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Ray Mclaughlin

Ray Mclaughlin

May 27, 2023

Olanta, SC – Arnold Ray McLaughlin, 46, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023.

Funeral services will be Thursday, June 1, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. in the chapel of Layton-Anderson Funeral Home. The family will speak to those attending the service afterwards.

Ray was born in Sumter, County, the son of Roy and Mary Miles...

Tommy Rotan

Tommy Rotan

May 26, 2023

Florence, SC - Tommy Rotan, 66 passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023 surrounded by his loving family,  in a local hospital.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel of Layton-Anderson Funeral Home.  The family will have a time of visitation following the service.

Mr. Rotan was born...

Dan Phillips

Dan Phillips

May 22, 2023

Dan Phillips, 80, of Florence passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023. The family will have a private service.

The family requests that memorials be made to Lamar First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 431, Lamar, SC 29069

You are invited to sign the guestbook at www.laytonandersonfh.com

Frederick Duane Terry

Frederick Duane Terry

May 18, 2023

Timmonsville, SC – Frederick Duane Terry, 65, passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2023.

A Celebration of Life gathering  will be Saturday, June 10, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at his home on John Paul Jones Rd, Timmonsville.

Mr. Terry was born in Columbia, South Carolina, the son of Juanice A. Terry and the late Morris...

Ronald Lee Senft

Ronald Lee Senft

May 13, 2023

Ronald Lee Senft, 82, of Florence, South Carolina, passed away May 13, 2023, at McLeod Hospice House after a lengthy illness. He was born in York, Pennsylvania, to Jeremiah Senft and Ruth Peace (Morton) Senft on June 8, 1940. He grew up in Stoverstown with his 2 brothers, working on farms, having fun with cousins and neighborhood friends, and...

Marlene (Davis)  Bates

Marlene (Davis) Bates

May 11, 2023

"Well done, good and faithful servant." Those were the words Marlene Davis Bates heard from her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. After 88 years on this earth, Marlene completed her time on earth on May 11, 2023. Her remarkable life was noteworthy in six qualities. Marlene as The Church Matriarch; Friend; Prayer Warrior; Mentor, Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother most...

John Paul Hatcher

John Paul Hatcher

May 7, 2023

Florence, SC - John Paul Hatcher, 39, passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 7, 2023.

A memorial service will be Thursday, May 11, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Layton-Anderson Funeral Home.  The family will speak to those attending  after the service.

John Paul was born in Florence County, the son of Victor...

Rickey A. Joye

Rickey A. Joye

May 6, 2023

Lamar, SC- Rickey Arnold Joye, 74, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023.

Graveside services will be Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. at Salem United Methodist Church Cemetery, Timmonsville.  The family will speak to those attending  after the service.  There will be a time for signing the guestbook and viewing during regular business hours at...

Patricia Gulledge

Patricia Gulledge

May 6, 2023

Florence. SC – Patricia Lineberry Gulledge, 81, went peacefully to her heavenly home on Saturday, May 6, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.

Funeral services will be Monday, May 8, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. in the chapel of Layton-Anderson Funeral Home.  Visitation will be at 4:00 prior to the service at the funeral home.  The family will...

Dale (Hickson)  Logan

Dale (Hickson) Logan

May 3, 2023

Lynchburg, SC – Dale Hickson Logan, 71, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023.

Graveside services will be Saturday, May 6, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Lynchburg, SC.  The family will speak to those attending after the service.

Mrs. Logan was born in Sumter County, the daughter of the late Luther...

Bob Drew

Bob Drew

May 3, 2023

Timmonsville, SC – Robert Marvin "Bob"  Drew, 83, went to be with his LORD on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 surrounded by his family.

Services Honoring Bob Drew will be Monday, May 8, 2023. Beginning with visitation at 11:00 a.m. at Lake Swamp Baptist Church with funeral services at 12:00 noon. Military Honor Guard graveside service will follow...

Jane (Franklin)  Sox

Jane (Franklin) Sox

May 2, 2023

Florence, SC – Rebecca "Jane" Sox, 64, of Florence, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 2, 2023.

Jane was born in Abingdon, Virginia, the daughter of the late Benjamin and Virginia Shelley Franklin.

She retired after several years as a manager for Blue Cross/Blue Shield (CHAMPUS). She loved her family and friends. If you came...

Ettie Carol (Potts)  Ottinger

Ettie Carol (Potts) Ottinger

May 2, 2023

Coward, SC – Ettie Carol Ottinger, 75, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2023.

A graveside service will be Friday, May 5, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. at Unity Christian Fellowship, Timmonsville.  The family will speak to those attending after the service at the gravesite.

Mrs. Ottinger was born in Lumberton, North Carolina, the daughter of the...

Bill Hopkins

Bill Hopkins

Apr 28, 2023

Timmonsville, S.C. – William "Bill" Andrew Hopkins, 77, passed away Friday, April 28, 2023.

Bill was born in Darlington County, the son of the late Dalton and Elease Hopkins.

He was a truck driver for Floyd's Seafood in Timmonsville before his retirement.

Surviving are; his son, Billy (Misty) Hopkins and daughter, Lisa Hopkins;...

Kathleen (Wilson)  Washburn

Kathleen (Wilson) Washburn

Apr 26, 2023

Lynchburg, SC – Kathleen Wilson Washburn, 86, passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023.

A graveside service will be Friday, April 28, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Tabernacle Cemetery in Lynchburg, SC.  The family will speak to those attending after the service.

Kathleen was born in Sumter County, the daughter of the late Corbet T....

Hannah Elizabeth Harvin

Hannah Elizabeth Harvin

Apr 24, 2023

Florence, SC – Hannah Elizabeth Harvin 26, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023.

A memorial service will be Thursday, April 27, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at New Spring Church, Florence, SC.  The family will speak to those attending after the service.

Ms. Harvin was born in Florence, SC, the daughter of Joseph "Jody" Harvin,...

Ethel (Smith)  Gibbs

Ethel (Smith) Gibbs

Apr 24, 2023

Timmonsville, SC – Ethel S. Gibbs, 93, went to her heavenly home on Monday, April 24, 2023.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 12:00 noon in Sardis Baptist Church with visitation beginning one hour before the service at 11:00 a.m.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Ethel was born in...

Helena (Mccutcheon)  Benenhaley

Helena (Mccutcheon) Benenhaley

Apr 24, 2023

Darlington, SC – Helena Elizabeth Benenhaley, 87, passed away on Monday April 24, 2023.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel at Florence  Memorial Gardens.  The family will speak to those attending after the service.

Mrs. Benenhaley was born in Florence County, the daughter of the late Carl...

Mildred (Dority)  Odom

Mildred (Dority) Odom

Apr 23, 2023

Timmonsville, SC – Mildred Dority Odom, 77, passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023. Funeral services will be Monday, May 1, 2023 at 12:00 at Lake Swamp Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will begin at 10:30 a.m. at the Church prior to the service.

Mildred was born in Darlington County, the daughter...

Bob Clemson

Bob Clemson

Apr 22, 2023

Robert Lee Clemson, 80,passed away on Saturday April 22,2023.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Layton-Anderson funeral Home.  The family will receive guest immediately after the service.  A private burial will take place in Princeton, West Virginia on Thursday.

Bob was born in Princeton, West Virginia. ...

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