Obituaries

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Adam Craig Faulkenberry

Adam Craig Faulkenberry

Oct 11, 2025

Adam Craig Faulkenberry, age 44, Myrtle Beach, S.C. passed away, Saturday, October 11, 2025. Adam was the son of Dr. Brad Faulkenberry and Kim McDow Faulkenberry. He was the grandson of of Sue McDow and the late Dr. W. L. McDow and the late V. Loutee Faulkenberry and W.R. "Bill" Faulkenberry.

A complete obituary will be forth coming.

Arrangements are under the...

Thomas Wayne Roberts

Thomas Wayne Roberts

Oct 11, 2025

Thomas Wayne Roberts was born on December 1, 1940, in the Buffalo community of Kershaw, S.C. and passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on October 11, 2025.

He was an incredible husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was known for his love of his family and friends, strength of character, and his determination to always persevere. He and his wife...

Alvin Leon McNaughton

Alvin Leon McNaughton

Oct 8, 2025

On Wednesday, October 8, 2025, Alvin Leon McNaughton passed away peacefully at the Veterans Village in Florence, South Carolina.

Born in Lancaster, SC, on October 27, 1936, Alvin was the son of the late Boyd and Oleta Gillis McNaughton. He was married for 61 years to the love of his life, the late Carol Ann Peters McNaughton. Together, they built a...

Glenn Roy Warfield

Glenn Roy Warfield

Oct 6, 2025

Glenn Roy Warfield, age 92 of Lancaster, S.C. passed away Monday morning, October 6, 2025, at White Oak Manor, Lancaster, S.C.

Born in Leith, ND, he was the son of the late Gilbert Glenn Warfield and Ruth Alice Brown Warfield.

Glenn is at peace and with the love of his life Alice Edith Warfield in heaven. Glenn and Alice were avid golfers,...

Lula Grace Hargett

Lula Grace Hargett

Oct 5, 2025

Lula Grace Hargett, age 70, of Kershaw, S.C. passed away, Sunday morning, October 5, 2025, with her family by her side. She was born in Lancaster, S.C. on March 9, 1955, to the late James William Faile and Luella Morgan Faile. Mrs. Hargett was formerly employed in the textile industry. She loved to crochet, read, work puzzles and color.

She is...

Timothy Arron Ellis

Timothy Arron Ellis

Oct 4, 2025

With heartfelt sorrow we announce the passing of Timothy Arron Ellis, age 18 of Lancaster, S.C. Timothy passed away, Saturday evening, October 4, 2025, at MUSC Health- Lancaster Medical Center, Lancaster, S.C. Born in Lancaster, S.C. he was the son of Bobby Arron Ellis and Heather Nicole Lane. Timothy was a high school senior. He loved to fish, play basketball...

Thomas Archie Baker

Thomas Archie Baker

Oct 3, 2025

Thomas Archie “Tommy” Baker, age 73, of Lancaster, S.C. passed away, Friday morning, October 3, 2025, at MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center, Lancaster, SC. Tommy as he was known to his family and friends was born on February 11, 1952, in Lancaster, SC. His parents were the late Archie and Mary Louise Bailey Baker. For many years he was a...

Gretchen West Teal

Gretchen West Teal

Oct 2, 2025

Gretchen West Teal entered into her eternal rest on October 2, 2025, at the age of 92. Born on May 2, 1933, Gretchen was a woman of remarkable strength and quiet grace. A devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, her love and encouragement shaped generations. She endured profound loss with courage, and her faith remained the cornerstone of her life. Above...

Randall Byrd Gardner

Randall Byrd Gardner

Oct 1, 2025

Randall Byrd Gardner, a devoted family man, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2025, at the age of 95. He was born on August 14, 1930, to D. Frank and Mayo Byrd Gardner, the middle child of thirteen.

Randall grew up in a large and loving family. His brothers and sisters include Elease (Max) Small, Nettie Mae (Carl) Fountain, Mendal (Nancy)...

Esther R. McCaskill

Esther R. McCaskill

Sep 28, 2025

Esther Ratcliff McCaskill, 96, of Bethune, SC, widow of Marvin Jones McCaskill, Sr., died September 28, 2025, at MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center. “Willie” Esther was the youngest daughter of the late William Thomas Ratcliff and Essie Josie Barnes Ratcliff.

A graduate of Bethune High School and Winthrop College (BS 1953, MEd 1977), she was an executive secretary at Sonoco and...

Rev. James Douglas "Doug" Humphries

Rev. James Douglas "Doug" Humphries

Sep 26, 2025

Rev. James Douglas “Doug” Humphries, age 81, of Kershaw, S.C. was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Friday morning, September 26, 2025. He was born in Kershaw, S.C. on February 17, 1944, to the late William Leroy Humphries, Sr. and Virgie Thompson Humphries. Rev. Humphries served the Lord as a Baptist minister for numerous years. He pastored the following...

Sandra Owens Parker

Sandra Owens Parker

Sep 26, 2025

Sandra Owens Parker, age 82, of Kershaw, S.C. passed away, Friday morning, September 26, 2025, at her home. Born in Lancaster County, S.C., she was the daughter of the late Harry Reese Owens, Sr. and Lucille Pitts Owens. She was a graduate of Kershaw High School. Sandra was a former office manager for an Equine training facility. She had a...

Helma Boeck Casey

Helma Boeck Casey

Sep 26, 2025

Helma Boeck Casey, age 82, of Kershaw, S.C. passed away, Friday morning, September 26, 2025, at her home. She was born on September 18, 1943, in Munich, Germany. She was the only child of the late Joseph and Rosa Boeck. Mrs. Casey was a retired health insurance agent. She was first married to the late Fritz Otto and second married...

Wanda Kay Donahue Terry

Wanda Kay Donahue Terry

Sep 22, 2025

Wanda Kay Donahue Terry, age 73, of Kershaw, S.C. passed away, Monday morning, September 22, 2025, at Lancaster Health and Rehabilitation, Lancaster, S.C. She was born in Monroe N.C. to Fenish Stroud Payne and the late Walter Thomas Donahue on July 18, 1952. Wanda retired from Challenger Electric Company in Pageland, S.C. She was a faithful member of Flat Creek...

James Dean Blackmon

James Dean Blackmon

Sep 19, 2025

James Dean Blackmon, age 66, of Heath Springs, S.C. passed away, Friday, September 19, 2025, at Prisma Health Richland, Columbia, S.C. Born in Lancaster, S.C. he was a son of the late Bobby Blackmon and Susie Lucas. He was a former employee of Duracell.

He is survived by 2 daughters, Hannah K. McElveen and her husband, Damien and children, Kammi McElveen...

Joey A. Vincent

Joey A. Vincent

Sep 17, 2025

Joey Allan Vincent, age 67, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away, Wednesday morning, September 17, 2025, at his home. Born in Camden, S.C. he was the son of the late Willie Jeff “Bill” Vincent and Clara Threatt Vincent. He was a member of Buffalo Baptist Church. Mr. Vincent first started his career working at Springs Industries for 13 years, transitioning to...

Geraldine Newman Davis

Geraldine Newman Davis

Sep 10, 2025

Glenda Geraldine Newman Davis, age 86, of Bethune, S.C. passed away peacefully at Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center, Hartsville, S.C. on September 10, 2025, surrounded by her family.

She was born in Kershaw County, S.C. to the late James Elmer Newman and Evelyn Eubanks Newman. Ms. Davis was a graduate of Bethune High School and a member of Bethune Baptist Church....

Donna Annette Harrison

Donna Annette Harrison

Sep 7, 2025

Donna Annette Talbert Harrison, age 67, of Lancaster, S.C., went to be with her heavenly father, Sunday, September 7, 2025. She passed away in the early morning hours in her lifelong residence in Lancaster, S.C. Donna was born on August 31, 1958, in Lancaster, S.C., to the late Doris Furr Talbert and Hazel Thaddeus Talbert to whom she will reside...

William Leslie Gainey, Jr.

William Leslie Gainey, Jr.

Sep 7, 2025

William Leslie Gainey, Jr., age 53, of Kershaw, S.C. passed away, Sunday evening, September 7, 2025, at Lexington Medical Center, Lexington, S.C. He was born in Lancaster, S.C. on November 2, 1971, to the late William Leslie Gainey, Sr. and Emma Lee Knight Gainey. He was an arborist who owned his own tree service. He loved to fish, spend time...

James Eric "Jimmy" Coates

James Eric "Jimmy" Coates

Sep 6, 2025

James Eric “Jimmy” Coates, age 71, of Lexington, S.C., passed away, Saturday evening, September 6, 2025, after a short illness at Lexington Medical Center, Lexington, S.C. Jimmy was born on October 30, 1953, to the late Dewey Rogers Coates and Sarah Louise Ballard Coates in Charlotte, N.C. He was a 1972 graduate of Andrew Jackson High School and a 1977...