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Anna Mae (Pierce)  Howell

Anna Mae (Pierce) Howell

Jun 2, 2021

Timmonsville, SC - Anna Mae Pierce Howell, 98, passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021.

Graveside services will be Saturday, June 5, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Peniel Baptist Church Cemetery.  The family will speak to those attending after the service.

Anna Mae was born in Florence County, the daughter of the late Carl and...

Jerry Wayne Phillips

Jerry Wayne Phillips

May 22, 2021

Florence, SC – Jerry Wayne Phillips, 60, passed away on Saturday evening May 22, 2021 surrounded by his family.

A memorial service will be Saturday, May 29, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. at 4401 Miles Road, Florence, SC.

Mr. Phillips was born in Cherokee County, SC, the son of the late Willard and Madgie Sue Mullinax...

Jimmy Pigate

Jimmy Pigate

May 19, 2021

Timmonsville, SC – James D. "Jimmy" Pigate, Sr., 86, passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2021.

Funeral services will be Saturday, May 22, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in the Mausoleum Chapel at Florence Memorial Gardens.  Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Layton-Anderson Funeral Home.

Mr. Pigate was born in Florence County, the...

Judy (Langston)  Jones

Judy (Langston) Jones

May 16, 2021

Timmonsville, SC – Judy Langston Jones, 62, passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2021.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Layton-Anderson Funeral Home.  The family will speak to those attending before the service beginning at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home.  Burial will follow at Sparrow Swamp Baptist...

Elbert O. Geddings, Jr.

Elbert O. Geddings, Jr.

May 15, 2021

Timmonsville, SC – Elbert O. Geddings, Jr. 60, passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2021.

Funeral services will be Monday, May 17, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. at Layton-Anderson Funeral Home.  The family will have a time of visitation beginning at 3:00 p.m. before the service.  Burial will follow at Byrd Cemetery, Timmonsville.

Mr. Geddings was...

Beverly Saverance

Beverly Saverance

May 14, 2021

Lamar, SC – Beverly Saverance, 78, passed away Friday, May 14, 2021 at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence.

A graveside service will be Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Fair Hope Cemetery, East Lynches River Road, Lamar, SC.   The family will receive friends at the graveside following the service.

Beverly was the...

Edward E. Hardee

Edward E. Hardee

May 12, 2021

Florence, SC – Edward E. Hardee, 88, passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2021.

Funeral services will be Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. in the Mausoleum Chapel of Florence Memorial Gardens.  The family will speak to those attending after the service.

Mr. Hardee was born in Horry County, the son of the late...

Myra Tong

Myra Tong

May 7, 2021

Florence, SC – Man Wah Myra Tong (previously) Rahenkamp, 64, went to her heavenly home on Friday, May 7, 2021 from injuries involving an auto accident.

Memorial services will be Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Trinity Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Florence.

Myra was born in Hong Kong, the daughter of the late, E....

Ray Watford, Jr.

Ray Watford, Jr.

May 7, 2021

Timmonsville, SC - Carl Ray Watford Jr.,68, left this world suddenly May 7, 2021.  He was well known as a caring son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and friend.

A graveside service will be Monday, May 10, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Salem United Methodist Cemetery in Timmonsville, SC.  The family will speak to those attending after the...

Beverly (Bonner)  Wilkes

Beverly (Bonner) Wilkes

May 4, 2021

Florence, SC – Beverly Bonner Wilkes, 83, passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2021.

A family graveside service was held on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Mount Hope cemetery in Florence.

Beverly was born in Charleston, SC, the daughter of the late Wade T. and Helen Ledford Bonner.  She was a member of Faith Covenant...

Janell (Mullen)  Woods

Janell (Mullen) Woods

May 2, 2021

Timmonsville, SC – Janell Mullen Woods, 78, passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021.

A memorial service will be Thursday, May 6, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Layton-Anderson Funeral Home.  The family will have a time of visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m. before the service.  Social distancing will be observed and you are asked to wear a...

Steven Mims

Steven Mims

Apr 30, 2021

Florence, SC – Steven R. Mims, 60, passed away Friday, April 30, 2021.

A graveside service will be Monday, May 3, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Byrd Cemetery in Timmonsville.  The family will speak to those attending after service.  Social distancing will be observed.

Steven was born in Florence County, the son of Voncille Jeffords...

Terry G. Cox

Terry G. Cox

Apr 28, 2021

Florence, SC – Terry G. Cox, 55, passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2021.

A memorial service will be announced by the family for a later time .

Terry was born in Florence County, the son of George and Illa Mae Floyd Cox.  He was a residential painter.

Surviving are his wife Pamela Perkins...

Lettie (Mcmanus)  Freeman

Lettie (Mcmanus) Freeman

Apr 27, 2021

Florence, SC – Lettie McManus Duke Freeman, 94, passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021.

Funeral services will be Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel at Layton-Anderson Funeral Home.  Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. before the service.  Burial will follow the service at Lake Swamp Baptist Cemetery, Timmonsville.

Mrs. Lettie...

Ronald Clyde Wellington

Ronald Clyde Wellington

Apr 25, 2021

Florence, SC – Ronald Clyde Wellington, 64, passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. in the Mausoleum at Florence Memorial Gardens.  The family will speak to those attending after the service.  Social distancing will be observed and you are asked to wear a mask.

Ronald...

Ava (Tanner)  Grooms

Ava (Tanner) Grooms

Apr 25, 2021

Effingham, SC – Ava Kathryn Tanner Grooms, 68, passed away on Sunday April 25, 2021.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Lake Swamp Baptist Church, 6558 Oates Hwy., Timmonsville, SC 29161. The family will have a time of visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. before the service. Social distancing will be observed....

Allen Lee

Allen Lee

Apr 22, 2021

Timmonsville, SC – Lester Allen Lee, 67, passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2021.

Graveside services will be Sunday, April 25, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. at Bay Branch Free Will Baptist Church.  The family will speak to those attending after the service.

Allen was born in Timmonsville, the son of the late James and Willie...

Ronald A. Little

Ronald A. Little

Apr 22, 2021

Florence, SC- Ronald Little, 83, passed away on April 22, 2021.

Funeral services will be Saturday, April 24, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Layton-Anderson Funeral Home.  The family will have a time of visitation from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. before the service.  Interment will be in Florence Memorial Gardens. You are asked to wear a mask and...

Margie "Denise" (Dorrell)  Newsome

Margie "Denise" (Dorrell) Newsome

Apr 21, 2021

Florence, SC – Margie "Denise" Newsome, 49, passed away on Wednesday, April 21, 2021.

A graveside service will be Saturday, April 24, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Mount Hope Cemetery.  Social distancing is being observed, you are asked to wear a mask.  You may come by the funeral home on Friday from 4:30 to 5:30.

...

Randall Register

Randall Register

Apr 20, 2021

Sumter, SC – L. Randall Register, 64, formerly of Florence, passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2021.

Graveside services will be Friday, April 23, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Florence Memorial Gardens.  The family will speak to those attending after the service.

Mr. Register was born in Darlington County, the son of Bruce Register and...

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