Recent Obituaries
Donald David Ingram
Jun 30, 2025
Donald David Ingram, age 72, of Lancaster, S.C., passed away, Monday morning, June 30, 2025, at his home. Born in Lancaster, S.C. he was a son of the late John Ingram and Nell Hayes Ingram. David was a graduate of Lancaster High School and retired from Continental General Tire after 26 years of service. He was a member of Sherwood...
Walter Martin Scott, Sr.
Jun 29, 2025
Walter Martin Scott, Sr., age 74 of Kershaw, S.C. passed away Saturday morning, June 28, 2025, at his home. He was a heavy equipment operator.
Private cremation arrangements are under the care of Baker Funeral Home, Kershaw, S.C.
Judith Pierce Croxton
Jun 23, 2025
Judith Pierce “Judi” Croxton, age 79, of Seven Oaks Farm, Kershaw, South Carolina, passed away on Monday morning June 23, 2025, at the home of her son and daughter-in-law in Acworth, Georgia.
Born on June 2, 1946, in Mobile, Alabama, Judi was the daughter of the late Ralph Bailey Pierce, Sr. and Marjorie Gabriella McKeough Pierce. She attended Huntingdon College in...
Clarine S. Ogburn Bradley
Jun 21, 2025
Clarine Sullivan Ogburn Bradley, age 98 of the Mt. Pisgah community, Bethune, S.C., passed away Saturday evening, June 21, 2025, at White Oak Manor, Lancaster, S.C, with family by her side. She was born February 1, 1927, in Chesterfield County, S.C., to the late Robert Herbert Sullivan and Dollie Hart Sullivan. Mrs. Bradley was a former employee of the Kendall Company where...
C. L. Boone
Jun 21, 2025
Corley Lee (C.L.) Boone, age 80, of Kershaw, S.C. passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at his home. Born in Jefferson, S.C., he was the son of the late Corley Boone and Maudie Cassatt Boone.
C.L. was a veteran of the United States Army. He served his country in the Vietnam War.
C.L., and his wife, Diane, were the proud owners...
Chet Giverson
Jun 17, 2025
Chester “Chet” Giverson, age 88 of Bethune, S.C. passed away, Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center, Camden, S.C. Born in West Campton, New Hampshire, he was a son of the late Floman G. Giverson and Gloria Hildreth Adams.
Chet leaves behind his loving wife, Natalie Prince Giverson; 4 children, Arthur Giverson, (partner Cheryl Widay) Susan Matthias, (spouse...
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...
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