Obituary Listing

May 9, 2024

Kevin Randolph Sports "Randy", age 58, passed away May 9, 2024 surrounded by the love of his family and his church.

A memorial service, celebrating his life, will be held on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at First Freewill Baptist Church, at five o'clock in the afternoon. Please allow his family to know you stand with them by...

May 9, 2024

Shawn Eugene Conway, 59 of Florence SC, passed away peacefully on Thursday May 9, 2024.

Born in Lincoln Nebraska, Shawn was the son of the Late Harry E Conway and Barbara Ann (Walker) Conway.  Growing up in Nebraska Shawn did farming work with his family and later went on to work in several Manufacturing Mills.  Over the...

May 9, 2024

James Russell Hill, 92 of Timmonsville, passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 9, 2024 after a brief illness.

Funeral services will be Monday, May 13, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. at Sardis Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.  The family will have a time of visitation beginning at 2:00 p.m. at the church...

May 6, 2024

Christopher Michael Lewis 41, died in a Dillon Hospital, Monday May 6, 2024.

A Memorial service will be Tuesday, May 14, 2024 in the chapel of Layton-Anderson Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m.  The family will speak to those attending after the service.

Mr. Lewis was born in Florence County, the son of Teresa "Terry" Stricklen...

May 5, 2024

Lina Kathryn Miccichi "Kate" went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 5, 2024.

She was born in Florence, South Carolina to the late Rev. Robert L. Thomas Sr. and Alice Graves Thomas. Kate was a loving and devoted mother to her children and Bunny to her granddaughter. A wonderful companion to her...

May 3, 2024

James Lee Ray , Jr, 60 of Timmonsville, passed to his heavenly home on Friday, May 3, 2024.

Memorial services for Mr. Ray will be Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. at Palmetto Street Church of God.  The family will have a gathering of friends and family following the service at his home at 4746 Strap...

Apr 30, 2024

Michael Anthony Lane, 78, passed away in a local hospital facility on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.

Mr. Lane was born in Brighton, England: the son of the late Fred and Jean (Rhodes) Lane.

His interests included world travel, dancing, cheering for the Green Bay Packers, skiing and snowmobiling, cooking for and spending time wit his...

Apr 29, 2024

Laurie Bruce Register, 88, went to sleep today Monday, April 29, 2023 and woke up in his new Heavenly home.

Graveside services will be Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at Pine Grove Church Cemetery in Timmonsville, SC.   The family will speak to those attending after the service at the cemetery.

Mr. Register was...

Apr 24, 2024

Sonny Gale Johnson Frye , 47 of Timmonsville passed away April 24, 2024 after an illness.

A memorial service will be held Saturday May 11th at 1 pm at Bethsaida United Methodist Church located at 4713 S. Irby Street, Effingham, SC 29541

Sonny was born in Monroe, Michigan to Edna Mae Munn Coleman. Sonny and...

Apr 24, 2024

Richard Player, 60, passed away on April 24, 2024 in a local Hospice Facility in Florence, SC.

Graveside services will be Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Paul Cemetery in Timmonsville.  Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Layton-Anderson Funeral Home before the service.

Mr. Player was born in...

Apr 24, 2024

Belle Morrison "Boody" Smith Phillips Smith, 101, surrounded by her family; closed her eyes and entered into her heavenly home, Wednesday, April 24, 2024.

Funeral services will be Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. at Layton-Anderson Funeral Home.  Burial will follow at Byrd Cemetery.  There will be a gathering of family and friends beginning at 3:00...

Apr 22, 2024

Chris Langston, 68, left this earthly life and entered into his heavenly home today, April 22, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.

Memorial services will be Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. at Bethany Free Will Baptist Church.  The family will greet family and friends beginning at 3:00 p.m. at the church prior to the service....

Apr 19, 2024

William "Steward" Elmore, 71, passed away to his heavenly home on Friday April 19, 2024.

Graveside services will be Monday, April 22, 2024 at 2:30 at Byrd Cemetery in Timmonsville, SC.  The family will greet family and friends from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Monday at Layton-Anderson Funeral Home before the service.

Mr. Elmore was born...

Apr 15, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for Russell D. Watford. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Apr 15, 2024

Debra Duke Cook, 41, went to her heavenly home on Monday afternoon, April 15, 2024.

Funeral services will be Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Layton-Anderson Funeral Home.  Debra will be laid to rest at Florence Memorial Gardens following the service.  The family will have a time of visitation beginning at 1:00...

Apr 13, 2024

Richard Lee "Ricky" Haithcock 53, left this earthly home on Saturday, April 13, 2024.

Graveside services will be Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. at Byrd Cemetery in Timmonsville, SC.  The family will have a time of visitation from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at Layton-Anderson Funeral Home before the service.

Ricky was born in...

Apr 13, 2024

Joseph Henry Burch, Sr, "Joe" – 92, peacefully entered the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, April 13, 2024.

Joe was the son of the late Burland J. and Mary Alexander Burch.  He grew up in Mt. Croghan, SC. There he played sports in high school.  He was a decorated Korean War Army...

Apr 12, 2024

Genevieve Foley Childers, 90, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 12, 2024.

Funeral services will be Friday April 19, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. in the mausoleum chapel at Florence Memorial Gardens in Florence, SC.  Entombment will follow the service.

Born in North Carolina, Genevieve was the daughter of the late Clifford and Florence Andrews Foley. ...

Apr 12, 2024

Margaret Marshall 76, passed away in the early morning of Friday, April 12, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.

Margaret was born in Sumter, South Carolina, the daughter of Geneva Pack. She was the owner of Marshall's Paint Company in Myrtle Beach, SC.

Surviving are her daughter, Barbara (Jimmy) Saverance; sons, James Caples, Gene Caples;...

Apr 8, 2024

Melvena Willis Hardee, 89, passed from this earthly life to her heavenly home on Monday, April 8, 2024.

A funeral service will be Friday, April 12, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.in the Florence Memorial Gardens Mausoleum Chapel, Florence, SC.

Mrs. Hardee was born in Kershaw County, the daughter of the late Otis C. and Elizabeth  Mosely...