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James B. Hinson

James B. Hinson

Mar 10, 2023

James Bruce Hinson, 75, of Bennettsville, S.C., and formerly of Lancaster, S.C., passed away, Friday, March 10, 2023, at his home. Born in Lancaster County, he was a son of the late James Jackson Hinson and Frances Pauline H. Hinson. Mr. Hinson was a member of High Point Baptist Church when he was living in Lancaster. He was a graduate...

Bobby L. Byrd

Bobby L. Byrd

Mar 9, 2023

A service to commemorate the life of Bobby Lee Byrd will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at Haile Gold Mine Baptist Church in Kershaw, SC. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service beginning at 10:00 a.m. in the church sanctuary. Interment will follow the service in the church cemetery.

Mr. Byrd, 90, died...

Franklin Carter Tolbert

Franklin Carter Tolbert

Mar 6, 2023

Franklin Carter “Frankie” Tolbert, 51, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away, Monday, March 6, 2023, at MUSC Lancaster Medical Center, Lancaster, S.C. Born in Chesterfield, S.C. he was a son of Steve Coleman Tolbert and the late Naomi Louise Meachum Bowman.

He had been employed with Titan Stainless, Pageland, S.C. Frankie enjoyed playing video games, playing the guitar, watching television and spending...

Natalie Taylor Truesdale

Natalie Taylor Truesdale

Mar 5, 2023

Natalie Taylor Truesdale, age 73, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023. Born in Camden, S.C., she was the daughter of James Ansel Taylor and Hazel Anderson Taylor. Ms. Truesdale was the owner of Truesdale Sewing where she was a seamstress to many and was always ready for an alterations challenge. She loved her family, meeting new people, and helping others....

Mary Ann Byrd

Mary Ann Byrd

Mar 2, 2023

Mary Ann West Byrd, 89, of Lancaster, S.C. passed away, Thursday evening, March 2, 2023, at White Oak Manor Lancaster, where she had been a resident briefly. Mary Ann was born in Kershaw County, S.C. to the late Boyd Howard West and Annie Loutee Crow West. She was a homemaker and a faithful member of Grace Presbyterian Church, Lancaster, S.C....

Maxine S. Roberts

Maxine S. Roberts

Mar 1, 2023

Maxine Sowell Roberts, 88, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away, Wednesday morning, March 1, 2023, at White Oak Manor, Lancaster, Lancaster, S.C. She was born August 12, 1934, in Lancaster County. She was the daughter of the late Ernest Clifton Sowell and Dicie Ann Gardner Sowell.

Mrs. Roberts is survived by four sons, Dennis (Bunchie) Roberts, Mike Roberts, Dale (Wendy) Roberts and...

Lois P. Truesdale

Lois P. Truesdale

Mar 1, 2023

Lois Leona Phillips Truesdale, 102, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away, Wednesday morning, March 1, 2023, at her home. Born in York County, S.C., she was a daughter of the late Luther Phillips and Mae Blocker Phillips. She was married to the late Eldridge Hartsill Truesdale. Mrs. Truesdale was employed with Springs Industries for 43 years before her retirement. She was...

John T. Phillips

John T. Phillips

Feb 28, 2023

John T. “J.T.” Phillips, 92, of Heath Springs, S.C. passed away, Tuesday evening, February 28, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Kershaw, S.C., he was a son of the late John Thomas “Tom” Phillips, Sr. and Laura Ethel Hilton Phillips. Mr. Phillips retired from Grace Bleachery and was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church....

Billie Jean Catoe

Billie Jean Catoe

Feb 25, 2023

Mrs. Billie Jean Reeves Catoe, 86, of Kershaw, SC, passed away peacefully as she entered the arms of Jesus on Saturday, February 25, 2023, in Greenville NC at the home of her daughter, Karen and son-in-law, Bill Meetze.

A native of Lancaster County, Billie was a beloved, faithful member of Center Grove Baptist Church in Kershaw, SC, where she served as...

Norman Edward Greene, Jr.

Norman Edward Greene, Jr.

Feb 23, 2023

Norman Edward Greene, Jr., age 90, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away, Thursday, February 23, 2023 at his home.

Graveside services will be held Thursday, March 2, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. in Fort Jackson National Cemetery, Columbia, S.C.

Military Honors will be rendered.

A complete will obituary will be posted when available.

Leslie Alexander Tofts

Leslie Alexander Tofts

Feb 22, 2023

Mr. Leslie Alexander Tofts, age 75, of Lancaster, S.C., passed away, Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at Atrium Health-Main, Charlotte, N.C.

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

Todd Matthew Smith

Todd Matthew Smith

Feb 22, 2023

Todd Matthew Smith, 56, of Lake Wateree, Camden, S.C. passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown, Columbia, S.C. Todd was born, February 19, 1967, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He was a son of Jack Smith and the late Joan Griffin Barnes. He was a turkey farmer for Prestage Farms for several years. He enjoyed riding...

Paul Douglas Seegars

Paul Douglas Seegars

Feb 19, 2023

Paul Douglas “Doug” Seegars, of Kershaw, passed away at his home, Sunday, February 19, 2023. Born in Camden, S.C., he was the son of the late Gerald Elliott Seegars and Betty Frances Reeves Seegars.

Mr. Seegars was a CT Tech. He retired from Piedmont Medical Center after 42 years of service. He loved playing golf, watching sports, running, and spending time...

Rebecca Ann Loveland

Rebecca Ann Loveland

Feb 14, 2023

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Rebecca Ann “Becky” Loveland, 52, of Westville, S.C. Born in Williamsport, PA, she was a daughter of Alton Lester Harvey, Jr. and the late Carol Ann Reed Lenig. She was a Home Healthcare Nurse. Becky loved working in her yard, spending time outdoors and poetry. She cherished most, the time...

Jerry  Blease Hunter, Sr.

Jerry Blease Hunter, Sr.

Feb 14, 2023

Jerry Blease Hunter, Sr. 82, of Kershaw, S.C., entered eternal rest Tuesday February 14th, 2023.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James Blease Hunter and Louise McMurray Eaker, his son, Jerry Blease Hunter Jr., and brothers, Tommy Hunter and Ronald “Boxie” Hunter. He is survived in death by his good friend, Mary Ann Frashier; his daughters, Sharon Hunter and...

Jerry Eugene Reeves

Jerry Eugene Reeves

Feb 12, 2023

Jerry Eugene Reeves, 72, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away, Sunday evening, February 12, 2023, at his home. Born in Lancaster County, he was a son of the late James Walter Reeves and Lois Morgan Reeves. He was a former employee of Springs Industries where he was a supervisor and pipe fitter. He enjoyed working. Mr. Reeves was a graduate of...

Alice Edith Warfield

Alice Edith Warfield

Feb 8, 2023

Alice Edith Burhans Warfield, 89, of Lancaster, S.C., passed away Wednesday morning, February 8, 2023, at her home.

Born in Breckenridge, Minnesota, she was the daughter of the late Edward Vance Burhans and Edith Dorothy Sorgenfrey Burhans. Mrs. Warfield was an avid golfer, bowler, and she enjoyed gambling. She loved her family and friends.

She is survived by her husband, Glenn Roy...

Claude C. Phillips

Claude C. Phillips

Feb 5, 2023

Claude C. Phillips, 82, of Kershaw, S.C. passed away, Sunday evening, February 5, 2023, at MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center, Lancaster, S.C. Mr. Phillips was born, October 29, 1940, in Lancaster, S.C. He was born to the late Ira Lee Vernon Phillips and Bertha Amerson Phillips. Mr. Phillips was married to the late Patricia J. Phillips for 59 wonderful years...

James "Jimmy" Hilton

James "Jimmy" Hilton

Jan 27, 2023

James Barry Lenn “Jimmy” Hilton, age 73, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away, Friday evening, January 27, 2023, at MUSC Health, Kershaw Medical Center, Camden, S.C. Born in Camden, S.C., he was a son of the late John Thomas Hilton and Tressie Mae Catoe Hilton. Mr. Hilton was a former employee of Springs Industries and Carol-Knit. He attended Center Grove Baptist...

Betsy Ann Thomas

Betsy Ann Thomas

Jan 24, 2023

Betsy Ann Thomas, age 73, of Pageland, S.C., passed away, Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at Rehab Center of Cheraw, Cheraw, S.C. Born in Pageland, S.C., she was a daughter of the late Eldridge Harding Thomas and Mae Lee McManus Thomas. Betsy was a former employee of Conbraco Industries and a member of Union Hill Baptist Church.

She is survived by 2...