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Legrand Kennedy

Legrand Kennedy

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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Donald (Jr.)  Hancock

Donald (Jr.) Hancock

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...

Barbara (Cottingham)  Currie

Barbara (Cottingham) Currie

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...

Brenda Mosier Douglass

Brenda Mosier Douglass

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...

April Marlene (Hanna)  Strickland

April Marlene (Hanna) Strickland

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...

Jerry Kennedy

Jerry Kennedy

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...

Morghan Noel Gore

Morghan Noel Gore

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...

Cindy Martin

Cindy Martin

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...

Brenda W Jones

Brenda W Jones

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...

Joshua Andrew Jeffords

Joshua Andrew Jeffords

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...

Cynthia (Bell)  Welch

Cynthia (Bell) Welch

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...

Joe Dawkins

Joe Dawkins

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...

Tina Palles

Tina Palles

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...

Frances Alice White

Frances Alice White

Apr 13, 2025

Frances Alice White, 96, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025 after a brief illness.

Graveside services will be Wednesday afternoon April 16, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. at Byrd Cemetery.  The family will speak to those attending after the service at the cemetery.

Alice was born in Florence County, the daughter of the late Victor...

Charles Harman Wright

Charles Harman Wright

Apr 12, 2025

Charles Harman Wright, 89, passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025, following an extended illness.

Charles was one of six siblings born in Mullins S.C. to the late James Milton Wright and Leatha Floyd Wright.  He attended Mullins High School where he was an excellent student athlete, loving the sport of basketball. After high school, Charles worked...

Eric Rabon

Eric Rabon

Apr 11, 2025

Charles Eric Rabon, 55, of Timmonsville passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025 from injuries sustained from an accident.

A Memorial Service will be held at 12:00 Noon, Monday, April 14, 2025 at Trinity Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 1021 S. Ebenezer Rd., Florence. The family will speak to those attending after the service.

Mr. Rabon was...

Iris (Broach)  Haithcock

Iris (Broach) Haithcock

Apr 10, 2025

Iris Broach Haithcock, 77, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025 after a brief illness.

Funeral services will be Monday April 14, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel of Layton-Anderson Funeral Home.  The family will have a time of visitation beginning at 2:00 p.m.  A private burial will be held at a later time in the...

Mary Joyner Pierce

Mary Joyner Pierce

Apr 9, 2025

Mary Joyner Pierce, 91, was re-united with her loved ones on Wednesday morning, April 9, 2025, as she closed her eyes in this earthly chapter and opened them in her new heavenly journey.

Funeral services will be Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. at Sparrow Swamp Baptist Church.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.  The...

Maxie Everette Connor

Maxie Everette Connor

Apr 8, 2025

Maxie Everette Connor, 60, died April 8, 2025 at the McLeod Hospice House in Florence.

A memorial service will be Friday, April 11, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel at Layton-Anderson Funeral Home.  The family will receive family and friends  beginning at 1:00 p.m. prior to the service.

Mr. Connor was born in Sumter,...

Randy Mark Smith

Randy Mark Smith

Apr 6, 2025

Randy Mark Smith Sr, a beloved father, son, brother, and friend, passed away on April 5th 2025 at the age of 54. Randy was preceded in death by his mother, Miriam Smith, and his grandson, Joseph Smith, both of whom he held close in his heart.

He is survived by his father, Harvey Smith; his brother, David...

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