All Obituaries

A memorial service for Mr. Robert Edward Pugh, 77, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in the chapel of Layton-Anderson Funeral Home.  Mr. Pugh entered into rest on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Born in Norfolk, VA, he was a son of the late Larney S. and Belva Hooker Pugh. He served in the United States Army and the United States Air Force.  Surviving are his daughter, Kristen Pugh; son, Jason Pugh; special children, Commiesha Scott, Jamie Jeffords; granddaughter, ...

A graveside service for Mr. Gary Charles Wilson, 86, will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, March 9, 2026, in Florence Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Monday at Layton-Anderson Funeral Home. Mr. Wilson of Timmonsville, S,C passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at his home. Born in Sumter, SC he was a son of the late Elbert James Wilson and the late Irene Flowers Wilson. He was also preceded in death by his older brother Wayne ...

Tracy Lynn Cromer Dixon, 42, entered into rest on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Tracy was a loving daughter and mother who had a big heart and would help anyone. She lived life to the fullest and will be missed dearly. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Lindsey Dixon (Curtis Roberts), Jazon Turner (Kadence Tyler); mother, Sharon Defee Hudson (Benjy); father, Joseph Dawkins Cromer (Amy); brother, Robert Cromer (Megan); sister, Angela Cromer (Christopher Madden); numerous aunts, ...

Mr. David Walker, 84, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.  Born in Timmonsville, SC, he was a son of the late Darrell and Beatrice Knotts Walker. He retired from Vulcraft after 35 years of service. After retirement, he enjoyed gardening and playing golf with his special friends who were like brothers, Marion King (Sharon), Jim Porter (Carolyn). He even traveled to other countries with them. He was a wonderful papa and loved to watch his grands play ball. David will be missed ...

Mr. Jerry Strickland, 80, entered into rest peacefully at his residence surrounded by his family.  Born in Olanta, SC, he was a son of the late Alex and Letha Lynch Strickland. He was a longtime member of Lake Swamp Baptist Church where he had served on the deacon board and the usher board for many years. He joined the United States Army at an early age. After serving his country, he went to work for Nolan Co. and North American Van Line. He later worked for Union Carbide and L-Tec and ...

Mrs. Naoma Marie Geist Lowe, 90, entered into rest on Friday, February 20, 2026.  Born in Penalosa, KS, she was a daughter of the late Wilbur Franklin Geist and the late Mildred Marie VanRiper. She was a member of Florence Baptist Temple. Her faith was very important to her as she had taken many mission trips in the U.S. and abroad with her late husband, Donald. The two of them were also involved in mission efforts through The Salvation Army over the years. She enjoyed gardening and ...

Luther Lexon Bourne, Jr., lovingly known as “Shorty” to his many friends and “Junior” to his family, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at the age of 81, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on April 15, 1944, in Raines, South Carolina, Luther was the son of the late Luther Lexon Bourne, Sr. and the late Clara Caroline Lawrimore. From a young age, Luther learned the value of hard work, helping his father on the farm, driving a school bus, and ...

Linda Blackwell Dunn, 80, entered into rest on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.  Born in Darlington County, SC, she was a daughter of the late Otis and Mary Mixon Blackwell. She was a member of Lake Swamp Baptist Church. She loved her family dearly and especially her grands and great-grands. Her dog, "Lil Bit" held a very special place in her heart.  She is survived by her son, Marty Tolson (Christie); daughter, Teresa Tolson Edmiston; sister, Judy Blackwell Kelly; 6 ...

Mrs. Johnnie Mae Young Welch, 87, entered into rest on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Born in Florence County, SC, she was a daughter of the late John Henry and Lillie Mae Gardner Young. She was the widow of Joseph Dean Welch. She is survived by her daughter, Gaye Welch Hyman (Christopher); son, Jerry Lyn Welch (Sarah); brother, Michael Young; sister, Peggy Young Perez (Ralph); grandchildren, Chase Hyman, Grant Hyman, Lillie Catherine Hyman, Austin Welch, Jessica Welch. A graveside service ...

Mr. James Alston "Bubba" Lane, 92, entered into rest on Monday, February 16, 2026. Born in Florence County, SC, he was a son of the late Francis Marion Lane and the late Bernice Tomlinson Lane. He served his country in the United States Air Force. He was a farmer for many years and later retired from the United States Post Office as a rural mail carrier.  He is survived by his sister, Hazel Lee (Kenneth); and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was ...