Marjorie Jewel Floyd
Dec 8, 2021
SCRANTON – Marjorie Jewel Smith Floyd, 75, widow of Donaldson Thomas “Tommy” Richardson and Rev. Merritt Floyd, died Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at Commander Nursing Center. Born September 30, 1946, in Florence, she was a daughter of the late Richard Smith and the late Marjorie Lee Driggers Smith. She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Coward;...
Mildred Porter Gowdy
Dec 4, 2021
SUMTER – Mildred Irene Porter Gowdy, 89, widow of John D. Gowdy, died Saturday, December 4, 2021, at Prisma Health Tuomey Sumter. Born September 18, 1932, in Dillon, she was a daughter of the late Luther Victor Porter, Sr. and the late Mary Bonnie Jackson Porter. She was a member of Pine Dale Pentecostal Holiness Church and in later years...
Jason Julian Wright
Nov 28, 2021
TURBEVILLE – Jason Julian Wright, died Sunday, November 28, 2021. Born January 8, 1992, in Sumter, he was a son of Julian Pleasant Wright and Sylvia Ann Welch Wright. He attended Olanta Pentecostal Holiness Church and worked for Honda Manufacturing. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is survived by his parents; his grandparents, Martin and Janice Welch of Turbeville; one...
Jack Murvis Mims
Nov 27, 2021
TURBEVILLE – Jack Murvis Mims, 82, husband of Cheryl Elizabeth Miller Mims, entered his heavenly home on Saturday, November 27, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Born August 7, 1939, in Turbeville, he was a son of the late Freddie Jackson Mims and the late Beulah Marie Baggett Mims. He was a member of Horse Branch Free Will Baptist Church....
Dwight Dickens Wilson
Nov 18, 2021
OLANTA – Dwight Dickens Wilson, 77, husband of Barbara Walker Wilson, passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021, at Prisma Health Tuomey. Born May 3, 1944, in Atkinson, NC, he was a son of the late Dwight Clemnhue Wilson and the late Agnes Dickens Wilson. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Olanta, served in the National Guard,...
Sarah Margaret Matthews
Nov 2, 2021
SCRANTON – Sarah Margaret Oxendine Matthews, 68, wife of Donald D. Matthews, passed away at her home on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, surrounded by her loving husband and family. Born August 26, 1953, in Laurinburg, NC, she was a daughter of the late James Ellis Oxendine and the late Nancy Locklair Oxendine. She owned and operated Sarah’s House Cleaning Service....
David Lee Breizy
Nov 1, 2021
LAKE CITY – David Lee Breizy, 69, husband of Lois Ann Morris Breizy, passed away at his home on Monday, November 1, 2021. Born May 23, 1952, in Pittsfield, MA. He was a son of the late Charles Everett Breizy and the late Virginia Elaine Lowman Breizy. He was a retired computer manager with IBM Corp. He is survived by...
Brenda Jane Hendrix Shaw
Oct 28, 2021
TIMMONSVILLE – Brenda Jane Hendrix Shaw, 72, wife of David Stephen Shaw, died Thursday, October 28, 2021, at her residence. Born April 25, 1949, in Fall River, MA, she was a daughter of the late Dalton David Hendrix and the late Edna Patota Hendrix. She is survived by her husband; two sons, Ronald George Correia of Lamar and Russell Joseph...
Betty Yessenia Sanchez Castellanos
Oct 23, 2021
BETTY'S FUNERAL SERVICE HAS BEEN CHANGED TO TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2021 AT 10AM DUE TO FAMILY ISSUES. TURBEVILLE – Betty Yessenia Sanchez Castellanos, de 40 años de edad, esposa de Cristhian Delgado Fierro, falleció el sábado, 23 de octubre de 2021, después de un accidente. Nació el 8 de junio de 1981, en Tegucigalpa, Honduras, hija de Jose Rolando Sanchez...
Cecil Jackson Frierson
Oct 20, 2021
OLANTA – Cecil Jackson Frierson, 81, husband of Jeanette Frierson, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at his residence. Born January 22, 1940, in Kingstree, he was a son of the late James Cecil Frierson and the late Christine King Frierson. He was a mechanic and retired from Riverside Electric. He is survived by...
Fredis R. Strickland, Sr.
Oct 17, 2021
SCRANTON – Fredis R. Strickland, Sr., 85, husband of Judith Strickland, entered his heavenly reward on Sunday, October 17, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Born, April 5, 1936, in Florence County, he was a son of the late Harvey Ruffin Strickland and the late Agnes Revelle Strickland. He was retired from DuPont Manufacturing. He was a member of Bethel...
Betty Beasley Creech
Oct 17, 2021
TURBEVILLE – Betty Beasley Creech, 80, wife of Rev. Jacob “Jakie” Creech, entered her heavenly home on Sunday, October 17, 2021, at McLeods Regional Medical Center of the Pee Dee. Born June 24, 1941, in Winfield, AL, she was a daughter of the late Rev. Wilburn Beasley and the late Verna “Molly” Lynn Beasley. She was a member of Horse...
Dianne Calcutt Dennis
Oct 13, 2021
TURBEVILLE – Dianne Calcutt Dennis, age 80, wife of Charlton E. Dennis passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at her residence. Born March 15, 1941, in Pamplico, she was a daughter of the late Doland Leo Calcutt and the late Christine Hyman Calcutt. She was retired from the garment industry and was a member of Pine Grove United Methodist...
Millie Iona Mclaughlin
Oct 8, 2021
TURBEVILLE – Millie Iona Miles McLaughlin, 90, wife of Beechworth B. “B.B.” McLaughlin, died Friday, October 8, 2021, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Born on July 10, 1931, in Florence County at the old Miles Homestead, she was a daughter of the late Leo Miles and the late Ruth Ann Floyd Miles. She was a member of...
Walter Hodge
Oct 5, 2021
MANNING – Walter Ernest Hodge, 76, died Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at McLeod Regional Medical Center. Born January 20, 1945, in the Foreston Community of Manning, he was a son of the late James Winford Hodge and the late Fannie Frances Dubose Hodge. He a veteran of the US Army, retired from the National Guard and was a carpenter before...
Ronald Eugene Vincent, Jr.
Sep 22, 2021
OLANTA – Ronald Eugene Vincent, Jr., 63, husband of Elaine Kirby Vincent, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. Born on August 8, 1958, in Louisville, KY, he was a son of the late Ronald Eugene Vincent, Sr. and the late Betty Pearl Clark Vincent. After 25 years he retired as an engineer with Nan Ya Plastics...
Beverly Ruth Jones
Sep 21, 2021
WEST COLUMBIA – Beverly Ruth Jones, 69, lost her battle with colon cancer Tuesday, September 21, 2021. She was born April 4, 1952, in Florence, SC, to Donald Felix Jones and Barbara Rush. She is survived by her stepmother Nancy Jones of Olanta; sons Chad Keller (Jennifer) of Lexington and Justin Keller (Donna) of Blythewood; six grandchildren: Nicholas, Elena, Matthew,...
Leroy "Roy" Bryant
Sep 20, 2021
TURBEVILLE – Roy Bryant, 72, husband of Eloise Parker Bryant, died September 20, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family and loved ones. Born February 23, 1949, in Lake City, he was the son of the late Albert Bryant and the late Bertie Welch Bryant. He was a retired Heavy Equipment Operator and Mechanic from Byrd’s Equipment Co. He...
Rafael Gutierrez Valdivia
Sep 6, 2021
GABLE – Rafael Gutierrez Valdivia, 46, husband of Lorena Lopez Rivera, died Monday, September 6, 2021, at McLeod Regional Medical Center. Born April 13, 1975, in Veracruz, Mexico, he was a son of Antonio Gutierrez Duran and Maria Vicenta Valdivia. He was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church and an employee of Gamble Family Farms. He is survived by...
Cameron Lee Baxley
Sep 3, 2021
TURBEVILLE – Cameron Lee Baxley, 18, died on Friday, September 3, 2021. Born March 18, 2003, in Florence, SC. He was a son of James Allen Baxley and Amy Hatcher. He was a member of Peace Free Will Baptist Church and was employed in the sod industry. He is survived by his parents; his maternal grandmother, Sylvia Hatcher; his paternal...
