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Brenda  B. Mims

Brenda B. Mims

Dec 12, 2017

Florence, SC – Brenda Broach Mims, 55, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, Dec.12, 2017 at her home.

Brenda will be buried at the National Cemetery. The family will have a private memorial service at a later time.

She was born in Florence County, the daughter of the late Henry and Mary Dimery Broach.

Among...

Louis  A. Bateman,  Jr.

Louis A. Bateman, Jr.

Dec 11, 2017

Florence, SC – Louis Albert Bateman, Jr. 89, died Dec. 11, 2017 in a local hospital.

Funeral services will be Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Pisgah United Methodist Church, Florence. Entombment will follow at Florence Memorial Gardens. The family will speak to those attending from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at the church before the...

William  F. Gallagher

William F. Gallagher

Dec 9, 2017

Florence, SC – William F. "Bill" Gallagher, 85, passed away on Saturday afternoon Dec.9, 2017 surrounded by loved ones.

A time of visitation will be Tuesday, Dec.12, 2017 from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Layton-Anderson Funeral Home.

Mr. Gallagher was born in Chicago, Illinois the son of the late William J. and Mary Agnew Gallagher.He...

Jesse  G. Hill,  Jr

Jesse G. Hill, Jr

Dec 5, 2017

Jesse G. Hill, Jr., 80, passed away at home on Tuesday, December 5, 2017, surrounded by family.

Visitation will be held from 6 PM until 8 PM on Friday, December 8, 2017, at Layton-Anderson Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, December 9, 2017, in the chapel at Layton-Anderson Funeral Home. The...

Gary  W. Ivey

Gary W. Ivey

Dec 3, 2017

Gary Wayne Ivey,62, of Florence died Sunday, December 3, 2017.

A memorial service will be held Friday, December 8, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Layton-Anderson Funeral Home. The family will speak to those attending after the service .

Gary was born in Alamance Co.,NC, the son of Mary Overman Ivey and the...

Annette  T. Evans

Annette T. Evans

Dec 3, 2017

Timmonsville,SC- Annette Tolson Evans,80, died Sunday Dec.3,2017 from injuries in an auto accident. Funeral services will be Wednesday,Dec 6,2017 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Layton- Anderson Funeral Home.Burial will be at Byrd Cemetery.The family will speak to visitors from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. before the service at the funeral home. Annette was born in Darlington County,SC, the...

Legrande Ham

Legrande Ham

Dec 1, 2017

Timmonsville, SC- David Legrande Ham, 77, passed away on Dec. 1, 2017 in a local hospital.

A Funeral service will be Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Florence Memorial Gardens. The family will speak to those attending after the service.

Legrande was born in Florence Country, the son of the...

George  E. Hatchell,  Sr.

George E. Hatchell, Sr.

Nov 28, 2017

Timmonsville, SC – George Ervin Hatchell, Sr. 79, passed away on Tuesday, Nov.28, 2017 after an illness.

A funeral service will be Friday, Dec. 1, 2017, at 3:00 p.m. at Sparrow Swamp Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will have a time of Visitation from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the church...

Allen Sauls

Allen Sauls

Nov 28, 2017

Lamar, SC – Allen Walter Sauls, 73, passed away in the early morning of Nov. 28, 2017 with his family at his side.

Funeral services will be Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017 at high noon ,12:00 p.m. at Florence Baptist Temple. Burial with military honors will be held at the Florence National Cemetery. The family will have a...

Curtis Evans

Curtis Evans

Nov 26, 2017

Timmonsville, SC. - Curtis Evans, 79, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017 with his family at his side. Funeral services will be Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. in the Layton-Anderson Funeral Home Chapel. A time of visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be at Byrd Cemetery...

Clara  Jean Anderson

Clara Jean Anderson

Nov 21, 2017

Darlington, SC – Clara Jean Anderson, 76, died on Nov. 21, 2017 at McLeod Hospice House in Florence.

A funeral service will be Friday, Nov. 24, 2017 at 11:00 at the First Church of God, Darlington. A time of visitation will be Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Layton-Anderson Funeral Home.

Mrs. Anderson...

Benjamin  "Byrd" Cannon

Benjamin "Byrd" Cannon

Nov 19, 2017

Benjamin Byrd Cannon, 30, died at his residence on November 19, 2017.

He was born on September 15, 1987 in Darlington, SC. He was a graduate of Garner Senior High School and enjoyed listening to music and skateboarding. Byrd was a Christian young man with a big heart and was a friend to all. He was an...

Mark  S. Olsen

Mark S. Olsen

Nov 19, 2017

Florence - Mark Stephen Olsen, 54, died suddenly on Nov.19, 2017 at his residence.

Mark was born in Pendleton, Oregon, the son of Robert and Gail Smith Olsen. He was an officer with the Florence County Environmental Department.

Surviving are his wife Jacqueline Morris Olsen, Timmonsville; a daughter, Anne Marie Olsen, Timmonsville; two step-sons, Nykolaus...

Gene  "Dink" Lynch

Gene "Dink" Lynch

Nov 12, 2017

Timmonsville, SC – Gene "Dink" Lynch, 75, died in a local hospital after a brief illness.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Layton-Anderson Funeral Home. Entombment will follow at Florence Memorial Gardens. A time of visitation will be Monday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home....

Tennie  D. Carraway

Tennie D. Carraway

Nov 12, 2017

Hartsville, SC - Tennie DeFee Hill Carraway, 91, passed away in a Florence hospital after an illness on November 12, 2017.

A graveside service will be Wednesday, Nov 15, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. at Sparrow Swamp Baptist Church Cemetery. A time of visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. in the church Fellowship Hall.

Born in...

Doris  A. Hinds

Doris A. Hinds

Nov 9, 2017

Darlington, SC – Doris Marie Anderson Hinds, 76, passed away at the McLeod Hospice House.

A funeral service will be Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Layton-Anderson Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Sansbury Cemetery in Timmonsville, SC. The family will have a time of visitation from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. before...

Betty Bridgers

Betty Bridgers

Nov 8, 2017

Florence, SC – Betty Arrington Holcomb Bridgers, 87, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017 at the McLeod Hospice House.

A graveside service will be Friday, Nov. 10, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. in the Rowland Cemetery in Rowland, NC. The family will speak to those attending after the service.

She was a resident of Bethea...

Mack  T. Driggers,  Jr.

Mack T. Driggers, Jr.

Nov 3, 2017

Florence, SC - Mack T. Driggers, Jr, 86, passed away, Friday, November 3, 2017 following a sudden illness. A funeral service will be Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel of Layton-Anderson Funeral Home. The family will have a time of visitation from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. before the service at the Funeral Home.

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Larry  J. Meyer

Larry J. Meyer

Oct 28, 2017

Florence, SC – Larry J. Meyer, 69, passed away on Saturday, Oct.28, 2017 at the McLeod Hospice House.

A graveside service was held at Florence Memorial Gardens on Monday, Oct. 30, 2017 at 11:00 a.m.

Mr. Meyer was born in White Plains, New York, the son of the late Robert and Jeannie Purdy Meyer. Larry...

Myrtle  H. Bailey

Myrtle H. Bailey

Oct 27, 2017

Florence, SC- Myrtle Hammett Bailey, 70, passed away on Oct. 27, 2017 after an illness in a local nursing center.

Myrtle was born in Shelby, North Carolina, the daughter of the late DeFoy and Ora Brite Hammett. She worked as a Cashier for convenience stores in the Florence area until retiring.

Surviving are her husband...

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