026
Robert Lee Silver, 97, of Florence, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2026.
Born on October 14, 1928, in Mad River, Ohio, Robert was one of eight children of Homer and Ettaline Amlin Silver. He graduated from Springfield High School in 1947 and became a small business owner before joining the United States Air Force in 1950. Trained in...
Michael Christopher Blackburn
February 11, 2026
Michael Christopher Blackburn, 45, of Florence, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
Michael was born in Florence, SC a son of Darryl Blackburn and the late Dianne Andrews Blackburn. He was employed in inventory control with Performance Food Group. He played soccer at USC and still loved the game. Michael was also a master storyteller.
He was preceded in death by...
Shirley Miller
February 10, 2026
Shirley Miller, 81, of Effingham SC, went home to be with the Lord on February 10, 2026.
Shirley was born Feb 22, 1944 in Florence County, daughter of the late Stiver Miller raised Grandmother Emma Lee Goins Miller.
We celebrate the life of our beloved Aunt Shirley. We rejoice in Aunt Shirley’s home going, because she has been reunited with her Savior,...
Angelika G. Stassi
February 10, 2026
Angelika G. Stassi, 77, of Florence, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
Mrs. Stassi was born in Unna, Germany July 10, 1948. After she and her husband, Victor Stassi retired, they moved to Florence, SC in 1997. She and Victor travelled a lot in their early years having visited many countries. Angelika loved to do needlepoint and had many beautiful pieces...
Dianne Shaw Campbell
February 10, 2026
Dianne Shaw Campbell, 79, of Florence, SC passed away peacefully on February 10, 2026 surrounded by her family.
Dianne was born in Florence, SC a daughter of the late Thomas J. Shaw and Marie Pack Shaw. She worked in the banking industry and enjoyed helping people with their needs. Dianne loved her family and enjoyed trips to Disney World and the...
Deborah Annette Helms Kelley
February 10, 2026
Deborah Annette Helms Kelley was born on October 20, 1973, in Pageland, South Carolina, to Donald Helms and Janice Watson Helms. She passed away on February 10, 2026.
Deborah graduated from Central High School and later earned her Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Francis Marion University, where she was a proud sister of Zeta Sorority. Deborah went on to work as...
Lynette Frances Ray Griffin
January 28, 2026
Lynette Frances Ray Griffin, age 84, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 28 th , 2026 in Florence SC.
She was born at home on August 28, 1941, in Houma, LA. She graduated from Terrebonne High School where she was head majorette and queen of a Mardi Gras ball. She attended Nicholls State University where she met future husband, Toby Griffin. They...
