Mary Powell Murphy
Jan 31, 2025
Mary Powell Murphy, 89, of Manning, SC passed away Friday, January 31, 2025. Mrs. Murphy was born in Johnsonville, SC, a daughter of the late Johnny Powell and Sara Tyler Powell. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Marion Murphy; and sons Martin and Michael Hutchinson. Surviving are her son, Edward (Maria) Hutchinson; daughter, Jackie (Terrill) McKissick; grandchildren,...
Sandra Jenkins Nutter
Jan 30, 2025
Sandra Jenkins Nutter, 78, of Florence, SC passed away Thursday, January 30, 2025. She was born in Florence, the daughter of the late Alma Louise Richardson and Lawrence Walker Jenkins. Sandra worked at Southern Bell for 22 years before she started working at Florence Baptist Temple, where she was a lifelong member. Later in life she worked and retired as...
Beulah Arnett Purvis Strickland
Jan 28, 2025
Beulah Arnett Purvis Strickland, of Florence, SC, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Wellings A. Purvis and Lola Bell Freeman Purvis. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her sisters, Isadora Davis and Doris Davis. Surviving are her sons, Paul Bryant of Florence, SC, Warren Strickland of Ridgeland, SC,...
Johnnie Gwendolyn Ervin
Jan 28, 2025
Johnnie Gwendolyn Ervin, 84, of Florence, SC, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. Mrs. Ervin was born in Florence County, SC, a daughter of the late Gladys Hudson Oakley and Joe Jefferson Oakley. She was a member of Palmetto Street Church of God. She worked as manager with both Marlowe Manufacturing (Klear Knit) and with Craig Manufacturing. Mrs. Ervin...
Mary Huggins Hardy Floyd
Jan 28, 2025
On Tuesday, January 28, 2025, Mary Huggins Hardy Floyd passed away in Florence, SC at the age of 98 years old. She was the widow of Rheuben J. Floyd and was born on November 14, 1926, to the late Rosa Haselden Huggins and Herbert Allison Huggins in Lake City, SC. She is survived by her sister, Mable Hyman of Florence;...
Jackie G. Bonds
Jan 28, 2025
Jackie G. Bonds, 71, of Pamplico, SC passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. Jackie was the daughter of Evelyn G. Campbell and the late Jack Gaines. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Lloyd V. Bonds. Surviving are son, Jay (Bradley) Bonds, daughter Julia Lee, 5 grandchildren, and sister Kathy (David) Harrell. Visitation will be held at...
Larry O'Neal Evans
Jan 28, 2025
Larry O’Neal Evans, 75, of Florence, SC passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025. He was born in Florence, SC, the son of the late Dorothy Dowdy and John Ervin Evans. Larry was a member of Truth Chapel in Florence and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was a longtime Carolina Gamecock fan. In addition to his parents,...
Amanda Gail Galloway
Jan 25, 2025
Amanda Gail Galloway, 43, of Florence, SC, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025. She was born in Florence, SC, the daughter of Timmy Mitchell Galloway and the late Velma Elaine Elvis Galloway. Ms. Galloway was an avid baker and cook. She enjoyed arts and crafts, dancing, listening to music and more importantly spending time with her beloved children and...
Marjorie Strickland Pack
Jan 25, 2025
Marjorie Strickland Pack, 92, of Darlington, SC, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025. Ms. Pack was born in Horry County, SC, a daughter of the late Irene Miller Strickland and Simp Strickland. She worked as a bank teller with Security Federal and was a member of the Baptist Faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
Mamie Harrell Perkins
Jan 24, 2025
Mamie Harrell Perkins, 93, of Florence, SC, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025. Ms. Perkins was born in Florence County, the daughter of the late Pauline Collins Harrell and Ernest James Harrell. She attended Quinby Baptist Church and worked in the nursery at First Baptist Church in Florence. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by...
Hubert Walter Black
Jan 24, 2025
Hubert “Hubie” Walter Black, 67, of Florence, SC went to be with his Lord and Savior Friday morning, January 24, 2025, in a Florence hospital after an illness. Mr. Hubie was born in Florence, SC, a son of the late Hubert Fredrick Black and Lois Elizabeth Oakley Black. He was a member of Cypress Grove (formerly Lebanon Free Will Baptist...
Shannon A. Haynes King
Jan 23, 2025
Shannon A. Haynes King, 49, of Florence, SC passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025. She was born in Florence, SC, the daughter of C.M. Haynes and the late Chellie Adell Haynes. Shannon loved life, her family and her animals. She was a homemaker, mother, aunt, cousin, and friend to many. She worked with estate sales, matching folks to the antiques...
Margaret Roberts Kirby
Jan 22, 2025
Margaret Roberts Kirby, 72, of Florence, SC, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2025. She is the daughter of the late Semon C. Roberts and Kathleen Capps Roberts. Margaret was a graduate of Aynor High School and was a member of South Side Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Dewey Thomas Kirby....
In Loving Memory: Stephanie Ann Orcutt
Jan 20, 2025
Stephanie Ann Orcutt, 54, of Florence, SC passed away Monday, January 20, 2025. She is the daughter of Ruby Diane Wilkes Orcutt and the late Ralph Jerry Orcutt. Stephanie was loved dearly by her family and will be missed very much. She had lots of friends who adored her, and she never met a stranger. She was her mother’s beloved...
Herman Carlisle Childers
Jan 19, 2025
Herman Carlisle Childers, of Pamplico, SC, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2025. He was the son of the late Carl Childers and Florence Childers. Herman loved his church Beulah Baptist Church and served in various capacities there. He loved music and even retired as a DJ. He was an avid golfer. He also loved keeping up the Wigglein and loved...
Becky Carol Tanner
Jan 17, 2025
Becky Carol Tanner, of Florence, SC, passed away Friday, January 17, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Ethel Miller Tanner. Becky retired after 20 years of teaching in Darlington and Florence County Schools and she was a member of Effingham Presbyterian Church. She is survived by her sister Evelyn Tanner Holland Zoldak; nephews, Anthony Wade (Laura) Holland, Thomas...
Gloria Curry Cooper
Jan 17, 2025
Gloria Curry Cooper, 67, of Florence, SC, passed away Friday, January 17, 2025. She is the daughter of Louise Poston Curry and the late J.W. Curry. In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by her son, Melvin Jeffords. Surviving are husband, Johnny Cooper; brother, Leon Curry; and sister, Rebecca Fields. A funeral service will be held 2:00...
Mickey Merene Moss Sr.
Jan 16, 2025
Mickey Merene Moss, Sr. born September 16, 1949, in Florence, SC to the late Jerry Ellis Moss, Sr. and Jacquelyn Deas Moss. Mickey was a graduate of McClenaghan High School; Marine Corp Veteran; He was an entrepreneur owning many businesses including Moss Enterprises, Moss Amusement, Moss Mini Mart, Moss Plaza, and more. Mickey loved his family fiercely and was happiest...
Debra Powell Bailey
Jan 15, 2025
Debra Powell Bailey, 76, of Florence, SC, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2025. Debra was born in Florence, SC, the daughter of the late Vera Gray and John Dexter Howard. She retired from Mcleod after 28 years and loved crocheting. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by husbands, Alvin “Bo” Powell and Kenneth Bailey, and sister,...
Wilma Irene Miers Pridgen
Jan 15, 2025
For 86 years, Wilma Irene Miers Pridgen lived a faith-filled life in accordance with God’s word. With her earthly work completed, she peacefully passed on to her heavenly home on January 15, 2025. Fondly known as “Ms. Willie,” she leaves behind a remarkable legacy of family, friendship, love and charity. Her life was defined by an abiding Christian love that...
