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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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Kyle Kirby Green, Jr.
Oct 25, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kyle Kirby Green, Jr., who departed this life on Friday, October 25, 2024, at the age of 25. Born on Thursday, December 10, 1998 in Florence, South Carolina, Kirby was a beloved resident of New Zion, SC, who touched many lives with his vibrant spirit and generous heart. Kirby...
Clyde Cooper
Oct 23, 2024
Clyde Cooper, a beloved husband, father, and church elder, peacefully passed away at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence, SC. Born on June 20, 1933, in Williamsburg County, South Carolina, Clyde lived a life marked by devotion to his country, family, faith, and work. He leaves behind his cherished wife of 24 years, Delores Fulton Cooper, whose partnership and love...
Lloyd Allen Scurry
Oct 23, 2024
LAKE CITY – Allen “Boss Man” Scurry - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Allen “Boss Man” Scurry, husband of Willa Dean Floyd Scurry, a cherished member of the Lake City community, who entered his eternal rest on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at the age of 74. Born February 8, 1950, in Lake City, South...
Sarah Elizabeth Leroux
Oct 21, 2024
TIMMONSVILLE – Sarah Elizabeth Tedder Leroux, 41, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024 at McLeod Regional Medical Center of the Pee Dee. Born July 27, 1983, she was a daughter of Major Hinton Tedder, Jr. and Sarah Elaine Burrows Tedder. She is survived by her parents; two children, Briana Hewitt & Brian Prosser of Columbia, SC, and Dakota Leroux...
Lori Ann Mcfadyen
Oct 19, 2024
OLANTA - Lori Ann Walters McFayden, widow of Charles Monroe McFayden, departed this world peacefully on Saturday, October 19th, 2024, at home, surrounded by her loving family. Born on Wednesday, August 7, 1968, in Lumberton, NC, she is a daughter of Ronald Nash Walters and Gloria Jean Prevatte Walters. She was the former Administrator of Agnes Adcox Nursing Home in...
Bernadine Floyd Crawford
Oct 8, 2024
SCRANTON - Bernadine Crawford, beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at the age of 67. Bernadine was born on Saturday, September 14, 1957, in Williamsburg County, South Carolina. She was a daughter of the late William Leonard Floyd and the late Nancy Ann Melton Floyd. She was a...
Debra Lucinda Welch
Oct 6, 2024
Lake City, SC - Debra Lucinda Welch, a beloved member of the Lake City community, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 6th, 2024, at the age of 71. Born on Thursday, October 1st, 1953, in Clarendon County, South Carolina she was a daughter of the late Wardie Bethea Mims and the late Janie Coker Mims. Debra dedicated many years to...
John Frederick Floyd
Oct 2, 2024
COLUMBIA - John Frederick Floyd, 88, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at his home in Columbia. John was born on December 13, 1935, in Olanta, SC , a son of the late J. Harris Floyd and the late Louise McClam Floyd. A proud alumnus of Olanta High School, John graduated in 1954 and went on to pursue higher education...
Dorothy Nell Anderson
Sep 24, 2024
Turbeville - Dorothy N. Frye Anderson, 80, wife of HL Anderson, peacefully entered into the eternal presence of her loving Savior on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, while at her home in Turbeville, SC surrounded by her family and loved ones. Born on August 30th, 1944, in Williamsburg County, she was a daughter of the late Theodeo Floyd and Lurline Frye....
Lazelle Floyd Hancock
Sep 13, 2024
OLANTA – Susan Lazelle Floyd Hancock, 96, widow of Mendell Waudell Hancock, entered her eternal rest on Friday, September 13, 2024, at the Heritage Home in Florence, SC. Born September 9, 1928, in Florence County she was a daughter of the late James Kelly Floyd and the late Colene Ham Floyd. Until her illness she was an active member of...
James Russ Russell Evans
Sep 1, 2024
LYNCHBURG – James Russell “Russ” Evans, Jr., 45, husband of Lauren Ivy Evans, passed away on his farm on Sunday, September 1, 2024. Born May 7, 1979 in Florence, SC he was the son of Georgia Lenora Sims Evans and the late James Russell Evans, Sr. “Russ” was a member of Sardis Baptist Church and was still involved with the...
James Herbert Moore, Jr.
Aug 23, 2024
OLANTA - James Herbert (J.H.) Moore, Jr. (89), passed into the arms of Jesus on August 23, 2024 at his home in Olanta. Born on November 10, 1934, he was the son of James Herbert Moore, Sr. and Myrdie Effie Carraway Moore. He was married to the love of his life, Mary Elizabeth (Libby) Watts Moore for 69 years and...
Talcie Hall Matthews
Aug 5, 2024
Talcie Hall Matthews, 83, of Scranton, SC, widow of Woodrow Matthews, passed away on Monday, August 5th, 2024 at her son's residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Sunday, November 3rd, 1940 in Florence County, South Carolina. Talcie worked as a fabric cutter with Lazy Boy Manufacturing and was a member of Beulah Free Will Baptist Church...
Charles Douglas Welch
Aug 5, 2024
Charles Douglas Welch passed away after a long illness at Legacy Ridge Memory Care Facility in Gainesville, Virginia on August 5, 2024 at the age of 81. Charles was predeceased by his father Henry Cohen Welch; his mother Pauline Parker Welch; by two brothers, Aaron Parker Pinckney Welch and Henry Cohen Welch and two sisters, Jemima S Welch and Susan...
Cynthia Thomas Odom
Jul 26, 2024
Cynthia Thomas Odom, age 68, of Lynchburg, SC, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024 at McLeod Regional Medical Center. She was born on Tuesday, August 30, 1955 in Sumter, South Carolina, to the late David Allen Thomas, Sr. and Johnnie Sabre Eargle Thomas. Cynthia was a dedicated bookkeeper for many years. She was also a volunteer at McLeod Regional...
Timothy Paul Martin
Jul 25, 2024
Timothy Paul Martin, age 63, of Sumter, SC, passed away on Thursday, July 25th, 2024 at Prisma Tuomey Hospital in Sumter, SC. He was born on Sunday, September 4th, 1960 in Bridgeport, CT to the late Paul Ronald Martin and Nedra Barbara Bert. Timothy is survived by his daughter, Danielle Amelia Martin of Florence, SC; two sons, Kyle Timothy Martin...
Wayne Wright Baird
Jul 20, 2024
NEW ZION – Wayne Wright Baird, 75, husband of Lois Brenda Morris Baird, entered his eternal rest on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at McLeod Hospice House surrounded by his loving family. Born June 13, 1949, he was a son of the late Wright Oscar Baird and the late Marlee Mariah “Bunt” Welch Baird. He was retired from the trucking industry....
Joseph Miller Mellette, Sr.
Jul 18, 2024
TURBEVILLE – Joseph “Joe” Miller Mellette, Sr, 71, entered his eternal rest on Thursday, July 18, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born July 13, 1953, in Turbeville, SC he was a son of the late Miller Herbert Mellette, Jr. and the late Olive Coker Mellette. He attended Horse Branch Free Will Baptist Church and was a retired farmer. Joe...
Sheryl Cook Aguilar
Jul 7, 2024
LAKE CITY - Sheryl Cook Aguilar, age 65, wife of Placido G. Aguilar, passed away on Sunday, July 7th, 2024 at MUSC Health Orangeburg. She was born on December 18th, 1958 in Kingstree, SC to her parents the late Edward Cook and the late Elline McDonald Cook. Sheryl was a devoted and loving wife to her husband, Placido G. Aguilar...
Charlotte Elizabeth Floyd
Jun 29, 2024
Georgetown – Charlotte Elizabeth Floyd age 83, died June 29, 2024 at Oak Hollow of Georgetown Rehabilitation Center, LLC after an illness. Born January 24, 1941 in Florence County, she was the daughter of the late Willie Locklair, and Olivia Floyd Locklair. She was a homemaker until her health declined. She is survived by one daughter, Sandy Floyd Amann of...
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