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Elizabeth H. Robertson

Elizabeth H. Robertson

Feb 7, 2019

Elizabeth H. Robertson, 102, of Florence, SC, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 7, 2019, at the McLeod Hospice House.  She was born in Browns Summit, North Carolina, a daughter of the late William Thomas and Earla Mae Maxwell Hudson.  In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her husband, Golden T. Robertson; a brother, Willie Vance Hudson,...

Lawrence Clarkson

Lawrence Clarkson

Feb 7, 2019

Lawrence Clarkson, 75, of Florence, SC, passed away on Thursday, February 7, 2019.  Arrangements will be announced.

Ellen Cromer Wood

Ellen Cromer Wood

Feb 6, 2019

Ellen Cromer Wood, 66, of Florence, SC, passed away on Wednesday, February 6, 2019, at McLeod Hospice House.  She was born in Florence, a daughter of the late Nancy Rae Long Cromer and Joseph Dawkins Cromer, Sr.  She is also preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Douglas Wood, Sr.; three brothers and three sisters.

Mrs. Wood...

Merla Anderson

Merla Anderson

Feb 3, 2019

Merla Anderson, 58, of Florence, SC, passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2019, at the McLeod Hospice House.  A Celebration of Life will take place at 7:00 PM on Saturday, February 16, 2019, at her favorite hangout, The Wooden Nickel.  The family urges you to come out and share fond memories of Merla.

Julia "Jules" Michele Eisiminger

Julia "Jules" Michele Eisiminger

Feb 2, 2019

Our beloved Julia Michele Eisiminger, Jules to her closest friends, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday Morning, February 2, 2019.  Jules was a ray of sunshine, full of love and generosity, caring, nurturing, who was adored by all who knew her.

Jules was born on August 18, 1969.  She was educated with multiple degrees, including...

Patricia Ann Weatherford

Patricia Ann Weatherford

Jan 17, 2019

Patricia Ann Weatherford, 65, of Summerton, SC, passed away on Thursday, January 17, 2019, at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence.  She was born in Florence, a daughter of the late Johnny L. and Marie Melton Oates, Sr.  She is also predeceased by her husband, Richard Samuel Weatherford; a son, Jamie Lovett; three brothers and three sisters.

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David William Keller, Jr.

David William Keller, Jr.

Jan 14, 2019

David William Keller, Jr. peacefully passed away on January 14.  David was born in Orangeburg, SC in 1939 and spent the majority of his life in Florence, other than his years at the University of South Carolina for both undergraduate and law school.  Those that knew David understood that he did not do things halfway.  He approached his life...

Mary Jones Berry

Mary Jones Berry

Jan 9, 2019

Mary Jones Berry, 88, of Florence, SC, passed away on Wednesday, January 9, 2019, at The Manor.  She was born in Dillon, SC, a daughter of the late Charlie Randolph Jones and Hattie Morris Jones.  She was also predeceased by her husband, Rudolph Wright Berry; three brothers and two sisters.

Mrs. Berry worked for 25 years as...

Lucille Ann Papa Smith

Lucille Ann Papa Smith

Jan 6, 2019

Lucille Ann (Papa) Smith, age 88, of Florence, South Carolina, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Sunday night, January 6, 2019 at McLeod Hospice House in Florence, South Carolina.  She was the daughter of the late Pasquale Papa and Josephine (Capp) Papa.

Lucille was a pioneer in the State of West Virginia as one...

Vivian Elaine Nixon

Vivian Elaine Nixon

Jan 6, 2019

Vivian Elaine Nixon, 86, of Florence, SC, passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2019.  Mrs. Nixon was born in Visalia, CA, the daughter of the late Eddie S and Mamie C Futrell and married to the late Lt. Col. George Allen Nixon (USA Ret.) who passed away June 18, 2007.  She graduated from nursing school in San Francisco and...

Ashley Hucks Kirkland

Ashley Hucks Kirkland

Jan 2, 2019

Ashley Hucks Kirkland, 50, of Myrtle Beach, SC, passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2019.  She was born in Columbia, SC, a daughter of the late Herbert and Anita Kolb Hucks.  She is also predeceased by her husband, Kenny Kirkland.

Ashley was a graduate of Myrtle Beach High School and she worked as a dental assistant for...

Col Al Raia, Usaf Ret.

Col Al Raia, Usaf Ret.

Jan 1, 2019

Col Al Raia, USAF Ret., died of cancer at McLeod Regional Hospital on January 1, 2019.  He spent the last 11 years of his life in Florence, South Carolina.

He was born December 8, 1939 in the Bronx, New York, to Frank and Dorothy Raia.  He graduated from All Hallows High School and Hunter College in New...

Terry Renee Fisher Jeffers

Terry Renee Fisher Jeffers

Dec 27, 2018

Terry Renee Fisher Jeffers, 62, of Florence, SC, passed away on Thursday, December 27, 2018, at her residence.  She was born in Rocky MT, NC, a daughter of the late Priscilla Anne Tippett Fisher and Joseph Robbins Fisher, Jr.  She is also predeceased by her husband, Joseph Clyde Jeffers, III.  She loved entering her daughter and granddaughters into beauty...

Haskell Williams, Sr.

Haskell Williams, Sr.

Dec 25, 2018

Haskell Williams, Sr., 82, of Florence, SC, passed away on Tuesday, December 25, 2018, surrounded by his family at McLeod Hospice House.  He was born in Florence County, a son of the late Sarah Johnson Williams and Joseph Williams, Sr.  He worked at Belk Department Store and then went to work and retired from Florence School District One.  He...

Deborah Jo "Debbie" (Montgomery)  Nixon

Deborah Jo "Debbie" (Montgomery) Nixon

Dec 23, 2018

Deborah Jo "Debbie" Nixon, 67, of Florence, SC, passed away on Sunday, December 23, 2018 at the McLeod Hospice House.  Debbie was born in Athens, TN, a daughter of the late Desmond and Marna Michelsen Montgomery.  She was formerly employed with South of the Border, United Insurance, and Blue Cross Blue Shield.  She was a member of All Saints...

Imogene Cox Turner

Imogene Cox Turner

Dec 22, 2018

Imogene Cox Turner, 89, wife of the late William E. "Billy" Turner, Sr., passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2018 after an extended illness.  Ms. Turner was born in Horry County, a daughter of the late H. Baker and Lessie Register Cox.  She was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church since 1950.  She retired from Home Health Care (DHEC)...

Holley Grant Fambrough

Holley Grant Fambrough

Dec 18, 2018

Holley Grant Fambrough, 40, of Florence, SC, passed away on Tuesday, December 18, 2018.  She was born in Florence, a daughter of Willard D. "Smokey" Grant and Juanita K. Smith McCaskill.  Holley was a graduate of South Florence High School, Class of 95.  She was the manager of Farmer's Furniture and a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church.

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Edward Kenneth Burdette, Iii

Edward Kenneth Burdette, Iii

Dec 18, 2018

God granted peace for Edward Kenneth Burdette, III, on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018, at the age of 72.   Born May 17, 1946, in Greenville, SC, to Edward Kenneth, Jr. and Mary Marchant Burdette, Kenny made his growing up years in Charleston, SC, a time of happy and carefree pursuits.  Most of these interests included a ball, be it a...

David William Jesson

David William Jesson

Dec 14, 2018

David William Jesson, 71, 0f Florence, SC, passed away on Friday, December 14, 2018 at the McLeod Hospice House.  David was born in Somerville, MA, a son of the late Robert Charles and Dorothy Jane Ettinger Jesson.

David graduated from Pinkerton Academy in Derry, NH. He received his BA from the University of New Hampshire, where he...

Evelyn Hall Conner

Evelyn Hall Conner

Dec 11, 2018

Evelyn Hall Conner, 91, of Effingham, SC, passed away on Tuesday, December 11, 2018, at Carolinas Hospital in Florence.  She was born in Darlington County, a daughter of the late Rochel Blair Hall and Rebecca Wicker Hall.  She is also predeceased by her husband, Willard Jesse Conner. a grandson, Benjamin Jesse Conner, a sister, Mary Hall Kirby, and two...

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