Benjamin James Morris, Jr.
Oct 8, 2024
On Tuesday, October 8, 2024, our family’s legend, Benjy, gained his eternal residence in heaven. Benjamin J (Benjy) Morris, Jr, 62, was born in Florence on February 12, 1962, to the late Benjamin James and Lillian Exie Turner Morris. He grew up, attended school, and remained in the Tans Bay area of Florence his whole life. It became apparent to...
Robert "Bob" Gunton
Oct 7, 2024
Robert “Bob” Gunton passed away peacefully with family by his side on Monday, October 7, 2024, in Florence, South Carolina. Robert is survived by and will be sadly missed by his son Rob Gunton and wife Letha, granddaughter Bobbie-Lynn Wright and husband Brad, great-grandson Hunter, great-granddaughter Olivia, all of South Carolina; daughter Susan Steeman and husband Henry of Alberta; daughter...
Betty Mcelveen Benton
Oct 7, 2024
Betty McElveen Benton, 89, of Florence, SC, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, October 7, 2024. Mrs. Benton was born in Florence, the daughter of the late Bertha Lurline Ghoens McElveen and Waldo Emerson McElveen. She was the owner and operator of a daycare, Betty’s Tiny Corner, for forty plus years. In addition to her...
Herbert Crawford Stidham, Jr.
Oct 6, 2024
Herbert Crawford Stidham, Jr., of Florence, SC, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2024. He is the son of the late Herbert Crawford Stidham, Sr. and Mary Alice Squires Stidham. Herbert was an avid fisherman, hardworking, and would drop anything to help others. He was an all-around handyman. He coached baseball for a number of years and enjoyed all sports. He...
Stephen James Naso, Iii
Oct 5, 2024
Mr. Naso was born on April 26,1958, a son of the late Dr. Stephen James Naso, Jr. and Mrs. Ann Evers Naso. From Charlotte, North Carolina, Steve graduated from Charlotte Catholic High School. In 1980, he earned a Bachelor of Arts in History with a minor in Environmental Science from Belmont Abbey College, Belmont, North Carolina. He completed a Master’s...
Gerda "Kitty" Hlavaty Syzmanski
Oct 5, 2024
Gerda “Kitty” Hlavaty Syzmanski (née Moll) died peacefully in her apartment at Pee Dee Gardens on October 5, 2024. She was born in Ulm, Germany in 1939 and lived there with her family. While working at Telefunken she met her first husband Donald, and the couple were married in 1959. Their son, Daniel was born in Augsburg and shortly thereafter...
Susan Renee Broach
Oct 3, 2024
Susan Renee Broach, 45, of Florence, SC, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024. Ms. Broach was the daughter of the late Shirley J. Cooke Broach and Larry Olin Broach. She graduated from Florence Christian School and earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Francis Marion University. Ms. Broach was a branch manager with Union Home Mortgage. Lovingly known as Renee, she...
Frank Eugene Brown, Jr.
Sep 29, 2024
Rev. Frank Eugene (Gene) Brown, Jr was born on December 16, 1949, in Effingham SC and lived most of his life in Florence, SC. Gene went home to be with the Lord on September 29, 2024. He owned businesses in automobile sales and paint and body work and was a tanker driver. Gene returned to school later in life and...
Ashish Shankar
Sep 27, 2024
It is with profound sadness and deep love that the family of Dr. Ashish Shankar of Florence, South Carolina, announces his passing away at the age of 62 on the 27th of September. Ashish was preceded by his parents Dr. Sarojni Srivastava and Dr. Umapati Saran Srivastava. He will be remembered by his wife, Dr. Bhuvana Parameswaran, his daughters Priyanka...
Lucius Reese Gibson Iii
Sep 27, 2024
L. Reese Gibson was born on February 29, 1960, in Florence to the late L.R. Gibson II and Sarah Elizabeth Gibson. Reese passed away on Friday, September 27, 2024, at his residence in Florence. Reese was a professional painter by trade and worked all over the United States painting houses, high rise hotels and commercial properties. He loved the Lord...
Sandra J. Kiessling
Sep 27, 2024
Sandra J. Kiessling, aged 79, passed away peacefully in her home on September 27, 2024, in Florence, SC. Born on August 8, 1945, in Huntington WV, Sandra dedicated her life to the service of others, both as a professional and through her personal endeavors. Sandra pursued her passion for helping others by earning a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology at...
Jim Allen Flowers Sr.
Sep 25, 2024
Jim Allen Flowers Sr., 73, of Effingham, SC, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. Mr. Flowers was born in Florence, SC the son of the late Ernest Flowers and Genevea Williams Flowers. He was a member at Elim Bible Church and spent 22 years working as a technician for Harris Pest Control. In addition to his parents, he is...
Betty Wheatley Fields
Sep 20, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Betty Wheatley Fields (affectionately known as Mimi), aged 86, who peacefully left this world Friday, September 20th, 2024. Betty was born on June 17th, 1938, in Dorchester, Virginia as the 10th child, of an eventual 13, to Bernard Fletcher Wheatley and Emma Myrtle Robinette, where she spent her childhood...
Carol Dean Floyd Cockfield
Sep 19, 2024
Carol Dean Cockfield, 88, of Murrells Inlet, SC and formerly of Florence, SC, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024. Carol Dean was born in Florence, SC, a daughter of the late Roland Anthony Floyd and Rosa Lee Cain Floyd. She is predeceased by her parents; her husband of 64 years, Marvin Cockfield; son, Marvin Dean Cockfield; and sister, Cheryl...
Johnnie Mae Tilton Mcknight
Sep 16, 2024
Johnnie Mae Tilton McKnight, 72, of Pamplico, SC, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2024. She was born in Lake City, SC, the daughter of the late Johnny Woodrow Tilton and Alice Lena Mae Hart Tilton. Mrs. McKnight was a claims processor for Blue Cross Blue Shield for 18 years before retiring in 2014. She was the matriarch of the...
Ernest Lewis Powlesland
Sep 14, 2024
Ernest “Ernie” Lewis Powlesland, 72, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2024, at his home. He was born in Florence, SC, the son of the late Glaydeth Fountain Powlesland and Ernest Powlesland, Sr. Ernie retired from CSX Transportation after 32 years as a Machine Operator and was a member of Assembly of God. In addition to his parents, he is preceded...
Charles "Rick" Frederick Luhrs Iii
Sep 13, 2024
Charles Frederick “Rick” Luhrs III, 87, of Florence, SC, went to be with His Heavenly Father on Friday, September 13th, 2024. He was the son of Hazel Yarborough Luhrs and Charles Frederick Luhrs, Jr. born on August 10th, 1937. Throughout his life, Rick went by many names and titles; son, husband, daddy, papa, uncle, great uncle, papa 2, friend, mechanic...
Ronald Marion Lewis
Sep 11, 2024
Ronald “Ron” Marion Lewis, 72, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2024. He was born in Wildwood, Fl., the son of the late Marjorie Tillman Lewis and William Marion Lewis, Jr. Ron was a loving husband, father, papa and friend. He was known as a strong man who took pride in everything he did. He gave the most incredible hugs, lived...
Patricia L. Murphy Truitt
Sep 8, 2024
Patricia L. Murphy Truitt passed away Sunday, September 8, 2024. She was born in Greenville, PA on December 6, 1956, to the late Frank R. Murphy and Eva Lorraine Cadman Murphy. Patricia was a receptionist for Dr. Terry at Sexton Dental for 18 years. She had previously worked at Target Stamp Products for 16 years in Kinsman, Ohio. Her hobbies...
John Wayne Coleman
Sep 7, 2024
John Wayne Coleman, 70, passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2024. He was born in Florence, SC, the son of the late Mary Foxworth Coleman and John William Coleman. He was a graduate of the University of South Carolina, the owner and operator of The Hair Clinic in Florence and later managed Sands Ocean Resort in Mrytle Beach. He was a...
