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Sarah Kellis Prosser

Sarah Kellis Prosser

Jul 30, 2025

Sarah Kellis Prosser, 78, ascended to her heavenly home on July 30, 2025 after an illness.

Services for Sarah will be Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Layton-Anderson Funeral Home.  The family will have a time of visitation following the service.  Burial will be private later at Byrd Cemetery.

Sarah...

Rachel Lee Stokes Fields

Rachel Lee Stokes Fields

Jul 30, 2025

Rachel Lee Stokes Fields, 73, closed her eyes in this earthly home and awakening to her Heavenly father arms on Wednesday, July 30, 2025.

A memorial service will be Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel of Layton-Anderson Funeral Home. The family will have a time of visitation after the service at the funeral...

David Andy Thomas

David Andy Thomas

Jul 27, 2025

On Sunday, July 27, 2025 David Andy Thomas left this earthly home and went to his heavenly home.

Funeral services will be Wednesday July 30, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at Effingham Church of God.  Burial will follow in Turner Cemetery in Effingham, S.C.  The family will receive family and friends at the church beginning at 12:00 p.m....

Earl Junior Knotts

Earl Junior Knotts

Jul 25, 2025

Earl Junior Knotts, 63 passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025 suddenly in a local hospital.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. in the chapel at Layton-Anderson Funeral Home.  The family will have a time of visitation beginning at 3:00 p.m. before the service at the funeral home.

Mr. Knotts...

Rushell Lee Rogers

Rushell Lee Rogers

Jul 22, 2025

Rushell Lee Rogers, 88, passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening at her home surrounded by her family.

A Graveside Service will be Friday July 25, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Elim Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will host a visitation from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Thursday evening at Layton-Anderson Funeral Home.

Born in Florence County,...

Iverson Graham

Iverson Graham

Jul 15, 2025

Iverson Graham, 64, of Timmonsville went to his Heavenly home on Tuesday July 15, 2025.

Born in Redbank, NJ, he was the son of the late Iverson and Geraldine Phillips Graham. Iverson spent many years in the restaurant industry where many would remember him from his time at Cain's BBQ.

Funeral Services will be Friday,...

Louis G. Salgueiro

Louis G. Salgueiro

Jul 14, 2025

On Monday, July 14, Lou Salgueiro left this earth and the family he loved so well to join his Savior, Jesus Christ.

A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday July 18th in Lake City First Baptist Church Cemetery . The family will speak to those attending after the service.

Lou was born...

Watson Anson ("W.A")  Tolson

Watson Anson ("W.A") Tolson

Jul 12, 2025

W.A. Tolson entered into the loving arms of his Savior on July 12, 2025, leaving behind a rich legacy of faith, family, and community service.

W.A. loved the Lord deeply and was devoted to his beloved wife, Amelia Ann Tolson, his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. A lifelong farmer, he found joy and purpose in the land he...

Jerrold Ray Johnson

Jerrold Ray Johnson

Jul 5, 2025

Jerrold Ray Johnson, 76, went to be with the Lord on July 5th, 2025. He was deeply loved and will be missed by his family & friends. Mr. Johnson spent many dedicated years working for Stokes Oil Company. He loved fishing, wrestling, and most of all his family. Mr. Johnson was born July 8th, 1948 in Florence County, son...

Nettie Mae (Nelson)  Austin

Nettie Mae (Nelson) Austin

Jul 3, 2025

Nettie Mae Nelson Austin, 81, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025 in Florence surrounded by family.

Graveside Services will be Monday, July 7, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Bay Branch Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery.  The family will speak to those attending after the service.

Nettie was born in Charleston, SC, the daughter of...

Frankie Hodges

Frankie Hodges

Jul 3, 2025

Mary Frances "Frankie" Hodges, age 70, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. Frankie was widely known for her unwavering faith in Christ, her deep devotion to her family, and her joyful, generous spirit. She was a loving and faithful wife to Barry, a nurturing mother to her four sons, a fun...

Paul Joseph O'Connor, Iii

Paul Joseph O'Connor, Iii

Jul 2, 2025

Paul J. O'Connor III, 72, passed away on July 2, 2025 after a brief illness.

Memorial services will be Friday, July 11, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. in the chapel of Layton-Anderson Funeral Home, Florence. A visitation will be held immediately following the service, approximately 5pm-6pm.

Mr. O'Connor was born in Syracuse, New York, the son...

Debbie Gayle Wilkes

Debbie Gayle Wilkes

Jul 1, 2025

Debbie Gayle Wilkes, 66, of Florence passed away on Tuesday July 1, 2025.  The family requested private services to be held.

Ronald Allen Deese

Ronald Allen Deese

Jun 30, 2025

Ronald Allen Deese October 18, 1970- June 30,2025 Ronald Deese 54, has joined his family in heaven on June 30, 2025 surrounded by the love of his family. Born and raised with a heart full of laughter, and a spirit that never sat still. Ronald was truly the life of every party and the soul to every fish story....

Robert Edward Grady

Robert Edward Grady

Jun 29, 2025

Robert Edward Grady, 52, also known as "Big Rob" passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025.

A cookout celebration in memory of "Big Rob" will be held 4:00pm, Saturday, July 5th at 411 S. Main Street Bishopville SC, 29010.

Mr. Grady was born in Darlington, SC to Billy Joe and Linda Kay Robinson Grady.

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Elizabeth (Norris)  Sweatt

Elizabeth (Norris) Sweatt

Jun 28, 2025

Elizabeth Norris Sweatt, 82, of Timmonsville passed away Saturday, June. 28, 2025.

Born in Benttesville, SC,  she was the daughter of the late Cornie J. and Merleen Norris.  Elizabeth Norris Sweatt lived a life defined by compassion, resilience, and unwavering love for those around her. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother whose heart always...

William Calvin Mouchette

William Calvin Mouchette

Jun 27, 2025

William Calvin Mouchette, born July 3, 1926, in Aliceville, Alabama, to Mr. and Mrs. John Thomas Mouchette (James Lillian), passed away peacefully on June 27, 2025.

A Funeral honoring the life of William C. Mouchette, will be Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 12:30 in the chapel of Layton-Anderson Funeral Home, 4210 W Palmetto Street, Florence.  Burial will...

Murray Gainey

Murray Gainey

Jun 25, 2025

Murray Gainey, 68, passed away on June 25, 2025 after an illness.

Graveside services will be Friday, June 27, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Byrd Cemetery in Timmonsville, SC.  The family will speak to those attending after the service.Mr. Gainey was born in Hartsville, SC, the son of Marion and Martha Ann Powers Gainey.  He was a...

Cary Logan

Cary Logan

Jun 23, 2025

Cary Jerome Logan, Sr. 72, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and servant of God, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2025.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. at Lynchburg First Baptist Church, Lynchburg, SC.  Burial will follow at Tabernacle Cemetery.  The family will have a time of visitation beginning at 2:00 at...

Charles Bruton

Charles Bruton

Jun 22, 2025

Charles Heyward Bruton, 82, went home to meet his Savior on Sunday, June 22, 2025.

Funeral services will be Thursday, at 5:00 p.m. in the chapel of Layton-Anderson Funeral Home, Florence.  The family will speak to those attending after the service.  A private burial will take place at a later time.

Charles was born on...

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