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...
Susan Jagst Von Thun
Dec 27, 2024
OLANTA - Susan Jagst Von Thun, 71, entered her eternal rest on Friday, December 27, 2024 at her home. Born August 1, 1953 in Everett, PA, she was a daughter of the late "Jack" Joachim Jast Von Thun and the late Helen Jean Simpson Von Thun. She was a retired System Analyst with Williamsburg Regional Medical Center in Kingstree. She...
Betty Jean Brown
Dec 15, 2024
Turbeville, South Carolina It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Betty Jean Mitchum Brown, who departed this life peacefully on December 15, 2024, at her residence in Turbeville, SC. Born on October 11, 1940, in Berkley County, she was a daughter of the late Willie Bill Mitchum and the late Alethea Phillips Mitchum. Betty's journey was...
Carolyn Feagin Evans
Dec 13, 2024
NORTH CHARLESTON - With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Carolyn Brenda Evans, a beloved sister, aunt, and compassionate caregiver. Carolyn was born on a warm Saturday, July 1st, 1950, in Lake City, South Carolina a daughter of the late Richard Monroe Feagin and the late Sarah Louis Coker Feagin. She peacefully departed this life on Friday, December 13th,...
Rose N. Price
Dec 4, 2024
Rose N. Price, a beloved member of the Sumter, South Carolina community, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 4th, 2024, at the age of 92 at McLeod Hospice House surrounded by her loving family. Born in Lake City, South Carolina on Saturday, May 14th, 1932 she was a daughter of the late Alexander Elro Floyd and the late Roxie Elise...
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...
Donald Theodore Floyd
Nov 13, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Donald Theodore Floyd, a cherished member of the Sumter, SC community. Donald passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at the age of 71. Born on Tuesday, January 6, 1953, in Lake City, SC, Donald was a beloved brother, uncle, and friend. Donald was a dedicated employee of...
Charles Moore
Nov 3, 2024
Charles Carter Moore, Jr. of Olanta passed away on Sunday, November 3rd, 2024 at the age of 84. Born on June 12, 1940 in Olanta, SC and married Barbara Jane “Tootsie” Bryant Moore from Sardinia, SC on January 3, 1961. He worked for WBTW Channel 13 in Florence (now relocated to Myrtle Beach) 1959 – 1968, then WBTV Channel 3...
