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Bobbie Grooms Tanner
Feb 18, 2025
Bobbie Chancy Grooms Tanner, 82, went to her Heavenly home on February 18, 2025 after a valiant battle with a long illness while being cared for by the wonderful staff at The Florence Presbyterian Community. Her firm belief in God supported her in her struggle and ultimately gave her peace.
Bobbie is survived by her four children,...
Scott Hewitt Jones
Feb 15, 2025
Scott Hewitt Jones, 71, of Quinby passed away Saturday, February 15, 2025 in a local hospital.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 18, 2025 in Mount Hope Cemetery, Florence.
Violet Gay Delung
Feb 11, 2025
Violet Gay DeLung, 80, passed from this earthly home to her new life on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.
Funeral services will be Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Layton-Anderson Funeral Home. Entombment will follow at Florence Memorial Gardens. The family will have a time of visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. before the service.
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Robert Lee "Robbie" Best, Jr.
Feb 10, 2025
Robert Lee "Robbie" Best, Jr. 71, passed away on Monday, Feb. 10, 2025.
Funeral services will be Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Southside Baptist Church. The family will have a time of visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m. before the service at the church. Burial will be held at the Florence National Cemetery on Monday...
Henry Clay Norris
Feb 10, 2025
HENRY CLAY NORRIS, 90, ended a journey on this earth and entered into his heavenly home on Monday, Feb. 10, 2025.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Lake Swamp Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will have a time of visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m. before...
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, 2025 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, 2025 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...
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