FLORENCE — Henry Brunson, 85, has often been led by love. Love led him to propose to his wife, Dottie Brunson, 63 years ago when he was serving in the Air Force and about to head to a base in Alaska.

FLORENCE — Cooks for Christ usually holds chicken bog benefits and bake sales to raise money for families besieged by medical bills or in need of home renovations because of medical issues. The ...