Phyllis Frye Hutchinson
Nov 18, 2011
Mrs. Phyllis Frye Hutchinson, 60, of Florence, died Friday, November 18, 2011 in Florence, SC. She was born July 6, 1951 in Camden, SC to the late James R. "Buster" and Sarah Kelly Frye. Mrs. Hutchinson was a beloved wife, sister, and sister-in-law. Survivors include: husband - Donnie Hutchinson of Florence; stepdaughter - Donna Winegard of Florence; sister -...
John Herbert Burke
Nov 17, 2011
John Herbert Burke, 64, of Florence, S.C. died Thursday, November 17, 2011 at McLeod Hospice House in Florence. Mr. Burke was born in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Anna Mae Pack and the late John E. Burke. John relocated his family to the Florence area in 1979. He worked with Cameron & Barkley for thirty years. Once in Florence,...
W. Larry Adams
Nov 14, 2011
W. Larry Adams, 56, of Florence, died Monday, November 14, 2011 in Florence, SC. He was born February 15, 1955 in Florence, SC to Shelby Graham Adams and the late William Adams. Survivors include his wife - Marilyn Russell Adams of Florence; 2 sons - Casey (Danielle) Adams and Tracy Adams both of Florence, a grandson - Kaiden Adams;...
Denson Lyerly
Nov 11, 2011
Denson Lyerly was born on November 6, 1952 and passed away on November 11, 2011. Mr. Lyerly was a resident of Timmonsville, SC.
Laura Shook Schark
Nov 6, 2011
Laura K. Shook Schark, 57, of Darlington, died Sunday, November 6, 2011 in Florence, SC. She was born April 17, 1954 in Burke, NC to Clyde and Marie Moore Shook, Jr. Laura spent many years as a registered nurse by trade, and assisted many patients & families. She had been employeed by Florence General Hospital, Carolina Pines Hospital, Carolina...
Donald F. Ritchie
Nov 3, 2011
Donald Forest Ritchie, Sr., 68, of Florence, died Thursday, November 3, 2011. He was born April 20, 1943 in Harrisonburg, VA to the late Lawrence W. Ritchie and the late Ruth Simmons Minnick. Mr. Ritchie was the owner of Ritchie Trucking Company Donald was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Wesley Alan Ritchie, a sister, Patricia A....
Patti Holden Hodge
Nov 2, 2011
Patti Holden Hodge, 64, died November 2, 2011 in Timmonsville, SC. She was born July 9, 1947 in Florence, SC to the late Dr. Preston and Edith Huffman Holden. Mrs. Hodge was an active volunteer with Alcoholics Anonymous. Survivors include: husband - Stephen "Steve" Hodge, Jr; daughters - Beth Armstrong, Suzanna Armstrong, and Martha Armstrong; son - Matthew Dewey;...
Donald V. Sorensen
Oct 31, 2011
Donald Vincent Sorensen, 88, of Florence, S.C., died Monday, October 31, 2011 at Laurel Gardens Assisted Living in Florence. He was born in Fayette, New York, the son of the late Vincent and Hazel Swenson Sorensen. Following high school Donald joined the U.S. Navy where he retired as Master Chief in 1972 with 30 years service. After his retirement...
Sue Carol Thigpen Kairis
Oct 15, 2011
Sue Carol Thigpen Kairis, 64, of Florence, S.C., died Saturday, October 15, 2011 at her residence. She was born in Florence, S.C., a daughter of Richard Murray Thigpen, Sr. and the late Sybil Lillian Thigpen. She is predeceased by her mother, her step-mother Leony F. Thigpen and a brother, Clarence S. Matthews. She is survived by her father, two...
Joanne F. Richards
Oct 10, 2011
Joanne F. Richards, 70, of Florence, S.C., died Monday, October 10, 2011 at her residence. She was born in Pottstown, PA, a daughter of the late E. Douglas Sechler and Emily K. Flatt Sechler. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at 2:00 P.M. at Cain Funeral Home in Florence, S.C. Memorials may be made to...
Chester Packard
Oct 9, 2011
Chester L. Packard, Jr DOB 10/25/30, died 10/8/11. Survived by five children, Vern (Chris) Packard, Jim (Nancy) Packard, Shelley (Larry) Davis, Sue (Drew) Wentworth, and Donna (Reggie) Aceto; 11 grandchildren; sisters, Marion Mitchell and Clara Fox; several nieces and nephews, and special love Dot Ansay. Chet was an Army veteran and active member of the Moose Lodge. He retired...
Clarence Wagner
Oct 3, 2011
Clarence Wagner Jr., 86, died October 3, 2011 in Florence, SC. He was born July 30, 1925 in Washington, DC to the late Clarence and Lucy Moffit Wagner, Sr. Mr. Wagner was preceded in death by his parents and a son, James Joseph Wagner. Survivors include; wife - Eileen Smith Wagner of Florence; son - Clarence (Evelyn) Wagner III...
Emma Ruth Rauh
Oct 2, 2011
Mrs. William Herman Rauh (Emma Ruth) passed away October 2, 2011 after an extended illness. Her husband, Captain William Herman Rauh, a daughter, Dorothy Lee Rauh and her parents, Roger and Rebecca Critcher, pre-deceased Mrs. Rauh. She was a woman of great faith in her belief in God, Christ, and her eternal life. Her son and daughter-in-law were holding...
Leroy C. Matthews
Oct 1, 2011
LeRoy C. Matthews, 75, of Florence, S.C., died Saturday, October 1, 2011 at his residence. He was born in Florence County, a son of the late Harvey and Sara Hutchinson Matthews. He is predeceased by his parents, two wives, Barbara Murry Matthews and Darlene Carcasio Matthews, several brothers and sisters. He is survived by three daughters, Linda Kelly of...
Carolyn Jean Crawley Kaufman
Sep 23, 2011
Ms. Carolyn Jean Crawley Kaufman, a loving mother and cherished friend age 66, left this world to be with Our Heavenly Father on September 23, 2011 in Florence, SC. She was born September 11, 1945 in Washington, DC to the late William Franklin Crawley and Frances McWhirt Crawley Hutchens. Ms. Kaufman was formerly of Mechanicsville, VA before moving to...
Wynonna Elizabeth Landrum Johnson
Sep 10, 2011
Wynonna Elizabeth Landrum Johnson, 99, of Darlington, died Saturday, September 10, 2011 in Darlington, SC. She was born September 1, 1912 in Florence, SC to the late Benjamin Franklin and the late Wynonna Wilson Lewis Landrum. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her parents and husband, George C. Johnson. Survivors include: son - L. Landrum Johnson of Ridgeway, SC;...
Mary Melody Alexander Hurst
Sep 9, 2011
Mary Melody Alexander Hurst, 36, of Florence, died Friday, September 9, 2011 in Florence, SC. She was born October 16, 1974 in Mississippi to the late Johnny Dollar and late Francis Maude Little. Survivors include: husband, Russell Hurst, of Florence; son, Vincent Tyler Alexander of Bradenton, FL; daughters, Brianna Re'nee Cooper of Sarasota, FL, and Haley Cheyanne Williams of...
Jerry Lee Kale
Sep 2, 2011
Jerry Lee Kale, 51, of Florence, S.C., died Friday, September 2, 2011 at McLeod Regional Medical Center. He was born in Don-Pierre, France, a son of Patricia Beulah Powell Kale and the late James Kale. He is survived by his mother of Florence, S.C.; one brother Jimmy (Dawn) Kale of San Diego, California; and one niece, Kirstin Kale. The...
Eugene T. Kennedy
Aug 28, 2011
Gone Fishin'? Eugene T. Kennedy, Jr. The resident fish in the pond at CCSC are resting easy since Tim ("Pops") Kennedy officially "checked out" at sunrise on Sunday morning, August 28, 2011. He was surrounded by friends and family who recounted many stories first told by this true Master Storyteller. He is survived by his 'bride' (as he always...
Lauretta R. Mcclure
Aug 28, 2011
Lauretta R. McClure, affectionately known as "Memaw", departed this life August 28, 2011. She was born at home in Palo, Michigan on October 12, 1918. She was the widow of Charles H. McClure. Lauretta retired from the Florence County DSS in June 1983. Upon retirement, she volunteered at McLeod's Hospital and in 1999, she was named Volunteer of the...