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Ember Mae Salinas

Ember Mae Salinas

Oct 24, 2026

Ember Mae Salinas, infant daughter of Hailey Nicole Scott and Saulo Salinas passed away, Saturday, October 24, 2026. Baby girl Ember was born on October 24, 2026.

She is survived by her parents; 2 brothers, Hayden Railey and Jasper Railey; her sister, Harleigh Railey; her maternal grandparents, Amy Scott and Walter Scott; her paternal grandparents, Monica Baldo and Nahum Salinas; her...

Kevin Shane Walker

Kevin Shane Walker

Oct 24, 2026

Mr. Kevin Shane Walker, 63 of Bethune, S.C. passed away Saturday evening, October 24, 2026, at his home.

Funeral arrangements will be announced by Baker Funeral Home, Kershaw, S.C.

Brigette Michelle Garris Rainey

Brigette Michelle Garris Rainey

Oct 22, 2026

Brigette Michelle Garris Rainey, 63, of Kershaw, South Carolina, passed away at her home on Thursday, October 22, 2026.

Born in Lancaster, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Ralph “Red” Garris and Lucille Patsy Whitaker Garris. Brigette was a former employee of Springs Industries who lived life to the fullest. She loved singing and dancing and, above all,...

Lisa Deanna Huckabee

Lisa Deanna Huckabee

Oct 21, 2026

Lisa Deanna Huckabee, 63, of Bethune, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday morning, October 21, 2026, with her family and her dear friend, Erica, her prayer warrior by her side.

Lisa was born on January 1, 1963, in Camden, South Carolina, to the late Paul Laborn Huckabee and Barbara Marlin McQuage Huckabee. She held the distinction of...

Christopher Alexander "Chris" Duval

Christopher Alexander "Chris" Duval

Oct 20, 2026

Christopher Alexander Duval, 31 was born on May 1, 1995, and passed away peacefully at home on October 20, 2026, in Bethune, South Carolina.

Chris was a loving, compassionate, gentle and kind-hearted soul. He was always a caregiver, selflessly providing for his grandparents and his family.

Chris was a graduate of North Central High School, where he was involved in Drama and...

Brenda Jo Alexander

Brenda Jo Alexander

Oct 19, 2026

Brenda Jo Alexander, 79 of Rock Hill, S.C. passed away Monday morning, October 19, 2026, at her home. Born in Clayton, GA., she was the daughter of the late J.W. Alexander and Lurleen Julia Hefner Alexander. She was a former employee of Gaffney Business Machines and Safeguard Business Systems. Brenda loved her family. She also loved jewelry and going shopping

She...

Sally Diane Catoe

Sally Diane Catoe

Oct 16, 2026

Sally Diane Baker Catoe, 77, of Bethune, S.C., passed away Friday evening, October 16, 2026, at Prisma Health Richland Hospital in Columbia, S.C.

Born in Camden, S.C., Diane was the daughter of the late Alex Barry Baker and Sallie Hopkins Baker. A proud 1968 graduate of Baron DeKalb High School, she was a member of the 1968 girls’ basketball team and named...

Sandra Williams Graves

Sandra Williams Graves

Oct 12, 2026

Sandra Williams Graves, 84, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away Monday evening, October 12, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Darlington, S.C., she was the daughter of the late James Beattie Williams and Eunice Stover Williams. Sandra attended Queens College and devoted 28 years of her career to the Lancaster County School District, where she served as...

Bub "Pete" Faile

Bub "Pete" Faile

Oct 9, 2026

Bub “Pete” Faile age 86 of Kershaw, S.C. passed away, Friday evening, October 9, 2026, in Lancaster Health and Rehabilitation Center, Lancaster, born in Kershaw, S.C., He was a son of the late George Washington Faile and Dora Morgan Faile.

Mr. Faile enjoyed a day of fishing or riding around sightseeing and visiting.

He is survived by his son, Buster Faile and...

Candace Jean Christopherson

Candace Jean Christopherson

Oct 1, 2026

Candace Jean Christopherson, age 78 of Kershaw, S.C. passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2026 at her home.

No formal services will be held at this time.

Arrangements are under the care of Baker Funeral Home, Kershaw, S.C.

Rhonda Young Bradley

Rhonda Young Bradley

Sep 28, 2026

Mrs. Rhonda Darlene Young Bradley, 65, of Kershaw, S.C. passed away on Monday, September 28, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loved ones.

Born May 20, 1961, she was a daughter of Linda Darlene Gardner Young and the late Charles R. Young. On June 30, 1979, she wed her loving spouse, Randy M. Bradley, with whom she shared 47 wonderful...

Louise Branham Knight

Louise Branham Knight

Sep 25, 2026

Louise Margaret Branham Knight, 81, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away peacefully on Friday evening, September 25, 2026, at Lancaster Health and Rehabilitation in Lancaster, S.C.

Born in Camden, S.C., she was the daughter of the late Tommy Leslie Branham and Margaret Louise Elliott Branham.

Louise will be lovingly remembered as a devoted and caring mother and grandmother. She found joy in sewing,...

Jonathan William Craig

Jonathan William Craig

Sep 22, 2026

Jonathan William Craig, 42, of North Myrtle Beach, S.C., passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday evening, September 22, 2026, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.

Jonathan was born in Monroe, N.C., to the late Robert William “Bill” Craig and Mary Frances Campbell Craig. He worked as a sales consultant in the manufactured housing industry,...

Braley Richard Branham, III

Braley Richard Branham, III

Sep 16, 2026

Braley Richard Branham, III, age 29, of Cassatt, S.C., passed away suddenly on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.

Born in Camden, S.C., he was the son of Braley Richard Branham, Jr. and Raquel Annette Wells Branham. Braley was a talented carpenter and proudly served his country in the United States Army. He had a love for all types of sports, especially his...

Dianne Bowers Roberts

Dianne Bowers Roberts

Sep 15, 2026

Dianne Bowers Roberts, aged 80, of Westville, S.C., passed away Tuesday evening, September 15, 2026, at her home.

Born in Kershaw, S.C., she was the daughter of the late Grover Coleman Bowers, Sr. and Blanche Louise Baker Bowers. Mrs. Roberts was a graduate of Baron DeKalb High School and a faithful member of Refuge Baptist Church. She was a former employee...

Hammit Bruce "H.B." Hudson

Hammit Bruce "H.B." Hudson

Sep 8, 2026

Hammit “H.B.” Hudson entered his heavenly home on September 8th, 2026, in the company of family, just as he lived his life. H.B. was born the fourth of seven children to Carl Woodrow and Ruby Wright Hudson. From an early age, his work ethic was built in the cotton fields of the Jefferson area and soon brought him to the...

Gerald Alexander Knight

Gerald Alexander Knight

Sep 7, 2026

Gerald A. Knight, 82, of Kershaw, South Carolina, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2026, leaving behind a family who will forever be shaped by the life he lived, the love he gave, the faith he shared, and the example he set.

Gerald was born April 11, 1944, the son of the late Woodrow Knight and Virda Knight Horton. He grew...

Nathan "Nate" Sims

Nathan "Nate" Sims

Sep 5, 2026

Nathan “Nate” Lynn Sims born March 21, 1963, in Lancaster, South Carolina, the son of William "Bill" Sims and Susie Ogburn Sims, he passed away on September 5, 2026, at his home.

He shared 45 wonderful years of marriage with his loving wife, Janet Lynne Sims. The two had just celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary in June—a beautiful milestone in a...

Lewis Allen Barwick

Lewis Allen Barwick

Sep 1, 2026

Mr. Lewis Allen Barwick, aged 80 of Columbia, S.C. passed away, Tuesday evening, September 1, 2026, at his home.

He was married to Linda Adams Mullinax Barwick. 

Private services were held for Mr. Barwick.

Arrangements are under the care of Baker Funeral Home, Kershaw, S.C.

Sue Clements McDow

Sue Clements McDow

Aug 22, 2026

Sue Clements McDow, 96, of Kershaw, SC passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2026 at Karesh of Beechwood Longterm Care in Camden, SC.

Born March 7, 1930, in Chickamauga, GA, Sue was the daughter of George Martin Clements and Mary Lou Hall Clements. She earned her nursing degree from Baroness Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga, TN, where she met her future husband...