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Margaret C. Holley

Margaret C. Holley

May 1, 2025

Margaret C. Holley, age 88, of Kershaw, S.C. passed away, Thursday, May 1, 2025, at her home. She was married first to the late David Cleveland Faulkenberry and second to the late William B. "Billy" Holley.

Funeral arrangements will be announced by Baker Funeral Home, Kershaw, SC.

Joseph Lee "Joey" Coats

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

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...

Harold Thomas Catoe

Harold Thomas Catoe

Apr 26, 2025

A graveside service remembering the life of Harold Thomas Catoe, age 82, of Kershaw, S.C. will be held on Friday, May 2, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. in Kershaw City Cemetery. The Revs. Eric Boone and Dr. T. Jason Moss will officiate. The burial will follow in the cemetery with Masonic rites.

The family will greet friends following the service in the...

Scott Eugene Lique, Jr.

Scott Eugene Lique, Jr.

Apr 23, 2025

Scott Eugene Lique, Sr., age 48, passed away, Wednesday, April 23, 2025, after battling cancer. He was born in Lexington, S.C. to the late Scott Eugene Lique, Sr. and Bonnie Emma Davis Lique. Scott was a healthcare assistant.

He is survived by his wife of 5 years, Angela Whitaker Lique; children, Kaden Lique, Mark Lique, Sean Lique, Amber Threatt, Alexandra (Anthony)...

Loretta Jane Blackwell

Loretta Jane Blackwell

Apr 22, 2025

Loretta Jane Blackwell, age 74, of Kershaw, S.C. passed away, Tuesday morning, April 22, 2025, at her home. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Stephen John Nagy and Delores Evelyn Shaw Nagy. Loretta was a homemaker.

She is survived by her husband, Danny Mitchell Blackwell; 2 children, Deanna Jane and her husband, Patrick and Chad Matthew...

Walter Richard Pardue

Walter Richard Pardue

Apr 21, 2025

Walter Richard Pardue, age 78, of Lancaster, S.C. passed away Monday evening, April 21, 2025, at MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center, Lancaster, S.C. Born in Lancaster, S.C. he was a son of the late Walter Lawrence Pardue and Connie Herrin Pardue Mr. Pardue was a former employee of Atlantic Envelopes, Charlotte, N.C. where he was an electrician. He enjoyed playing...

Ruth Ellis Williams

Ruth Ellis Williams

Apr 21, 2025

Ruth Ellis Williams age 96, of Kershaw, S.C. and beloved wife of the late John Carl Williams was welcomed into the arms of Jesus, on Monday evening, April 21, 2025. Born in the Flat Creek community of Kershaw, S.C. on November 5, 1928, to the late Andrew Jackson Ellis and Lela Phillips Ellis. Mrs. Williams retired from Springs Industries.

She put...

Judy A. Stone

Judy A. Stone

Apr 21, 2025

Judy Ann Gardner Stone, 81, of Mount Pleasant, S.C. and formerly of the Flat Creek Community, Kershaw, S.C. passed away, April 21, 2025, in Mount Pleasant, S.C. Born in Lancaster, S.C., she was the daughter of the late Minor Gregory Gardner and Annie Gardner Holland.

Judy was a graduate of Flat Creek High School where she was an avid basketball player....

Shirley Robinson Byrd

Shirley Robinson Byrd

Apr 14, 2025

A graveside service to commemorate the life of Shirley R. Byrd will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 17, at Haile Gold Mine Baptist Church Cemetery, 7980 Haile Gold Mine Road, Kershaw, S.C. The Rev. Edgar Horton will officiate. Visitation will be held at Baker Funeral Home, 210 East Hilton Street, Kershaw, S.C. on Wednesday, April 16, from...

Kenneth Dan McKittrick

Kenneth Dan McKittrick

Apr 13, 2025

Kenneth Dan McKittrick, Sr., born in Laurens, South Carolina, entered the presence of the Lord on Sunday morning, April 13, 2025, at the age of 88.

A steadfast Baptist throughout his life, Dan dedicated his life to the Lord at a young age at Bellview Baptist Church and served as a deacon at Blaney Baptist Church. He was a graduate of...

Dustin Brannon Fletcher

Dustin Brannon Fletcher

Apr 13, 2025

Dustin Brannon Fletcher, age 48, of Kershaw, S.C. passed away suddenly, April 13, 2025, at his home. Born in Camden, S.C., he was the son of David Brannon Fletcher and Sharon Phillips Hood. Dustin was a graduate of Andrew Jackson High School where he was a member of the marching band. He also was an Eagle Scout and a member...

Peggy Faile Stroud

Peggy Faile Stroud

Apr 11, 2025

Peggy Faile Stroud, age 87, of Heath Springs, S.C. passed away, Friday, April 11, 2025. Born in Lancaster, S.C., she was the daughter of the late Boyd Faile and Sarah Bowers Faile. Mrs. Stroud was a graduate of Heath Springs High School where she was a band member. She retired from Springs Industries and was a member of Pleasant Hill...

Christopher T. "Chris" Copeland

Christopher T. "Chris" Copeland

Apr 10, 2025

Christopher Thomas “Chris” Copeland, age 55, of Rock Hill, S.C. and formerly of Bethune, S.C. lost his battle to cancer on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at CMC Main, Charlotte, N.C. Born in Jacksonville, FL to Bennie Thomas Copeland and Debbie Synder Copeland on September 26, 1969. He was a graduate of Bethune High School and Clemson University. He was a...

David Cairnes

David Cairnes

Apr 9, 2025

David Cairnes, age 69, of Heath Springs, S.C., passed away, Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center, Lancaster, S.C. Born in Lancaster, S.C. he was a son of the late Raymond Cairnes and Estelle Robertson Cairnes. He was an arborist for Davey Tree Company. He enjoyed hunting and taking care of his dogs.

He is survived by his...

Morris Eugene May

Morris Eugene May

Apr 5, 2025

Morris Eugene May, age 63, of Liberty Hill, S.C. passed away, Saturday morning, April 5, 2025, at his home. Born in Charlotte, N.C. he was a son of the late, Morris Eugene May, Sr. and Amelia Waddell “Bill” May. He was the owner of Mays Quality Floors. In his earlier years he enjoyed hunting and fishing.

He is survived by his...

Stephen Nelson Hunter

Stephen Nelson Hunter

Apr 2, 2025

Stephen Nelson Hunter, age 65 of Kershaw, S.C., passed away, Wednesday evening, April 2, 2025, at his home. Born in Camden, S.C., he was the son of the late Jack Nelson Hunter and Shirley Coates Hunter. Mr. Hunter was a graduate of Andrew Jackson High School and retired in 2021 from Cassatt Water as Quality and Safety Manager after 42...

Rebekah H. Hammond

Rebekah H. Hammond

Apr 2, 2025

Rebekah Lee Huggins Hammond, Huggie, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2025, on her 81st birthday at her home. Born in Lancaster, S.C, she was the daughter of the late Oscar Huggins and Edna Small Huggins. Rebekah was a graduate of Lancaster High School where she was a cheerleader and basketball player. She also taught dance lessons in...

Major Neil P. Stribling, US ARMY (Ret.)

Major Neil P. Stribling, US ARMY (Ret.)

Mar 31, 2025

Major Neil Porter Stribling, US Army (Ret.), age 84, of Kershaw, S.C. passed away, Monday, March 31, 2025, at his home. Born in Greenwood County, S.C. he was a son of the late Edward Stribling and Evelyn Jones Stribling. Major Stribling held a B.S. in Aviation. He obtained the rank of Major in the US Army. After retiring from the...

Charles Gandy

Charles Gandy

Mar 27, 2025

Charles Gandy, age 92, of Kershaw, S.C. passed away, Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Prisma Health Richland, Columbia, S.C. Born in Kershaw, S.C. he was a son of the late Walter Gandy and Minnie Taylor Gandy. He was a former employee of Thomas and Betts. Mr. Gandy was a United States Army veteran and a member of Kershaw Second Baptist...