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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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Lori Ann Mcfadyen

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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...

William Ollie Dennis Jr.

William Ollie Dennis Jr.

Jun 25, 2024

SCRANTON – William Ollie Dennis, Jr, 72, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at his residence. Born April 4, 1952, in Florence County, SC he was a son of the late William Ollie Dennis and the late Eula Mae Player Dennis. He was a retired carpenter in the construction industry. He is survived by one son, Wesley Dennis of...

Amy Elizabeth Gibbons

Amy Elizabeth Gibbons

Jun 10, 2024

TURBEVILLE – Amy Elizabeth Gibbons,72, passed away Monday, June 10, 2024, at McLeod Health Clarendon in Manning, SC. A graveside service for Amy will be held 11am, Thursday, June 13, 2024, at the New Zion Methodist Church Cemetery with Rev. Eric McGill officiating. Visitation will follow the service in the church fellowship hall. Born April 2, 1952, at Tuomey Hospital...

Martin Fagan Welch

Martin Fagan Welch

Jun 8, 2024

TURBEVILLE – Martin F. Welch, 84, widower of Janice Harper Welch, entered his eternal rest on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his family. Born March 11, 1940 in Clarendon County, he was a son of the late Mike Welch and the late Mary Fagan Welch. He was a member of Pine Dale Pentecostal Holiness Church and...

Robert Owens Horton

Robert Owens Horton

Jun 5, 2024

TURBEVILLE – Robert “Robbie” Owens Horton, 55, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at McLeod Regional Medical Center, Florence. Born May 8, 1969, in Bennettsville, SC, he was a son of Wilson Owens Horton and Sara Haselden. He attended Horse Branch Free Will Baptist Church. He was a truck driver and he owned and operated two businesses, Horton Builders...

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