Obituary Listing

Mar 31, 2026

Marjorie "Laney" Forde Rush, 74, entered into rest on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family. Born in Florence SC, she was the daughter of the late William Leonard Forde and the late Sarah Frances Caulder Forde.

She loved flowers and was a florist for many years. She adored her grandchildren and will be missed dearly.

Surviving are...

Mar 28, 2026

Harold "Gene" Marsh, 90, entered into rest on Saturday, March 28, 2026.

Born in Buckhannon WV, he was the son of the late Harold O. Marsh and the late Gail Arbogast Marsh Bennett. He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. Harold was also a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and the Darlington Moose Lodge #565. He was...

Mar 22, 2026

Mr. Hubert "Milton" Anderson, 68, entered into rest on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at his home.

Born in Florence, SC, he was the son of the late Hubert "Bun" and Bobbie Lou Thomlinson Anderson. Milton was a man whose life was deeply rooted in music, with a remarkable knowledge of artists and a passion that could be felt by everyone around...

Mar 21, 2026

Mr. Kenneth Hill Brown, 90, entered into rest on Saturday, March 21, 2026.

Born in Spartanburg County, SC, he was a son of the late Fred and Venity Hammett Brown. Ken was a wonderful husband and was known for being a kind and loving man. He enjoyed fishing and boating, especially going to Santee. He also loved to spend time with...

Mar 20, 2026

Harrel Anderson Jordan, precious husband to Betty Jo, Dad to Crystal (Chad) and Andy (Lauren), and Pops to Anderson, Georgianna and Bentley, passed away Friday, March 20, 2026. He was 77.

Harrel was born in the Lake Swamp area of Timmonsville, SC, the son of the late Jesse and Hannah Anderson Jordan. As a child he grew up in Lake Swamp...

Mar 14, 2026

David Larry Pierce, 81, of Timmonsville went peacefully to his heavenly home on March 14, 2026.A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, March 17 at 4 pm at Sparrow Swamp Baptist Church Cemetery in Timmonsville.Born in Florence county, he was the son of the late John & Effie Pierce.He graduated from Timmonsville High School and then FDTC. After graduating,...

Mar 12, 2026

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,...

Mar 12, 2026

A graveside service for Mr. Toufic Michael Shia, II, 76, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 16, 2026, in Mt. Hope Cemetery. The Rev. Larry Sanders will officiate.

Mr. Shia entered into rest on Thursday, March 12,2026. Born in Florence, SC, he was a son of the late William and Eva Dukes Shia. He lived life to the...

Mar 11, 2026

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...

Mar 11, 2026

A graveside service to honor the life of Mr. Robert Leon Dove, 81, will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in the Lake Swamp Baptist Church Cemetery with Dr. Joe Willard officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. on Thursday at Layton-Anderson Funeral Home.

Mr. Dove entered into...

Mar 5, 2026

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....

Mar 4, 2026

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...

Feb 25, 2026

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...

Feb 24, 2026

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...

Feb 22, 2026

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...

Feb 20, 2026

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...

Feb 18, 2026

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...

Feb 17, 2026

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;...

Feb 16, 2026

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...

Feb 13, 2026

Mr. Johnny Stevens, Jr., 58, entered into rest on Friday, February 13, 2026.

Born in Greenville, SC, he was a son of the late Johnny and Sandra Standifer Stevens. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them. He also enjoyed fishing, cooking, and singing karaoke with his girls. He will be dearly missed.

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