Obituary Listing

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

Apr 3, 2025

Stevenson "Steve" R. Moody, 82, passed away at his home on Thursday, April 3, 2025.

Funeral services will be Monday, April 7, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. at Layton-Anderson Funeral Home Chapel.  There will be a private burial at Lake Swamp Cemetery.  The family will receive family and friends beginning at 2:00 p.m. before the service at the...

Apr 3, 2025

Howell Bryant Anderson, 80, "retired" on Thursday, April 3, 2025 and went home to be with his Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ. When asked over the years about his plans for retirement, he confidently replied "I'll retire three days before my funeral".

Funeral services will be held at Lake Swamp Baptist Church on Sunday, April 6, 2025...

Mar 29, 2025

Ray A. Hyer, Sr, 86, passed away peacefully on Saturday afternoon March 29, 2025 in the presence of his loving family.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at  Southside Baptist Church, Florence, SC.  Burial will follow at the Florence National Cemetery at 2:00 p.m.  The family will have a time of visitation...

Mar 28, 2025

Cleta Joyce Harrelson, 83, left this earthly home on Friday morning, March 28, 2025.

Funeral services will be Monday, March 31, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel at Layton-Anderson Funeral Home.  Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. before the service at the Funeral Home.  Burial will be held on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 11:00 a.m....

Mar 23, 2025

Betty Jane Ranson, 92, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025, while surrounded by her three sons. Betty Jane, known by many as "BJ" was the daughter of the late Gladwyn and Margaret Edwards Mothershead, of King George, Virginia. Betty was a graduate of the University of Virginia, receiving her degree in Nursing. She was married to the late...

Mar 22, 2025

Joan Floyd Strickland passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on March 22, 2025.

Born on July 18, 1937, in Mullins, SC, Joan was the cherished daughter of Zetha and Edward Floyd. She enjoyed a fulfilling career with Union Carbide and later continued her professional journey with ESAB Welding until her retirement. After retiring, she enjoyed...

Mar 17, 2025

Suzanne Carol Lloyd Livingston, 72, of Florence, South Carolina, passed away on March 17, 2025. Born on October 25, 1952, in Fayetteville, North Carolina, Suzanne was the beloved daughter of James Hugh Lloyd and Arminta Kiser Lloyd.

Suzanne will be remembered for her unwavering faith in Christ, her infectious humor, and her constant willingness to help others....

Mar 17, 2025

Woodrow M. Ward , 65, also known as "Woody", passed away on Monday evening, March 17, 2025 in a local hospital.

Woody was born in Summerville, SC, the son of the late John Keener, Sr and Betty Jo McElveen Ward.  He served as a member of the US Naval Reserve.  Before retiring, he worked at Fiber Industries...

Mar 13, 2025

Charlie Rabon – On Thursday, March 13th, 2025, Charlie Henry Rabon Sr, 82, finished his work here on earth and is now rejoicing with the Lord in his Heavenly home.

Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday, March 17th, 2025 inside the mausoleum at Florence Memorial Gardens. Services will start at 3:00 p.m. with...

Mar 12, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the untimely passing of Brayden Todd "Bubba" Hatchell, who left this world on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Brayden was a vibrant, joyful spirit whose presence will be profoundly missed by all who knew him.

A celebration of Brayden's life will be held on Saturday, March 22,...

Mar 11, 2025

Ernest Morris, 79, passed away on Tuesday evening, March 11, 2025 after an illness.

Funeral services will be Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at Sparrow Swamp Baptist Church.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.  The family will receive family and friends before the service at the church beginning at 12:00 noon.

Mr....

Mar 11, 2025

Brenda Truett Russ,78, of Florence went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, March 11. She was a loving wife, mom, grandma, and great-grandma. She spent her days loving and taking care of her family.

A graveside memorial service will be held at Florence Memorial Gardens on Saturday, March 15 at 3:30pm.

Born in Darlington county,...

Mar 8, 2025

Maxie O. Turner, 86, passed away on Saturday afternoon at the Veterans Village in Florence, SC.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Palmetto Street Church of God.  Burial will follow at Florence Memorial Gardens.  The family will have a time of visitation Monday evening, beginning at 5:00 p.m. at Layton-Anderson Funeral...