Recent Obituaries
Annette Parker Lucas
May 13, 2026
Annette Parker Lucas, 90 of Laurel Crest Retirement Community, West Columbia, S.C. formerly of Great Falls, S.C., passed away, Wednesday morning, May 13, 2026, at Laurel Crest Retirement Community. She was born in Kershaw, South Carolina and grew up in the small town of Kershaw. After proudly graduating from Kershaw High school, she began her banking career, starting as a...
Perry James
May 12, 2026
Perry James, 67, of Hartsville, S.C., passed away surrounded by the love of his family at his home after a courageous journey and battle with cancer. He was a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, loyal friend, and a man whose strength and love for his family will never be forgotten. Perry shared 41 wonderful years of marriage with his beloved...
Michael James Murphy
May 11, 2026
Michael James Murphy, age 68, of Kershaw, passed away Monday, May 11, 2026, at MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center. Born in Manchester, he was the son of the late James Edward Murphy and Constance Gagnon Saylor.
After graduating from high school, Mike proudly served in the Air National Guard, where he trained as an electrician. He spent many years working in...
April Megan Ellis
May 10, 2026
April Megan Ellis, age 36, of Lancaster, passed away Sunday morning, May 10, 2026, at Atrium Health Pineville, following a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Frances Williams Ellis and the late John Wylie Ellis, Jr.
April was a dedicated rural carrier with the United States Postal Service and a faithful member of Sandy Grove...
Phyllis June Knight
May 6, 2026
Phyllis June Fowler Knight, age 89, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Born in Newport News, Virginia she was the daughter of the late John Wilburn Fowler and Garnette Skinner Fowler.
Mrs. Knight was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose life was centered around her family and faith. A loving homemaker and caregiver, she...
Peggy B. Donahue Phillips
May 2, 2026
Peggy Broome Donahue Phillips, age 88, of Rock Hill, South Carolina, and formerly of Kershaw, passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, May 2, 2026, at the Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House in Rock Hill.
Born in Lancaster County, she was the daughter of the late Charlie H. Broome and Virginia Hinson Broome. Mrs. Phillips was a gifted seamstress who devoted many...
Earlene Cauthen Phillips
Apr 28, 2026
Earlene C. Phillips, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away at her home surrounded by the love of her family on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. She leaves behind a legacy of faith, strength, and unwavering devotion.
Born to Robert Edgar Cauthen and Ethel Williams Cauthen, Earlene was one of four siblings. She was preceded in death by her brothers,...
Danny Joseph Estridge
Apr 27, 2026
Danny Joseph Estridge, age 67, of Kershaw, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, April 27, 2026. Born in Camden, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Joseph William “Joe” Estridge, Jr. and Almetta Hunter Estridge.
Danny was a proud graduate of Andrew Jackson High School and dedicated more than 45 years of faithful service to Standard Warehouse...
Randy Mills Robinson
Apr 26, 2026
Randy Mills Robinson, 77, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away Sunday morning, April 26, 2026, at his home. Born in Camden, S.C., he was the son of the late Gettys Mills Robinson and Eliza Williams Robinson Baker.
Mr. Robinson retired from Bowater as a master mechanic. He was a faithful member of Buffalo Baptist Church, where he served as a Sunday School...
Mary Ann Thomas
Apr 24, 2026
Mary Ann Bowers Thomas, 85, of Kershaw, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 24, 2026, at the home of her daughter. A lifelong resident of Kershaw, she was born to the late Sam Bowers and Ruby Mobley Bowers.
Mrs. Thomas devoted many years of service to Springs Industries, where she was known for her strong work ethic and quiet...
James Otis "Bo" Roberts
Apr 21, 2026
James O. “Bo” Roberts, 76 of Kershaw, South Carolina passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late James C. Roberts and Vera Lee Boone Knight. Bo was a hardworking and dedicated man who took great pride in owning and operating Bo’s...
Melinda Faye Adams Parker
Apr 18, 2026
Melinda Faye Adams Parker, age 68, passed away, Saturday morning, April 18, 2026, at MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center, Lancaster, S.C. Born in Camden, S.C. she was a daughter of the late James Adams and Carolyn Oliver Adams. Mrs. Parker was formerly employed in the textile industry. She enjoyed coloring and the outdoors. She loved spending time with her grandchildren...
James Emerson Coates
Apr 16, 2026
James Emerson Coates, age 84, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away Thursday afternoon, April 16, 2026, at his home. Born in Kershaw, he was the son of the late John Edward “Eddie” Coates and Nettie Belle Catoe Coates.
Mr. Coates dedicated his entire life to law enforcement, serving a distinguished 38-year career, many of those years with the ABC Commission. He also...
Mark Hunter Dennis
Apr 14, 2026
Mark Hunter Dennis, 74, of Kershaw, South Carolina passed away from brain cancer and went to his heavenly home on April 14th at 10:34 a.m. Agape Hospice in Lancaster was in attendance.
Mark was born in Charlotte, North Carolina on July 2nd, 1951, at Charlotte Memorial Hospital to Carl Amos Dennis and Mildred Hunter Dennis of Ambassador Street.
Even as a baby,...
Sarepta Owens Morgan
Apr 13, 2026
Sarepta Owens Morgan, age 86, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away peacefully on Monday afternoon, April 13, 2026, at MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown in Columbia, S.C.
Born in Kershaw, S.C., she was the daughter of the late Harry Reese Owens, Sr. and Lucille Pitts Owens. Mrs. Morgan was a proud graduate of Kershaw High School and a devoted member of...
George W. "Sambo" Deese, Jr.
Apr 13, 2026
George W. “Sambo” Deese, Jr., 84, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away Monday evening, April 13, 2026, at MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown in Columbia. Born in Lancaster, S.C., he was the son of the late George W. Deese, Sr. and Ruby Bowers Deese.
Mr. Deese retired as an Industrial Engineer with Springs Industries. He was an avid fisherman who especially...
Max M. Johnson
Apr 11, 2026
Max Mendel Johnson, 81, of Camden, South Carolina, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 11, 2026. Born January 29, 1945, in Kershaw, County, Max was a man of deep faith, quiet strength, and uncommon devotion — salt of the earth in every sense of the word.
Max spent his entire working life in the...
Robert Larry Eudy
Apr 7, 2026
Robert Larry Eudy, age 77, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away Tuesday evening, April 7, 2026, at his home.
Born in Monroe, N.C., he was the son of the late Robert Earl Eudy and Edith Evelyn Rodgers Eudy. Mr. Eudy worked many jobs throughout his life including a supervisor with Springs Industries, a SC Correctional Officer, as well as a truck driver...
Mary Lee Phillips Catoe
Mar 29, 2026
Mary Lee Phillips Catoe, age 95, of the Mt. Pisgah community, Kershaw, S.C., walked through the gates of Heaven on Sunday, March 29, 2026. Born on May 1, 1930, she was the eldest of nine siblings born to the late Rev. Orie E. Phillips and Sue Lee Broome Phillips. Mary Lee was married to the late Ralph Richard Catoe, and they...
Doil Jackson Crenshaw
Mar 29, 2026
Doil Jackson Crenshaw, age 97, passed away Sunday morning, March 29, 2026, at his home. Born in Lancaster County, South Carolina, he was the son of the late John Smith Crenshaw and Dessie Brazell Crenshaw.
Mr. Crenshaw was a proud United States Army veteran and served as a member of the 713th AAA Gun Battalion (90MM). He was an accomplished cabinet...
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