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Kathleen A. Doetsch

Kathleen A. Doetsch

Apr 2, 2024

Kathleen Ann Loomis Doetsch, age 75 of Liberty Hill, S.C., passed away, Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at her home. Born in Silverton, CO, she was the daughter of the late Darwin Loomis and Ruth Smith Loomis. She loved to watch all the animals in nature. She was also a homemaker and enjoyed making pretty pictures.

She is survived by 3 children,...

Marie Mobley Holden

Marie Mobley Holden

Apr 2, 2024

Marie Mobley Holden, age 82 of Kershaw, S.C., passed away, Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center, Charlotte, N.C. Born in Kershaw County, S.C. she was the only child of the late Frank Manuel Mobley and Sallie Cauthen Mobley. She was a former employee of Springs Industries and Grace Bleachery. Marie was a faithful member of Hanging...

Angela Denise Etters

Angela Denise Etters

Mar 31, 2024

Angela Denise Etters, age 61, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away, Sunday, March 31, 2024, at her home. Born in Camden, S.C., she was a daughter of the late Alfred “Shorty” Etters and Connie Hunter Etters Adair. She was a member of Refuge Baptist Church and loved spending time with her family.

Angela is survived by her daughter, Mellissa Peay; 3 grandchildren,...

Craig Lee Blocker

Craig Lee Blocker

Mar 28, 2024

Craig Lee Blocker, age 47 of Kershaw, S.C., passed away, Thursday, March 28, 2024, at his home. Born in Daytona Beach, FL, he was a son of the late Carl Edward Blocker and Cathy Smith Blocker. Craig was a landscaper and he loved animals and the outdoors.

He is survived by aunts and uncles, including Gary and Theresa Smith of Kershaw,...

Shelby Jean Hightower

Shelby Jean Hightower

Mar 26, 2024

Shelby Jean Robinson Hightower, age 86 of Kershaw, S.C., passed away, Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at MUSC Downtown, Columbia, S.C. Born in Kershaw, S.C., she was a daughter of the late Carl Leonard Robinson, Sr., and Virginia Horton Robinson. She was a nurse and a faithful member of Pineview Baptist Church. She served her church in many capacities and was...

Russell Clyde Bransford Iii

Russell Clyde Bransford Iii

Mar 23, 2024

Russell Clyde Bransford, III, 68, of Camden, S.C., passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, March 23, 2024. Russ was born in Virginia on November 19, 1955, to Russell and Christine Bransford. The oldest of three children, Russ grew up in Virginia and South Carolina. In high school he was an all-around athlete, playing tight-end in...

Charlotte A. Bonner

Charlotte A. Bonner

Mar 21, 2024

Charlotte A. Bonner, age 81, of Heath Springs, S.C., passed away, Thursday, March 21, 2024, at her home. Born in Mogadore, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Charles Queer and Edna Mercer Queer. She was a former employee of Alltel Telephone Corporation. Mrs. Bonner was a member of Buffalo Baptist Church, Kershaw, S.C., and a homemaker. She loved...

Tony Holden

Tony Holden

Mar 20, 2024

Anthony Dale Holden, age 61, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away, Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at his home. Born in Lancaster, S.C., he was a son of Barbara Sue Catoe Holden and the late Malcolm James “M.J.” Holden. He was a former mechanic in the textile industry. Mr. Holden was a graduate of Andrew Jackson High School and a member of...

Mae Thompson

Mae Thompson

Mar 20, 2024

Mae C. Flynn Thompson, 74, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at home in Kershaw, South Carolina. She was born in Springfield, MA, to the late Patrick A. and Mildred C. Billings Flynn and was a 1967 graduate of Springfield Trade High School.

She was always so personable, her house was always open,...

Naomi Y. Baker

Naomi Y. Baker

Mar 9, 2024

Naomi Yarborough Baker, age 85, of Lancaster, S.C., passed away, Saturday morning, March 9, 2024, at her home. Born in Andrews, S.C., she was a daughter of the late Henry Preston Yarborough and Edna Hartley Yarborough. She was a supervisor with Joslyn Clark Control and a member of White Springs Baptist Church. Mrs. Baker loved the beach and working in...

S. W. Faile, Jr.

S. W. Faile, Jr.

Mar 8, 2024

Samuel Walter “S.W.” Faile, Jr., age 89, of Kershaw, S.C. passed away, Friday morning, March 8, 2024, at MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center, Lancaster, S.C. Born in Kershaw, S.C., he was a son of the late Samuel Walter Faile, Sr., and Nellie Roberts Faile. He retired from the E.I. DuPont Company and was a member of Midway Baptist Church. He...

Krystal Marie Catoe

Krystal Marie Catoe

Mar 8, 2024

Krystal Marie Catoe, Age, 52, of Lancaster, S.C., passed away, Friday. March 8, 2024, at her home.

Mrs. Catoe was preceded in death by her father, Carroll, and her son, Jacob. She is survived by her brothers, Doug & Walt, her sisters, Kristie, Angela, Lisa, her stepmother Lynn, her Aunt Judy & Uncle Larry, her mother Shirley, her husband, Sam, her...

Wendell R. Payne

Wendell R. Payne

Mar 7, 2024

Wendell R. Payne, age 61, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away, Thursday morning, March 7, 2024, at MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center, Camden, S.C., surrounded by his family. Born in Camden, S.C., he was a son of the late Mendell S. and Iva Lee Price Payne. Wendell was a supervisor in the retail industry. He was a member of Haile Gold...

James Michael Coates

James Michael Coates

Mar 6, 2024

James Michael “Mike” Coates, age 60, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away, Wednesday evening, March 6, 2024, at his home. Born in Camden, S.C., he was a son of Linda McInvaille Bowers and the late John Thomas Coates. He worked in the construction industry. Mike enjoyed playing the drums, his guitar and singing.

He is survived in addition to his mother of...

Daylon J. Moore

Daylon J. Moore

Mar 2, 2024

Daylon Jonthon Moore, infant son of Cody Moore and Breeanna Porter received his angel wings, Saturday morning, March 2, 2024. Daylon was born December 20, 2023, in Hartsville, S.C.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his parents of Bethune, S.C.; 3 brothers, Kingston, Princeton and Von and his sister, Olivia; his paternal grandparents, Billy and Alana Moore; his maternal grandparents,...

Charles Roble, Sr.

Charles Roble, Sr.

Feb 27, 2024

Charles Roble, Sr., age 81, of Heath Springs, S.C., passed away, Wednesday evening, February 27, 2024, at his home. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, he was a son of the late James and Dorothy Hoge Roble. He was a metal fabricator in the construction industry. He was also a United States Air Force veteran.

He is survived by his wife, Betty Hunley...

Betty Jean "Ella" Beck

Betty Jean "Ella" Beck

Feb 24, 2024

Betty Jean “Ella” Pruitt Beck, age 87, of Heath Springs, S.C., passed away, Saturday, February 24, 2024, at MUSC Health-Lancaster Medical Center, Lancaster, S.C. Born in Memphis, TN, she was a daughter of the late Raymond Palmer Pruitt and Pearlie Mae Little Pruitt. She was a homemaker and loved to sing.

The family will hold a memorial service to remember the...

Tony E. Plyler

Tony E. Plyler

Feb 19, 2024

Tony Elwyn Plyler, age 74, of Liberty Hill, S.C., passed away, Monday, February 19, 2024, at MUSC Health, Kershaw Health Medical Center, Camden, S.C. with his wife by his side. He was a graduate of Lancaster High School, the University of South Carolina and Winthrop College. He was a former math teacher at Buford High School, South Middle School, and...

William Lewis Key

William Lewis Key

Feb 19, 2024

Mr. William Lewis Key, age 55, of Kershaw, S.C. passed away, Monday, February 19, 2024, at his home.

No services will be held at this time.

Konstantinos "Gus" Deligiannidis

Konstantinos "Gus" Deligiannidis

Feb 14, 2024

Konstantinos “Gus” Deligiannidis, age 77, of Kershaw, S.C. passed away, Wednesday morning, February 14, 2024, at his home. Born in Akrolimni, Greece on October 1, 1946, to the late Theodoros Deligiannidis and Simela Raptidou Deligiannidis. He received his MBA from Michigan State University. “Gus” as he was affectionally called was the owner – operator of Gus’ House of Pizza for...