Obituary Listing

Feb 1, 2026

Shirley Joiner Boney, age 86, of Florence, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 1, 2026, in Canton, Georgia. She was born on September 18, 1939, in Dublin, Georgia, to the late Joe and Nettie Joiner.

Shirley loved her family deeply and was an amazing, devoted mother. She was known for her sassy, spunky, and fun-loving...

Feb 1, 2026

Luther Lexon Bourne, Jr., lovingly known as "Shorty" to his many friends and "Junior" to his family, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at the age of 81, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born on April 15, 1944, in Raines, South Carolina, Luther was the son of the late Luther Lexon Bourne, Sr....

Jan 25, 2026

***Important Service Change*** Due to the recent inclement weather, the previously planned graveside service for Ellen Register will now be a chapel service at Layton-Anderson Funeral Home beginning at 2:00 p.m., Monday February 2, 2026.  The family will still receive friends at the funeral home beginning at 12:30 p.m. Interment will be held at Florence Memorial Gardens at a...

Jan 23, 2026

Phyllis Ann Vause entered into her heavenly home on January 23, 2026. Phyllis was born in Mt. Pleasant, NC to Robert and Ruby Bost.

Phyllis worked for many years as a supervisor in the textile industry.

Phyllis is survived by her husband Ike Vause; her daughter Lisa Scearce (David); her sister Betty Earnhart (Jimmy); her...

Jan 23, 2026

With profound sorrow and a deep sense of loss, we announce the passing of Pamela "Pam" Matthews Hancock who left us on Friday, January 23, 2026, at the age of 77 after a brief illness.

Born on November 18, 1948 in Salters, South Carolina to the late James and Mary Lou McDonald Matthews. Pam was later blessed...

Jan 22, 2026

Florence, SC — Susan Hanna Bruton, 69, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 22, 2026. Born in Sumter, South Carolina, Susan was the daughter of the late David Lee Hanna and Judy Vause Hanna. She devoted 35 years to education as an elementary school teacher with Florence School District One. Teaching primarily social studies and English, Susan shared her...

Jan 22, 2026

Florence, SC - Karen Newton Daniels, 89, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026

Born in Hartsville, SC, Karen was the daughter of the late Harvey Jordan Newton, Sr. and Mary Ulmer Fair.

Karen was a graduate of Columbia College, where she obtained her Master's degree.  She spent her life devoted to teaching elementary school...

Jan 20, 2026

Celso Roman Rodriuuez, 90 , of Effingham passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

Mr. Rodriguez was born in Toa Alta, Puerto Rico, the son of the late Celso Cheves and Blasina Rodriguez.

Celso was a switch operator for CSX Railroad for 45 plus years.

He is survived by his daughter, Maria Velazquez...

Jan 17, 2026

Timmonsville, SC – Julie Charlene Morris, 60, passed away  in her mother's embrace on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at her residence.

Born in Goldendale, Washington, she was the daughter of Anne Honour Morris and the late Charles Woodrow Morris.

She worked in the banking industry for many years in check processing. Julie was very creative....

Jan 14, 2026

Alma Kennedy Martin, 65, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Heritage Home of Florence, South Carolina.

Born March 11, 1960, in Sumter, South Carolina, Alma was the only child of the late Archie E. Kennedy and Izola Lane Kennedy. She was a 1979 graduate of Kingstree Senior High School. A devoted homemaker, Alma's greatest...

Jan 14, 2026

Mr. Wesley O'Neal Bateman, 63, entered into rest on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Born in Florence, SC, he was a son of the late Samuel Jeffords Bateman, Sr. and the late Eunice Hanna Bateman.

He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He was a kindhearted man that would do anything to help anyone. He...

Jan 12, 2026

Mr. Clyde Turner, 82, entered into rest on Monday, January 12, 2026. He was born in Horry County, SC to the late Ernest and Winnie Holt Turner.

Clyde retired from DuPont after many years of faithful and dedicated service. He was a member of Liberty Chapel Church. He was a former member of Southside Baptist Church, and...

Jan 8, 2026

Mr. Cleveland Craig Stokes, 58, entered into rest on Thursday, January 8, 2026, surrounded by his family.

Craig was born on August 6, 1967, to the late Cleveland "Cleve" Stokes, Jr. and the late Bennie Lee Prosser Stokes. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and listening to country music. Craig also loved working in his yard and cutting the...

Jan 6, 2026

Jessica Shannon Howard, 41, entered into rest on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. Born in Florence, SC, she was the daughter of the late Nancy Ruth Nash Howard and the late Charles Kendrick Howard, Jr.

Surviving are her life companion, Chad Powell; son, Joshua Austin Watson; sister, Leah Howard Burpee (Chris); brother, Mark Senn; special cousin, Michael Beckett;...

Jan 5, 2026

Robert Barnard Moore, Sr., age 82, was born on March 11, 1943, in Florence, South Carolina, and passed away surrounded by the love of his family and a few of his best friends in life.

Known to family and friends simply as Barnard, he was a devoted husband to his wife, Janice Moore, and a proud father...

Jan 1, 2026

Mr. Philip Albert Kenyon, 81, entered into rest on Thursday, January 1, 2026. Born in Elgin, IL, he was the son of the late Albert Sidney Kenyon and the late Ruth Elizabeth Lowman Kenyon. Philip served in the United States Navy. He had a lifelong passion for classic cars and found great joy in restoring and working on them....

Dec 31, 2025

Mr. John Charles Jeffords, Jr., 81, entered into rest on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Born in Florence, SC, he was a son of the late John Charles Jeffords, Sr. and the late Maude McElveen Jeffords.

John served in the United States Navy before spending many years with BellSouth, where he retired after a dedicated career as a...

Dec 31, 2025

Larry Hickman, 73, entered into rest on Wednesday, December 31st, 2025. Born in Clarendon Co., SC, he was a son of the late Melvin Hickman and the late Annie Mae Cooke.

Larry was a member of First Free Will Baptist Church. He retired from Vulcraft after 28 years of service as an electrician. He enjoyed fishing and...

Dec 31, 2025

Joanne Phillips Miles, 88, entered into rest on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Born in Winston-Salem, NC, she was a daughter of the late Arthur C. and Mattie Ruth Thompson Phillips. She was a member of the Palmetto Street Church of God.

Surviving are her daughters, Yvonne Nelms (Chirstopher), Jody Brown (James), Lisa Aycock (Don); 8 grandchildren; 9...

Dec 29, 2025

Mr. Eugene Crawford, 91, entered into rest on Monday, December 29, 2025. Born in Phenix City, AL, he was a son of the late Darwin and Mary Louise Shores Crawford.

He was a member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War and retired from Stone Containers after 41...