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Brenda Folsom Dennis

Brenda Folsom Dennis

Nov 30, 2024

On November 11,2025 Brenda Folsom Dennis of Timmonsville South Carolina, a loving wife, mother and nana, peacefully passed away at the age of 75.

Born in Florence, SC Brenda was the daughter of the late Joseph Bernard Folsom and the late Mamie Jernigan Folsom. She was a member of First Free Will Baptist church. She enjoyed playing...

V.  "Kerry" Lewis

V. "Kerry" Lewis

Nov 24, 2024

V. Kerry Lewis, 63, of Effingham, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024.

A memorial service will be Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Layton-Anderson Funeral Home.  The family will have a private burial.

Mr. Lewis was born in Florence, the son of Sondra McKay Hayes and the late Rembert...

Grace Hill Rogers

Grace Hill Rogers

Nov 19, 2024

Grace Hill Rogers passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024.

Graveside services will be Friday, Nov. 22, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. at Cartersville Baptist Church Cemetery, in Timmonsville.    The family will speak to those attending after the service.

Grace was the fourth daughter of the late Joseph Chester Hill and Josie Hodge Hill of Cartersville,...

Stephanie Brown Stone

Stephanie Brown Stone

Nov 17, 2024

Stephanie Brown Stone, 71, passed away on Sunday evening, Nov. 17, 2024 after an illness. Funeral services will be Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Ebenezer Baptist Church. There will be a time of visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m. before the service at the church. Burial will follow the service at Florence Memorial Gardens.

Stephanie...

George Myers Young

George Myers Young

Nov 15, 2024

George Myers Young, 80, died at his residence in Timmonsville on Friday, November 15, 2024.

Born in Timmonsville, he was the son of the late Curtis Robert Young, Sr. and Lenora Moore Young.Prior to his retirement Mr. Young worked as a machinist with GE in Florence. He was a member of Timmonsville First Baptist and he served...

Wayne Alton Shifflet

Wayne Alton Shifflet

Nov 14, 2024

Wayne Alton Shifflet, 86, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024 in a Florence Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Born in McArthur, Ohio he was the son of the late Raymond and Evelyn McKinnis Shifflet. Mr. Shifflet was a retired Master Sergeant in the United States Army. He served 30 years and was a combat veteran...

Ernest Chappell

Ernest Chappell

Nov 7, 2024

Ernest Chappell, 65, passed away on Thursday, Nov.7, 2024 after a sudden illness.

Funeral services will be Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel at Layton-Anderson Funeral Home.  Burial will follow at Florence Memorial Gardens.  The family will have a time of visitation beginning 1:00 p.m. before the service at the Funeral Home.

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Tim Bongiorni

Tim Bongiorni

Nov 6, 2024

Timothy "Tim" Bongiorni, 66, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 in a Florence Hospital.

A funeral service will be Friday, Nov. 8, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. in the mausoleum chapel at Florence Memorial Gardens.  Interment will follow the service.

"Tim" was born in Pittsburgh, PA., the son of the late Dan and Lois Stabler...

Linda Ham Allen

Linda Ham Allen

Nov 5, 2024

Linda Ham Allen, 82, peacefully surrounded by her loving family, closed her eyes on this earth on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024 and woke up in her new heavenly home.

Funeral services will be Friday, Nov. 8, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. at Grace Baptist Church.  The

Family will have a time of visitation in the Life...

Shirley (Ward)  Holliday

Shirley (Ward) Holliday

Oct 29, 2024

Shirley Ward Holliday, 87, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday evening October 29, 2024.

Memorial services will be Sunday, November  3, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel at Layton-Anderson Funeral Home.  The family will receive visitors and family beginning at 2:00 p.m. prior to the service at the Funeral Home on Sunday.

Mrs....

Harriet (Mcmillan)  Hill

Harriet (Mcmillan) Hill

Oct 24, 2024

Harriet McMillan Hill , passed away Thursday, October 24, 2024, surrounded by love ones.

The family will receive friends Sunday, October 27 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Layton-Anderson Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, October 28 with interment following in Lamar Cemetery, Lamar, SC.

Harriet was born in Lamar,...

Darleen (Batson)  Jeffords

Darleen (Batson) Jeffords

Oct 22, 2024

Catherine "Darleen" Batson Jeffords, 74, departed this earthly life on Tuesday morning October 22, 2024 and opened  her eyes in a new heavenly home.

A graveside service will be Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. at Pine Grove Cemetery in Timmonsville.  The family will have a time of visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m....

Barbara (Oakley)  Hill

Barbara (Oakley) Hill

Oct 19, 2024

Barbara Oakley Hill, 91, peacefully left her earthly home and family on Saturday morning October 19, 2024 to be welcomed to her heavenly home.

The family will receive visitors and family on Monday evening from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Layton-Anderson Funeral Home.  A private family service will be held at a later  time.

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Michael Kelly Brown

Michael Kelly Brown

Oct 18, 2024

Michael Kelly Brown, 80, passed away on Friday, October 18, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer.

The family will have a Celebration of Life Memorial gathering at the family home that will be held on November 23, 2024.

Michael was born in Gastonia, North Carolina, the son of the late Julius Kelly Brown and...

Elizabeth (Miles)  Tedder

Elizabeth (Miles) Tedder

Oct 15, 2024

Elizabeth "Lib" Miles Tedder, 88, surrendered her earthly life to enter into her heavenly home on Tuesday evening with her family at her side.

Funeral services will be Saturday, Oct 19, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Layton-Anderson Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in the Strickland- Feagin Cemetery near Lake City.  The family will have...

George Byron Wilkes

George Byron Wilkes

Oct 15, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for George Byron Wilkes. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

John R. Harrison, Iii

John R. Harrison, Iii

Oct 12, 2024

On Saturday, October 12, 2024 John R. Harrison, III departed this earthly home and entered into his heavenly home surrounded by his loving family.

A memorial service will be Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the chapel of Layton-Anderson Funeral Home.  The family will share a time of visitation and fellowship beginning at 5:00 prior...

Gene Thomas Watford

Gene Thomas Watford

Oct 5, 2024

Gene Thomas Watford, 77, passed into rest on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, Oct 8, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. in the chapel of Layton-Anderson Funeral Home.  The family will receive visitors in the chapel beginning at 3:00 p.m.

Mr. Watford was born in Florence County, the son of the late Albert...

Shirley Ann Squires

Shirley Ann Squires

Oct 3, 2024

Shirley Ann Squires, 89, passed into eternal rest on Thursday, October 3, 2024.

Graveside services will be Monday October 7, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. at Florence Memorial Gardens.

The family will speak to family and friends after the service.

Shirley was born in Williamsburg County, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs....

J. E. Sims

J. E. Sims

Oct 3, 2024

J. E. Sims, 92, of Florence, SC went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, October 3, 2024.

J. E. was born on September 3, 1932 in Florence County to the late Joe and Susie Springs Sims. He was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church and the Church on King Avenue.  J.E....

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