Newton Chalmers Neely
Jun 29, 2014
FLORENCE - Newton Chalmers Neely, 77, died Sunday, June 29th, 2014, at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence, SC. Born on September 5th, 1936, in Rock Hill, SC, Newton was the son of the late James Pinckney and Alberta Hinnant Neely. At age fifteen, Newton scanned a magazine rack in Columbia, SC, looking for something to pass the time...
Martin "Marty" Land
Jun 27, 2014
Martin "Marty" Land, 65, of Florence, S.C., died Friday, June 27, 2014 at his residence. He was born in New Jersey, a son of the late Garland and Erica Werth Land. Marty is survived by his wife, Patti Harper of the home; one daughter, Joanna Land McCumber (Joe) of Florence, S.C.; one son, James Page (Hannah) of Florence, S.C....
Alexandria "Alex" Lee Marcinek
Jun 27, 2014
Alexandria "Alex" Lee Marcinek, 21, of Florence, SC, died on Friday, June 27, 2014, at McLeod Hospital after an illness. She is the daughter of Janet Morris Marcinek of Florence, SC, and Robert Alexander Marcinek of Danbury, CT. Alex is predeceased by her paternal grandmother, Sheila Marcinek. Alex was a graduate of West Florence High School, Class of 2011,...
Debra Evans Collins
Jun 27, 2014
Debra Evans Collins, 57, died on Friday, June 27, 2014, at her residence. She was born in Florence, SC, a daughter of the late Raymond Evans and Frankie Oakley Evans Buffkin. Debra is predeceased by, in addition to her parents, husband, Bobby Collins. She is survived by her daughter, Deanne (Brent) Shoemake; brother, Stacey Evans; two grandchildren, Tyler and...
Mary Doris Edmonds
Jun 25, 2014
Florence, SC Mary Doris Edmonds, 83, of Florence, SC, died on Wednesday, June 25, 2014, at Carolinas Hospital. She was born in Coward, SC, the daughter of the late Jessie and Linnie Mae Evans. Mrs. Edmonds was a very devoted and loving mother and grandmother. She volunteered with McLeod Hospice. Doris is predeceased by her parents, her husband, Sam...
Florence Frances Hovatter
Jun 9, 2014
Florence, SC Florence Frances Hovatter, 99, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2014, at a local health care facility. She was born in Akron, Ohio on April 12, 1915, the daughter of the late Alfred and Mary Wilson. She was the widow of William Henry Hovatter. She is survived by her daughter, Pat (Bill) Hovatter of Florence, SC; son,...
Elizabeth Ewing Clarke "Betty" Taylor
Jun 8, 2014
Florence, SC Elizabeth Ewing Clarke "Betty" Taylor, 90, of Florence, SC, died at her home on Sunday, June 8, 2014. She was born in Ellicott City, Maryland. Betty is predeceased by her husband, William Carter Taylor; a son, John R. "Johnny" Taylor and a granddaughter, Martha Taylor. She is survived by a son, William C. "Bill" (Suzy) Taylor of...
Allen Anderson Hanna
Jun 1, 2014
Allen Anderson Hanna, 65, of Effingham, passed away on June 1, 2014 at his residence. Mr. Hanna was born in Florence, SC, a son of the late Willard Devoe and Lucille Lupo Hanna. He received his B.S. from the University of South Carolina in 1971 and was a veteran of the US Air Force Reserves. He was a member...
Michael John Griffin
May 27, 2014
Michael John Griffin, 39, died on Tuesday, May 27, 2014, at his residence. He was born in Florence, SC, a son of Charles Jerry Griffin, Sr. and the late Margaret Ann Gray Griffin. Michael is predeceased by his mother, an aunt, Grace DeFields, and cousins, Henry DeFields and William H. Griffin, III. He is survived by his father and...
Albert Carl Cantelmo
May 24, 2014
Albert Carl Cantelmo, Jr., 73, of Florence, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2014 at his residence. Mr. Cantelmo was born in Newark, NJ, a son of the late Molly Josephine Doyle Cantelmo and Albert Carl Cantelmo, Sr. He graduated from Clemson University receiving his B.S. in mechanical engineering. He was a member of Who's Who in SC, Porsche...
Jean Cleo Locklair Eagle
May 14, 2014
Florence, SC Jean Cleo Locklair Eagle, 58, of Florence, SC, died on Wednesday, May 14, 2014, at Carolinas Hospital System. She was born in Florence, SC, a daughter of the late Paul Methea Locklair, Sr. and Lucile Broach Locklair. She is predeceased by her parents and one brother, Don Locklair. Jean loved her Dallas Cowboys and Jeff Gordon, but...
Elva Loretta Fretz Stay
May 13, 2014
Florence, SC Elva Loretta Fretz Stay, 95, of Florence, SC, died on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at McLeod Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. Elva was born in Collingswood, NJ, a daughter of the late George Lee and Loretta Redmond Fretz. She and her husband lived in Florence for the past 33 years. She is predeceased by, in...
Barry Eugene Gardner
May 5, 2014
Florence, SC Barry Gardner, 46, of Florence, SC, passed away with mind at peace and body at rest, at McLeod Regional Medical Center on May 5, 2014. He was born in Florence on March 24, 1968, to Ernest and Barbara Gardner. He graduated from South Florence High School and attended Francis Marion University. Barry was struck down in the...
Addie Faye Fowler
May 3, 2014
Florence, SC Addie Faye Fowler, 74, of Florence, S.C., died Saturday, May 3, 2014 at Heritage Home of Florence. She was born in Florence, S.C., a daughter of the late Ephraim Everett Fowler, Sr. and the late Addie Julia Lewis Fowler. Addie is predeceased by her parents, a brother, Ephraim Everett Fowler, Jr and a sister, Daisy Elizabeth "Betty"...
Jimmy Carroll Caulder
Apr 28, 2014
Florence, SC Jimmy Carroll Caulder, 58, of Florence, SC, died on Monday, April 28, 2014, at his residence. Jimmy was born in Florence, SC, a son of the late Carroll and Bertha Nell Caulder. Jimmy is survived by his daughter, Tonya Caulder; three sisters, Karen Caulder Player, Tammy Caulder, and Diane Caulder Johnson, all of Darlington; five nieces and...
Janice Hatchell Corbett
Apr 24, 2014
Florence, SC Janice Hatchell Corbett, 73, of Florence, SC, died on Thursday, April 24, 2014, at Laurel Gardens in Florence. Janice was born in Florence, SC, a daughter of the late John Aubrey and Rachel Leach Hatchell. Janice worked for WBTW in the earlier years of broadcast and retired from DuPont after 33 years of service. She was a...
David Allen Mitchell
Apr 23, 2014
David Allen Mitchell Florence, SC David Allen Mitchell, 69, of Florence, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at his residence. David was born in Florence, a son of the late Emma Berry and William T. Mitchell, Jr. David was a charter member of College Park Baptist Church and was a special care giver to his uncle Clyde Berry...
William T. "Billy" Mitchell
Apr 21, 2014
Florence, SC William "Billy" Thomas Mitchell, III, 70 of Florence, passed away on Monday April 21, 2014 at his residence after an illness. Billy was born in Florence, a son of the late Emma Belle Berry and William T. Mitchell, Jr. He attended the University of SC and graduated from Florence-Darlington Technical College with degree in Civil Engineering Technology....
Teddy Wayne Davis
Apr 20, 2014
Florence, SC Teddy Wayne Davis Sr., 53, of Florence, S.C., died Sunday, April 20, 2014 at McLeod Regional Medical Center after an illness. He was born in Orangeburg, S.C. a son of the late Roy and Sybil Griffin Davis. Teddy was a transmission specialist and small engine repair man! He was well known for his kindness and helpful can...
Lori Hance
Apr 20, 2014
Florence, SC Lori Hance, 79, of Florence, SC, died on Sunday, April 20, 2014, at Commander Nursing Center in Florence. Lori was born in Rochester, NY, a daughter of the late Emily and Clem Steiner. Lori was a lover of all plants and animals. Her favorite times were spent in the yard, planting and nurturing plants. Her faithful companions...