Robert William "Bob" Beach
Mar 23, 2025
Robert William “Bob” Beach, 74, of Florence, SC passed away Sunday, March 23, 2025. Bob was born and raised in Watertown, New York, to the late Robert “Poncho” Beach. He moved to Florence, SC in 1994, and was a faithful member of Tans Bay Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife of forty-five years, Esther Pearl Sixberry Beach; step-mother, Lillian “Lolly”...
James Gordon Huggins
Mar 23, 2025
James Gordon Huggins, 78, of Florence, SC, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at McLeod Hospice House. Mr. Huggins was born Cheraw, SC, the son of the late Josie Virginia Petty Huggins and Walker Manning Huggins, Sr. He served in the Army National Guard and retired in 1994 from Flav-O-Rich Dairy where he worked as a mechanic. In addition...
Regina Glaser Arde
Mar 23, 2025
Regina Glaser Arde, 82, of Florence, SC, passed Sunday, March 23, 2025. She was born and raised in Dayton, Ohio. Regina loved to sew, cook and spending time with her friends and family. She retired from St. Anthomy Catholic Church where she worked for many years. Prior to moving to South Carolina she drove a school bus for Clinton Massie...
Jesse J. "Buddy" Caulder, Jr.
Mar 22, 2025
Jesse J. “Buddy” Caulder, Jr., 74, of Florence, SC, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025. Mr. Caulder was born in Marion, SC, the son of the late Jesse J. Caulder, Sr. and Sarah Jane Burroughs. He was a delivery driver with a local auto parts store and worked as a service advisor for multiple auto dealerships. Mr. Caulder loved...
William "Carey" Keith
Mar 20, 2025
William “Carey” Keith, 75, of Florence, SC, passed away March 20, 2025. He is the son of the late John D. Keith and Ruby Sutton Keith. William shared 47 wonderful years of marriage with his beloved wife, Nell Keith. As the proud owner of Palmetto Machine for 26 years, he dedicated himself to his work. He had a deep passion...
Charles Edward Hall
Mar 19, 2025
Charles Edward Hall, 83, died at his home in Florence on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. He was born in Charleston, SC on November 11, 1941, to Mary Othella (Bootle) and Samuel Robert Hall, Sr. Most of his adult life was spent either in South or North Carolina. An avid sailor, he served in the U.S. Navy for two years on...
William Gary Tucker
Mar 19, 2025
William Gary Tucker, 79, of Florence, SC passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025. He was born in McColl, SC, to the late Mattie Porter Tucker and Sebe Tucker. He had a lifelong passion for fishing. In his retirement he loved being at the beach with his wife. On Saturdays, he could be found searching for treasures at yard sales. Many...
Wiley "Buddy" Huggins Jr.
Mar 17, 2025
Wiley Huggins Jr., 80, of Florence, SC, passed away Monday, March 17, 2025. He was born in Coward, SC the son of the late Wylie Herman Huggins and Grace Grimsley Huggins. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and retired from the grocery business. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Marie Spivey...
Randy Curtis Elvington
Mar 17, 2025
Randy Curtis Elvington, 66, of Florence, SC, passed away Monday, March 17, 2025. Randy spent his life taking care of those around him. His greatest pride came from the love he poured into being a father, husband, and son. Whether he was your family, friend, neighbor, coworker, coach, or fellow Gamecock, you could feel the genuine desire he had to...
Walter Lynn Hoggan
Mar 15, 2025
Walter Lynn Hoggan, 95, of Florence, SC passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025. He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah to the late Golda Pearl Dansie Hoggan and George Lynn Hoggan and was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints- Florence Ward. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sons, Edward...
Anna Mcelveen Matthews
Mar 14, 2025
Anna McElveen Matthews, 86, of Florence, SC passed away Friday, March 14, 2025. Born in Sumter County, she was the daughter of the late Mary McElveen and Jessie David McElveen. She was raised by her aunt, Nina McElveen and was a member of Shiloh Christian Church. She worked at Swamp Fox Fireworks and lived up and down the East Coast...
Bernice Griffin Couture
Mar 11, 2025
Bernice Griffin Couture, 92, of Florence, SC passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2025. She was born in Minturn, SC to the late Attie Mae Hunt Griffin and William Hallie Griffin and was a member of Florence Baptist Temple. After retirement, Bernice enjoyed time with her family, gardening and “junking”. She traveled extensively and loved to fish. In addition to her...
Franklin Delanor Boykin Sr.
Mar 9, 2025
Franklin Delanor Boykin Sr., of Florence, SC, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2025. He is the son of the late Homer Boykin and Edith Boykin. Frank shared a wonderful marriage with his loving wife for 61 years. He was a devoted member of Tans Bay Baptist Church and proudly served in the U.S. Air Force. A passionate enthusiast of classic...
Steven Matthew Ross
Mar 8, 2025
Steven Matthew Ross, 43, of Florence, SC, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Matthew was born the son of Jolanda (Lana) Stanley Ross and Dr. Steven Robert Ross. He was a loving and happy son, brother, and uncle who brought so much joy to all who knew him. His laughter was infectious and he loved acting out scenes from...
Joseph "Joe" Paul Fulmer
Mar 8, 2025
Joseph “Joe” Paul Fulmer, 56, of Florence, SC, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025. He is the son of Vivian Kozele Howard and the late Ronald Eugene Fulmer. Joe graduated from Greenwood High School and went on to earn his associate degree from Anderson College, followed by a bachelor's degree from Franklin University. He dedicated 15 years to Sonoco Products...
Matteo Emilio Fields
Mar 5, 2025
Matteo Emilio Fields, 1 year old, of Florence, SC, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Matteo was born in Florence, SC, the son of Barbara Castillo. He loved music and playing. He was so loved and a great cousin. In addition to his mother, surviving are his grandma, Awilda Dominguez; grandpa, Manuel Castillo; and extended family Castillo-Galarza. Please sign...
Laurance Michael Heeter
Mar 4, 2025
Laurance “Larry” Michael Heeter passed away at the Veterans Village in Florence, SC peacefully after a long illness. Larry was born in Baltimore, MD to the late Edna Wilkins. He then moved to Barberton, Ohio, where he graduated from Barberton Highschool. He then enlisted in the Army. He served two tours in Vietnam, serving with the 82nd Airborne Division. He...
Susan Price
Mar 2, 2025
Susan Price, 85, of Florence, SC, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Calhoun Price and Sarah Smith Price Morino. Susan retired as an executive secretary for Blue Cross Blue Shield Tricare. She also had worked at First Reliance Bank. Susan was a member of Florence Baptist Temple. In addition to her parents, she...
Earl Joseph Godbold, Jr.
Mar 1, 2025
Earl Joseph Godbold, Jr., 86, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2025. He was born in Florence, SC. to the late Ruth Dudley Godbold and Earl Joseph Godbold, Sr. Earl was a longtime member of Rehoboth Baptist Church, was employed with Gamewell Mechanical for many years, and served in the South Carolina National Guard. In addition to his parents, he is...
Harrison Shelby Merritt
Feb 28, 2025
Harrison Shelby Merritt, 82, passed away Friday, February 28, 2025. He was born in Charleston, SC, to the late Henrietta Rutledge Merritt and Franklin Clement Merritt. He was a graduate of the University of South Carolina and served in the United States Marine Corps where he was awarded the National Defense Service, Vietnam Service and Vietnam Campaign Medals. He was...
