All Obituaries

Timothy Brian Totten was born August 22, 1975 at Florida Hospital Orlando, now known as AdventHealth Orlando. He passed away at this same hospital, surrounded by loved ones, on May 11, 2026. Tim was a parallel entrepreneur (his words) and enjoyed life to the fullest. He was a Master Storyteller, a world-renowned speaker and captivating expert on the American Architect Frank Lloyd Wright. He was happiest when immersed in the many projects he passionately pursued, dedicating his time and ...

Carol Wood Traini, 64, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 4, 2026. Born in Cheraw, she was a daughter of the late Melvin B. and Ethel White Wood. Carol was a cherished member of Pine Grove Baptist Church. She had a passion for traveling, especially enjoying cruises to tropical destinations whenever possible. Throughout her working years, she found joy in her role as a waitress at the beach, where she delighted in meeting new people and engaging in heartfelt conversations. In her ...

Helen Florence Stewart Araujo, 97, of Florence, SC, entered into her heavenly rest on Thursday, March 12, 2026. Born in High Point, NC, she was a daughter of the late Hubert Calvin Stewart and the late Nellie Leonard Stewart. She was raised on a farm and lived through the Great Depression. Following her graduation from High Point Hospital School of Nursing, she utilized her nursing skills when she joined the United States Air Force, where she served as a 2nd Lieutenant. While stationed at ...

Adolph "Gil" Araujo, 95, of Florence, SC, entered into his heavenly rest on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Born in Fullerton, CA, he was a son of the late Alex Araujo and the late Connie Romo Araujo. He served in the United States Air Force and was a Staff Sergeant and Military Police Officer, serving in the Korean War. While stationed at Turner Air Force Base in Georgia, he met the love of his life, Helen Stewart. He enjoyed golfing and played until he was in his 90's, walking nine ...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Troy Steve Brogden, who passed away Saturday, January 24th, 2026 at the McLeod Hospice House in Florence, SC. A visitation will be held for him at his home church of Peace Free Will Baptist Church in Florence on Wednesday, January 28th from 1:00 to 2:00pm. With Funeral Service following immediately afterward at 2:00pm in the church. He will then be laid to rest at Florence Memorial Gardens. Born on March 2, 1954, in Goldsboro, NC, to ...

Mary Hawkins Yopp Cronley, devoted mother, grandmother, and publisher, died December 29th, 2025, at the age 70. Mary was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on November 12, 1955, to John William Yopp II and Mary Ann Hopkins Yopp. She graduated Northside High School in 1974 before attending the University of Georgia. She went on to become the third generation of her family to run John W. Yopp Publications. During Mary’s youth, she spent her time enjoying music, travelling to concerts, playing ...

Gary K. Holmes, 70, of Asheville, NC, peacefully passed away on December 29, 2025. Gary lived an amazingly rich and full life, beginning in Fayetteville, North Carolina, and taking him to Chapel Hill, NC, Atlanta, GA, Greensboro, NC, Miami, FL, Philadelphia, PA, and ultimately Western North Carolina. In each place he called home, Gary built meaningful connections and left a lasting impact on the people around him. Gary’s career path began in the restaurants and bars around Chapel ...

Mrs. Doris Elaine Stephens Wilson, 80, wife of the late Jimmy Ellis “Bones” Wilson, Sr., went to be with her Lord and Savior, Thursday, December, 25, 2025. Born in Liberty, SC, a daughter of the late Herman Elliott Stephens and the late Geneva James Stephens, Mrs. Wilson was a graduate of Liberty High School and Waldrop’s Beauty Academy on Augusta. She was a member of Brushy Creek Baptist Church for over fifty years where she faithfully served in the preschool department ...

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Mr. Phillip C. Caulder, Jr., the former owner of Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home. Funeral services to celebrate his life and legacy will take place at 11:00 am on Monday, December 29, 2025, at Pine Grove Baptist Church. The service will be officiated by Pastor Mark Phillips and Brent Taylor, with a committal service to follow in the church cemetery, led by Pastor Danny Malloy. To allow friends and the community to pay their respects, Mr. ...

Mr. Gordon L. Rhoden Sr. passed away peacefully at his home in Varnville on Tuesday morning, November 25, 2025, after a period of declining health following the death of his beloved wife, Brenda Gail Rice Rhoden, in March of this year. Their marriage was an example of true love and companionship, and her loss was more than he could bear. He was 77. Gordon was born in Walterboro, SC, on October 8, 1948, a son of the late John Benjamin “J.B.” Rhoden Sr. and the late Clara Lee ...