Recent Obituaries
Betty Sue West
Jun 12, 2025
Betty Sue Baker West, age 94, of Bethune, S.C. passed away Thursday morning, June 12, 2025, at her son’s home in Bethune, S.C. Born in Kershaw, S.C., she was the daughter of the late Whiteford Baker and Lille Roberts Baker. She was an employee of Springs Industries for many years. Mrs. West enjoyed spending time with her family, doing crossword...
Martha Ann Williams
Jun 10, 2025
Martha Ann Hyatt Williams, age 88, of Kershaw, S.C. passed away Tuesday evening, June 10, 2025, in Lancaster Health and Rehabilitation, Lancaster, S.C. Born in Fort Lawn, S.C., she was a daughter of the late Edward Barnett Hyatt and Eula Carroll Hyatt. Mrs. Williams was a member of First Baptist Church. She enjoyed working with Mission Friends and working in...
Johnnie Franklin LeGrande
Jun 9, 2025
Johnnie Franklin LeGrande, Sr., 68, died Monday, June 9, 2025 at his home. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late John Levi LeGrande and Mary Sistare Efird.
Mr. LeGrande was a truck driver, a life that he loved. He also was a devoted fan of NASCAR. He often expressed his deep love for his family and friends.
Surviving are...
Zeata Frances Self McGraw
May 31, 2025
Zeata Frances Self McGraw, 79, of Kershaw, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at her home. She was born on March 19, 1946, in Jefferson, South Carolina, to the late Perry Thomas Self and LouOla Johnson Self.
A woman of faith and strength, Zeata was a devoted member of Haile Goldmine Baptist Church and worked many years...
Celeste Yvonne Whitley
2025
Celeste Yvonne Whitley, 71, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at her home. Born in Charlotte, NC, she was the daughter of the late Hazel and Waco Vincent Robinson.
Celeste will be missed dearly by her family. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed preparing meals for her family. She was very fond of dogs and loved her grandchildren, who...
L. Finley Faile
May 28, 2025
Lemuel Finley Faile, age 91, of Kershaw, S.C. passed away, Wednesday evening, May 28, 2025, at his son’s home. Born in the Taxahaw community of Lancaster County, S.C. he was a son of the late Curtis Columbus Faile and Hattie Watts Faile. Mr. Faile retired from Springs Industries and was a member of Taxahaw Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking...
Rita W. Roberts
May 23, 2025
Rita Willien Roberts, age 83, of Darlington, S.C. and formerly of Kershaw, S.C., faithful servant of God passed on to glory Friday morning, May 23, 2025, at McLeod Regional Medical Center of the Pee Dee, Florence, S.C. Born in the Buffalo community of Kershaw, S.C. she was a daughter of the late Stoy William Roberts and Edna Marie Gardner Roberts.
A...
Doris Baker West
May 20, 2025
Doris Baker West, age 100, of Kershaw, S.C. passed away, Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at Karesh at Beechwood, Camden, S.C. Born in Kershaw, S.C. she was a daughter of the late Whiteford Baker and Lillie Roberts Baker. She was an employee of Springs Industries for over 40 years. She enjoyed cooking for her family and was a member of Providence...
Rusty Shane Moseley
May 18, 2025
Rusty Shane Moseley, age 37 of Kershaw, S.C. passed away suddenly, Sunday, May 18, 2025, at his home. Born in Rock Hill, S.C., he was a son of Otis Lee Moseley and Toni Carol Batson Moseley. He was self-employed. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family and friends.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife,...
Mildred Phillips Payne
May 5, 2025
Mildred Phillips Payne, age 92, passed away, Monday evening, May 5, 2025, at MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center, Lancaster, S.C. Born in Kershaw, SC. She was the daughter of the late Luther Phillips and Mae Blocker Phillips. She was formerly employed with Springs Industries and Caro Knit. She was a faithful member of Haile Gold Mine Baptist Church. Mrs. Payne...
Wilson Jessie Payne, Jr.
May 5, 2025
Wilson Jessie Payne, Jr., age 68 of Kershaw, S.C, passed away Monday morning, May 5, 2025. Born in Lancaster, S.C., he was the son of the late Wilson Jessie Payne, Sr., and Marion Russell Payne. He was employed by Springs Industries, DuPont Co. and Westinghouse. He was of Baptist faith. He loved motorcycles, traveling to the beach and his dogs.
He...
Margaret C. Holley
May 1, 2025
Margaret Cassady Holley, age 88, of Kershaw, S.C. passed away, Thursday, May 1, 2025, at her home. Born in Camden, S.C., she was the daughter of the late Tommie Lee Cassady and Minnie Mae Bradley Cassady. Mrs. Holley was a member of Bethany Baptist Church, Westville, S.C. and was formerly employed with Clark Controls. She enjoyed reading.
She was first married...
Joseph Lee "Joey" Coats
Apr 29, 2025
A graveside service remembering the life of Joseph Lee “Joey” Coats, age 65, of Kershaw, SC, will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, May 2, 2025, in Kershaw City Cemetery. The Revs. Bryant D. Fersner, Rev. Keith Hinson and Rev. Mitchell Austin will officiate. Burial will follow in the cemetery.
The family ask that if possible please wear orange, purple...
Omer Dexter Bowers
Apr 27, 2025
Omer Dexter Bowers, age 78, of Heath Springs, S.C. passed away, Sunday evening, April 27, 2025, at home. Born in Camden, S.C., he was a son of the late Tillman Jackson Bowers and Irva Williams Bowers. Omer was a United States Air Force veteran serving during the Vietnam Era. He was a long-time employee of Quality Appliances, Kershaw, S.C. and...
Harold Thomas Catoe
Apr 26, 2025
A graveside service remembering the life of Harold Thomas Catoe, age 82, of Kershaw, S.C. will be held on Friday, May 2, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. in Kershaw City Cemetery. The Revs. Eric Boone and Dr. T. Jason Moss will officiate. The burial will follow in the cemetery with Masonic rites.
The family will greet friends following the service in the...
Scott Eugene Lique, Jr.
Apr 23, 2025
Scott Eugene Lique, Sr., age 48, passed away, Wednesday, April 23, 2025, after battling cancer. He was born in Lexington, S.C. to the late Scott Eugene Lique, Sr. and Bonnie Emma Davis Lique. Scott was a healthcare assistant.
He is survived by his wife of 5 years, Angela Whitaker Lique; children, Kaden Lique, Mark Lique, Sean Lique, Amber Threatt, Alexandra (Anthony)...
Loretta Jane Blackwell
Apr 22, 2025
Loretta Jane Blackwell, age 74, of Kershaw, S.C. passed away, Tuesday morning, April 22, 2025, at her home. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Stephen John Nagy and Delores Evelyn Shaw Nagy. Loretta was a homemaker.
She is survived by her husband, Danny Mitchell Blackwell; 2 daughters, Deanna Jane and her husband, Patrick and Lori Michelle;...
Walter Richard Pardue
Apr 21, 2025
Walter Richard Pardue, age 78, of Lancaster, S.C. passed away Monday evening, April 21, 2025, at MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center, Lancaster, S.C. Born in Lancaster, S.C. he was a son of the late Walter Lawrence Pardue and Connie Herrin Pardue Mr. Pardue was a former employee of Atlantic Envelopes, Charlotte, N.C. where he was an electrician. He enjoyed playing...
Ruth Ellis Williams
Apr 21, 2025
Ruth Ellis Williams age 96, of Kershaw, S.C. and beloved wife of the late John Carl Williams was welcomed into the arms of Jesus, on Monday evening, April 21, 2025. Born in the Flat Creek community of Kershaw, S.C. on November 5, 1928, to the late Andrew Jackson Ellis and Lela Phillips Ellis. Mrs. Williams retired from Springs Industries.
She put...
Judy A. Stone
Apr 21, 2025
Judy Ann Gardner Stone, 81, of Mount Pleasant, S.C. and formerly of the Flat Creek Community, Kershaw, S.C. passed away, April 21, 2025, in Mount Pleasant, S.C. Born in Lancaster, S.C., she was the daughter of the late Minor Gregory Gardner and Annie Gardner Holland.
Judy was a graduate of Flat Creek High School where she was an avid basketball player....
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