Obituary Listing

Sep 6, 2022

Florence, SC – Harriett A.  Hatchell, 79, passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2022.

Graveside services will be Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Florence Memorial Gardens.  The family will speak to those attending after the service.

Ms. Hatchell was born in Florence, SC, the daughter of the late Otis David and Claudia...

Sep 3, 2022

Mark Donald Meline died at the age of 60 on September 3, 2022. He was born in Hudson, Wisconsin on September 28, 1961 to Donald Earl Meline and Judith Emaline Meline. As a young man he excelled in academics and he enjoyed spending time at the family's place on a southwest Florida island where he loved many outdoor activities,...

Sep 1, 2022

Timmonsville, SC – Heather Marie Obrien (Brown), 43, passed away on Thursday, September 1st, 2022 in a local hospital surrounded by her family.

Heather was born in Florence County, the daughter of Michael Ernest Brown Sr and Hazel Suzanne Parker.  She lived life to the fullest.  She taught her boys all about southern manners. Heather attended Timmonsville...

Aug 31, 2022

Florence, SC – Pamela Ham Mabry, 57, passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2022.

The family will have a time of visitation Friday evening from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Layton-Anderson Funeral Home, 4210 W. Palmetto Street, Florence.

Pam was born in Florence County, the daughter of the late Legrande and Priscilla Morris Ham.  She...

Aug 26, 2022

Florence, SC - Allen C. Hickson, 80 passed away on Friday, August 26, 2022.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel of Layton-Anderson Funeral Home.  Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home before the service. Burial will follow at Florence Memorial Gardens.   The family will be at...

Aug 26, 2022

Sumter, SC – Frances Huggins McLaughlin, 88, passed away on Friday, August 26, 2022.

Graveside services will be Monday, August 29, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at Byrd Cemetery, 100 Layton Drive, Timmonsville, SC.  The family will have a time of visitation Monday evening from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the fellowship hall of First Presbyterian Church, 9...

Aug 2, 2022

Barry J. Williams

Florence, SC – Barry Jay Williams, 63, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022 after an illness.

Funeral services will be Friday, August 5, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel of Florence Memorial Gardens.  The family will have a time of visitation beginning at 2:00 p.m. in the Mausoleum Chapel.

Jul 30, 2022

Florence, SC – Thelma Wagenaar Hinshelwood, 94, passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2022.

A memorial service will be Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Florence Memorial Gardens.  The family will have a time afterwards to speak to those attending.

Born in Chicago to Peter and Edith Wagenaar, married for...

Jul 25, 2022

Timmonsville, SC – James W. Walters, 82, passed away on Monday, July 25, 2022.

A graveside service will be Friday, July 29, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. in the Peniel Baptist Church cemetery.  The family will speak to those attending after the service.

Mr. Walters was born in San Antonio, Texas.  He served his country in...

Jul 21, 2022

Timmonsville, SC – Joseph Marion Langston, 69, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 21, 2022.

Funeral services will be Sunday, July 24, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. at Sparrow Swamp Baptist Church.  Interment will follow in the church cemetery.  The family will have a time of  visitation beginning at 2:00 p.m. in the Church.

Mr. Langston...

Jul 20, 2022

Florence, SC – George Henry Willis, 76, passed away at home on Wednesday, July 20, 2022.

Graveside services with military honors will be Thursday, July 28, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at the Florence National Cemetery. Luncheon will follow at the home of his son, 2342 McGown Drive, Florence, SC.

The family will have a time...

Jul 20, 2022

Fayetteville, NC – Rebecca Cypert Ford, 68 formerly of Florence, SC, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2022.

Funeral services will be Saturday, July 23, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. in the Mausoleum Chapel at Florence Memorial Gardens.

Interment will follow in the cemetery.  The family will speak to those attending after the service.

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Jul 20, 2022

Florence, SC – Annie Lois Meggs Hudson, 101 went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, July 20, 2022.

Graveside services will be Saturday, July 23, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Florence Memorial Gardens.  The family will speak to those attending after the service.

Mrs. Annie Lois was born in Timmonsville, SC,the daughter of the...

Jul 20, 2022

Florence, SC- Francis David Miles, 73, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 surrounded by his loving wife and children.

A graveside service will be held Monday, July 25th at 2:00 p.m. at the Florence National Cemetery, 1009 Stockade Rd., Florence. Please plan accordingly as this is an outdoor venue without seating.

David was born...

Jul 11, 2022

Luann D Abbuhl - 69, died peacefully at home on July 11, 2022 surrounded by family and her beloved Italian Greyhound Bella.

Born in Ohio but a self- proclaimed Florida native, Luann spent her early days in the Cocoa Beach area and later moved to Orlando with her final move to South Carolina. Music was always a...

Jul 9, 2022

Effingham, SC – Wayne Stewart Greene, 61, passed away on July 9, 2022 after a brief illness.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. at Layton-Anderson Funeral Home.  The family will have a time of visitation following the service until 7:30  p.m.

Wayne was born in Darlington, the son of Helmer...

Jul 8, 2022

Florence, SC – William David "Bill" Ashley, III, 46, passed away suddenly on Friday, July 8, 2022.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel at Layton-Anderson Funeral Home.  Burial will follow at Florence Memorial Gardens.  The family will have a time of visitation from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Monday evening...

Jul 4, 2022

Florence, SC – George Alan Blackmon, 59, passed away Monday, July 4, 2022.

Funeral services will be Friday, July 8, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Layton-Anderson Funeral Home.  The family will have a time of visitation beginning at 5:00 p.m. to 7:00  Thursday evening at the Funeral Home and at other times at his...

Jun 21, 2022

Florence, SC – Donald L. Richburg, 71, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2022.

Graveside services will be Thursday, June 23, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Byrd Cemetery in Timmonsville.

Mr. Richburg was born in Florence County, the son of the late Ben and Mildred Garner Richburg.  He served in the military.  Don was a...

Jun 19, 2022

Sumter, SC -  Laurice Furnifold Rhem III, 90, of North Myrtle Beach, passed away peacefully, Sunday June 19, 2022 at Covenant Place in Sumter, SC.

Born in Charleston SC, the son of the late Laurice Furnifold Rhem, Jr and Louise Harper Rhem.

He received his undergraduate degree from Clemson University and his Masters degree from...