Recent Obituaries
Eula Jackson Newland
Dec 16, 2023
Ms. Eula Jackson Newland, age 80, of Lancaster, S.C. transitioned this earthy life on Saturday December 16, 2023, at her home.
No services will be held at this time.
Arrangements are under the care of Baker Funeral Home, Kershaw, S.C.
Anne B. Spencer
Dec 15, 2023
Anne B. Spencer, age 91, of Conway, SC and formerly of Lancaster, SC passed away Friday, December 15, 2023.
Anne was born May 25, 1932, in Lancaster, SC a daughter of the late George Washington and Anna Williams Baker. She was a lifelong member of New Hope Baptist Church in Lancaster, SC and was Deputy Probate Judge for the Lancaster County...
Willie T. Holden
Dec 10, 2023
Willie Thomas Holden, age 86 of Cassatt, S.C., passed away, Sunday evening, December 10, 2023, in Beechwood at Karesh, Camden, S.C. with his children by his side. He was born February 24, 1937, in Kershaw, S.C., to the late Thomas Jackson Holden and Connie Mae Reeves Holden. He was a graduate of Mt. Pisgah High School and a member of...
Robert Payne
Dec 9, 2023
On December 9, 2023, Robert W. Payne of Kershaw, S.C. entered the presence of his Lord and Savior and was reunited with many loved ones. He was a devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
He had been married to the love of his life, Diane Payne, for 55 years. They made their home in Kershaw, a community they dearly loved....
Betty L. Hanley
Dec 9, 2023
Betty L. Etters Hanley, age 78, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away, Saturday morning, December 9, 2023, at Lancaster Health and Rehabilitation, Lancaster, S.C. She was born, July 1, 1945, in Clinton, S.C., to the late James Etters and Ella Mae Taylor Etters. Mrs. Hanley was a devoted minister’s wife. She assisted her husband as he pastored Graniteville Church of God,...
Christopher M. Redick
Dec 8, 2023
Christopher Martin “Chris” Redick, age 61, of Lugoff, S.C., passed away, Friday, December 8, 2023, at Prisma Health Richland, Columbia, S.C. Born in Camden, S.C., he was a son of Pauline Williams Redick and the late Clifton Collins Redick. Chris was a graduate of Andrew Jackson High School, Class of 1981, and a former employee of Walmart Warehouse. He attended...
Anita Gay Melton
Dec 7, 2023
Anita Gay Melton, age 69, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away, Thursday morning, December 7, 2023, at MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center, Camden, S.C. She was born in Lancaster, S.C., January 28, 1954, to the late Walter Gay and Nellie Mae Walters Gay. Antia was the owner of Flat Rock Upholstery for many years. She helped many people with their recovering...
Edith Threatt Vincent
Dec 5, 2023
Edith Threatt Vincent, age 87, of Kershaw, S.C. passed away, Tuesday evening, December 5, 2023, at Prisma Health Richland, Columbia, S.C. after a brief illness. Born in Kershaw, S.C., on March 29, 1936, she was a daughter of the late Clarence Threatt and Eva Gardner Threatt. Mrs. Vincent was a homemaker and a member of Buffalo Baptist Church.
She is survived...
Theresa Williams
Dec 4, 2023
Theresa Carlisle Williams, age 62, of Lancaster, S.C.,passed away, Monday, December 4, 2023, at MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center, Lancaster, S.C. surrounded by her family. Born in Flint, Michigan, she was a daughter of the late Fred A. Carlisle, Jr. and Wrenn Alexander Carlisle. She was a homemaker.
Theresa is survived by her daughter, Kaylie Rebecca Williams; her son, Mitchell Taylor...
Betty B. Baker
Dec 3, 2023
Betty Jean Bradley Baker, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother & devoted wife, died peacefully on Sunday, December 3rd, 2023 at the age of 93. A memorial service will be held Saturday, December 16th at 2 PM in the sanctuary of Zion Lutheran Church in Lexington, SC with a reception to follow.
A graveside service and internment is set for the next day,...
Shirley Jean Robinson
Dec 2, 2023
Early Saturday morning, December 2, 2023, Jesus Christ called home to Heaven his good and faithful servant Shirley Jean Payne Robinson, 82, of Heath Springs, SC. Shirley was the widow of Grady Cole Robinson.
Along with Grady, waiting at the gates of Heaven to welcome Shirley home were her beloved son, Jason Cole Robinson, her parents, brothers Bruce L. and C....
William Bill Sinclair
Dec 1, 2023
William Bill Sinclair, age 75, of Lancaster, S.C., passed away, Friday, December 1, 2023, at Lancaster Health and Rehabilitation, Lancaster, S.C. Born in Lancaster, S.C. he was a son of the late Boyce Atlas Sinclair and Helen Knight Sinclair. Mr. Sinclair was a former heavy equipment operator.
No services will be held at this time.
Arrangements are under the care of Baker...
Mildred Anita Kelly
Nov 27, 2023
Mildred Anita Kelly, age 60 of Cassatt, S.C. passed away, Monday morning, November 27, 2023, at MUSC Florence, Florence, S.C. Born in Bishopville, S.C., she was a daughter of the late Lynwood Carroll “Sam” Dail and Bobbie Lee Outlaw Dail. Anita was an employee of Blake and Ford Office Supply, Camden, S.C. for many years. She also loved to cook...
Mary Lou Durant
Nov 23, 2023
Mary Lou Hudson DuRant, wife of Cecil John DuRant, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 23, 2023.
Born on July 3, 1937 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of the late Mary Watkins Grainger Hudson and the late John McSween Hudson.
Mary Lou graduated from Lower Merion High School in 1955. After attending college, Mary Lou joined Delta Air Lines in...
Dennis C. Bowers
Nov 22, 2023
Dennis Carroll Bowers, age 63, of Westville, S.C., passed away, Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at his home. Born in Kershaw, S.C., he was a son of the late Grover Coleman Bowers, Sr., and Blanche Louise Baker Bowers. He was an electrician. Mr. Bowers served his country in the United State Marine Corps. He was a proud Marine.
He is survived by...
Christopher H. Burns
Nov 21, 2023
Christopher Harper “Chris” Burns, age 84 of Camden, S.C. passed away Tuesday afternoon, November 21, 2023, at his home. Born in Lancaster, S.C., he was the only child of the late Christopher Fitzsimmons Burns and Frances Harper Burns. Mr. Burns was a 1959 graduate of Lancaster Senior High School. Chris served in the United States Marine Corps from 1959 until...
Julius L. "Buddy" Faile
Nov 17, 2023
Julius Levy “Buddy” Faile, age 74 of Kershaw, S.C. died Friday morning, November 17, 2023, in MUSC Kershaw Health Medical Center, Camden, S.C. Born in Lancaster, S.C., he was a son of the late Jake Faile and Bessie Byrd Faile. Mr. Faile took an early retirement from E. I. DuPont de Nemours and Co. He found enjoyment by serving as...
Charles Carnes
Nov 15, 2023
A quiet corner of Westville now holds the echoes of a life well-lived as Charles Howard Carnes, a cherished husband, father, and esteemed veteran, gently departed this earthly realm on November 15, 2023, enveloped by the unwavering love of his devoted family. Born on October 27, 1942, to the late John Howard Carnes and Lottie Lula Killough Carnes, Charles crafted...
Lonnie E. Truesdale
Nov 13, 2023
ADC Lonnie E. Truesdale, USN (Ret.) age 77, of Kershaw, S.C. passed away Monday November 13, 2023, at Prisma Health Richland, Columbia, S.C. Born in Great Falls, S.C., he was a son of the late Barney A. and Mary McComack Truesdale. Mr. Truesdale served twenty years in the US Navy. He loved his family, his friends and enjoyed fishing and...
James E. "Jimmy" Williams
Nov 9, 2023
James E. “Jimmy” Williams, age 82, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away, Thursday morning, November 9, 2023, in MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center, Camden, S.C. Born in Kershaw, S.C., he was a son of the late James Lucas Williams and Minnie Connell Williams. Mr. Williams was an electrician employed with E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Co. prior to his...
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