Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Martin Banks Carson

Martin Banks Carson

Jun 24, 2025

Martin was embraced in the arms of the Lord on Tuesday June 24th, 2025. His family and friends will miss him greatly.

Born in South Carolina in September 1934 to James and Janet Carson, Martin grew up in the Town of Kershaw where he enjoyed the fruits of living in a small rural community. Some of his favorite things were swimming,...

Bivian Jeanette Napper

Bivian Jeanette Napper

Aug 15, 2025

Bivian Jeanette Napper, age 72, of Kershaw, S.C. passed away, Friday morning, August 15, 2025, at Agape House of Lexington, Lexington, S.C. Born in Camden, S.C. she was a daughter of Jeanette “Billie” Mahaffey Banks and the late James Melvin Banks. Bivian was a beloved clerk for Lancaster County Natural Gas Authority for many years. Her smile was always infectious....

Mildred Stroud Crook

Mildred Stroud Crook

Aug 15, 2025

Mildred Stroud Crook, age 85, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away, Friday afternoon, August 15, 2025, in Heath Springs Residential Center, Heath Springs, S.C. Born in Lancaster, S.C., she was the daughter of the late William Thomas “W.T.” Stroud and Brinnie Mary Jane Jenkins Stroud. She was a former employee of Springs Industries. She also was a longtime employee of Kershaw...

Mina Ann Morgan Gonzales

Mina Ann Morgan Gonzales

Aug 14, 2025

Mrs. Mina Ann Morgan Gonzales passed away peacefully Thursday, August 14, at the Village of Summerville, surrounded by family. She was born in Lancaster, S.C. on July 13, 1938, to the late Thomas Nolan Morgan, Senior and Fanny Lee Horton. She married Juan Pablo Gonzales on October 8, 1963, in Conway, S.C. Mrs. Gonzales was a long-time employee of Lancaster...

Tony Hazel Sims

Tony Hazel Sims

Aug 14, 2025

Tony Hazel Sims, age 61, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away Thursday morning, August 14, 2025, at MUSC Kershaw Health Medical Center, Camden, S.C. Born in Lancaster, S.C. he was the son of the late Hazel Hade Sims and Nancy Louise Ellis Sims. Mr. Sims was formerly employed in the HVAC industry. He was a member of Open Arms Baptist Church....

Paul L. Huckabee

Paul L. Huckabee

Aug 14, 2025

Paul Laborn Huckabee, 88, of Bethune, SC passed away peacefully at his home on August 14, 2025. He was born on December 20, 1936, to the late Dalton Huckabee and Gussie Mobley Huckabee. Paul married his sweetheart, Barbara M. McQuage in 1956, and they shared a wonderful life together until her death in April 2023.

Paul was hard-working and dedicated. He...

Mark Landon Hicks

Mark Landon Hicks

Aug 11, 2025

Mark Landon Hicks, age 56, of Lancaster, S.C. and formerly of Kershaw, S.C. passed away, Monday morning, August 11, 2025, at MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center, Lancaster, S.C. Born in Lancaster, S.C., he was the son of the late Harry Roosevelt Hicks and Shelby Williams Hicks. Mark was a graduate of Lancaster High School and a member of Kershaw Second...

Jaxson Dean Lyle Rockholt

Jaxson Dean Lyle Rockholt

Aug 9, 2025

Jaxson Dean Lyle Rockholt, infant son of Jamie Reed Rockholt and Hailey Nicole Scott, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2025.

Jaxson is survived by his parents; 3 brothers, Hayden Railey, Jasper Railey and Jamie Rockholt, II; 2 sisters, Harleigh Railey and Aleigha Rockholt; his maternal grandparents, Amy Scott and Walter Scott; his paternal grandparents, Tracy Morgan and James Rockholt; his aunt,...

Robert Lee Gibson, II

Robert Lee Gibson, II

Aug 9, 2025

Robert Lee Gibson, II, age 71 of Kershaw, S.C., passed away, Saturday morning, August 9, 2025, at MUSC Health-Lancaster Medical Center, Lancaster, S.C. Born in Corbin, KY, he was a son of the late Robert Duke Gibson, III and Shirley Meadows Griffin. He was a former forklift operator for Charlotte Concrete Company. He loved playing the guitar. He also enjoyed...

Donald L. Witham

Donald L. Witham

Aug 6, 2025

Donald Leo “Don” Witham, age 82, of Bethune S.C., passed away, Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at MUSC Downtown, Columbia, S.C. Don was born in Fort Riley, Kansas on September 29, 1942, to the late Donald Edwin Witham and Catherine “Cassie” Kinnamon.

At age 5, he moved to South Carolina with his paternal grandparents Fred and Margaret Brandt. They lived on a farm...

Margaret Horton Gainey

Margaret Horton Gainey

Aug 5, 2025

Ethel Margaret Horton Gainey, age 89 of Bethune, S.C., passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, August 5, 2025, at The Retreat at Carolina Bay, Hartsville, S.C., surrounded by the love of her family and the comfort of a life well lived.

Born on October 8, 1935, to Ira Boyd Horton and Ethel Baker Horton, Margaret grew up with a deep appreciation...

Margie Phillips Whitley

Margie Phillips Whitley

Aug 4, 2025

Margie Phillips Whitley of Kershaw, S.C., who loved the Lord, her savior, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 4, 2025, at the age of ninety-six. Born in Kershaw, S.C., on July 17, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Lonnie B. and Alice Idelle Phillips and predeceased by her husband, J.C. Whitley. She was a life-long...

John McLane "Mack" Blaich

John McLane "Mack" Blaich

Aug 4, 2025

John McLane “Mack” Blaich, age 81, of Kershaw, S.C. passed away, Monday morning, August 4, 2025, at his home. Born in Birmingham, Alabama, he was the son of the late Charles Allen Blaich, Sr. and Elizabeth McLane Blaich. He was a United States Marine veteran serving during Vietnam. He was an avid Carolina Gamecock fan and a true outdoors man;...

Cynthia Jones "Cindi" Horton

Cynthia Jones "Cindi" Horton

Aug 4, 2025

Cynthia Jones Horton, age 64, of Kershaw, S.C. passed away, Monday morning, August 4, 2025, at her home. Born in Roanoke Rapids, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Larry Jones and Pat Dawson Jones. Cindi as she was affectionately known, was formerly employed as a quality control analyst in the manufacturing industry. She loved to listen to music...

Tony L. Geiger

Tony L. Geiger

Jul 31, 2025

Tony Lewis Geiger, age 63, of Jefferson, S.C., passed away, July 31, 2025, at Atrium-Main, Charlotte, N.C. Born in Lancaster County, S.C., he was the son of the late Jake Geiger and Grace Rollins Geiger. He was formerly employed in the textile industry. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with family and friends.

He is survived by his loving wife of...

Henry Lawson "Butch" Cranford

Henry Lawson "Butch" Cranford

Jul 31, 2025

Henry Lawson “Butch” Cranford, age 77, of West Columbia, S.C., passed away, Thursday morning, July 31, 2025, at his home. Born in Bethune, S.C., he was the son of the late William Franklin Cranford and Annie Lou Anderson Cranford. He was a member of New Life Church, Columbia, S.C. He enjoyed attending church and traveling.

He is survived by his daughter,...

Keith Wayne "Kenny" Bowers

Keith Wayne "Kenny" Bowers

Jul 25, 2025

Keith Wayne “Kenny” Bowers, age 67, of Kershaw, S.C. passed away, Friday morning, July 25, 2025, at Springdale Healthcare Center, Camden, S.C. where he was a resident. Born in Lancaster, S.C., he was the son of the late Jack Wayne Bowers and Louise Carnes Bowers. He was in the pulpwood industry and was a member of Buffalo Baptist Church.

Kenny enjoyed...

Jack Douglas "Doug" Watson

Jack Douglas "Doug" Watson

Jul 24, 2025

Jack Douglas “Doug” Watson, age 80, of Kershaw, S.C. passed away, Thursday evening, July 24, 2025, peacefully with his family by his side. Doug was born in Kershaw, S.C. on September 22, 1944. He was the son of the late Graham and Mary W. Watson. He was a graduate of Kershaw High School and attended the University of South Carolina...

Sandra Melinda "Sandy" Hunter

Sandra Melinda "Sandy" Hunter

Jul 22, 2025

Sandra Melinda “Sandy” Hunter, age 63 of Kershaw, S.C. passed away, Tuesday evening, July 22, 2025, at McCoy Memorial Nursing Center, Bishopville, S.C. Born in Camden, S.C. she was the daughter of Linda Phillips Newman and the late Robert Wayne Beckham and stepdaughter of the late Nelson Newman. She was a graduate of North Central High School and former employee...

Cecilia Lynn Reynolds Villalobos

Cecilia Lynn Reynolds Villalobos

Jul 21, 2025

Cecilia Lynn Reynolds Villalobos, age 58 of Lugoff, S.C. passed away, Monday, July 21, 2025, in MUSC Downtown, Columbia, S.C. 

No formal services will be held at this time.

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