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Walker "Dub" Gainey, Jr.

Walker "Dub" Gainey, Jr.

Jan 14, 2024

Walker “Dub” Gainey, Jr., age 79, of Bishopville, S.C. passed away, Sunday morning, January 14, 2024, at Carolina Pines Hospital, Hartsville, S.C. Born in Jefferson, S.C., he was a son of the late Walker Gainey, Sr., and Sadie Cassidy Gainey.

Walker loved to fish, watch wrestling and western movies. He was a practical joker and an Elvis Presley fan.

He is survived...

Rheubin  R. Brunson, Jr.

Rheubin R. Brunson, Jr.

Jan 13, 2024

Rheubin R. Brunson, Jr., age 94, of Lancaster, S.C., died, Saturday morning, January 13, 2024, at his home. Born October 10, 1929, in Wilmington, N.C., he was a son of the late Rheubin R. Brunson, Sr. and Louise Casey Brunson and the widower of Alice Lamb Brunson.

Mr. Brunson was a retired agent for Norfolk Southern Railway. He served in the...

William Roger Dixon

William Roger Dixon

Jan 12, 2024

William Roger Dixon, age 74, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away, Friday, January 12, 2024, with his family by his side. Born in Darlington County, S.C., he was a son of the late Willliam Melvin Dixon and Annie Mae Stevens Dixon. Mr. Dixon served his country in the United States Army. He retired from Wateree Textile Corporation and later from Kershaw...

Gwendolyn P. Blackwell

Gwendolyn P. Blackwell

Jan 12, 2024

Gwendolyn Parker Blackwell, age 73 of Daniel Island, S.C., passed away, Friday morning, January 12, 2024, at her home. Born in Camden, S.C., she was a daughter of the late Woodrow W. “Joe” Parker and Bertie Twitty Parker. Gwen, as she was affectionally known, was a graduate of Kershaw High School and Palmer College. While she was at Palmer College,...

John Hendricks Corder

John Hendricks Corder

Jan 10, 2024

John Hendricks Corder, age 38 of Glendive, Montana passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at the Glendive Medical Center in Glendive. A memorial service was held at 5:30 PM on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at The Church in The Heights with Reverend Jeff Cahill officiating and Reverend Chris Sullivan and Reverend Terry Corder assisting.

John was born on August...

David Patrick Fongheiser

David Patrick Fongheiser

Jan 6, 2024

Mr. David Patrick Fongheiser, age 69, of Lancaster, S.C. passed away, Saturday, January 6, 2024, at his home.

A private burial will be held at Fort Jackson National Cemetery, Columbia, S.C.

Arrangements are under the care of Baker Funeral Home, Kershaw, S.C.

John C. Mcwilliams

John C. Mcwilliams

Jan 3, 2024

John Charles “Spanky” McWilliams, age 75, of Kershaw died Wednesday, January 3,2024 at MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center, Lancaster, S.C. Born in Camden, S.C., he was the son of the late Delbert William McWilliams and Ollie Dare Mills McWilliams.

Mr. McWilliams retired from DuPont Company after 34 years of service. He was a charter member of Oakhurst Baptist Church. He enjoyed...

Rebecca Outen

Rebecca Outen

Jan 3, 2024

Rebecca Outen, age 47, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away, Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at her home. Born in Lancaster, S.C. She was a graduate of North Central High School and had been an LPN for 10 years. She was currently employed with Lowe’s. She also enjoyed working in her yard.

She is survived by her parents, Bruce, and Barbara Outen; 2...

Robert S. Baldwin

Robert S. Baldwin

Dec 22, 2023

Robert Sheldon “Kuntry” Baldwin, age 32, of Lancaster, S.C. passed away, Friday, December 22, 2023. Born in Columbia, S.C., he was a son of Mark Baldwin and the late Polly Ballard. Robert was always down for a good time. He loved to go fishing with his son and going to the dirk track. He always liked making jokes and making...

Darrell Eugene Sellers

Darrell Eugene Sellers

Dec 22, 2023

Darrell Eugene Sellers, age 64 of Lancaster, S.C., passed away, Friday morning, December 22, 2023, at MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center, Lancaster, S.C. Born in Lancaster, he was a son of the late Charles Thomas Sellers and Dorothy Howard Sellers.

No services will be held at this time.

Arrangements are under the care of Baker Funeral Home, Kershaw, S.C.

Bobby Earl Rone

Bobby Earl Rone

Dec 22, 2023

Bobby Earl Rone, age 84, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away, Friday morning, December 22, 2023, at his home. Born in Sacramento, KY, he was a son of the late Frank and Vera Rone. Bobby was a loving husband to Barbara Ann Lucas Rone for 66 years and doting father and grandpa.

Mr. Rone served his country in the United State Air...

Mary Nancy Seegars

Mary Nancy Seegars

Dec 22, 2023

Mary Nancy Seegars, age 75, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away, Friday afternoon, December 22, 2023. Born in Lancaster, S.C., she was a daughter of the late Henry Grady Criminger and Eva Louise Robinson Criminger. Mrs. Seegars was a former Licensed Practical Nurse where she helped with special needs children. She loved to read and spend time with her grandchildren. She...

Eliza Mae Stevens

Eliza Mae Stevens

Dec 21, 2023

Eliza Mae Stevens, age 80, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away, Thursday, December 21, 2023, at Atrium Health Union, Monroe, N.C. Born in Kershaw, S.C., she was a daughter of the late James Deas and Bessie Mae Ivey Deas. She was a homemaker.

She is survived by her son, Ralph Eugene “Buck” Baker and his wife, Linda of Dowson Springs, KY; her...

Patricia Ann Rollins

Patricia Ann Rollins

Dec 21, 2023

Patricia Ann Hunter Rollins, age 80, of Columbia, S.C. and formerly of Kershaw, S.C., passed away, Thursday, December 21, 2023, at Columbia VA Health Care System, Columbia, S.C. Born in Camden, S.C. she was a daughter of the late Edward Heyward “John” Hunter and Grace Broughton Hunter Phillips. Patricia was a Licensed Practical Nurse. She was an avid reader and...

Hubert E. Brown

Hubert E. Brown

Dec 18, 2023

Hubert Elliott Brown, age 84, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away, Monday, December 18, 2023. Born in Kershaw, S.C., he was the only child of Alton and Lena Elliott Brown. Hubert served in the United States Army. He retired from the South Carolina Department of Revenue where he had been a sales tax collector. He loved to fish and play golf....

Douglas  A. Parker

Douglas A. Parker

Dec 18, 2023

Douglas Archie Parker, age 70, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away, Monday December 18, 2023, at his home. Born in Camden, S.C., he was a son of the late Wade Henry “Buck” Parker, Jr., and Jessie Lee Anderson Parker. Mr. Parker served in the United States Air Force.

He is survived by 2 sons, Christopher (Michelle Rollins) Parker and Michael Parker both...

John Erik Thulin

John Erik Thulin

Dec 17, 2023

Mr. John E. Thulin, age 86, of Indian Land, S.C.,passed away, Sunday, December 17, 2023, at his home.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Baker Funeral Home, Kershaw, S.C.

Eula Jackson Newland

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

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

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...