Obituary Listing

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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.

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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...

Apr 19, 2021

Florence, SC – Gloria Jean Broach, 66, passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021.

Memorial services will be Friday, April 23, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. at Layton-Anderson Funeral Home.  The family will have a time of visitation from 2:00 – 3:00 before the service at the funeral home.   Wearing a mask and social distancing is still being...

Apr 17, 2021

Florence, SC. – Debra Jordan passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021.

Funeral services will be Monday, April 19, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at New Spring Church, N. Cashua Drive, Florence.  A time of visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. before the service at the church.  Burial will follow at Lake Swamp Baptist Church, Timmonsville.

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Apr 16, 2021

Marion, SC – James Lee "Jim" Trail, 71, passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at 2:00 pm. at Florence Memorial Gardens.  The family will have a time of visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m. prior to the service in the Mausoleum Chapel. Entombment will follow the service.

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Apr 15, 2021

Florence, SC - Bessie Evelyn Blanton "Sally" Gaddy, died on April 15 after a long and rich life.

Funeral services will be Saturday, April 17, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. in the chapel of Layton-Anderson

Funeral Home.  Interment will follow at Byrd Cemetery, Timmonsville.  The family will speak to those attending from 3:30 to 4:00 before...

Apr 14, 2021

Timmonsville, SC. – Bonita Ida Welch Ham, 76, went to be with her Savior Wednesday, April 14, 2021.

A graveside service will be Sunday, April 18, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Florence Memorial Gardens.  The family will speak to those attending after the service.  You are asked to wear your mask and observe social distancing.

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Apr 9, 2021

Timmonsville, SC – John Stephen "Steve" Carter, 66, passed away Friday April 9, 2021.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Unity Christian Fellowship, Timmonsville.  The family will have a time of visitation from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, April 12, 2021 at Layton-Anderson Funeral Home.  Interment will follow in the...

Apr 6, 2021

Florence, SC – Lydia Abigail "Abby" Thompson, 18, was tragically taken away from her family on April 6, 2021. She was a loving mother to her daughter, Reese. She was also a great sister, daughter, aunt and friend. We will greatly miss her fun free-spirited and often funny way of living life.  We will forever miss her and will...

Apr 6, 2021

Happy H. Porter Powell, 72, of Timmonsville passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2021. "To those who knew her she was a Whirlwind of Creativity"

Apr 4, 2021

Effingham, SC – John Kerr Terry, 80 passed away on Easter Sunday April 4, 2021. The family will have a memorial service honoring John on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Coastal Carolina Skydive, 4019 Long Beach Rd, SE, Southport, NC  28461.

Born in Guilford County, North Carolina, he was the son of the late...