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06/22/2026

Obituary for James Herman Hutchinson, Sr.

James Herman Hutchinson, Sr., 91, of Florence, South Carolina, went to meet his Maker on Sunday, June 21, 2026.
Mr. Hutchinson was born the son of the late Ila Mae Thompson and Otis Herman Hutchinson, Sr. He was born and raised in Florence, South Carolina.
He served in the United States Navy on the U.S.S. Yorktown as a radioman from September, 1952 to November, 1955. He was a conductor with CSX Railroad for forty-one years and was an active member of the Railroad Retiree Club.
He was a member of Peace Free Will Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife of 57 years, Laurie Gray Hutchinson; his brother, Otis Herman Hutchinson, Jr.; and his daughter, Julie Ann Hutchinson.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Lou Michael; a son, James Herman “Jamie” Hutchinson (Susie); daughter, Mary Ellen Hutchinson; and son, Steve Michael (Mary); grandchildren, Ryan (Amanda) Hutchinson, Brittney Hutchinson, Victoria “Tori” Meyers (Daniel), Brook Orvis and her children Juliann and Willow, Katy Washburn (Eric) and her son Luke, Casey Nocher (Tyler), Kathryn Brown (Alex) and her children Isabella and Logan, Ben Michael (Crissy), and Megan Contreras (Essau) and her daughter Naomi; and two sisters, Miriam Lane and Faye Davis.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, July 5, 2026, at Peace Free Will Baptist Church. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service beginning at 2:00 p.m.

06/19/2026

Obituary for Joann Gamble Sanders

Joann Gamble Sanders, 91, of Florence, SC died Friday, June 19, 2026. Born in Kingstree, SC, on October 23, 1934, as Elizabeth Joann Gamble, she was the daughter of Jodie Cantey Gamble and Thelma Cook Gamble. She was a longtime resident of Greeleyville, SC and a graduate of Greeleyville High School. She attended Columbia College and worked at the South Carolina Highway Department.
She met her husband, Bobby Dean Sanders, when he was attending the University of South Carolina. They married on November 5, 1955, at the Greeleyville Methodist Church and were married for 66 years. They lived in Lancaster, Columbia, and settled in Florence, SC where they lived until his passing on Nov. 10, 2021.
Mrs. Sanders worked with her husband, who was the owner of Office Supply Center of Florence until they retired. Mrs. Sanders was a member of the Junior League and a member of the D.A.R. for many years. Mrs. Sanders was a Christian and a former member of First Baptist Church, where she served as director of the WMU for many years and often assisted her husband in his various teaching roles in Sunday School. She was a regular participant in many bible studies. Recently she attended ChristPoint Church of Florence.
Surviving are her daughters Lisa (Ken) Wells, Rankin (Larry) Miller, and Sandra (Pat) Honaker. She is also survived by her sisters, Theresa Lassiter and Gladys Cousar, as well as her sister-in-law, Judy Nix. Her grandchildren are Jessica (Cory) Christophillis, Elizabeth (Tristan) Malan, Coleman Wells, Joanna (Brian) Damico, Sarah (Edward) Lloyd, Morgan Honaker, and Al Honaker, as well as ten great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, her sisters Frances Gamble Gilliam and Alma Gamble DuPont, and her grandson, Lawton Thomas Miller.
A special thank you goes to the staff of The Pines of Florence, where she lived for several years, as well as to the staff of McLeod Hospice House, who took gentle care of her in her final days.
A graveside service will be held at Mount Hope Cemetery on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. She will be buried alongside her husband.

06/09/2026

Obituary for Wendy Marie Ruiz

Wendy Marie McCutcheon Ruiz, 56, of Plymouth, North Carolina, died Saturday, June 6, 2026, at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence, SC.
Wendy was born in Florence, a daughter of the late Dallas Legrand and Marilyn Ruth McCutcheon. She graduated from West Florence High School. Wendy’s greatest love was her family, especially her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed shopping and antiquing, and always felt her “spirit animal” was a wolf.
She is survived by her husband, Emilio Ruiz Castillo, of Plymouth, NC; three sons, Brian Pritchard (Sumer) of Timmonsville, SC, Joseph Pritchard (Kim Pruitt) of Hartsville, SC, and Joshua Pritchard (Tasha) of Effingham, SC; a brother, Dallas Legrand McCutcheon, Jr., of Florence; a sister, Michelle Shoemake (Timmy), also of Florence; five grandchildren, Skylar and Brantley Pritchard, Caiden and Brooke Pritchard, and Kylo Dean Pritchard; and numerous nieces and nephews, including two special great-nephews, who were like children to her, T.J. and Jayden Torres.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 12, 2026, at Waters-Powell Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends following the service, and other times at the home of Brian and Sumer Pritchard.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association at www.heart.org.

06/06/2026

Obituary for Linda Faye Revell Evans

Linda Faye Revell Evans, 82, of Florence, SC passed away on Friday, June 5, 2026 at McLeod Hospice House of Florence after a hard fought battle with many illnesses.
Born on October 10, 1943 in Florence, Linda was the beloved daughter of Roland and Roberta Yarborough Revell.
She is survived by her daughter, Reneé Weatherford and son-in-law Earl Weatherford; brothers, Colie Revell, Jerry (Elaine) Revell and Larry (Carol) Revell; her granddaughters Heather (Travis) Walker and Logan Duggin; and her precious great-grandchildren Hayden (7), Wyatt (5) and Haley Walker (2m) who lovingly called her “Yaya”.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Edward “Elwood” John William Evans; son, Danny Ray Evans; sisters Sylvia (Gene) Morris, Judy (Johnny) Sports, Lynette (Vernon) Dubose; brother Clarence (Bobby Jean) Revell; and sister in law, JoAnne Revell.
Linda attended McClenaghan High School and later received her diploma from Poyner Adult Education in 1985. She worked at Electric Motive for many years and later was a dedicated employee of S&W Sneed Manufacturing Company from where she retired. She joyfully continued to work from home making folders for S&W even after retirement. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church of Florence, SC where she played guitar and sang with her husband, Elwood. She enjoyed spending time with her loved-ones, family game nights, and a good cup of coffee. Many who loved her, knew her affectionately as “Grandma”. She will always be remembered for her perseverance, kindness, and wisdom. Her playful wit and warm, joyful spirit will be deeply missed.
A funeral celebration of life will be held on Monday, June 8, 2026 at 2:00 pm at Waters-Powell Funeral Home at 400 South Dargan Street in Florence, SC with graveside to follow at Mount Hope Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends will take place at Waters-Powell Funeral Home on Sunday, June 7th from 3:00-5:00 pm.

05/25/2026

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05/22/2026

Obituary for Rev. Millard David Pell

Rev. Millard David Pell entered his heavenly home on May 21, 2026, surrounded by his family. Born August 12, 1948 in Charleston, SC, he was the beloved son of the late Millard Wilson and Eva Mae Pell, and is survived by his sister, Wanda Killen (Gary).
Rev. Pell is survived by his devoted and loving wife Maxine Hinzy Pell, who walked faithfully beside him and cared for him with tenderness and devotion, and by his devoted children: Shannon Skinner (Stacey), Tammy MacEachern (Charles), Stacey Eve Tindall, Stephanie Walker, David Pell Jr. (Celina), Jimmy Hinzy, Tammy Davenport (Mike), Melissa Haywood (Donnie), Jackie Hinzy (Cindy). He was predeceased by a son, Carl Hinzy, Jr.
Rev. Pell graduated from McClenaghan High School in Florence, SC. He served in the U.S. Air Force, followed by working at his families’ business and Byrd’s TV as a TV and radio technician. He also worked with United Insurance as a territory sales manager for many years.
Rev. Pell was a man deeply devoted to his calling God placed on his life 50 years ago. As a Minister of the Gospel he poured his heart into pastoring churches across South Carolina connected with the SCIPAC. Rev. Pell’s ministry was marked by compassion, unwavering faith, and a genuine love for people.
When Rev. Pell wasn’t preaching or visiting those in need, he found joy spending time with his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and his dog, Star.
Rev. Pell’s legacy is one of faithfulness to God and to his calling. To him the Cross was far more than a symbol, it was a deeply cherished emblem of his faith. Guided by the Lord, he frequently passed out crosses to those he felt led to while taking the time to share the profound significance of what the Cross truly represented.
He leaves behind a legacy of love in his 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
His family finds comfort in knowing that Rev. Pell has heard the words he longed for: “Well done, good and faithful servant.”
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at Compassion Church in Florence with visitation from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, also at the church. Burial with military honors will follow in Mount Hope Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Compassion Church, 401 Pamplico Highway, Florence, SC 29505.

05/12/2026

Obituary for Gabrielle McCall Guyton

Gabrielle McCall Guyton-Harrelson passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026 after an extended illness. Gaby was born on March 10,1946, to Dr. Eugene Daniel Guyton Sr. and Eloise McCall Guyton in Florence, SC. She is a 1964 graduate of McClenaghan High School and a 1968 graduate of Agnes Scott College in Decatur, GA. Gaby’s professional career was broad and included teaching in Athens and Atlanta, GA, being a marketing representative at First National Bank of Atlanta, and an illustrious 30-year career with several roles at Bellsouth/AT&T where she retired in 2003. Later in her life, Gaby served as a Patient Representative at McLeod Regional.
Gaby was always committed to her dear family, friends, community, and church. She was an active member of St. John’s Anglican Church, and a former member of Florence Country Club, and All Saints’ Anglican Church, where she served on vestry and chaired the Board of Directors of All Saints Episcopal Day School. She served her community as a member of Junior Achievement, the Junior League and the McLeod Angels. She was a member of a number of social organizations including The Assembly, Terpisichorean, Sonatina, and the Balaikan. She loved playing bridge with her bridge clubs.
An avid reader, gardener, and loving friend and host to all, Gaby enjoyed spending time at her family beach house, Spare Time, in Garden City, SC, and loved sharing her home and graciously hosting family and friends. She especially cherished spending time with her children, grandchildren and lifelong college friends.
Gaby is survived by her beloved husband, Ronald Olin Harrelson, Sr. and her son - the true joy of her life, Leslie Michell Johnson, Jr, (Meredith) of Greenville, SC, and her children Kimberly Claire Harrelson-Pattishall (David), of Surf City, NC and Ronald Olin Harrelson, Jr. of Manning, SC. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Samantha Harrelson Powell (Chad), Skyler Claire Davidson, Phoebe Elizabeth Davidson, Harriet Elizabeth Johnson, and Wilkes Mitchell Johnson. Gaby is also survived by her brother and sisters: Dr. Dan Guyton (Susan), Dr. Edi Guyton, Elizabeth Campbell (Jay), and Dr. Amanda Drosieko (Jay), as well as a number of beloved nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews, whom she loved as her own.
To honor her, a memorial service and celebration of life will be held at 3:00 pm, Friday, May 15, at St John’s Anglican Church, 252 S. Dargan Street, Florence, SC. The family will receive friends after the service in the church Fellowship Hall, and otherwise at their home.
A special thank you to the care and compassion that was bestowed upon her by the staff of McLeod Hospice.
In lieu of flowers, donations will kindly be accepted in her honor by St. John’s Anglican Church and McLeod Hospice. The family is being assisted by Waters-Powell Funeral Home.

04/30/2026

Obituary for Jeanette F. Welch

Jeanette Floyd Welch, 80, died Monday, April 28, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Elim Baptist Church with burial following in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., Saturday, in the church Family Life Center.
Jeanette was born in Florence, SC, a daughter of the late Ira Maxie Floyd, Jr., and Christine Wiggins Floyd. She graduated from Southside High School in Florence. She retired from CP&L after more than 30 years of service. She then worked as an executive assistant for The Honorable Hicks Harwell and The Honorable Tommy Russo for 20 years.
She enjoyed sports and played on a Senior Women’s Basketball Team and traveled as far as Arizona to compete. She was also a bowler and participated in the Garter Bowl League, where she served as president.
Jeanette was a dedicated member of Elim Baptist Church and the Janie Chapman Group. She also served on the decorating committee.
She was a member and treasurer of a local investment group called the Invesisters for 10 years.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a brother, Willie Mack Floyd; and an aunt, Adeen Taylor.
She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Robert “Bobby” Welch, of Florence; three sisters, Kay (Jim Harwell) Floyd of Mars Bluff, SC, Iris (Ronnie) Gibson of Florence, and Melanie (Johnny) Barr of Effingham; two nephews, Al (Dawn) Bescher, Jr. and Cody (Courtney) Barr, both of Effingham; and a great-niece, Addison Bescher, also of Effingham.

04/14/2026

Obituary for Lalla H. Saleeby

Lalla Harrison Saleeby passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026, after a 9-month battle with brain cancer.

Born November 2,1946 to Burr Powell Harrison Jr. and Agnes Gant Harrison, she was raised in Leesburg, VA, where her lifelong friendship with “the YaYas” began. She attended St. Catherine’s School in Richmond and Hollins College in Roanoke, from which she earned a bachelor’s degree in French following study abroad at Sorbonne Universite in Paris.

In 1972 she married attorney Dudley Saleeby Jr. and in 1974 they moved from Columbia to Florence, where they quickly enmeshed themselves into the community they would remain active in until their deaths.

An academic at heart, Mrs. Saleeby earned a master’s in Education from USC and had a long career as a French teacher which included stints at Charleston’s Ashley Hall, Florence District One’s Project REACH, Marion High School, and Hudgens Academy, but most notably as a longtime adjunct instructor at Francis Marion University. A lifelong learner and voracious reader, she was rarely more than arms-reach away from a tome on world history or modern culture.

Mrs. Saleeby’s commitment to Christian fellowship and music was on display at First Presbyterian Church of Florence, where she was a member of the Price Sunday School Class for almost 50 years and a member of the Chancel Handbell choir for over 30. She served on countless committees and initiatives and her smiling face was a welcome weekly fixture at First Pres, as well as St John’s Anglican Church and the Ingram Chapel at The Manor (where she was a resident), more recently.

Lalla will be remembered as a patron of local arts and history and a fixture of community and social events. She served for many years on the board of the Florence Symphony, the Florence chapter of Colonial Dames, and Masterworks Choir, which dedicated its March 8 concert to her. She was an early champion of the Performing Arts Center and fundraiser for its Ward/Hazelwood statue honoring two of her gifted friends, and was on the Advisory Board for the McLeod Health Foundation Angels. Florence is a better place because of her.

Never a sports fan, she nonetheless was an abiding supporter of her husband’s two great loves, The Citadel football and Duke basketball, and spent countless hours and dollars willingly (if not always enthusiastically) facilitating and participating in that fandom. Lalla enjoyed long weekends at her second home in Charleston, SC, and weeks at the family cottage at Atlantic Beach, NC, every summer of her 79 years.

Preceded in death by her husband, Mrs. Saleeby is survived by her daughter Catherine “Cat” Saleeby McDowell and her husband John of Raleigh, her son Wilson “Wil” Saleeby and his wife Quinn of Bluffton, and five grandchildren: Mary Katherine, Robert, and Adger Saleeby, and Jack and Charlotte McDowell. She will also be greatly missed by her surviving siblings: B. Powell Harrison III, Ravenel H. Rhoads, Catherine “Cackie” H. Kelly, and their 10 children - her cherished nieces and nephews - as well as her beloved best friends (and sometimes exercise buddies), the Bevettes.

A celebration of her life will be held at 4:00 pm at the Ingram Chapel at The Manor, 2100 Twin Church Rd, Florence, on April 18, 2026. The family will receive guests before the service from 2:30 - 4:00pm. Waters-Powell Funeral Home is serving the family. The service will be live-streamed at http://www.facebook/WatersPowellFH .

Memorial donations may be made to Masterworks Choir, P.O. Box 4979 Florence, SC, 29502 or the Florence Symphony Orchestra, PO Box 3211, Florence, SC 29502.

04/07/2026

Obituary for George B. Slice, Jr.

George “G.B.” Bailey Slice, Jr. passed away on April 5, 2026 at his home in Florence, South Carolina after a brief illness. A devoted Christian, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, George was loved by all who knew him.
George was born on August 29, 1938 in Chapin, South Carolina to George Bailey Slice, Sr. and Emma Louise Summer Slice. He was the 4th of 7 children in a tight-knit family. He graduated Chapin High School and then went on to earn a bachelors degree from Newberry College and masters degree from Western Carolina University. In 1961, he began his career teaching history and science at Southside High School, alongside his life-long friends, Gerald Holley and Clyde Wrenn. After a promotion to assistant principal, his teaching position was filled by a woman who would become the love of his life, Patricia Anne Patrick. He later became principal of Southside Junior High School. He ended his career in district administration for Florence School District One and retired after 31 years of service, leaving a lasting impression on the generations of students and the school community that he touched through his dedication, leadership, and genuine care.
Patricia and George married on November 22, 1969 and had two children, Alison Gray Slice Salley (Fred) and Wylie Summer Slice (Kelly). George was known for his deep spiritual connection with the Lord and loved singing hymns, often serenading his family any chance he had. He was a member of St. Paul Church of Florence where he was an active participant and teacher of his Sunday School class until he no longer was able due to declining health. He cherished all friendships he made throughout his life and always held those close to him dear. George loved all things Carolina Gamecocks. A member of the Gamecock Club for 44 consecutive years, he frequented all varieties of Gamecock sporting events with his brothers and sister, wife, children, and grandchildren. He was a life-long lover of dogs, especially his Irish Setters and Dachshunds, and more recently grew to love his several cats. He had a passion for farming, growing his own fruits and vegetables, which he loved sharing with his family and friends to enjoy. Though a reluctant world traveler, he explored places such as Ireland, Mexico, Alaska, and Hawaii with his family, but treasured beach vacations most - especially the many summers spent in Garden City, South Carolina.
George is survived by: his wife of 56 years, Patricia Anne Patrick Slice; daughter, Alison Gray Slice Salley (Fred) of Florence, SC and son, Wylie Summer Slice (Kelly) of Chapin, SC; grandchildren, Presley Ann Gilder Harr (Stuart) of Simpsonville, SC, Benjamin “Kent” Gilder of Winston Salem, NC, Layne Reece Salley of Florence, SC, and Jackson Bopp Salley of Florence, SC; great-grandchildren, Finnick Harrison Harr and Summer Ann Harr of Simpsonville, SC; sister, Margaret Slice Epting (Joe) of Chapin, SC; brother-in-law William “Billy” David Patrick (Cathy) of Florence, SC; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents George Bailey Slice, Sr. and Emma Louise Summer Slice; brothers James Carole “Jimmy” Slice (Mary Jo), Rev. Paul Owen Slice (Karilyn), Heyward Fulmore Slice (Louetta), and Charles “Stanley” Slice (Lucy); sister Mary Ruth Haile (Bobby); and nephew Ronald “Ronnie” Epting.
A visitation will be held in the sanctuary of St. Paul Church of Florence from 11:45-12:45 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, 2026, followed by a celebration of life at 1:00 p.m. Interment will be at Bethel ARP Cemetery in Winnsboro, South Carolina at 3:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to St. Paul Church of Florence, P.O. Box 5446, Florence, South Carolina 29501.

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