Richard Blevins
Jun 9, 2022
Richard Paul Blevins, 75, of Darlington, SC, passed away on June 9, 2022. Richard Blevins was born in Carter, TN, a son of the late Paul Blevins and Mary Hodge Blevins. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Deborah Richardson and Sue Posey; brother, Mitchell Blevins; grand-daughter, Karrissa Setzer. Surviving are his wife, Rachel Blevins; son, Richard Paul...
Linda Adkins Bowen
Jun 9, 2022
Linda Adkins Bowen, 73, wife of John Bowen, went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior surrounded at home by her family, on Thursday, June 9th, 2022, after a brief illness. Born in Rock Hill, South Carolina, Linda was the daughter of the late Banks and Ann Adkins. She was a graduate of Rock Hill High School Class of...
Patricia Ruth Stoots
Jun 7, 2022
Patricia Ruth Stoots, 76, of Florence, passed away on June 7, 2022. Mrs. Stoots was born in West Jefferson, NC a daughter of the late Robert Paul Lewis and Ruth Roeminger Lewis.She was a VA Hospital secretary. Surviving are her son, Brian Keith Bullock Martin; grandchildren, Michael Lewis Bitanga and Robert Clemons. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am...
David Kenneth Grimsley
Jun 2, 2022
David Kenneth Grimsley, 85, of Florence, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2022. Mr. Grimsley was born in Florence Co., SC a son of the late Charlie Hezekiah Grimsley and Lilly Bailey Grimsley.He was a member of South Florence Baptist Church and retired after 42 years with the U.S. Postal Service. He was preceded in death by his parents; his...
Noel G. Spivey
Jun 1, 2022
Noel G. Spivey, 83, of Timmonsville, SC passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2022. Mr. Spivey was born in Asheboro, NC a son of the late Theodore Clement Spivey and Helen Paige Spivey.He retired as an E7 Radioman from the U.S. Navy after serving 20 years, then retired from Fluor Daniel after 20 years.He retired a third time after 15...
Shelby Jean Hanna Oliver
May 30, 2022
Shelby Jean Hanna Oliver, 76, affectionally known as “Mema”, of Florence, SC, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2022. Mrs. Oliver was born the daughter of the late Mildred Grant Hanna and Odie Abel Hanna.She graduated from McClenaghan High School.She was an extremely talented person and was the owner of the “Granny Square”. She was a very active member of...
Anthony Earl Wootton
May 30, 2022
Anthony Earl Wootton, 59, of Florence, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2022. Mr. Wootton was born in Ruidoso, New Mexico a son of the late Edna Louise and Allen Wootton. He was the manager at Napa Auto Parts. Mr. Wootton had a strong work ethic and rarely missed a day at work if he could help it. He was...
Mary S Turbeville
May 28, 2022
Mary S. Turbeville, 100, of Florence, SC, passed away on May 27, 2022. She was born the daughter of the late John Smith and Lucy Hill.She was a member of Central United Methodist Church. She was also Mrs. Florence, and Mrs. South Carolina in the 50’s. She is survived by her son Edwin Turbeville Jr. of Florence; daughter Pati Sealy...
Kathy Dewitt Belew
May 27, 2022
Kathy DeWitt Belew, 70, passed away Friday morning, May 27, 2022, in the McLeod Hospice House. The family will receive friends from 12:00 – 1:00 PM on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at Stoudemire-Dowling Funeral Home and the service for Mrs. Belew will immediately follow in the chapel at 1:00 PM. Following the service Mrs. Belew will be laid to rest...
Ronnie Pearl Driggers
May 27, 2022
Ronnie Pearl Driggers, 65, of Florence, passed away on Friday, May 27, 2022. Mr. Driggers was born in Columbia, SC a son of the late Cleo Marion Driggers and Lena Matthews Driggers.He attended Wilson High School and was a member of First Free Will Baptist Church.He was a welder for Superior Machine. He was preceded in death by his parents;...
Wade Anthony Ward
May 27, 2022
Wade Anthony Ward, 70, of Effingham, passed away on Friday, May 27, 2022. Mr. Ward was born in Florence, SC a son of the late Wade Hampton Ward and June Steen Ward.He was a member of Lebanon Free Will Baptist Church and retired from the Florence Fire Department after 24 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, and...
Iva Maree Faulkenberry Gardner
May 26, 2022
Iva Maree Faulkenberry Gardner, 86, of Florence, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022. Maree was born on October 14, 1935, and was raised in Columbia, SC. She was the daughter of the late Chalmers Faulkenberry and Florence Faulkenberry (nee Shaw). She was graduated from Dreher High School in 1955. She has been a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church since...
Rachel Deas Jones
May 24, 2022
Rachel Deas Jones, 83. of Pamplico, SC, passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. Mrs. Jones was born the daughter of the late Susie Belle Earp and Reubin Troy Deas.She loved and served the Lord with her whole heart.She was a route driver for Southeast Vending for 20 plus years and loved her hummingbirds. Mrs. Jones was the most giving...
George Cody Wheeler
May 23, 2022
George Cody Wheeler passed away on May 23, 2022.He was born on October 10, 1934, to George Dewey Wheeler and Thelma Cody Wheeler.George attended the Citadel and the University of South Carolina.In 1953 he joined the army and served during the Korean Conflict. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Nancy Joy Wheeler Brown. Mr....
Derian Taurino Sanchez Martinez
May 22, 2022
Derian Taurino Sanchez Martinez, 24, of Gresham, SC passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022. Derian was born in Veracruz, Mexico a son of Jose Mario Sanchez and Teresa Martinez.He was a member of St. Philip Catholic Church in Lake City and was a drywall installer. Surviving are his parents of Gresham; sisters, Maria Sanchez (Hugo Correa) of Charlotte, NC...
John Harry Makris
May 17, 2022
John Harry Makris, 57, of Florence, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. Mr. Makris was born in Spartanburg, SC a son of Bessie Vasiliki Kexrimparis Makris and the late Harry Pete Makris. Surviving are his mother of Florence; brother, Peter Makris of Myrtle Beach, SC; ex-sister-in-law, Ann Makris of Florence; niece, Connor Makris and nephew, Harrison Makris. In lieu...
Grayson James Bessenger
May 16, 2022
Grayson James Bessenger, infant son of Jonathon Christopher Bessenger and Alaina Grace Cranford, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2022. Grayson was born in Florence, SC.He is survived by his parents; brother, Easton Cranford of Cheraw, SC; grandparents, Angie (Jimmy) Bessenger of Florence, Mary Green of Conway, and Jeff Cranford of Cheraw; aunt, Agniza Cranford of Conway; uncles, Tyler Bessenger...
George C. Keretses
May 16, 2022
George Keretses died Monday, May 16, 2022, after an illness. He was born on June 8, 1925, in Asheville, NC, the eldest son of three children born to Constantine and Katherine Keretses. He spent most of his life in Florence and was part owner of the Eatmore Restaurant which closed in the late 80’s.He was also called to serve his...
Thomas Paul Moore
May 15, 2022
Thomas Paul Moore, Jr. of Florence, SC, passed away on May 15, 2022. He was born the son of Rev. Thomas Paul Moore, Sr., and Barbara Calcutt Moore. He worked for many years with his father at Capital Auto Sales. He graduated from Wilson High School with the class of 89 and was a member of Horrell Hill Baptist Church...
Peggy Ann Turner
May 14, 2022
Peggy Ann Turner of Pamplico, SC passed away on May 14, 2022. She was born January 16, 1933 in Marshall, N.C. to LeRoy and Elizabeth Capps. Peggy was formerly employed with Electro-Motive Manufacturing, Roses and B. C. Moore’s. She was very gifted with her hands.She crocheted, knitted, sewed, decorated cakes, canned, gardened, and dabbled in paint. She was a member...
