Malcolm Guy Stewart
January 8, 2018
St. John's Church
Thursday January 11th, 2018
5:00pm - 7:00pm
252 S. Dargan Street Florence, SC 29506
Joseph P. Vanadia
January 6, 2018
Joseph P. Vanadia beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away on January 6, 2018, in Florence, SC. Joe was 84 years old. Born on March 13, 1933, in New York City, he was the only son to the late Charles and Lucy Vanadia. Joe was a decorated Army Veteran and fought in the Korean War. He loved sports,...
Eileen Marie Horahan
December 28, 2017
Eileen Marie Horahan, 63, passed away on Thursday, December 28 2017. Eileen was born in Newark NJ on May 23 1954, the daughter of James H and Helen Malone Horahan of New Jersey and Florence. She graduated Southside High in 1972. She was continuously employed for over forty years as a manager for Hertz, National, and Enterprise car rental...
George N. Junkins, Jr
December 28, 2017
George Neuric Junkins, Jr., 89, of Quinby, SC, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2017 in the McLeod Regional Medical Center. Mr. Junkins was born on October 5, 1928 in Sand Hill, WV, a son of the late George Neuric Junkins, Sr. and Isabell Irene Glendenning Junkins. He was a member of Sand Hill Methodist Church as a youth...
James C. Farmer
December 17, 2017
James C. Farmer, 76, of Florence SC, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2017.
Grover B. "Buddy" Gardner
December 8, 2017
Grover Buddin "Buddy" Gardner, 68, of Florence, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2017 at the McLeod Hospice House. Buddy was born in Kingstree, the son of the late Grover Cleveland and Inez Buddin Gardner. He served his country proudly in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. Buddy was a devoted husband & father and was adored by...
William Rodell "Hobo" Batchelor
December 8, 2017
William Rodell "Hobo" Batchelor, 77, of Florence, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2017 at the McLeod Regional Medical Center. Cain Calcutt-Stephens Funeral home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Laveta "Pete" Irby Lewis
December 6, 2017
Laveta "Pete" Irby Lewis, 91, of Florence, SC, passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2017, at her home. She was born in Darlington County, a daughter of the late James Franklin Irby and Martha Pearl McGee Irby. She ran the candy counter at Woolworth's Department Store between the 1950's and 60's. She was the owner/operator of Country Antiques. She...
Joseph "Fincher" Hipp, Iv
November 30, 2017
"It pains me to admit it, but apparently, I have passed away. It happened November 30th in Newport Beach, California."
"I had found myself in this place and called it home! However, once again I didn't get things my way and had to suddenly leave! But I will soon return as sprinkles!"
"I was born...
Robert E. (Bob) Norwood
November 26, 2017
Robert E. (Bob) Norwood went to be with his savior on Sunday, November 26, 2017. A native of Brevard, NC, he was born April 21, 1926 to the late Harold Ernest and Rosa Wiggs Norwood. He attended Brevard High School, then volunteered in the US Navy in Dec. 1943 and was discharged June 1946 as a Seaman 1st Class....
Billy Gilbert "B.G.” Matthews
November 17, 2017
Mr. Billy Gilbert "B.G." Matthews, 86 of Florence, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2017 at the McLeod Hospice House. Born in Coward, SC, Mr. Matthews was the son of the late Alice Cockfield and Capers A. Matthews. Mr. Matthews graduated from JC Lynch High School in 1947, having served as Vice President of the senior class. He played...
Debra Johnson Cox
November 14, 2017
Debra Johnson Cox, 49, of Florence, SC passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2017. She was born in Columbia, SC, a daughter of the late Thomas B. and Peggy Fogel Cox. A granddaughter of the late Issac B. and Elizabeth T. Cox of Columbia, SC, and Melton and Ina J. Fogle of Cheraw, SC. She is survived by her...
Ac Nelson
November 13, 2017
AC Nelson, 90, of Florence, SC, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2017. He was born in Greenville, SC, a son of the late Myrtle Morgan Nelson and James Frank Nelson. He is predeceased by his wife, Gloria Jean Nelson and a son, Mark Nelson. Mr. Nelson enjoyed working in construction and working with small engines. He loved spending...
Donald Ray Walker
November 4, 2017
Donald Ray Walker, 70, of Florence, SC, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2017, in Charleston, SC. He was born in Alexander, Louisiana, son of the late Thomas Edward and Essie Jane Smith Walker. Mr. Walker served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He was retired from Florence Carpet and Tile and also worked in maintenance for...
Betty Ann Hamer Brown
October 26, 2017
Betty Ann Hamer Brown, 77, of Florence, SC, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2017, at Carolinas Hospital. She was born in Clio, SC, a daughter of the late Frank H. and Bessie Helms Hamer. She is also predeceased by a sister, Diane Hamer Gause. Betty graduated from Clio High School in 1958 and was enrolled in Nursing School...
Teresa "Terry" Ward
October 24, 2017
Teresa A. "Terry" Ward, 90, of Florence, passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2017, at Presbyterian Communities of Florence. Mrs. Ward was born in Orange, NJ, a daughter of the late Robert J. and Teresa Filand Arnot. She was retired from Public Service Electric and Gas Utility, having worked as an Executive Secretary to the VP of Gas Division....
Dr. Arthur Edward Justice, Sr
October 18, 2017
Dr. Arthur Edward Justice, Sr., 90, of Florence, SC, passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2017, at McLeod Hospice House. He was born in Fitzgerald, GA., a son of the late Arthur O. and Mayce Williams Justice. He is also predeceased by his brother, Kenneth Justice and his sister, Ouidafe (Stan) Sobus. Dr. Justice was a veteran of the...
Emerson "Duke" Knowles Foyle
October 16, 2017
Emerson "Duke" Knowles Foyle, 87, of Little River, died on Monday, October 16, 2017 at the McLeod Hospice House in Florence, SC.
Mr. Foyle was born in Miami, FL, a son of the late Charles Fred and Hilda Knowles Foyle. He served his country as a Sergeant in the US Marine Corps during the Korean War. Duke...
Carl Henry Olsen
October 14, 2017
Carl Henry Olsen, Chief Warrant Officer 4, USCG (ret), 83 of Florence, SC died from post-surgery complications, October 14, 2017 at McLeod Hospice House. He was the husband of Maxine Carol Olsen and very proud father of Mary Jane Slavin (Denver, Co), Robert Ontjes (Raleigh, NC) and daughter Juli Olsen (Raleigh, NC). Born in City Island, the Bronx, NY...
Arnold Jeffrey "Jeff" Smith-Gore
October 11, 2017
Arnold Jeffrey "Jeff" Smith-Gore, 47, of Florence, SC, passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2017, at Carolinas Hospital. He was born in Whiteville, NC, the son of the late Arnold B. Gore and Lou Ella Connor Gore. Jeff was a registered nurse for 24 years. Originally from Delco NC, he has lived in Wilmington, Raleigh and Wake Forest. He...