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Tyra Wesley Garner
Feb 9, 2025
Tyra Wesley Garner, 61, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2025 in a local rehabilitation center.
"Ty" was the son of the late Raymond Winston and Margaret Huffling Garner.
His sister Judy (Jerry) Moran and brother Mike Garner survive him.
A memorial service will be held at a later time.
Betty (Stokes) Cottingham
Feb 6, 2025
Betty Stokes Cottingham, 92, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025.
Graveside services will be Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. in the Lynchburg Presbyterian Church Cemetery. There will be a brief visitation after the service at the cemetery.
Betty was born in Lee County, the daughter of the late James...
Joann Cross Moody
Feb 6, 2025
Joann Cross Moody, 72, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on February 6, 2025.
Jean Hobson
Feb 4, 2025
Margaret "Jean" Hobson, 97, closed her earthly chapter this morning, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025.
She will be buried in Charlotte, North Carolina at a later time.
Jean, as she was known to family and friends, was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Ernest Tucker and Mary Josephine Tiptom McKenzie. Jean was a...
Patti Mather White
Jan 31, 2025
Patti Mather White, 63, ended this earthly life on Jan. 31, 2025 in MUSC in Charleston, SC.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel at Layton- Anderson Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 1:00 prior to the service at the funeral home.
Mrs. White was born in Monroe,...
James W Gainey
Jan 19, 2025
James W. Gainey, 71, finished his earthly journey on Sunday morning Jan. 19, 2025Â surrounded by his family.
Funeral services will be Friday, Jan. 24, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Layton-Anderson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Florence Memorial Gardens. The family will receive visitors beginning at 1:00 p.m. before the service at the funeral home.
...Judith Marie Gillies
Jan 16, 2025
Judith Marie Gillies, 83, passed away at McLeod Hospice House, on Thursday, January 16, 2025 surrounded by her family.
Born in Dayton, Ohio.  she was the daughter of the late Earl O. Schipper and Mary Vibber Hugjak. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.
Family was everything to her and she LOVED...
Edward D. "Eddie" Ward
Jan 16, 2025
Edward D. "Eddie" Ward departed this earthly home on Thursday, Jan 16, 2025Â one day before his 70th birthday.
Funeral services will be Monday, January 20, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Layton-Anderson Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Lynchburg Presbyterian Church Cemetery. The family will receive family and friends at the funeral home...
David William Marshall
Jan 14, 2025
David William Marshall, passed away on Tuesday evening January 14, 2025 after a brief stay in the hospital.
A memorial service will be held at a later time.
Born in Florence, South Carolina he was the son of Betty Tiller Flowers and the late Ralph Charles Marshall. He was the owner of Marshall's Painting Company...
Ryan Thomas Hicks, Sr.
Jan 11, 2025
Ryan Thomas Hicks, Sr, 77, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday evening, Jan. 11, 2025.
A memorial service will be Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Sardis Baptist Church. The family will speak to those attending after the service at the church.
Mr. Hicks was born in Florence County, the son...
Margie J. Morris
Jan 8, 2025
Margie J. Morris, 82, passed away on Wednesday January 8, 2025 at her home with her Family.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel at Layton-Anderson Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Florence Memorial Gardens. The family will receive family and friends before the service beginning at 1:00 p.m. on ...
Tony C Hill
Jan 8, 2025
Tony C. Hill, 71 passed away at his home on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 after an illness.
The family will receive on Monday evening, January 13, 2025 beginning at 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. at Layton-Anderson Funeral Home. A Celebration service will be held later.
Born in Germany to military parents, he was the son of...
Alice (Graves) Thomas
Jan 7, 2025
Alice G. Thomas a cherished wife, mother and Nanny, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday January 7, 2025.
A Memorial Service will be held at Cedar Creek Baptist Church on Sunday, January 12 at 3:00pm. The family will receive friends following the service. Cedar Creek Baptist Church, 1635 Cedar Creek Road, Hartsville, SC 29550
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William A. "Sonny" Powers, Jr.
Jan 5, 2025
William A. "Sonny" Powers, Jr, 93, passed away at the Veterans Home in Florene on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.
A memorial service will be Friday, Jan 10, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel at Layton-Anderson Funeral Home. The family will speak to those attending after the service.
Mr. Powers...
Dat Truong
Jan 4, 2025
Dat Truong, 80, passed away in Charleston, SC on Jan. 4, 2025.
Funeral services will be Thursday, January 9, 2025, at 12:00 in the chapel at Layton-Anderson Funeral Home. The family will have a gathering time beginning at 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 before the service at the funeral home also on Thursday.
Mr. Truong was...
John Cunningham
Jan 2, 2025
John D. Cunningham, 73, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025 after a Brief illness.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at Timmonsville Presbyterian Church, 158 W. Byrd Street, Timmonsville, SC.
John was born in Muncie, Indiana, the son of the late Calvin and Virginia Nicholson Cunningham. ...
Chasity Lynn Johnson
Dec 31, 2024
Chasity Johnson, 47, passed away on Dec. 31,2024 after a brief illness.
A memorial service will be Sunday, Jan 5, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Layton-Anderson Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. before the service.
Chasity was the daughter of Larue Johnson and Connie Leviner. She worked in the restaurant...
Pastor Ben Mclaughlin
Dec 31, 2024
On Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024 Benjamin "Ben" Frank McLaughlin heard his Lord say, "Enter my Good and Faithful Servant, job well done."
Funeral services will be Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025 at Lake Swamp Baptist Church at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will have a time of visitation Friday evening at the...
Donna Evans Flynn
Dec 24, 2024
Donna Evans Flynn, 77, passed  away at her residence on Dec. 24, 2024.
Funeral services will be Sunday, December, 29, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Central United Methodist Church in Florence. Entombment will follow at Florence Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends and family at the church prior to the service beginning at 1:00...
William Houghtaling
Dec 23, 2024
William "Bill" "Joe" Houghtaling, 55, passed away on Dec. 23, 2024 after a brief illness.
Services for William will be announced at a later time.
Mr. Houghtaling was born in Norwich, New York, the son of the late William George and Mary Sands Houghtaling. He was a Mechanic and worked at Sparrow and Kennedy Tractor...
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