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Recent Obituaries in Olanta, SC
Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Olanta, SC area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.
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Rev. William Alonzo Wallace
Jan 23, 2022
TURBEVILLE – Rev. William Alonzo Wallace, 89, husband of Marilyn Joann Rhinehardt Wallace entered his heavenly home on Sunday, January 23, 2022, at Covenant Place Nursing Facility. Born May 6, 1932, in Sanford, NC, he was a son of the late William McPhail Wallace and the late Myrtle Louise Love Wallace. He was a member of Pilot Baptist Church and...
William H. Wilkes
Jan 21, 2022
OLANTA – William Henry Wilkes, 69, husband of Debra Elaine Neel Wilkes, died Friday, January 21, 2022, at MUSC Florence. Born February 14, 1952, in Olanta, SC, he was a son of the late Theodore Wilkes and Hazel Ellen Driggers Wilkes. He was a member of New Covenant Pentecostal Holiness Church and was retired from Korn Industries as a lumber...
Richard Hammond Harrison
Jan 18, 2022
OLANTA - Richard "Ricky" Hammond Harrison heartbreakingly left this world on January 18, 2022 in the town of Florence, SC. Ricky was born in Florence on August 30, 1978, and was raised in Darlington. He attended Lamb’s Chapel and was the owner and operator of Super Cool Heating and Air Company. He is survived by his parents, Elaine and George...
Willie Myrtle Mckenzie
Jan 16, 2022
LAKE CITY - Willie Myrtle Locklair McKenzie, 85, widow of Berlon McKenzie, died Sunday, January 16, 2022, at Lake City Community Hospital. Born on May 6, 1936, in Florence County, she was a daughter of the late Willie Walter Locklair and the late Olivia Floyd Locklair. She was a member of Floyd Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church where she was a...
Roseann Kay Dubose
Dec 24, 2021
SUMTER – Roseann Kay Miller DuBose, 66, wife of Willie Joe DuBose, passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021, at Prisma Health Tuomey after an illness. Born May 11, 1955, in Estherville, IA, she was a daughter of the late James Albert Miller and the late Barbara Joann Kathman Miller. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She...
Peggy Barfield Mckenzie
Dec 17, 2021
LAKE CITY – Peggy Barfield McKenzie, 75, wife of Dalton Patrick McKenzie, entered into eternal rest on Friday, December 17, 2021. Born November 27, 1946, in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Harry B. “H.B.” Barfield and the late Annie Faye Matthews Barfield. Peggy was a loving wife and devoted mother. Her favorite role was being a loving...
Nelva Lamar Welch
Dec 16, 2021
TURBEVILLE – Nelva “Petey” Lamar Welch, 44, husband of Kristi Thomas Welch, died on Thursday, December 16, 2021, at his residence. Born February 17, 1977, in Manning, he was a son of Cassie Barwick Cruz and step-father Felipe Cruz, and the late Nelva Welch. He attended New Covenant Church and was a mechanic at Donny’s Truck and Auto. He is...
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...
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