Janie Jordan
Sep 6, 2024
Janie Jordan, age 92, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2024, in Florence, South Carolina. She was born on December 3, 1931, in Hemingway, South Carolina. Janie was predeceased by her beloved husband, James Cyril Jordan Sr., as well as her children, James "Jimmy" Cyril Jordan Jr. and Thomas "Tommy" Wilson Jordan. She was also preceded in death by her...
Myrtle Elizabeth "Betty" Summerford
Sep 6, 2024
Myrtle Elizabeth “Betty” Summerford, 94, of Florence, SC, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024. She was born in Georgetown, SC, to the late James Heins Allen and Myrtle Haselden Allen. Mrs. Summerford was a graduate of Florence High School. She spent most of her life as a devoted and loving wife and mother. She later went to work as...
Melba Estelle Blackman Jordan
Sep 6, 2024
Melba Estelle Blackman Jordan, age 77, of Florence, SC, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024. She was born in Columbus County, NC, to the late Garlon Blackman and Charlotte Mary Lois McQueen Blackman. She graduated from Southside High School and retired from Florence School District One. She spent most of her life as a devoted and loving mother, grandmother,...
David Alton Overton Jr.
Sep 5, 2024
David Alton Overton, Jr., aged 85, passed away peacefully at McLeod Hospice House on September 5, 2024. Born on November 3, 1938, David was a proud native of Florence, South Carolina, and a graduate of McClenaghan High School. David furthered his education at the University of South Carolina, where he earned his degree before attending American University Law School in...
Mark Stanley Reynolds
Sep 4, 2024
Mark Stanley Reynolds, 43, of Florence, SC, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2024. He was born in Florence, SC, a son of Ronnie K. Reynolds and Terry Speigle Reynolds. Mark was a member of Hoffmeyer Road Baptist Church. He has served with South Carolina State Transport Police for 2 years. He worked with Howe Springs, Windy Hill, Florence, and Old...
Carol Anne Williamson Mckenzie Emrich
Sep 4, 2024
Carol Anne Williamson McKenzie Emrich, 79, of Florence, SC, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. Carol was born in Greenville, SC, the daughter of Rosemary Johnson Avin and the late William Roger Williamson, Sr. She graduated from McClenaghan High School and received her Nursing Degree from Florence Darlington Technical College. Carol was a nurse in the Florence area for...
Shirley Glover Pearson
Sep 4, 2024
Shirley Glover Pearson, 88, of Florence, SC, she was born on April 15, 1936, and she went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. She was born in Wilson, NC, the daughter of the late Watson Glover and Repsie Davis Glover. Mrs. Pearson was a member of Truth Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church and served in many positions and...
Ella Bailey Hatfield
Aug 31, 2024
Ella Bailey Hatfield, 92, of Effingham, SC, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2024. She was born in Florence County, SC the daughter of the late Ervin Bailey and Mary Bailey. Mrs. Hatfield retired as a Cutting Room Supervisor at La-Z-Boy after working there for many years. She was also a member at First Pentecostal Baptist Church. In addition to...
Miriam Jean Bailey
Aug 28, 2024
Miriam Jean Bailey, a lifelong resident of Florence, SC, passed peacefully from this life into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday August 28th, 2024, at home with her daughter and granddaughter by her side. Mrs. Bailey was born in Chesterfield County on November 27, 1935, the daughter of the late LaCoste and Cora Jones Hoffman and the widow of Andrew...
Sharal Dean Welch
Aug 27, 2024
Sharal Welch passed into the arms of Jesus on August 27, 2024, at the age of 72. Reuniting with her in heaven are her parents, Mary Welch and Bud (Lib) Welch, sister Teresa (Robbie) Hart, and a special great-nephew, Barrett Frick. Left behind to mourn Sharal’s absence are: her son, Mitch (Erin) Way; siblings Robert (Nan) Welch, Mike (Sandy) Welch,...
David Wayne Powell
Aug 26, 2024
David Wayne Powell, 40, passed away Monday, August 26, 2024. David was born in Florence, SC the son of the late Dewey Wayne Powell and Sheryl Dianne Collins Jones. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Charlden Powell and Zualla Powell; maternal grandparents, Robert M. Collins, Sr. and Marian Collins; and stepfather, Kenneth Jones....
William "Les" Willard Jr.
Aug 25, 2024
William “Les” Willard Jr. of Florence, South Carolina, passed away Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024. He was 61 years old. Les was born in Monroe, Georgia, on Aug. 6, 1963, and lived there until he moved to Florence, where he planted strong roots. He attended Wilson High School and then started a business and made a career for himself in construction...
Ralph Duane King Sr.
Aug 21, 2024
Ralph Duane King Sr. of Effingham, SC, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of the late John W. King Sr., and Nona Inez Bass King. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his siblings, Gloria Carter, J.W. King Jr, “Butch” King, Tommy King, Sharon Gill, Denice Hudson,...
Sandra Lee Naugle
Aug 20, 2024
Sandra Lee Naugle, 72, of Florence passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2024. She was born in Williamsport, PA, the daughter of the late Ruth J. Hughey and William E. Fellinger. Mrs. Naugle was a member of the graduating Class of 1970 at Montoursville High School, PA. She was strong willed, had an amazing sense of humor, and heart of gold....
James W. Galbraith Jr.
Aug 17, 2024
James “Jimmy” William Galbraith, Jr., 82, of Florence, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2024. Mr. Galbraith was born in Florence, SC a son of the late James William Galbraith and Frances Hewett McPherson. He graduated from South Florence High School and was a member of the Florence Baptist Temple for 30+ years. He retired as a truck driver from...
Linda Y. Sharpe
Aug 15, 2024
Linda Y. Sharpe, 77, of Timmonsville, SC, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 15, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born to the late Lena Mae Yarborough and Richard Yarborough, Linda was known for her gentle soul, wise heart, and sweet spirit. She deeply loved her family and cherished every moment spent with them. Linda's faith was central to her...
Madelyn Cox Cole
Aug 15, 2024
Madelyn Cox Cole, 90, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 15, 2024. Mrs. Cole was born the daughter of the late Solomon Joseph Hewitt and Zelia Benton Hewitt. She was a member of Florence Baptist Temple and attended regularly before her health declined. Mrs. Cole worked in retail clothing for 32 years. In addition to...
Karen Lee Lookenott
Aug 15, 2024
Karen Lee Lookenott, 68, entered the gates of Heaven Thursday, August 15, 2024. Ms. Lookenott was born in Shreveport, LA., the daughter of the late Donald Eugene Lookenott and Mary Florence Cato Lookenott. Karen was a lady of great faith and was a member of Abundant Life Church. She was a friend to everyone she met, and her friends quickly...
Mary Thomas Oliver
Aug 14, 2024
Mary Edith Oliver, 67, of Florence, SC, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. She was born in Savannah, GA, the daughter of the late Hughes Thomas. Mrs. Oliver worked as a dog breeder for many years and had also worked in retail. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her daughter, Angie Sandridge. Surviving are...
Jacqueline "Jackie" Mitchum Windham
Aug 13, 2024
Jacqueline “Jackie” Mitchum Windham, of Florence, SC, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. Mrs. Windham was born in Williamsburg County of South Carolina on March 17, 1926. Mrs. Windham was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Florence, SC. She was predeceased by her husband Clyde Clayton Windham. She is survived by her daughter, Beverly Thomas (Mac)...
