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Mary Lou Martinez

Mary Lou Martinez

Dec 18, 2025

Mass of Christian Burial for Mrs. Mary Lou Martinez, 97, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, December 22, 2025, in St. Anthony Catholic Church, with Father JohnBosco Duraisamy, Celebrant. Entombment will follow in Florence Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at Layton-Anderson Funeral Home....

Alice Park Walkup

Alice Park Walkup

Dec 10, 2025

Alice Park Walkup, 98, passed away at Mcleod Hospice House in Florence on December 10, 2025. Funeral Service will be held Saturday December 13th, at 3pm. Visitation will be at 2pm before the service at Layton Anderson Funeral Home.

Alice was born in Lake City, SC, the daughter of the late Russell and Elizabeth Kerr Park. She...

Elaine Pierce Sandusky

Elaine Pierce Sandusky

Dec 10, 2025

Summerton, SC - Elaine Pierce Sandusky, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025.

Born in Florence, Elaine was the daughter of the late James Allen and Emily McLaughlin Pierce.

Elaine was the widow of the late William Sandusky and she was a homemaker

Surviving are: her brother, Ronald Allen Pierce (Deborah); two sisters,...

Patricia Watford Beasley

Patricia Watford Beasley

Dec 9, 2025

Patricia Watford Beasley, 87, entered into rest peacefully on Tuesday, December 9, 2025.

Patricia was born in Timmonsville, SC to the late Heyward B. and Sarah Langston Watford.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ulysses Moultrie Beasley and her nephew, Todd Watford. She enjoyed spending time with her...

Cornie Lee Sweatt

Cornie Lee Sweatt

Dec 7, 2025

Mr. Cornie Lee Sweatt, 57, entered into rest on Sunday, December 7, 2025.

Born in Gaffney, South Carolina, he was the son of William T. Sweatt and the late Elizabeth Norris Sweatt. He proudly served his country as a military veteran, beginning with four years in the United States Navy as a sonar technician aboard the USS ...

Ian Chonchoa Gilbon

Ian Chonchoa Gilbon

Dec 3, 2025

Los servicios en la tumba para Ian Chonchoa Gilbon se llevarán a cabo a las 3:00 p.m. el lunes 8 de diciembre de 2025, en Florence Memorial Gardens, con el padre Sylbère Baloza oficiando. Ian descansó en paz el miércoles 3 de diciembre de 2025.

Era el hijo bebé de Ricarda A. Gilbon - Pimental y Marcelino...

Danny Lee Haithcock

Danny Lee Haithcock

Nov 28, 2025

Mr. Danny Lee Haithcock, 80, entered into rest on Friday, November 28, 2025. Born in Florence County, SC, he was a son of the late Delton Leary Haithcock and the late Elouise Jackson Sauls.

Danny served in the United States Marine Corps and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He was fireman with the City of...

Richard Paul Morin

Richard Paul Morin

Nov 27, 2025

Mr. Richard Paul Morin, 57, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025, in Florence, SC. He was born in Boston, MA to the late Oliver Robert Morin and Lois Mildred Haynes Morin.

His years in the U.S. Air Force shaped a life marked by integrity, leadership, and service. Professionally, he enjoyed a fulfilling career and took special...

Robert E. Kirven, Sr.

Robert E. Kirven, Sr.

Nov 26, 2025

Mr. Robert E. Kirven, Sr, 82, entered into rest on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. Born in Darlington County, SC, he was a son of the late Reese Otto Kirven and the late Fannie Bell Holloway Kirven. He was the owner and operator of Superior Business Machines which he operated until his retirement.

He is survived by his...

Mary Eileene Singletary Thomas

Mary Eileene Singletary Thomas

Nov 25, 2025

Mary Eileene Singletary Thomas, 84, entered into rest peacefully on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Eileene was born in Florence, SC to the late Fenrick R. and Myrtle Kea Singletary. She faithfully attended church and was a teacher for many years. Her faith in God was strong, and she loved to play piano at...

Douglas Wayne Singleton

Douglas Wayne Singleton

Nov 25, 2025

Douglas Wayne Singleton, 83, of Timmonsville, SC, peacefully passed away on November 25, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on July 3, 1942, in Conway, SC, Wayne lived a life marked by hard work, quiet strength, and a deep devotion to the people he loved. Wayne is survived by his devoted wife of 61 years, Linda...

Jimmy Ray Lynch

Jimmy Ray Lynch

Nov 25, 2025

Jimmy Ray Lynch, 50, of Coward, SC, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2025.

Jimmy Ray Lynch was born to Multer and Susie Lynch of Effingham.

An adored son, father, papa, brother, nephew, business partner, and friends to more folks than we could ever list. Not perfect but so loving and kind when it came to...

Rose Mary Lane

Rose Mary Lane

Nov 25, 2025

Mrs. Rose Mary Llewellyn Lane, 64, entered into rest on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at her home.

Born in Florence SC, she was a daughter of Ruby Sanders Teal and the late Arthur Jerry Llewellyn. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who will be missed dearly.

Funeral services to honor Rose's...

Mildred Hanczaryk

Mildred Hanczaryk

Nov 22, 2025

Mildred Hanczaryk, age 96, widow of Andrew Hanczaryk, died November 22, 2025. Mildred was born May 21,1929 in the Pleasant Grove area of Sumter County, South Carolina, a daughter of Cecil and Ada Phillips, both deceased. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, in Florence Memorial Gardens, Florence, South Carolina.

Mildred...

Margaret Jackson

Margaret Jackson

Nov 20, 2025

Margaret Jackson peacefully departed this life at the age of 97 on Thursday, November 20th, 2025.

To celebrate Margaret's life, a memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 5th, 2025, in the Chapel of Layton-Anderson Funeral Home, Florence, South Carolina.

Betty (Campbell)  David

Betty (Campbell) David

Nov 19, 2025

Betty Campbell David, 81, entered into rest on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. Born in Florence County, SC, she was a daughter of the late Melvin Reese Campbell, Sr. and the late Alberta Amerson Campbell.

Betty graduated from Betty Stevens Cosmetology Institute and was a cosmetologist for many years. She loved to spend time outside gardening and had...

Carl Lucian Poston, Jr.

Carl Lucian Poston, Jr.

Nov 17, 2025

Mr. Carl Lucian Poston, Jr., 92, entered into rest on Monday, November 17, 2025.  Born in Florence County, SC, he was a son of the late Carl L. Poston, Sr. and the late Jessie Mae Haynes Poston.

Carl attended the University of South Carolina. He served in the United States Army and was a veteran of the...

Debbie Ann Scott

Debbie Ann Scott

Nov 17, 2025

Debbie Ann Scott, 59, entered into rest on Monday, November 17, 2025. She was born on June 19, 1966, at Southeastern General Hospital in Lumberton, North Carolina.

Debbie lived a life marked by kindness, quiet strength, and a deep love for her family. She was the beloved oldest of four children born to Bobby and Joyce Hunt,...

Shirley Ann Barrier

Shirley Ann Barrier

Nov 14, 2025

Shirley Ann Barrier,79, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 14th, 2025.

No formal plans at this time.

Franklin Douglas Player

Franklin Douglas Player

Nov 12, 2025

Mr. Franklin Douglas Player, 83, entered into rest on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.

Born in Florence, SC, he was a son of the late Cameron Player and the late Beulah Miller Saleeby. He served in the United States Army. Mr. Player was a talented mechanic and was the owner and operator of Player's Garage and Body Shop....

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