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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Nov 17, 2025
Mr. Carl Lucian Poston, Jr., 92, entered into rest on Monday, November 17, 2025. Â 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
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
Nov 14, 2025
Shirley Ann Barrier,79, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 14th, 2025.
No formal plans at this time.
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....
Adalynn Nicole Jordan
Nov 11, 2025
Miss Adalynn Nicole Jordan, 10, entered into rest on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.
A funeral service to honor her life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, November 17, 2025, in the chapel of Layton-Anderson Funeral Home. The Rev. Mac Atkinson will officiate with burial to follow in Florence Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends...
Catherine Elaine Mcelveen
Nov 3, 2025
Catherine Elaine McElveen (79), of Florence, graduated to Heaven on November 3, 2025.
Elaine was born in Sumter, South Carolina. She is the daughter of the late, Walter and Nina Nesbitt McElveen.
Just being around, her could bring so much Joy. She was a very happy person. You would always find her smiling and loving...
R. E. "Ernie" Cockfield Jr.
Oct 29, 2025
Rudolph Ernest "Ernie" Cockfield Jr. (77) passed away peacefully at McLeod Hospice House on October 29, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.
Ernie was a 1965 graduate of Rains-Cetenary High School. He served his country honorably and proudly in the United States Army from 1966-1969 and remained a faithful patriot his entire life.
He was...
Ronnie Benton
Oct 27, 2025
Ronald "Ronnie" Lavon Benton, Sr. 77, known to his friends as "Big Dog" died October 27, 2025 at his home. Mr. Benton was born in Florence, and raised in the Cartersville Community, the son of the late Lee F. and Margie Dawkins Benton.
Mr. Benton worked as a Foreman at Sumter Builders and then went to work...
Earl Bennie Springs
Oct 26, 2025
Earl Bennie Springs, 63, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025
A funeral service will be Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. at the Layton Anderson Funeral Home Chapel. The family will have a time of visitation following the service.
Earl was born in Florence County, the son of the late Buster Bennie Springs...
Ruby (Britt) Ard
Oct 25, 2025
Ruby Britt Ard, 93, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2025.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at Layton-Anderson Funeral Home.
Visitation will be held at the funeral home before the service beginning at 10:00 a.m.
Born in Darlington County, Mrs. Ard was a daughter of...
Evelyn (Jeffords) Hanna
Oct 22, 2025
Evelyn Kathleen Jeffords Hanna, 92, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family, on Wednesday October 22, 2025.
Evelyn was a woman of deep faith. She loved Jesus above all and lived her life as a reflection of that devotion. She retired from Lazy Boy, where she worked for many years. She was a member...
James Curtis Allen, Jr.
Oct 19, 2025
On Sunday, October 19, 2025 James Curtis Allen Jr. left his earthly home and went to his heavenly home.
A funeral service will be Wednesday, Oct 22, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. in the Layton-Anderson Funeral Home Chapel, Florence, SC. The family will speak to those attending after the service.
Curtis was born in Florence County,...
