All Obituaries

Mark Donald Meline died at the age of 60 on September 3, 2022. He was born in Hudson, Wisconsin on September 28, 1961 to Donald Earl Meline and Judith Emaline Meline. As a young man he excelled in academics and he enjoyed spending time at the family’s place on a southwest Florida island where he loved many outdoor activities, especially fishing. Mark loved music, attended many concerts, and was an excellent pianist. After graduating high school, he attended the University of South...

Charles Durant Tedder, 62, of Timmonsville passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2022. A full obituary will be posted at a later time.

Florence, SC – Jayme Jackson Powers, 59, passed away Wednesday, Sept 21, 2022. A Memorial service will be Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Layton-Anderson Funeral Home.  The family will speak to those attending after the service. Jayme was born in Jacksonville, North Carolina, the daughter of the late James Hubert and Francis Morris Jackson.  She worked was an Office Manager with a Trucking Co. Surviving are a son, Johnny (Amber) Powers; daughter,...

Timmonsville, SC - Jean Hayes White, entered into eternal rest on Friday, September 23, 2022 after an extended illness. Funeral services will be private for family. Mrs. White was born in the Evergreen Community of Florence County.  One of six children of the late Ola and Ham Hayes. She was married to the late George Ray White for 48 years. Surviving are two sons, Tyrie (Renee) White, Michael (Dori) White; daughter, Rae Wilkerson; eight grandchildren, Chasidy Ward, Crystal...

Florence, SC – Nancy Gandy Roland, 69 passed away on Monday, Sept. 19, 2022 after a brief  illness. The family will have a time of visitation Wednesday evening Sept. 21, 2022 from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Layton-Anderson Funeral Home. Nancy was born in Florence County, the daughter of Elizabeth Severance Gandy and the late Ernest L. Gandy.  She was employed with Florence County. Surviving are her husband of 49 years, David E. Roland; sons, Jeff (Candace) Roland and Russ...

Florence, SC –Rebecca Jean Cox McKnight, 64, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022. A memorial service will be Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel at Layton-Anderson Funeral Home. The family will speak to visitors after the service. Born in Florence County, she was the daughter of Barbara Poston Cox and the late Charles F. Cox.  She was employed by Caliber Funding as a Loan Processor. Becki enjoyed riding motorcycles with her husband Steve, traveling, going to...

Florence, SC – Harriett A.  Hatchell, 79, passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2022. Graveside services will be Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Florence Memorial Gardens.  The family will speak to those attending after the service. Ms. Hatchell was born in Florence, SC, the daughter of the late Otis David and Claudia Hewitt Hatchell.  She was a graduate of McClenaghan High School.  Harriett retired with 30 years of service at DuPont Industries.  She...

Timmonsville, SC – Heather Marie Obrien (Brown), 43, passed away on Thursday, September 1st, 2022 in a local hospital surrounded by her family.   Heather was born in Florence County, the daughter of Michael Ernest Brown Sr and Hazel Suzanne Parker.  She lived life to the fullest.  She taught her boys all about southern manners. Heather attended Timmonsville High School.  She was an account manager with Marriot for 6 years.  Her favorite flowers were...

Florence, SC – Pamela Ham Mabry, 57, passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2022. The family will have a time of visitation Friday evening from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Layton-Anderson Funeral Home, 4210 W. Palmetto Street, Florence. Pam was born in Florence County, the daughter of the late Legrande and Priscilla Morris Ham.  She enjoyed her work as a Cosmetologist in the Florence area for many years. She leaves her two sons, Aaron (Sara-Elise) Mabry, Zack Ham and daughter, Madison...

Florence, SC - Allen C. Hickson, 80 passed away on Friday, August 26, 2022. Funeral services will be Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel of Layton-Anderson Funeral Home.  Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home before the service. Burial will follow at Florence Memorial Gardens.   The family will be at 1113 E. McIver Road, Darlington, SC at other times. Mr. Hickson was born in Florence County, the son of the late Evander and Oline Oliver...