Obituary Listing

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...

Jun 17, 2022

Timmonsville, SC  - Robin Easter Cummins, 69, passed away peacefully at her residence on Friday, June 17, 2022.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, July 2nd at 11:00 a.m. in Effingham Church of God.

Mrs. Cummins was born in Philadelphia, PA., the daughter of William Allen and Madeline Szymborski Easter.  She...

Jun 8, 2022

Florence, SC – Charles Isaiah Jeffords 83, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 8, 2022.

A graveside service will be Friday, June 10, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at the Florence National Cemetery.  Burial will follow the service.  The family will receive visitors at the home at 1618 Poinsett Drive.

Mr. Jeffords was born in Florence...

Jun 6, 2022

Florence, SC – Andrew Daniel McKenzie, 38, went home to be with his Lord at home with his parents on Monday, June 6, 2022.

He had been in declining health but, his death was unexpected.  Daniel was a gentle and kind hearted soul who loved his family.  He was a devoted Gamecock fan.  He was self -employed...

Jun 5, 2022

Florence, SC – Beverly June Crawford, 85, passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2022 in a local hospital.

A Memorial Service for Beverly will be Saturday, June 25th at 11:00 a.m. in Ridgecrest Baptist Church, 1011 S. Parker Dr., Florence S.C.. The family will have a time of visitation beginning at 10:30.

Born in Richmond,...

May 31, 2022

Florence, SC-   Hazel Welch Turner, 82, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 surrounded by her family.

Funeral services will be Thursday, June 2, 2022 at 12:00 noon in the chapel at Layton-Anderson Funeral Home. The family will have a time of visitation from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Funeral Home.  Burial will take place...

May 29, 2022

Timmonsville, SC – Rebecca Timmons Alexander, 90, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2022 after a brief illness.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at Sardis Baptist Church at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.  The family will have a time of visitation Tuesday, May 31, 2022 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m....

May 26, 2022

Catherine Hern, our matriarch, died in Darlington, SC, on May 26, 2022, after an incredible 105 years. She was born in New York City in December, 1916 to George and Nellie O'Hare. After her parents' untimely deaths in 1929 she and her sister were raised by her mother's sister Isabel and Gus Dammeyer. It was a difficult life during...

May 25, 2022

Florence, SC – Mary Frances Evans Carter, 87, passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2022.

Funeral services will be Saturday, May 28, 2022 at 12:00 noon at Calvary Baptist Church,  Cherokee Rd, Florence.  The family will speak with visitors beginning at 11:00 a.m. at the church.  Entombment will follow at Florence Memorial Gardens.

Mary was...

May 20, 2022

Florence, SC – Theodore  "Ted" Grover Self, 55, died Friday, May 20, 2022 after an illness.

The family will have a drop-in visitation at 468 Hickory Grove Circle, Florence on Sunday May 22, 2022 beginning at 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.  A private burial will be at a later time in Florida.

Mr. Self was...

May 19, 2022

Timmonsville, SC – Michael Leon Holden, 62, passed away after long illness in Thursday, May 19, 2022.

A graveside service will be Monday, May 23, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Florence Memorial Gardens.  The family will have a time of visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the Funeral Home.  You are invited to drop by the home...

May 17, 2022

Timmonsville, SC - Crystal Ann Altman, 37, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 in a Charleston Hospital.

A private service will be held at a later time.

Crystal was born in Florence County, the daughter of Kimberly Young Witherspoon and Eugene Altman. She loved and adored her children like no other could imagine. ...

May 2, 2022

ROBERT "RUSSELL" HILL, age 86, died peacefully in his sleep on Monday, May 2, 2022, at Pee Dee Gardens in Florence, SC.  He was born on June 7, 1935 in Florence, SC.  He was raised on a farm and had chores to do each morning before leaving for school.  He graduated from Timmonsville High School.  Russell was a farmer,...

May 2, 2022

Florence SC – William L. "Bill" Hester, Jr. died peacefully on Monday, May 2, 2022.

Funeral services will be Thursday, May 5, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at Midway Baptist Church, Darlington, SC.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.  The family will have a time of visitation beginning at High Noon at the church on May 5,...

Apr 18, 2022

Pamplico, SC – Faye Thigpen Floyd, 82, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2022 surrounded by her family.

Graveside services will be Friday, April 22, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Floyd Chapel Cemetery near Lake City.  The family will speak to those attending after the service.

Mrs. Floyd was born in Florence County, the daughter...

Apr 14, 2022

Florence, SC – Sherrol Freeman Cox, 74, passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022 after a brief illness.

The family will have a private memorial service at a later time.

Ms. Cox was born in Florence County, the daughter of the late Alvin and Mary Eloise Powell Freeman.  She attended College Park Baptist Church.