Obituary Listing

Aug 14, 2025

Willis N. Hill, 83, left this earthly life to gain his place in the presence of his Lord and Savior on Thursday morning August 14, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.

Funeral services will be Sunday, August 17, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. at Sardis Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.  The family will have...

Aug 8, 2025

Rhemer Turner Munn, Jr, age 68, of Florence, SC, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025.

He was born in Florence, SC, to the late Rhemer Turner Munn, Sr. and Mary Hazel Stokes Munn.  He attended Florence area schools and worked at Munn's Exxon and Black's Tire.

He is survived by his sister, Susan Munn...

Aug 6, 2025

William (Bill) Edward Hobbs, Sr. 87, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at McLeod Regional Medical Center on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.

A memorial service will be held Friday, August 8, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. at Layton-Anderson Funeral Home.  Visitation with the family will be held prior to the Memorial service at 2:00 p.m....

Aug 6, 2025

Gerald " Jerry" Dorriety, 72, closed his eyes in the earthly journey and awaken in his new heavenly home on August 6, 2025 surrounded by his family.

Funeral services will be Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 12:00 noon in the chapel of Layton-Anderson Funeral Home.  The burial will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery, Florence.  Visitation will begin...

Jul 31, 2025

Ann Q. Dorrell Singletary, 72, went to her eternal home on Thursday, July 31, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.

Graveside services will be Sunday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at Peniel Baptist Church cemetery.  The family will have a time for visitation beginning at 5:00 p.m. til 7:00 p.m. on Saturday evening at Layton-Anderson Funeral Home.

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...

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...

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....

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...

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,...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Jul 1, 2025

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

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....

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.