Obituary Listing

Sep 1, 2024

Pearl Lee Hanna, 84, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 1, 2024 at residence.

Mrs. Hanna was born in Florence County, the daughter of the late Osborn Sanders Ellis and the late Emmie Mae Perkins Ellis.  She enjoyed crocheting, gardening and working with her flowers and especially spending time with her family.

Pearl was married...

Aug 30, 2024

Shawn Hobson Peters , loving wife, mother and daughter, sister and friend to many, closed her eyes in this earthly life, gained her Wings and went to the open arms of her heavenly Father on Friday afternoon, August 30, 2024.

Funeral services will be at First Free Will Baptist Church, Florence, 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 4, 2024,...

Aug 29, 2024

Lucille passed away on August 29, 2024 at age 86 surrounded by family in her home in Florence, South Carolina.

Born in Marietta, South Carolina to Essie Lee Knox and James William Collins (Married January 3, 1925) and granddaughter to Richard Louis Whitmire Knox (Born April 5, 1876) and Sallie Stacks (Born July 18, 1876), Lucy was...

Aug 29, 2024

Elijah H. Blick, III -  68, went to his heavenly home on August 29, 2024.

Graveside services will be Saturday August 31, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Byrd Cemetery in Timmonsville.  The family will speak to those attending after the service.

Elijah was born in Florence County, the son of the late Elijah H. Blick,...

Aug 28, 2024

Annie Rose Kirby, 69, passed in the evening of Wednesday August 28, 2024 surrounded by her loving husband and children.

A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Layton-Anderson Funeral Home.  The family will speak to those attending prior to the service at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral...

Aug 25, 2024

Ruth Nimon Fagan, age 98, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2024, at Southland Healthcare Center in Florence, South Carolina. Born in a farmhouse in Brooksville, Alabama to her parents, Leonard Eugene Nimon and Luana Byrd Sorter Nimon. She was the second  (surprise) delivery fraternal twin following her brother, Wade Haden. She was married to Hurshell Buford Fagan (Retired...

Aug 20, 2024

Dennis Wasko - 81, passed away in a local hospital on Tuesday, August 20, 2024.

Funeral services will be Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Layton-Anderson Funeral Home.  Burial will follow at Florence Memorial Gardens.  The family will have a time of visitation Friday, August 23, 2024 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m....

Aug 13, 2024

Doris Miller Hancock , age 98, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and grace. Born to loving parents, Doris was a devoted daughter, cherished sister, beloved mother, doting grandmother, loving aunt and a dear friend to many. Her life was a testament to the values she held dear—faith, family, and friendship....

Aug 12, 2024

Annette Howard Moore , 74, of Coward passed away Monday, August 12, 2024.

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, August 15, 2024 at High Hill Family Worship Center, Coward.  Family visitation will begin at the church one hour prior to the service at 1:00 p.m.  Burial will follow in High Hill Free Baptist Cemetery, Scranton.

Aug 11, 2024

Faye McKay Severance, 90 passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024 in peaceful surroundings and in the presence of her family.

Funeral services will be Friday, August 16, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Layton-Anderson Funeral Home.  The family will have a time of visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m. before the service.  Burial will be...

Aug 9, 2024

Loretta Sox Green, 58, passed away in a Charleston Hospital on Friday evening, August 9, 2024.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the Chapel at Layton-Anderson Funeral Home.  Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m.  The family will have a burial at Byrd Cemetery at a later time.

Loretta was...

Aug 6, 2024

Lucille Collins Rothell "Lucy"

Lucille passed away on August 29, 2024 at age 86 surrounded by family in her home in Florence, South Carolina.

Born in Marietta, South Carolina to Essie Lee Knox and James William Collins and granddaughter to Richard Louis Whitmire Knox and Sallie Stacks.   Lucy was raised alongside seven siblings on a...

Aug 6, 2024

Mary Gibbs Spigner, 86, passed away on Tuesday evening, August 6, 2024 in a local Hospice facility.

Funeral services will be Saturday August 10, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel at Layton-Anderson Funeral Home.  Entombment will follow at Florence Memorial Gardens.  The family will have a time of visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m. prior to the...

Aug 6, 2024

William H. Justice, Jr, peacefully went into the arms of his Lord and Savior, for whom he has served for 43 years, on Tuesday morning, August 6, 2024.

Funeral services will be Friday, August 9, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. at Community Free Will Baptist Church, where he has been serving for 31 years.  The family will have...

Aug 3, 2024

Sharon Marie Evans , 74 went to her eternal resting place on Saturday evening August 3, 2024, in the presence of her husband and children.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.at Layton-Anderson Funeral Home.    The family will have a visitation beginning at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home before the service.  Burial...

Jul 30, 2024

Melton E. "Red"  Middleton, 92 of Florence, SC,  passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 in a local hospital.

Funeral services will be Friday, August 2, 2024 at 12:30 p.m. in the chapel of Layton-Anderson Funeral Home.  Burial will follow at Florence National Cemetery with military Honors.  The family will receive visitors and family from 11:30...

Jul 22, 2024

Sheila Mack Hayes, 75, passed away on Monday morning, July 22, 2024.

The family will have a time of visitation Thursday evening from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Layton-Anderson Funeral Home, Florence, SC.

Born in Dillon, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Virginia Cox Mack.  Sheila retired from Wellman Industries,...

Jul 20, 2024

Kim Morris Cheek, 51, left this earthly life on Saturday July 20, 2024 with her husband and children by her side.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at Elim Baptist Church, 1303 Olanta Highway, Effingham at 2:00 p.m.  Burial will follow at Matthews Cemetery in Coward.  The family will have a time of visitation on...

Jul 18, 2024

Jane Louise Frederick 82, passed away in a local hospice facility on Thursday, July 18, 2024.

Memorial services will be announced at a later time by the family.

Born in Aurora, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late George Gaworski and Irene Molitor Gaworski.  Jane's employment during the years took her through several different...

Jul 16, 2024

Jon Edward Ham, Sr., 72, of Florence, S.C., passed away peacefully on July 16, 2024, at Wellmore of Daniel Island where he fought a courageous fight and succumbed to the diseases of Lewy Body and Frontotemporal Dementia. He was surrounded by his family at the time of his death.

Jon was born in Frankfurt, Germany, and was...