Obituary Listing

Nov 9, 2015

Clyde Kirby Anderson, (82) of Timmonsville,SC,passed away Monday, November 9,2015 after a long illness.

She is survived by her loving husband,Herbert S.Anderson,her daughters, Sarah A.Folkens,Isla Anderson,Sug Anderson, son-in-law Eric Rabon and grandchildren, Elizabeth (Peter) Dinndorf, Anna Folkens, Anderson McMaster, Jamison McMaster, Evan Rabon, Bailey Rabon and many nieces and nephews.

Born in Timmonsville SC, Clyde...

Nov 8, 2015

Archie Clifford McElveen died peacefully at Heritage Home of Florence early Sunday morning. Born in 1920 in the Tans Bay section of Florence County, he was the son of the late Clarence and Rosa Lee Carnell McElveen. He was the oldest of nine children. In 1939 he married the late Bertie Mae Baldwin. In 1942 he enlisted in the...

Nov 4, 2015

Timmonsville, SC – Kenneth Everett Moore, Sr.,68, died on Nov. 4, 2015 after an illness.

Funeral services will be Friday, Nov. 6, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. at Layton-Anderson Funeral Home. Interment will follow at 1:00 p.m. at Florence National Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:30 to 11:30 at the funeral home before the service.

Mr....

Oct 30, 2015

Timmonsville - John David Matthews, 77, died early on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015 in a hospice facility in Florence.

Funeral services will be at Layton-Anderson Funeral Home on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Elim Baptist Church Cemetery in Effingham. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday at the...

Oct 28, 2015

Jane L. Childress, 82, of Brevard, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, October 28, 2015, at Kingsbridge House.

A native of Pickens, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Elbert and Nell Sanders Leslie. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Pat T. Childress and...

Oct 25, 2015

Florence, SC- Cecil William Ward, Jr. 86, died in a local hospital on Sunday evening October 25, 2015.

Funeral services will be Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Dawsey United Methodist Church, Florence. Interment will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Layton-Anderson Funeral...

Oct 24, 2015

Hartsville- Shirley McGilbra Hilson, 84, died at her residence on Saturday, October 24, 2015.

A graveside service will be Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the National Cemetery in Florence. Visitation will begin at 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at Layton-Anderson Funeral Home, Florence.

Shirley was born in El Reno, Oklahoma, the daughter of...

Oct 20, 2015

Timmonsville, SC- Henry Clay "Ray" Norris, Jr. 51, died on Tuesday afternoon Oct.20,2015 from injuries in a job related accident.

Funeral services will be Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Lake Swamp Baptist Church, Timmonsville, SC. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Friday Evening from 6 to 8:00 p.m. at Layton-Anderson...

Oct 17, 2015

Lamar- Frances Criswell, 80, died Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015 at her residence.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Layton-Anderson Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home. A private burial will be at Florence Memorial Gardens.

Mrs. Criswell was born in Charleston, SC, the daughter...

Oct 15, 2015

Timmonsville – Cecil Ray Hill,72,died Thursday evening October,15,2015 with his family at his side.

A graveside service will be Sunday,October 18,2015 at 4:00 p.m.in the Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will greet visitors after the service.

Mr.Hill was born in Florence County,the son of the late Wilbur Ellis and Mildred Locklair Hill. In his...

Oct 1, 2015

COMMITTAL SERVICE - The committal service for Richard Creel has been rescheduled for 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at Peniel Baptist Church Cemetery.

Florence – William Richard Creel, 66 died Thursday, October 1, 2015 with his family at his side at a Florence hospital.

Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Sunday, October 4, 2015...

Sep 30, 2015

Darlington- Izabelle Sofia Garcia, Infant daughter of Ariel and Chasity Smith Garcia died at the Medical University Hospital September 30, 2015.

A funeral service will be Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Oates Baptist Church.Interment will follow at Pine Grove United Methodist Cemetery, Timmonsville. The family will speak to visitors before the service at 10:00...

Sep 17, 2015

Timmonsville – Elizabeth Conyers Ivy, 91, died at her residence on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015 after a brief illness.

Graveside services will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 19, 2015 in Byrd Cemetery, Timmonsville. The Reverend Bobby Timmons will be in charge of the service at the cemetery.

Mrs. Ivy was born in Darlington, the...

Sep 15, 2015

Florence, SC- Joan Swanson Fedeles, 86, died in a local hospice facility Tuesday, September 15, 2015.

Funeral services will be Friday, Sept. 18, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 1201 Cherokee Rd, Florence, SC. Entombment will follow at Florence Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 6 to 8:00 p.m. at the Funeral...

Sep 14, 2015

Timmonsville- Annie Lou Suggs Dority Hutson, 79, died in a local hospital after an illness on Sept. 14, 2015.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Lake Swamp Baptist Church, Timmonsville. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home....

Sep 4, 2015

Florence- Rebecca Gainey Goff, 56, died on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015 after an illness.

A graveside service will be Sunday, Sept. 6, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Byrd Cemetery in Timmonsville, SC. Visitation will be Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Funeral Home.

Mrs. Goff was born in Hartsville, SC,...

Sep 1, 2015

Florence- On Sept. 1, 2015,we lost a loving soul, Gary "Gator" Lane,Jr.

Funeral services will be Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Layton-Anderson Funeral Home,with Masonic Rites. Interment will follow at Union Baptist Church Cemetery, Marion, South Carolina. Visitation will be Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2015 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the...

Aug 27, 2015

Timmonsville – Mary Alma Gee Langston, age 78, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2015, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was born in Timmonsville S.C. to the late Marion A. and Evelyn C. Gee. She was preceded in death by her brother, Preston L. Gee. Mary grew up in Timmonsville surrounded by friends and family. She...

Aug 23, 2015

Timmonsville, SC – Alex Randolph Coward, 73, died Sunday, August 23, 2015 in a local hospital after a lengthy illness.

A funeral service will be today (Tuesday) August 25, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. in the chapel of Layton-Anderson Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Bethany Cemetery in Timmonsville. Visitation will be prior to the service from 3:00...

Aug 23, 2015

Summerton, SC - Frances Oliver Sansbury, 88, formerly of Florence County, died at her residence on Sunday, August 23, 2015.

Funeral services will be Monday,August 24,2015 at 4:00 p.m.in the chapel of Layton-Anderson Funeral Home,Florence, SC. Interment will follow at Lake Swamp Baptist Church Cemetery in Timmonsville, SC.

Frances was born in Florence County,the daughter...