Cooper “Dean” McKenzie
Jun 4, 2026
Cooper Dean McKenzie, age 80, of Florence, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2026, surrounded by his loving wife and dear friends after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Florence County, SC, he was a son of the late Eugene Daniel and Earl Lee Suggs McKenzie. He was raised with a deep appreciation for family, faith, and country,...
William "Chris" Winburn
Jun 2, 2026
William Christopher "Chris" Winburn, 66, entered into rest on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Born in Hartsville SC, he was the son of the late William Raeford Winburn and the late Jo Ann Wallace Winburn.
Chris served in the United States Navy, serving during the Cold War. He was an avid Gamecock fan. He enjoyed being outdoors and loved to spend time...
Kent Roland Bumgarner
Jun 1, 2026
Kent Roland Bumgarner, 64, entered into rest on Monday, June 1, 2026. Born in Camden SC, he was the son of Judith Powers Walters and the late James Bumgarner.
Surviving are his wife, Sharon Burton Bumgarner; daughter, Jennifer Holland (Josh); mother, Judith Powers Walters; brother, Brent Bumgarner, Jonathan Bumgarner; sister, Teresa Smith (Charlie); grandchildren, Gavin Holland, Alijah Holland; step mother, Myra...
Anthony "Tony" Ridgeway
May 28, 2026
Anthony K. "Tony" Ridgeway, 64, entered into rest on Thursday, May 28, 2026. Born in Washington, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Thomas Lafayette Ridgeway and the late Kathryn Gibson Ridgeway .
Tony was a man who dearly loved the Lord and lived his life as a devoted Christian. Music was one of his greatest passions, and he...
Sonya R. Prendergast
May 27, 2026
Sonya Renee Prendergast, 60, entered into rest on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
Born in Florence SC, she was the daughter of the late Berlwyn Lee "Sonny" Turner and the late Carole Scarborough Turner. She loved her family immensely and enjoyed going to yard sales. She will be missed dearly.
Surviving are her brother, Scott Turner (Donna); nieces, Taylor Brown (Matthew), Katherine Kirven;...
Barbara Kirven Bailey
May 23, 2026
Barbara Kirven Bailey, 83, entered into rest on Saturday, May 23, 2026. Born in Darlington County SC , she was a daughter of the late Robert Horace Kirven and the late Merzelle Thomas Kirven.
She was a member of Grace Baptist Church. She was a church pianist for over 50 years, playing for multiple churches. She will be missed dearly.
Surviving are...
Janet Leah Styles
May 19, 2026
Jan Rollinger was born September 4,1955. She was the oldest of 3 kids to Bill and Linda Rollinger of Sioux Falls, SD.
She went to elementary school at Christ the King and graduated from O’Gorman High in 1973. Jan began her work career at the Rollinger Family Business “Central Waterproofing” where she learned to caulk, sandblast, and became a great tuck...
Ennis Scott
May 15, 2026
Mr. Ennis Scott, 68, entered into rest on Friday, May 15, 2026. Born in Laurinburg, NC, he was a son of the late Roy and Mary Anna Locklear Scott.
Mr. Scott proudly served his country in the United States Army and later served his community as a police officer. He attended Palmetto Street Church of God. He was known for his...
T. L. Burrows
May 12, 2026
Thomas “TL” Burrows, 86, of Timmonsville, SC, entered into the presence of his Savior on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, hearing the words every faithful servant longs to hear: “Well done, good and faithful servant.” Though his earthly journey has ended, his family finds peace in knowing that he stepped into eternity with Jesus Christ.
Born to the late Thomas Edward “Ned”...
Thomas Mitchell Kirby
May 10, 2026
Thomas "Mitchell" Kirby, 71, of Timmonsville, SC, entered into rest on Sunday, May 10, 2026. Born in Florence County SC, he was a son of the late Roland T. Kirby and the late Margie Rogers Kirby.
He was a member of the Timmonsville Church of Christ. Mitchell Kirby served as the Florence County Councilman for District 4 for many years, representing...
Mark Randall Todd
May 7, 2026
Mark Randall Todd, 66 ,entered into rest on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Born in Florence SC, he was a son of the late Frank Vernon Todd and the late Margaret Todd.
Mark was a beloved member of the community. He graduated from Timmonsville High School and went on to learn several trades. One of his most known talents was HVAC repair...
Joshua Collins
May 7, 2026
Joshua Dwayne Collins, 34, entered into rest on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
He was born in Florence, SC and graduated from Florence-Darlington Technical College.
Surviving are his wife, Jessica Taylor Collins; children, Ashton Collins (10), Dylan Collins (3); mother, Kimberly Strother Collins; brother, Hunter Collins (Meagan); grandparents, Vicki Strother, Sonja Piere; mother-in-law, Donna Craig (Brian); father-in-law, Jesse Craig; brother-in-law, Jarrett Craig (Ivy);...
Elsie Horton Floyd
May 6, 2026
Elsie H. Floyd, 89, passed peacefully at McLeod Hospital on May 6th surrounded by her family. Born February 2nd, 1937 in Sumter County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Julia Vernie Mooneyhan and granddaughter of the late Daniel W. and Martha Horton.
Elsie, or Elsie Jean when she wasn’t listening; loved flowers, gardening, women’s basketball (Go Gamecocks!), wrestling, her...
Amelia Ann Tolson
May 4, 2026
Amelia Ann Tolson, 85, passed away and went to be with the Lord on May 4, 2026 at her residence in Lynchburg surrounded by family.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, W. A. Tolson; her parents, Henry Alexander Hickson, Jr. and Claire Rebecca Hickson.
Amelia Ann, also known as "Mee Ann" to her friends and "MaMa" to...
Robert Matthew Giannetti
May 4, 2026
Robert Matthew Giannetti, 23, of Quinby, SC, died Monday, May 4, 2026.
Born in Florence, SC, he was the son of Michael Giannetti and the late Karen Speck Giannetti.
Robert worked as a plumber in both residential and commercial settings. He loved riding his motorcycle and playing with his nieces and nephews.
Surviving in addition to his father are three brothers, Christopher Giannetti,...
Vernon Lane
May 1, 2026
Mr. Vernon A. Lane, 85, entered into rest on Friday, May 1, 2026.
Vernon was born in Dillon County to the late Crom and Allie Cottingham Lane. He was a member of Lake Swamp Baptist Church, a church he loved dearly. An avid outdoorsman, Vernon spent his free time hunting and fishing, with a particular fondness for trips to Santee. He...
David Weatherford
Apr 26, 2026
David L. Weatherford, 88, of Columbia, SC, and formerly of Florence, SC, entered into rest on Sunday, April 26th, 2026.
Born in Florence, SC, he was a son of the late Sidney Grady Hyman and the late Mary Yopp Hyman. He was the oldest of six siblings. David was a graduate of McClenaghan High School. He attended Business Technical School in...
Emerson Lynn Thompson
Apr 26, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Emerson Lynn Thompson.
She is survived by her mother, Katara Ponds and father, Kyle Thompson; maternal grandmother, April Ponds; paternal grandparents, Charlene Thompson and Danny (Teresa) Thompson; uncle Jayden Allen, aunt, Kayce (Calvin) Yarborough. She is preceded in death by her aunt, Abigail Thompson.
Graveside service will be held...
Barbara Green McElveen
Apr 19, 2026
Barbara Green McElveen, 84, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, April 19, 2026. Born in Moncks Corner, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late A. Barney Green and the late Ethel Faircloth Green.
Barbara graduated from McClenaghan High School in 1959. She furthered her education through the Institute of Financial Education, the Consumer Lending Schools in Columbia, South Carolina,...
Frances McGee McLaughlin
Apr 18, 2026
Frances McGee McLaughlin, 84, entered into rest on Saturday, April 18, 2026, surrounded by her family. Born in Florence, SC, she was a daughter of the late Clyde McGee and the late Mattie Smith McGee.
She was a charter member of Unity Christian Fellowship Church. Frances was a devoted Christian and mother to her girls. She dedicated herself to serving the...
