Leroy C. Matthews
October 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
September 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
September 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
September 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
September 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
August 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
August 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...
Margaret Phyllis Blackmer Edick
August 27, 2011
Margaret Phyllis Blackmer Edick 1954-2011 My mother. Wow. How do I put into words the love I have lost here on Earth but have gained multitudes in spirit. Like when a father gives his daughter's hand in marriage-Our Father blessed me with her as a mother and best friend and now I have given my mother's hand to her...
James Dodd Daniel
August 24, 2011
FLORENCE James Dodd (Dan) Daniel II, 84, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, August 23, 2011, at McLeod Hospice. Mr. Daniel was born in Henry, SC, a son of the late Benjamin James Chandler and Helen D. Daniel. Mr. Daniel, a lifelong educator, coach and farmer, graduated from Lake City High School. He entered Clemson College as a cadet,...
Emma J. Beard
August 22, 2011
Mrs. Emma J. Beard, 67, of Florence, died Monday, August 22, 2011 in Florence, SC. She was born September 25, 1943 in Conway, NC to Fred and Pearl Burns. Emma was preceded in death by her parents and a grandchild, Ashley Hans. Survivors include: husband - Bill Beard of Florence; sons - Jeff Rowland of Florence, and Billy Beard...
Montee Cox Driggers
August 20, 2011
Montee C. "Dolly" Driggers, 81, of Florence, S.C. died Saturday, August 20, 2011 in McLeod Hospice House in Florence, S.C. She was born in Florence, S.C., a daughter of the late Isaiah Ezra Cox and Ella Morris Cox. Mrs. Driggers was an active member of Good Shepherd Baptist Church in Summerton, S.C and served as teacher of pre-school children....
Charlotte Ann Mcelveen
August 15, 2011
Charlotte A. McElveen succumbed to cancer on August 15, 2011 at McLeod Hospice House. She had been ill since her diagnosis in 2005 but was blessed with the support of family and many friends who gave her joy and gratitude with each day. Charlotte was the daughter of John Earl McElveen and Mildred Smith McElveen. Except for 14 years...
Josephine M. Derienzo
August 9, 2011
Florence, S.C. Josephine M. Narisi DeRienzo died Tuesday, August 9th, 2011 at McLeod Hospice House, following a brief illness. She was born in Ft. Smith, Arkansas the daughter of the late Joseph and Virginia Pizzitola Narisi. She was predeceased by her husband, Pat H. DeRienzo. She was survived by her son, J. Michael (Vivian) DeRienzo of Florence, and a...
Ann Margaret Alvarez
August 8, 2011
Ann Margaret Wahlig Alvarez, 81, of Florence, S.C., died Monday, August 8, 2011 at Carolinas Hospital System. She was born in New York, a daughter of the late Charles and Olga Gottschalk Wahlig. She is survived by a daughter, Pamela Pisciotta and her husband Sal of Florence, S.C.; three brothers, Sonny Wahlig and Robert Wahlig, both of Florida and...
Patricia Ann Leroy
August 5, 2011
Patricia Ann LeRoy, 59 of Coward, S.C., died Friday, August 5, 2011 at McLeod Hospice House surrounded by her family and friends. She was born in Florence, S.C. a daughter of the late Walter and Lottie Collins. She was predeceased by her husband, Clifford E. LeRoy, Jr. She is survived by a daughter, Brenda Urquhart and her husband Ted...
Peter William Morelli
August 3, 2011
Peter William Morelli, 63, of Florence, S.C., died Wednesday, August 3, 2011 at his residence after a valiant battle with cancer. He was born in Queens, N.Y., son of the late Clifford and Leah Erkenbrack Morelli. He was the former chairman of the United Transportation Union, Local 1558 in New Jersey, and enjoyed post retirement work at the Florence...
Montee C. Driggers
July 31, 2011
Montee C. "Dolly" Driggers, 81, of Florence, S.C. died Saturday, August 20, 2011 in McLeod Hospice House in Florence, S.C. She was born in Florence, S.C., a daughter of the late Isaiah Ezra Cox and Ella Morris Cox. Mrs. Driggers was an active member of Good Shepherd Baptist Church in Summerton, S.C and served as teacher of pre-school children....
Robert Guy Hill
July 28, 2011
Robert Guy Hill, born in Florence, South Carolina September 27, 1932, passed away on July 28, 2011 surrounded by his family. He was a graduate of Florence High School in 1951, where he played varsity football with his team winning the State Championship his senior year. Guy was a graduate of Clemson University in 1955 where he earned a...
Robert W. Thames
July 27, 2011
Robert William Thames, Sr., 66, of Florence, S.C., died Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at Carolina's Hospital System in Florence, S.C. He was born in Florence, S.C., a son of the late Duncan and Paulina Barth Thames. Robert served his country in the United States Army Reserves and was a member of First Baptist Church in Florence. In addition, he...
Dorothy Jean Wise Britt
July 6, 2011
Dorothy Jean Wise Britt, 77, widow of Henry Arthur Britt, died Wednesday, July 6, 2011. Born in Latta, SC, on January 27, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Stonewall David Wise and Lucille Weatherford Wise. Surviving are her daughter, Teresa Britt Hardee and husband Barry of Florence, S.C.; and sons H. David Britt and wife Susan of...
