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Mary Louise Hill

Mary Louise Hill

September 14, 2025

On Sunday morning, September 14, 2025, Mary Louise Hill passed away at age 92 and is resting peacefully in the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was born on October 19, 1932 in Kingstree, SC and is the daughter of Mary Louise Carter and Louis Joseph Rodrigue.  She was pre-deceased by her brother, Ernest Rodrigue.

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Herschel "Tony" Anthony Hearn

Herschel "Tony" Anthony Hearn

September 13, 2025

Herschel Anthony "Tony" Hearn, 89, of Florence, SC, passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at the McLeod Hospice House.  Tony was born in Hagan, GA, a son of the late Herschel Johnson and Elizabeth Fowler Hearn.  He was a veteran of the US Army, serving from 1958-1961.  Tony was the Owner/Manager of Sportlanes Bowling Inc. in Kinston, NC...

Shirley Parrott

Shirley Parrott

September 10, 2025

Shirley Parrott, 87, of Florence, SC passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.

Ms. Parrott was born in Florence Co., SC a daughter of the late Shell C. Carmon and Bela Lee Carmon.  She was a member of Amanda Pentecostal Holiness Church and served in many other churches over the years as Vacation Bible School Director and...

Wilton Randolph "Randy" Lawhon, Jr.

Wilton Randolph "Randy" Lawhon, Jr.

September 10, 2025

Wilton Randolph "Randy" Lawhon, Jr., 70, of Florence, SC passed away on September 10, 2025.

Mr. Lawhon was born in Florence, SC a son of the late Joan Fraser Lawhon and Wilton R. Lawhon Sr.  He retired from Carolina Typewriter.  Randy will live on forever in our hearts and memories.

He was preceded in death...

Mary Heyward Smith

Mary Heyward Smith

September 9, 2025

Mary Heyward Smith, dearly loved daughter of Kimrey and Les Smith, was born still into this world on September 9th, 2025. She weighed 8 pounds and 1 ounce, was 20 inches long and had a head full of brunette hair.

Mary Heyward only knew what it felt like to be loved unconditionally. She leaves behind a legacy...

Michael Gene Weekly

Michael Gene Weekly

September 7, 2025

Michael Gene Weekly, 68, of Timmonsville, SC, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025.

Mr. Weekly was born in Seymour, IN a son of the late Robert G. Weekly and Janet Sutherland Weekly.  He was a U.S. Navy veteran and a member of Northgate Baptist Church.  Michael and Sueko moved to Florence from Michigan for him to...

John William Scank, Sr.

John William Scank, Sr.

September 7, 2025

John William Scank, Sr., 75, of Darlington, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025.

Mr. Scank was born in Rahway, NJ a son of the late Ethel Evans Scank and William Scank.  John was a proud U.S. Marine and had been Armor Leader with the Boy Scouts of America Troop 402.  He loved his grandchildren, loved the...

Joyce Faye Leach Kirven

Joyce Faye Leach Kirven

September 6, 2025

Joyce Faye Leach Kirven, 77, of Effingham, SC passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025.

Mrs. Kirven was born in Florence, SC a daughter of the late Myrtis Wise Leach and James Emerson Leach, Sr.  She earned her Associates Degree from Florence Darlington Technical College and had worked for Bruce Hospital as a Medical Transcriptionist.  Joyce retired...

William "Corey" Perritte

William "Corey" Perritte

September 5, 2025

William "Corey" Perritte, 35, of Florence, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025.

Corey was born in Florence, SC a son of Wendy Carol Blackwell Perritte and the late William Eugene Perritte.  He was a supervisor at AAA Janitorial Service.

He was preceded in death by his father, William, and by his grandparents, Joseph and...

Sandra Holland Collins Hatcher

Sandra Holland Collins Hatcher

September 4, 2025

Sandra Holland Collins Hatcher,  87, of Florence, SC, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025.

Mrs. Hatcher was born in Cassatt, SC  a daughter of the late Eugene Holland and Alberta Branham Holland.  She was a member of the Florence Baptist Temple and retired from Florence School District One as an Attendance Clerk.

She was...

James Daniel "Danny" Mcelveen

James Daniel "Danny" Mcelveen

August 31, 2025

James Daniel "Danny" McElveen, 57, of Florence, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025 with his family by his side.

Mr. McElveen was born in Florence, SC a son of Sharon Marie Cannady Byrd and the late James Allen McElveen.  Danny believed in his Lord and Savior, was a hard worker, loved fishing, loved his dogs, and...

Steve Scott Powell

Steve Scott Powell

August 27, 2025

Steve Scott Powell, 60, passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025.

Mr. Powell was born in Timmonsville, SC a son of Audrey Horne Powell-Welch and the late James Lee Powell.  He was owner and operator of The Healthy Food Store and was previously employed with Bryce Mechanical.  Steve loved fishing, camping, the outdoors, and spending time with...

William "Bill" D. Wood Jr.

William "Bill" D. Wood Jr.

August 20, 2025

William D. "Bill" Wood Jr., 72, of Florence, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025.

Mr. Wood was born in Pittsburgh, PA and was the son of the late William Donald Wood Sr. and the late Rita T. Drogoski Wood.  Mr. Wood was a graduate of Serra Catholic High School and went on to receive a Bachelor's...

Kimberly Elaine Kinney

Kimberly Elaine Kinney

August 18, 2025

Kimberly Elaine Kinney, 42, of Marion, passed away Monday, August 18, 2025 at her home.

Born and raised in Marion County, Kimberly was the loving daughter of Jeannie Martin Kinney and the late Kim Irwin Kinney. Kimberly was a loving and devoted mother, sister, daughter, and friend. She was compassionate, extremely kind hearted, and her love was...

Jessie Rose Poston

Jessie Rose Poston

August 17, 2025

Jessie Rose Collins Poston, 81, of Charlotte, NC passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025.

Rose was born in Marion County, SC a daughter of the late Frank Collins and Betty McClelland Collins.  She was an amazing momma, sister, and Ganny.  She was an active member of Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church in Charlotte, NC where she...

Valerie Lynn Justice

Valerie Lynn Justice

August 12, 2025

Valerie Lynn Justice, 62, of Effingham, formerly of Cape Cod, MA, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.

Ms. Justice was born in Virginia, a daughter of the late Carl Haskell Justice, Jr. and Mary Frances Thomas Justice.  She was a teacher for the public school system.

Valerie is survived by her daughters, Caitlyn (Mark...

James Norman Gaskins

James Norman Gaskins

August 11, 2025

James Norman Gaskins, 68, of Florence, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025.

Norman was born on Shaw Air Force Base in Sumter, S.C. a son of the late Gerald "Bud" Gaskins and Trebee Gaskins. He loved cooking for crowds, motorcycles, and Carolina football. He loved all animals, but his three pups, Gus, Lilly, and Lucy, held...

Argie Burrows Hudson

Argie Burrows Hudson

August 10, 2025

Argie Burrows Hudson, 95, of Florence, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025.

Mrs. Hudson was born in Williamsburg County, SC, a daughter of the late Robert A. Burrows and Marie Baylor Burrows.  As a beloved wife and mother of 4, she was a hard-working homemaker, always making time for family, friends, and neighbors.  She was the...

Kent Payne Whitesell

Kent Payne Whitesell

August 9, 2025

Kent Payne Whitesell, 74, of Florence, passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2025.

Mr. Whitesell was born in Wilkes-Barre, PA, a son of the late Elwood Whitesell and Mary Alice Payne Whitesell.  He was known for his kindness and sweetness to others and loved his grandchildren dearly.  Kent always put others first, especially his dear wife, Jennifer....

Bruce C. Walters

Bruce C. Walters

August 5, 2025

Bruce C. Walters, 88, of Florence, SC, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend whose kindness and warmth left a lasting impact on those who knew him. Born on November 16, 1936, in Jamestown, New York, Bruce graduated from St. John's Military Academy...

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