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John McLane "Mack" Blaich
Aug 4, 2025
John McLane “Mack” Blaich, age 81, of Kershaw, S.C. passed away, Monday morning, August 4, 2025, at his home. Born in Birmingham, Alabama, he was the son of the late Charles Allen Blaich, Sr. and Elizabeth McLane Blaich. He was a United States Marine veteran serving during Vietnam. He was an avid Carolina Gamecock fan and a true outdoors man;...
Cynthia Jones "Cindi" Horton
Aug 4, 2025
Cynthia Jones Horton, age 64, of Kershaw, S.C. passed away, Monday morning, August 4, 2025, at her home. Born in Roanoke Rapids, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Larry Jones and Pat Dawson Jones. Cindi as she was affectionately known, was formerly employed as a quality control analyst in the manufacturing industry. She loved to listen to music...
Tony L. Geiger
Jul 31, 2025
Tony Lewis Geiger, age 63, of Jefferson, S.C., passed away, July 31, 2025, at Atrium-Main, Charlotte, N.C. Born in Lancaster County, S.C., he was the son of the late Jake Geiger and Grace Rollins Geiger. He was formerly employed in the textile industry. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with family and friends.
He is survived by his loving wife of...
Henry Lawson "Butch" Cranford
Jul 31, 2025
Henry Lawson “Butch” Cranford, age 77, of West Columbia, S.C., passed away, Thursday morning, July 31, 2025, at his home. Born in Bethune, S.C., he was the son of the late William Franklin Cranford and Annie Lou Anderson Cranford. He was a member of New Life Church, Columbia, S.C. He enjoyed attending church and traveling.
He is survived by his daughter,...
Keith Wayne "Kenny" Bowers
Jul 25, 2025
Keith Wayne “Kenny” Bowers, age 67, of Kershaw, S.C. passed away, Friday morning, July 25, 2025, at Springdale Healthcare Center, Camden, S.C. where he was a resident. Born in Lancaster, S.C., he was the son of the late Jack Wayne Bowers and Louise Carnes Bowers. He was in the pulpwood industry and was a member of Buffalo Baptist Church.
Kenny enjoyed...
Jack Douglas "Doug" Watson
Jul 24, 2025
Jack Douglas “Doug” Watson, age 80, of Kershaw, S.C. passed away, Thursday evening, July 24, 2025, peacefully with his family by his side. Doug was born in Kershaw, S.C. on September 22, 1944. He was the son of the late Graham and Mary W. Watson. He was a graduate of Kershaw High School and attended the University of South Carolina...
Sandra Melinda "Sandy" Hunter
Jul 22, 2025
Sandra Melinda “Sandy” Hunter, age 63 of Kershaw, S.C. passed away, Tuesday evening, July 22, 2025, at McCoy Memorial Nursing Center, Bishopville, S.C. Born in Camden, S.C. she was the daughter of Linda Phillips Newman and the late Robert Wayne Beckham and stepdaughter of the late Nelson Newman. She was a graduate of North Central High School and former employee...
Cecilia Lynn Reynolds Villalobos
Jul 21, 2025
Cecilia Lynn Reynolds Villalobos, age 58 of Lugoff, S.C. passed away, Monday, July 21, 2025, in MUSC Downtown, Columbia, S.C.
No formal services will be held at this time.
Arrangements are under the care of Baker Funeral Home, Kershaw, S.C.
Edwin DeBerry Deaver "Berry" Burley
Jul 21, 2025
Berry Burley was born on April 14, 1965. He met his sweet Jesus on the morning of July 21, 2025. He was the son of the late Richard Seymour Burley and Greta Deaver Burley.
A gentle soul and a love for others, Berry always put himself last, especially when it came to his wife, Renia. He loved her more than his own...
Rosie Jackson Lucas
Jul 20, 2025
Rosie Jackson Lucas, age 83, of Jefferson, S.C. passed away, Sunday evening, July 20, 2025, at The Legacy of Hartsville, where she was a resident. She was born in Chesterfield County on July 30, 1941, to the late William Jackson and Annie Mae Griggs Jackson. Mrs. Lucas was a former secretary. She was a faithful member of Flat Creek Baptist...
Joyce Thompson Robinson
Jul 16, 2025
Joyce Thompson Robinson, age 78 of Kershaw, S.C., widow of Larry Franklin Robinson, passed away, Wednesday July 16, 2025, at Springhill Assisted Living, Pageland, S.C., where she was a resident. Born in Kershaw, S.C., she was the daughter of the late John T. Thompson and Sarah Hunter Thompson Phillips.
Mrs. Robinson was a registered nurse and a member of Kennebec Baptist...
Michael David "Mike" Price
Jul 9, 2025
Michael David “Mike” Price, age 69, passed away, Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at his home. Born in Camden, S.C., he was the son of Joan Coates Johnson and the late Charles Clyburn Price. Mike was a United States Navy veteran. He enjoyed collecting, hunting and fishing. He especially loved to ride his Harley motorcycle.
He is survived in addition to his...
Mark Edward Aivaz
Jul 6, 2025
Mark Edward Aivaz, age 62, of Kershaw, S.C. passed away Sunday evening, July 6, 2025, at Prisma Health Richland, Columbia, S.C. from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born in Madison, Wisconsin, he was a son of the late Joseph Donald Aivaz and Myrtle Janette Christenbury Aivaz. Mr. Aivaz was a truck driver. He enjoyed woodworking, music, and tinkering on...
Connie G. Payne
Jul 6, 2025
Connie George Payne, age 91, of Pinedale Residential Center, Camden, S.C. and formerly of the Mt. Pisgah Community, Bethune, S.C. passed away, Sunday, July 6, 2025. He was born in Kershaw, S.C., to the late Ben Payne and Minnie Catoe Payne on Nov. 5, 1933. He retired from Springs Industries. Mr. Payne enjoyed cutting grass, playing bingo and playing putt-putt....
Brian Keith Wilhelm
Jul 4, 2025
Brian Keith Wilhelm, age 63, of Kershaw, S.C. passed away, July 4, 2025, at his home. Born in Harrisburg, PA, he was a son of the late Donald Wilhelm and Helen Kaile Wilhelm. He was a musician.
No formal services will be held at this time.
Arrangements are under the care of Baker Funeral Home, Kershaw, S.C.
Donald David Ingram
Jun 30, 2025
Donald David Ingram, age 72, of Lancaster, S.C., passed away, Monday morning, June 30, 2025, at his home. Born in Lancaster, S.C. he was a son of the late John Ingram and Nell Hayes Ingram. David was a graduate of Lancaster High School and retired from Continental General Tire after 26 years of service. He was a member of Sherwood...
Stephen Eugene Hargett
Jun 29, 2025
Stephen Eugene Hargett, age 50, of Lancaster, S.C., passed away, Sunday, June 29, 2025, from injuries sustained from an accident. Born in Lancaster, S.C. he was a son of Virginia Diane Catoe Faile and the late Billy Ray Hargett. He was an electrician. Stephen enjoyed playing the harmonica, riding his Harley and singing Karaoke.
He is survived in addition to his...
Walter Martin Scott, Sr.
Jun 29, 2025
Walter Martin Scott, Sr., age 74 of Kershaw, S.C. passed away Saturday morning, June 28, 2025, at his home. He was a heavy equipment operator.
Private cremation arrangements are under the care of Baker Funeral Home, Kershaw, S.C.
Martin Banks Carson
Jun 24, 2025
Martin was embraced in the arms of the Lord on Tuesday June 24th, 2025. His family and friends will miss him greatly.
Born in South Carolina in September 1934 to James and Janet Carson, Martin grew up in the Town of Kershaw where he enjoyed the fruits of living in a small rural community. Some of his favorite things were swimming,...
Daniel Roy Stephens
Jun 24, 2025
Daniel Roy Stephens, age 77, of Indian Land, S.C. passed away, Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at his home. He was a truck driver for many years. He also owned a saw mill and was a mechanic. Mr. Stephens served in country in the United Sates Marine Corps.
Funeral services for Daniel will be held on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at 2:00 p.m....
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