Frank Cepero Rivera
July 15, 2012
Florence, SC Frank Cepero-Rivera, 68, of Florence, SC, passed away Sunday, July 15, 2012, in Columbia, SC after a long battle with lung cancer. He was born January 22, 1944 in Ponce, Puerto Rico to the late Frank Cepero Brewer and the late Maria Collazo Rivera. Frank is survived by his wife of 25 years, Linda Cepero; his siblings,...
Judy Lynn Vining Howard
July 13, 2012
Mrs. Judy Lynn Howard, 56, of Florence died Friday July 13, 2012 after an extended illness. Services will be held at Pisgah United Methodist Church on Thursday July 19, 2012 at 4:00 PM.
Rita Gail Howle Jordan
July 12, 2012
Timmonsville, S.C. Rita Gail Howle Jordan, 48, of Timmonsville, S.C., died Thursday, July 12, 2012 at McLeod Hospice House in Florence, S.C. She was born in Hartsville, S.C., a daughter of Wayne Howle and the late Doris Freeman Howle. Rita is survived by her father, Wayne Howle of Hartsville, S.C.; her husband, Raymond Jordan of Timmonsville, S.C.; son, Paxton...
Antoinette "Toni" Grimes Hermes
July 3, 2012
Antoinette E. "Toni" Grimes Hermes, 78, of Timmonsville, died Tuesday, July 3, 2012 in Florence, SC. She was born May 11, 1934 in Carolina, RI to the late John and Esther Robitallie Grimes. Mrs. Hermes was a member of All Saints Episcopal Church. She was active with the Daughters of the King's, and had retired from La-Z-Boy in Florence....
Mary Elizabeth "Peg" Kramer Hodes
June 29, 2012
Margaret Elizabeth "Peg" Kramer Hodes, formerly of Catasauqua, PA, passed away Friday, June 29, 2012, at McLeod Hospice in Florence, SC. Born September 17, 1917, in Perkasie, PA. She was the daughter of the late Franklin U. and Elizabeth Moyer Kramer. She was the widow of Paul E. Hodes, Sr. Mrs. Hodes worked as a dental assistant in Pennsylvania...
Pauline "Polly" Lenhart
June 24, 2012
Pauline June "Polly" House Lenhart, 83, of Florence, died Sunday, June 24, 2012 in Florence, SC. She was born April 13, 1929 in Johnson City, NY to the late Wendell L. and Alice Mae Van Winkle House. Polly was a member of Central United Methodist Church, Master Works Choir, Invesisters, Friends of the Library, Research Club and the Symphony...
Quade Lester
June 23, 2012
Effingham, SC Quade C. Lester, Jr., age 65, of Effingham, SC, passed away June 23, 2012 and will be buried at Mount Hope Cemetery in Florence at 11:00 AM on November 10, 2012. Pastor Brian Howard will conduct the graveside service. Survivors include his mother, Mildred M. Lester of Avon Park, Florida, and two sisters, Mrs. W.C. Alexander (Georgianna)...
Valerie Anita Barbot Beaty
June 16, 2012
Florence, SC - Valerie Anita Barbot Beaty, 81 went home to the Lord on June 16, 2012. She was a loving wife, a devoted friend and dearly loved by all that knew her. Her smile, sense of humor and laughter will be sorely missed. Valerie was born in St. George, SC on January 30, 1931. She attended McClenaghan High...
Mary Williams Gallagher
June 16, 2012
Mary Williams Gallagher, 91, formerly of Florence, SC, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 16, 2012, at the Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville, NC, after a brief illness. She was born in Emporia, VA, to the late Jesse and Cora Williams, the 9th of 12 children. Survivors include her daughters, Marge Wiggins of Concord, NC, and Chris...
Julia Kathleen Smith
June 16, 2012
Julia Kathleen Williams Smith, 63, of Pamplico, died Saturday, June 16, 2012 in Florence, SC. She was born January 15, 1949 in Anniston, AL to the late Albert Clifford and Mattie Lue Landreth Williams. Mrs. Smith was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Pamplico. She loved animals and owned a pet store in Florence. Survivors include her...
Louise Jeanne Kerner Wolfe
June 15, 2012
Louise Jeanne Kerner Wolfe, 70, of Marion, died Friday, June 15, 2012 in Florence, SC. She was born March 23, 1942 in Boston, MA to Julius Kerner and Ruth Sobol Kerner. Louise was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include: son - Terry Wolfe and his wife, Jennifer, of Marion, SC; daughter - Caryn (Wolfe) Higgins and her...
Myrtis Conner Phillips
June 11, 2012
Myrtis Conner Phillips, 73, of Florence, died Monday, June 11, 2012 in Florence, SC. She was born February 11, 1939 in Mendenhall, MS to the late Alex Dan and Oular Aby Conner, Sr. Ms. Phillips was a member of Emmanuel Ministries in Florence, SC Myrtis was preceded in death by her parents; grandchild, Jonathan Derek Simmons; 3 sisters and...
James Robert Long
June 1, 2012
James Robert Long, 87, of Florence, died June 1 in Florence, SC. He was born March 25, 1925 in Montgomery, PA to the late Ernest R. and Mae Melinda Long. Mr. Long was a member of Howard Chapel Methodist Church in Mt. Airy. He attended Pisgah United Methodist Church in Florence. He had previously been a member of St....
Dennis Januesheske
May 31, 2012
Dennis Januesheske, 52, of Florence, passed away from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident on Thursday, May 31, 2012 at MUSC in Charleston SC. He was born October 19, 1959 in Sparta, WI to Richard Januesheske and Theresa Kick Januesheske. Dennis served from 1979-1999 in the US Navy and retired as Electronics Technician Chief Petty Officer. He was proud...
Carolyn Hudson Marshall
May 30, 2012
Carolyn Hudson Marshall died on Wednesday, 5/30/2012, at McLeod Hospice House. Carolyn is survived by her mother, Virginia Hudson. The family will hold a memorial service on Saturday, 6/2/2012 at their home, 3047 Canal Drive, Florence, SC.
Wayne Thomas Hicks
May 30, 2012
Wayne Thomas Hicks, 61, of Florence, S.C., died Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at McLeod Regional Medical Center. He was born in Darlington, S.C., a son of the late Thomas and Opal Catoe Hicks. He is predeceased by his parents and a brother, Dennis Hicks. Wayne is survived by his wife, Donna Collins Hicks of Florence, S.C.; one daughter, Amy...
David Allen Caraway
May 29, 2012
Mr. David Allen Caraway, 65, of Florence, died Tuesday, May 29, 2012 in Florence, SC. He was born April 18, 1947 in Henderson, NC to Lizzie Mae Roberson Caraway and the late Hubert Titus Caraway, Sr. Mr. Caraway was a member of the Civil Air Patrol. He retired after 23 years of service in the United States Navy and...
Ileta Thompson Hyman
May 23, 2012
JOHNSONVILLE, SC Mrs. Ileta Thompson Hyman, 80, of Johnsonville, died Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at her residence after an extended illness. She was born November 19, 1931 in Florence, SC to Hurbey L. and Beulah Marlow Thompson. Mrs. Hyman was a member of First Baptist Church in Johnsonville. Ileta was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Pete Thompson,...
Johnnie Harrell
May 10, 2012
Johnnie H. Harrell, 93, of Florence, S.C., died Thursday, May 10, 2012 at Bethea Baptist Home in Darlington, S.C. She was born in Florence County, a daughter of the late John and Mary "Mae" Evans Hanna. She is predeceased by her parents and her husband, Wade H. Harrell, three brothers and two sisters. Mrs. Harrell is survived by three...
Patricia Edgerton
May 7, 2012
Patricia Rubel Edgerton, 86, of Florence, S.C. died Monday, May 7, 2012 at McLeod Hospice House. She was born in Logan, Ohio a daughter of the late Roy E. and Virginia Stalsmith Ruble, who resided in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. Patricia Edgerton was beloved by all who knew her. She graduated Valedictorian of her high school class, and was an...
