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Lawrence W.Watford, Jr.
Aug 8, 2018
Lynchburg, SC – Lawrence Wilson Watford, Jr, 93 passed away, Wednesday Aug. 8, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Florence County, the son of the late Lawrence Wilson Watford, Sr. and Marie Lawhon Watford.
Surviving are his loving wife and devoted care taker, Lenora Tolson Watford of 63 years; his children, Marsha Watford...
Inga Agnette Jacob
Aug 7, 2018
Florence, SC – Born in Denmark, Inga Agnette Jacob, 76, passed away peacefully on Tuesday August 7th, surrounded by friends and family. A graveside service will be Thursday Aug. 9, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the National Cemetery in Florence, SC. The family will speak to those attending after the service. . She will be cherished and remembered in...
Lucille Marsh
Aug 6, 2018
Timmonsville, SC – Lucille Verna Grimes Marsh, 79, passed away on Monday, August 6, 2018.
A memorial service will be Saturday, August 18, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at New Hope Baptist Church. The family will have a time of visitation after the service.
Lucille was born in Canton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Luther...
Karen C. Stamp
Aug 4, 2018
Florence, SC – Karen C. Stamp, 67, passed away on Saturday August 4, 2018. Funeral services will be Monday, August 6, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. in the Ebenezer Chapel at Ebenezer Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. A time of visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. before the service. Karen was born in Stuttgart, Germany, the...
Ralph Washburn
Aug 4, 2018
Sumter, SC – Ralph L. Washburn, 89, formerly of Lynchburg, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018. A graveside service with Military Honors, will be officiated by the Reverend Doctor Rusty Wilson at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 10, 2018 at Tabernacle Cemetery in Lynchburg, SC. Ralph was born in Gouverneur, New York, the son of the late Louis...
David L. Morris
Jul 31, 2018
Timmonsville, SC - David Laverne Morris, 60, passed away suddenly on July 31, 2018.
Funeral services will be Friday, Aug. 3, 2018 at 12:00 at Jireth Penticostal Church, Timmonsville. Burial will follow at 2:00 p.m. in the National Cemetery in Florence. A time of visitation will begin at 11:00 prior to the 12:00 service.
Mr....
Eunice R. Williams
Jul 28, 2018
Florence, SC – Eunice Rebecca Williams, 61, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, July 28,2018.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. in the chapel of Florence Memorial Gardens. Burial will follow in the cemetery. The family will have a time of Visitation from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Florence Memorial...
Benjamin W. Mclaughlin
Jul 28, 2018
Effingham, SC – Benjamin William McLaughlin, 16, passed away July 28, 2018.
Funeral services will Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Unity Christian Fellowship Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 6:00 to 8:00 at Unity Christian Fellowship Church.
Benjamin was born in Florence County, the son...
Tim Tedder
Jul 25, 2018
Florence, SC – Timothy Wayne Tedder, 56, passed away on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 after a brief illness.
A Funeral service will be Saturday, July 28, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel at Florence Memorial Gardens. Burial will follow the service. The family will have a time of visitation from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Layton-Anderson...
Tammy A. Bailey
Jul 21, 2018
Florence, SC- Tammy Atkinson Bailey, 60, passed away on Saturday July 21, 2018.
A memorial service will be Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at Hoffmeyer Road Baptist Church at 3:00 p.m. The family will have a time of visitation from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. before the service at the church.
Born in Florence County, she...
Marti F. Manson
Jul 21, 2018
Lamar, SC- Marti Freeman Manson, 51, passed away on Saturday, July 21, 2018 after an illness.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at the Lamar United Methodist Church, Lamar, SC. Burial will follow in the Lamar Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The family will have a time of visitation from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. before the service...
P. J. Gajda
Jul 21, 2018
Florence, SC – Paul Joseph "P.J." Gajda. 69. passed away on Saturday, July 21, 2018 at MUSC.
P.J. was born in Chicago, Illinois, the son of the late Joseph Paul and Genevieve Cristoe Gajda. P.J. worked with Rockwell Automotive as an Electrical Engineer. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus.
A memorial service...
Effie Blackburn
Jul 20, 2018
Effingham, SC- Effie Mae Price Blackburn, 82, passed away on Friday, July 20, 2018.
A private Entombment was held on Saturday, July 21, 2018 at Florence Memorial Gardens.
Mrs. Blackburn was born in Marion, NC, the daughter of the late Ossie Webb and Cora Moses Price. She attended Ridgecrest Baptist Church. She sang in the...
Celeste W. Carraway
Jul 19, 2018
Titusville, Fla. - Celeste Wilkes Carraway,91, formerly of Timmonsville, passed away on July 19, 2018 of natural causes.
The daughter of the late Lilburn O. and Myrtle Mozingo Wilkes, she was the widow of the late Arthur Carraway.
She is survived by her two sons Joel and Doug Carraway.
A graveside service will...
Shirley W. Greene
Jul 8, 2018
Lynchburg, SC – Shirley Jeanette Windham Greene, 80, passed away on Sunday July 8, 2018 after an illness.
Funeral Services will be Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Lynchburg, SC. Burial will follow at Wells Cemetery in Lynchburg. The family will have a time of visitation from 6:00 to 8:00...
Johnny Ray Leviner
Jul 3, 2018
Timmonsville, SC – Johnny Ray Leviner, 67, was called home to be with our Lord on Tuesday, July 3, 2018.
Funeral services will be Saturday, July 7, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. in the chapel of Layton-Anderson Funeral Home. The family will have a time of visitation on Friday, July 6, 2018 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at...
Heyward V. Christmas, Jr.
Jun 30, 2018
Timmonsville, SC – Heyward V. Christmas, 73 passed away on Saturday evening, June 30, 2018,surrounded by his loving family.
A graveside service will be Thursday, July 5, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will speak to those attending after the service in the Church Fellowship Hall and at other times at...
Laurie S. Alexander
Jun 23, 2018
Florence, SC – Laurie Silas Alexander, 81, formerly of Timmonsville passed away on June 23, 2018.
Funeral services will be Monday, June 25, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Sparrow Swamp Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.Visitation will be Sunday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Layton-Anderson Funeral Home.
Laurie was born in...
Carolyn B. Brockington
Jun 19, 2018
Florence, SC – Carolyn Burdick Brockington, 54, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, June 19, 2018.
Funeral services will be Friday,June 22,2018 at 11:00 a.m.in the Mausoleum at Florence Memorial Gardens.Burial will follow the service.The family will have a time of visitation at the residence at 2724 Rainier Street, Florence on Thursday evening from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m....
Jewell J. Sparks
Jun 18, 2018
Lamar, SC – Jewell Andrews Joye Sparks, 82, passed away on Monday, June 18, 2018.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Lake Swamp Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will have a time of visitation following the service in the church.
Jewell was born...
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