Obituary Listing

Feb 20, 2026

Mrs. Naoma Marie Geist Lowe, 90, entered into rest on Friday, February 20, 2026.

Born in Penalosa, KS, she was a daughter of the late Wilbur Franklin Geist and the late Mildred Marie VanRiper. She was a member of Florence Baptist Temple. Her faith was very important to her as she had taken many mission trips in...

Feb 18, 2026

Linda Blackwell Dunn, 80, entered into rest on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.

Born in Darlington County, SC, she was a daughter of the late Otis and Mary Mixon Blackwell. She was a member of Lake Swamp Baptist Church. She loved her family dearly and especially her grands and great-grands. Her dog, "Lil Bit" held a very special...

Feb 17, 2026

Mrs. Johnnie Mae Young Welch, 87, entered into rest on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Born in Florence County, SC, she was a daughter of the late John Henry and Lillie Mae Gardner Young. She was the widow of Joseph Dean Welch. She is survived by her daughter, Gaye Welch Hyman (Christopher); son, Jerry Lyn Welch (Sarah); brother, Michael Young;...

Feb 16, 2026

Mr. James Alston "Bubba" Lane, 92, entered into rest on Monday, February 16, 2026.

Born in Florence County, SC, he was a son of the late Francis Marion Lane and the late Bernice Tomlinson Lane. He served his country in the United States Air Force. He was a farmer for many years and later retired from the...

Feb 13, 2026

Mr. Johnny Stevens, Jr., 58, entered into rest on Friday, February 13, 2026.

Born in Greenville, SC, he was a son of the late Johnny and Sandra Standifer Stevens. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them. He also enjoyed fishing, cooking, and singing karaoke with his girls. He will be dearly missed.

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Feb 10, 2026

David E. Maxham, 72, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2026, after a 5-month, hard-fought battle with leukemia. Born on January 3, 1954, in Quincy, Massachusetts, the second child of Paul and Dorothy Maxham and brother to Douglas Maxham, Patricia Duncan, and Paula Earhart.

Dave is survived by his beloved wife of 36 years, Julie Maxham, and...

Feb 10, 2026

Our beloved Judy Weaver Lane Rabon, of Florence, South Carolina, passed away on February 10, 2026, at the age of 83 after several years of living with primary progressive aphasia. She loved her family and friends and filled her home with warmth and kindness. Judy was kind, generous, and compassionate, and she loved the Lord.

Judy had...

Feb 4, 2026

Mr. Edward "Allen" Strickland, Jr., 64, entered into rest on Tuesday, February 4, 2026.

Born in Florence, SC, he was a son of the late Edward Allen Strickland, Sr. and the late Daphine Chapman Strickland. He was a big Clemson fan and had an even bigger personality with a silver tongue. He loved God with all his...

Feb 4, 2026

Mary Louise Davis, 75, of Florence County, South Carolina, departed this life on February 4, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She leaves behind a legacy defined by faith, compassion, resilience, and the countless lives she touched.

Born on March 26, 1950, in Florence County to the late Virginia Hilton and Sonny Lowery, Mary was lovingly raised...

Feb 4, 2026

Edward "Jay" Sanders, 53, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at his mother's residence.

Born in Florence, he was the son of Margaret Matthews Sanders and the late Foster William Sanders, Sr.

Jay loved his family deeply as well as his friends.  Those who knew him could see his heart of gold when he greeted...

Feb 2, 2026

June 20, 1964 - February 2, 2026

Carlos F. Velázquez will be remembered as a loving, generous, and hospitable husband, father, son, and brother. He had a gift for making everyone feel welcome, always opening his home and heart to family, friends, and anyone in need. Carlos's kindness, steady presence, and deep devotion to those he loved...

Feb 1, 2026

Shirley Joiner Boney, age 86, of Florence, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 1, 2026, in Canton, Georgia. She was born on September 18, 1939, in Dublin, Georgia, to the late Joe and Nettie Joiner.

Shirley loved her family deeply and was an amazing, devoted mother. She was known for her sassy, spunky, and fun-loving...

Feb 1, 2026

Luther Lexon Bourne, Jr., lovingly known as "Shorty" to his many friends and "Junior" to his family, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at the age of 81, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born on April 15, 1944, in Raines, South Carolina, Luther was the son of the late Luther Lexon Bourne, Sr....

Jan 25, 2026

***Important Service Change*** Due to the recent inclement weather, the previously planned graveside service for Ellen Register will now be a chapel service at Layton-Anderson Funeral Home beginning at 2:00 p.m., Monday February 2, 2026.  The family will still receive friends at the funeral home beginning at 12:30 p.m. Interment will be held at Florence Memorial Gardens at a...

Jan 23, 2026

Phyllis Ann Vause entered into her heavenly home on January 23, 2026. Phyllis was born in Mt. Pleasant, NC to Robert and Ruby Bost.

Phyllis worked for many years as a supervisor in the textile industry.

Phyllis is survived by her husband Ike Vause; her daughter Lisa Scearce (David); her sister Betty Earnhart (Jimmy); her...

Jan 23, 2026

With profound sorrow and a deep sense of loss, we announce the passing of Pamela "Pam" Matthews Hancock who left us on Friday, January 23, 2026, at the age of 77 after a brief illness.

Born on November 18, 1948 in Salters, South Carolina to the late James and Mary Lou McDonald Matthews. Pam was later blessed...

Jan 22, 2026

Florence, SC — Susan Hanna Bruton, 69, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 22, 2026. Born in Sumter, South Carolina, Susan was the daughter of the late David Lee Hanna and Judy Vause Hanna. She devoted 35 years to education as an elementary school teacher with Florence School District One. Teaching primarily social studies and English, Susan shared her...

Jan 22, 2026

Florence, SC - Karen Newton Daniels, 89, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026

Born in Hartsville, SC, Karen was the daughter of the late Harvey Jordan Newton, Sr. and Mary Ulmer Fair.

Karen was a graduate of Columbia College, where she obtained her Master's degree.  She spent her life devoted to teaching elementary school...

Jan 20, 2026

Celso Roman Rodriuuez, 90 , of Effingham passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

Mr. Rodriguez was born in Toa Alta, Puerto Rico, the son of the late Celso Cheves and Blasina Rodriguez.

Celso was a switch operator for CSX Railroad for 45 plus years.

He is survived by his daughter, Maria Velazquez...

Jan 17, 2026

Timmonsville, SC – Julie Charlene Morris, 60, passed away  in her mother's embrace on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at her residence.

Born in Goldendale, Washington, she was the daughter of Anne Honour Morris and the late Charles Woodrow Morris.

She worked in the banking industry for many years in check processing. Julie was very creative....