Patricia Ferris Henry
Feb 27, 2025
Patricia Ferris Henry, 87, of Florence, SC, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Louis Ferris and Candace Purviance Ferris. Patricia was a longtime member of Highland Park United Methodist Church and was a part of the choir for over 60 years. She was a seamstress for many years in the Florence area and...
Kathy Holladay Hill
Feb 26, 2025
Kathy Holladay Hill, 74, of West Columbia, SC, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. Mrs. Hill was born in Florence, SC, the daughter of the late Daniel Holladay Sr., and Mary Katherine James Holladay. She graduated from McClenaghan Highschool in 1969 and was a member of the Rainbow Girls. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death...
Emily Mullins Oulla
Feb 23, 2025
Emily Mullins Oulla, 85, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2025. Emily was born in Marion, SC, on July 24, 1939, to Ernest Lelon Oulla, Jr. and Emily Mullins Oulla. She was a graduate of St. Marys Episcopal School in Raleigh, NC, and received her BA in music from Coker College in 1961. Emily began her professional career as a...
Richard Clayton Parker
Feb 23, 2025
Richard Clayton Parker, 76, of Florence, SC passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025. He was born in Conway, SC, the son of the late Marvalee Herring Parker and Lloyd Clayton Parker. Richard, a devoted husband to his loving wife of 28 years, was an avid hunter and dedicated volunteer. He was an active member of Pisgah United Methodist Church, serving...
Mable Huggins Hyman
Feb 23, 2025
Mable Huggins Hyman, 92, of Florence, SC passed on Sunday, February 23, 2025. Mable was born in Lake City, SC, the daughter of the late Rosa Haselden Huggins and Herbert Allison Huggins. She was a member of Bethea Chapel, a lifetime member of Peace Free Will Baptist Church and was a nurse for over 40 years. In addition to her...
Robert "Robbie" B. Norton
Feb 21, 2025
Robert "Robbie" Blease Norton, 70, of Florence, SC, passed away Friday, February 21, 2025. He was the son of the late Blease Cole Norton and Minnie Lucille Bell Norton. Robert was a member at Grace Baptist Church. He loved farming and hunting and he also loved to run the dogs in the fox pen. In addition to his parents, he...
Timothy Elmer Mcnamara
Feb 20, 2025
Timothy Elmer McNamara, 62, of Florence, SC, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025. He was the son of the late Henry Lester McNamara and Sylvia Shoemaker McNamara. He served in the US Army during the Persian Gulf War and received numerous commendations. Timothy is survived by wife, Linda McNamara; his sons, Tim McNamara of Florence, SC and Dennis McNamara of...
Lorenzo Rivera Vergara
Feb 17, 2025
Lorenzo Rivera Vergara, 85, of Florence, SC, passed away Monday, February 17, 2025. He was the son of the late Lorenzo R. Vergara and Nenita Rivera Vergara. Lorenzo worked at Honda Manufacturing in quality control for 10 years. He was a member of Saint Anthony Catholic Church. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his daughter,...
Ann D. O'Donnell
Feb 17, 2025
Ann D. O’ Donnell of Florence, SC, passed away February 17, 2025. She is the daughter of the late Marion Darden and Irene Gainey Darden. Ann was a devoted member of Saint Anthony Catholic Church, where she had been active since 1976. She served as the school’s bookkeeper for over 20 years, demonstrating her dedication to her faith and community....
Larry Richard Jones Sr.
Feb 15, 2025
Larry Richard Jones, Sr., of Florence, SC, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025. He was born in Statesboro, GA, the son of the late Amos Webster Jones and Eugenia Brown Jones. Mr. Jones was a talented artist and technical draftsman. He worked for many years at Brook’s Instrument before retiring from Sherman Williams Paint. He was an avid fisherman...
Martha Ann Nettles
Feb 14, 2025
Martha Ann Nettles, a devoted advocate for veterans and a woman of unwavering faith, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 14, 2025, at the age of 77. Born on February 18, 1947, Martha dedicated much of her life to helping veterans secure the benefits they deserved. With a compassionate heart and a determined spirit, she worked tirelessly to support those...
Louise L. Kirby
Feb 14, 2025
Louise Leah Kirby, 79, Of Florence, SC passed away Friday, February 14, 2025. Mrs. Kirby was born in Timmonsville, SC, the daughter of the late Hazel McElveen and Richard Gaymon. She worked and retired in 2015, as a Supervisor with Chase Mortgage Co. after 12 years. She was a member of Bethany Free Will Baptist Church and later attended Lighthouse...
Sawyer Percival Lewis
Feb 14, 2025
Sawyer Percival Lewis passed away Friday, February 14, 2025. He was born in Florence, SC, the son of Jessicca Hofbauer Lewis and Isaac Lewis. In addition to his parents, he is survived by brothers, James Wing and Wyatt Lewis; paternal grandparents, Jason and April Lewis; maternal grandmother, Danielle Hofbauer; paternal great grandparents, Rudy and Donna Lewis and Roger and Rebecca...
James "Jim" Arthur Newman
Feb 13, 2025
James Arthur Newman, 56, of Effingham, S.C., died Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, of injuries suffered in a vehicle accident. Jim was born March 26, 1968, in Washington, Pa., a son of the late John and Alice Newman. He spent his early life in Claysville, Pa., then moved with the family when he was about 12 to the area of Cook...
Sylvia Gale Player Berg
Feb 13, 2025
Sylvia Gale Player Berg passed away peacefully on February 13, 2025, at the age of 82. She was a beloved wife/mother/grandmother/friend, known for her kind heart, gentle spirit, and unwavering love for those around her. Sylvia lived a life filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories. She touched the lives of many with her warmth and generosity, always offering a...
Phillip Gregory Smith
Feb 11, 2025
Phillip “Phil” Gregory Smith FLORENCE, S.C. – Phillip Gregory Smith, 70, husband of Ann Bell Smith, died in Florence on February 11, 2025. He was born September 20, 1954, in Asheville to the late Claude Boyd Smith and Alberta Vause Smith. After the family returned to Florence in 1968, Phil soon reflected his father’s fascination with all things mechanical. He...
Vivian Fudge Young
Feb 10, 2025
Vivian Fudge Young never met a stranger – only friends she hadn’t talked to yet. On February 10, 2025, she wrapped up her final adventure, leaving behind a lifetime of love, laughter, and legendary storytelling. Born to the late William McConnell Fudge and Irma Reid Fudge, Vivian brought joy and energy into every room she entered. A master of puzzles,...
Flora "Patsy" Mae Poston
Feb 6, 2025
Flora “Patsy” Mae Poston, 94, of Florence, SC, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Cullie McKissick and Eloise Pearl Haselton Turner. Flora was a dedicated member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary and a proud Army wife. A talented professional seamstress for many years, she also owned Pat’s Grocery and had a...
Beverly Britton Toth
Feb 4, 2025
Beverly Britton Toth, 87, of Florence, SC, passed away February 4, 2025. She was born on October 27, 1937, at Tuomey hospital in Sumter. Daughter of the late Jewell Fuller and Whitt Anthony Britton. She graduated from Maysville high school and attended Flora McDonald College. Beverly was a wonderful person with a big heart and a loving soul. She loved...
Margaret Langston Carter
Feb 3, 2025
Margaret Langston Carter, 88, of Timmonsville, SC, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025, at McLeod Hospice House. Ms. Langston was born in Florence County, SC, the daughter of the late Aline Gasque Langston and Lide Ervin Langston. She worked as a Kindergarten Assistant in the Florence Public Schools and was an active member of Southside Baptist Church and she...
