Obituary Listing

May 28, 2025

Linda Marie Stokes, 87, passed away May 28, 2025 in a local nursing center.

Born in Timmonsville, she was a daughter of the late Wesley and Rona Rogers Waldrop. She attended Timmonsville schools and worked in healthcare at various locations including the Presbyterian Home.

Surviving are: her daughter, Belinda (Watson) Anderson; two sons, Wayne (Geraldine)...

May 26, 2025

Eugene Piersol, a devoted family man, decorated Navy veteran, and lifelong learner, passed away on May 26, 2025, in Florence, South Carolina. He was 97 years old.  Please come by the small chapel at Ebenezer Baptist Church to pay respects to Eugene's family and share memories of his life from 11:30-12:30 on June 5, 2025 at the Ebenezer Baptist...

May 18, 2025

Blanche Jordan Kelley, 80, entered into rest on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at her home with her family by her side.

A graveside service to honor her life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in Wesley Chapel Methodist Church Cemetery, Lydia, SC. Pastor Brent Melton and Steve Winburn will officiate. The family...

May 16, 2025

Richard D. "Rick" Walden, 80 of Effingham, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 16, 2025 in a local hospital.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 12:30 in the chapel at Layton-Anderson Funeral Home. Burial, with military honors will follow in the Florence National Cemetery. The family will have a time of visitation beginning at...

May 14, 2025

Irby M. Weatherly, 89, passed away on May 14, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. at Cartersville Baptist Church, with burial to follow at Fair Hope Cemetery on Lynches River Road in Lamar. Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at Cartersville...

May 12, 2025

Margaret Ann Bruton Williamson, 93 of Florence died Monday May 12, 2025, at McLeod Hospice House surrounded by her children.

Margaret was born in Burlington, NC to the late Lawrence Allen and Ann Tate Bruton. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Leroy K "Lee" Williamson, Sr; her brother, Robert Allen Bruton and...

May 8, 2025

Lillie Mae Howard Lynch, 81, affectionally known as "Dutesy" left this earthly home and joined other family in her heavenly place of rest on Thursday, May 8, 2025.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 13, 2025 in the chapel of Layton-Anderson Funeral Home at 3:00 p.m.  Burial will follow in Sparrow Swamp Baptist Church Cemetery.  The...

May 7, 2025

Charles "Legrand" Kennedy, Jr. 61, passed away on Wednesday May 7, 2025 after an illness.

A memorial service will be held at Salem Church, 1817 Salem Road, 1817 Salem Road, Timmonsville, on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. The family will receive visitors  from 10:30 to 11:00 prior to the service at the church.

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May 6, 2025

Donald Hancock, Jr. 54, passed away on May 6, 2025.

A memorial service will be Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Effingham Church of God.  The family will speak to those attending after the service.

Donald, Jr was born in Florence, SC, the son of Donald, Sr. and Pamela Matthews Hancock.  He was...

May 3, 2025

Barbara Cottingham Currie, 92, departed this life and enter into her eternal rest on Saturday evening, May 3, 2025.

Barbara was born in Clio, SC, the daughter of the late John Kellar and Mattie Lee Ammons Cottingham. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Florence.  Reading was an enjoyable hobby of hers.  Her thought that...

May 2, 2025

Lillian Brenda Mosier Douglass, 85, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025 in Florence, SC surrounded by her loving children.

Born in Sumter, SC, she was a daughter of the late Eugene Tarleton Mosier, Sr. and Beulah Way Mosier Avinger of Sumter, SC.  Brenda was the heart and soul of the family. With a servant's heart, she...

Apr 30, 2025

April Hanna Strickland, 29, closed her eyes in this earthly place and went on to her heavenly home on April 30, 2025.

Funeral services will be Friday, May 9, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. at Palmetto Street Church of God.  Burial will follow at Florence Memorial Gardens.  The family will have a time of visitation beginning at 3:00...

Apr 29, 2025

Gerald "Jerry" O'Neal Kennedy, 85, completed this earthly journey on Tuesday evening, April 29, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.

Graveside services will be Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at New Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery, New Zion.  The family will have a time of visitation Friday evening, May 2, 2025 from 5:00 to 7:00...

Apr 28, 2025

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Morghan Noel Gore, 30, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident, Monday, April 28, 2025.

Morghan was born in Norfolk, Virginia and raised in Florence, South Carolina. While Morghan left us far too soon, the impact she left will be felt for many years to come. She had a...

Apr 27, 2025

Cynthia "Cindy" Walker Martin, 61, of Lamar completed her earthly chapter on Sunday, April 27, 2025 and began her new journey.

Graveside services will be at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 30th in Walker Cemetery, 4702 Mitch Lane, Timmonsville, SC. The family will have a time of visitation  beginning at 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Layton-Anderson Funeral...

Apr 18, 2025

Brenda Whisnant Jones, 81, passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, Apil 18, 2025.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel at Florence Memorial Gardens.  The family will speak to those attending after the service.

Born in Hickory, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late...

Apr 17, 2025

Joshua Andrew Jeffords, 33, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025.

Graveside services will be Friday, April 25, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. at Peniel Baptist Church Cemetery.  The family will have a time of visitation beginning at 12:00 to 1:00 at Layton-Anderson Funeral Home.

Joshua was born in Florence, SC, the son of Thomas Anthony...

Apr 16, 2025

Cindy Bell Welch, 48, of Timmonsville, passed away on Wednesday April 16, 2025 at her residence.

Graveside services will be Monday, April 21, 2025 at Bay Branch Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery at 2:00 p.m.  The family will have a time of visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m. in the Church.

Cindy was born in Florence...

Apr 14, 2025

Joe Dawkins, 59, of Timmonsville went home to meet his Jesus on Monday, April 14, 2025. Born William Joseph Dawkins, he was the son of the late William Hoyt and Mary Carroll Langston Dawkins. After his mom's passing, Jean Dawkins stepped seamlessly into that role and played a crucial part in his life. He worked for McCall Farms for...

Apr 13, 2025

Tina Palles, 68 of Florence, entered into eternal rest, Sunday April 13, 2025.

Memorial services will be Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.in the chapel of Layton-Anderson Funeral Home, 4210 W. Palmetto Street, Florence, SC

Born Constance Elizbeth Palles in Florence, SC, she was the daughter of the late Mitchell C. Palles and Louise...