Gladys Wentling Blank
Nov 14, 2024
Gladys Wentling Blank, 88, of Forest, Virginia passed away on November 14, 2024.
She was born on November 8, 1936, in Jonestown, Pennsylvania to the late Rev. Ralph and Helen Wentling.
Gladys held a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Millersville University, Millersville, PA. Following her college graduation on June 14, 1958, she married Richard Blank, and then taught in...
Mary Nell Beard
Apr 15, 2025
Mary Nell Daniels Beard, a beloved resident of the Barrineau Community, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at the age of 92.
Born on Sunday, August 21, 1932, in Florence County, South Carolina she was a daughter of the late Clarence Ingram Daniels, Sr. and the late Lizzie Eugenia Feagin Daniels, Mary Nell lived a life marked by devotion...
George Franklin Sims
Apr 9, 2025
George Franklin Sims, 89, a cherished resident of Lake City, SC, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 9th, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on March 25th, 1936, in Florence County, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Archie and Etha Reed Sims. George lived a full and fulfilling life, leaving behind a legacy of love and...
Ruth Marilyn Levine
Apr 7, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ruth Marilyn Levine, an extraordinary woman who touched the lives of many with her warmth and creativity. Ruth was born on April 22, 1934, in Brooklyn, New York, and left this world on April 7, 2025, just shy of her 91st birthday. At the time of her passing, she...
Anna May Gosnell
Apr 6, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Anna May Lampkins Gosnell, a resident of Turbeville, South Carolina, who left this world on Sunday, April 6, 2025, surrounded by her children. She was a devoted wife of 44 years, mother and grandmother who always had a strong relationship with God. Anna May was born on August 31,...
Elease Wheeler
Mar 23, 2025
Lera Elease Seegars Wheeler, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 23, 2025, in Florence, SC, at the age of 97. Born on April 4, 1927, in Olanta, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late John Norwood Seegars and the late Lizzie Belle Thornhill Seegars. Elease lived a long and fulfilling life...
Joey Brown
Mar 20, 2025
Effingham, SC - Joseph "Joey" Mendel Brown Jr., a beloved father, son, brother, and friend, peacefully passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025, just shy of his 66th birthday. Born on March 23, 1959, in Florence County, South Carolina, he was a son of Joan Turbeville Brown and the late Joseph Mendel Brown, Sr., Joseph was a cherished member of...
John Larry Pigate, I
Mar 5, 2025
John Larry Pigate I, a beloved father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 5th, 2025, at the age of 75. Born on Sunday, September 25th, 1949, in Darlington County, South Carolina a son of the late Robert Lewis Pigate and the late Thelma Lee Pigate. John was a cherished resident of Olanta, SC, where he spent the...
Judy Daniels Baird
Mar 3, 2025
Judy Daniels Baird, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 3rd, 2025, at the age of 75. Born on Monday, February 27th, 1950 in Lake City, SC, a daughter of the late John Thomas Daniels and the late Virginia Hanna Daniels. Judy brought warmth and love to everyone she encountered throughout her life's journey....
Norman Osborne
Mar 3, 2025
Turbeville, SC – Norman Osborne, aged 87, peacefully passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025. Born on Friday, August 20, 1937, in Florence County, South Carolina, Norman was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, known for his dedication to family and work as a licensed contractor. Norman proudly served his country in the United States Army. Following his service,...
Jennifer Floyd Lee
Feb 22, 2025
Jennifer “Jenny” Floyd Lee, age 43, of Florence, formerly of Olanta, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025 at her home. The family will receive friends for visitation on Saturday, March 1, 2025 from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM, with a 2:00 PM memorial service at Hoffmeyer Road Baptist Church, 2317 Hoffmeyer Road, Florence, SC, with Rev. Gregory Batchelor, Rev. Dr....
Timothy Carlton Gaskins
Feb 20, 2025
SCRANTON - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Timothy Carlton Gaskins, peacefully departed this world on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at the age of 59. Timothy was born on a warm Thursday, July 15, 1965, in Florence County, South Carolina, and is a son of the late Carl Rembert Gaskins and the late Judy Lee...
Vera Mckenzie Coker
Feb 7, 2025
LAKE CITY - Vera McKenzie Coker, a beloved resident of the Barrineau Community, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 7, 2025, just shy of her 89th birthday. Born in Clarendon County on February 21, 1936, she was a daughter of the late Wylie Douglas McKenzie and the late Lottie Beard McKenzie. Vera lived a life full of love, dedication, and...
Marvin Donald Mixon
Jan 24, 2025
Marvin Donald Mixon, age 94, of Olanta, SC, passed away on January 24, 2025 at MUSC Health Florence Medical Center. Donald was a dedicated member of the Olanta Baptist Church and proudly served as a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He also held the position of Mayor Pro-tem of Olanta, SC. Donald was a retired plumbing contractor, known...
Donn Kell Floyd
Jan 23, 2025
Mr. Donn Kell Floyd, age 67, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025 at MUSC in Marion, S.C. surrounded by his loving family. The family will receive friends Sunday, January 26, 2025 from 1pm-3pm at Floyd Funeral Home Chapel with a memorial service following at 3pm at Olanta Baptist Church, directed by Floyd Funeral Home. Born in Beaufort County, he was...
Johnnie Lewis Player
Jan 18, 2025
Johnnie Lewis Player, born on August 18, 1940, in Sumter, SC, passed away on January 18, 2025, at the age of 84. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Johnnie is survived by his wife; Joann McWilliams Player; his daughter, Angela Renee (Shane Strimpfel) Sieber; his sons, Johnnie L (Pamela) Player, Jr; Paul Anthony (Virginia Elaine) Player, and...
Michael Anthony Evans
Jan 11, 2025
Michael Anthony Evans, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 11th, 2025, just shy of his 69th birthday. Born on Tuesday, January 17th, 1956, Michael spent his entire life enriching the lives of those around him with kindness, strength, and dedication. A proud resident of Lynchburg, South Carolina, Michael made his home at 2850...
Nina "Bill" Vause
Jan 6, 2025
OLANTA - Nina "Mrs Bill" Milton Pierce Moore Vause, age 96, of Olanta, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 6, 2025 at her home, surrounded by her family.. Born on December 11, 1928, in Florence County, South Carolina a daughter of the late Erbie Baxter Pierce and the late Lovie Lorene Vause Pierce. "Mrs. Bill" was a beloved...
Edna Miles Coker
Dec 28, 2024
Turbeville, SC – Edna "Harriet" Miles Coker, a beloved member of the Turbeville community, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2024, at the age of 67. Born in Florence County on February 22, 1957, Edna was a cherished daughter of her late parents and grew up with a deep sense of family and community values. Edna dedicated her life to...
Loretta Joan Green
Dec 27, 2024
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Loretta Joan Green, who departed this world on Friday, December 27th, 2024, at the age of 68 at Aiken Regional Medical Center. Loretta was born on Tuesday, June 19th, 1956, in Richland County, South Carolina. She resided at Sunnifield Home in Williston, SC, where she lived a life...
