Obituaries

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Justin Tyler Chaffin

Justin Tyler Chaffin

Feb 7, 2022

Justin Tyler Chaffin, 22, of Liberty Hill, S.C., went home to be with his heavenly father, Monday morning, February 7, 2022, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born in Columbia, S.C., he was a beloved son of James Earl Chaffin, III and Marietta Lynn Doetsch Chaffin. Justin was employed with Punky’s on Main, Lancaster, S.C. He loved gaming, fishing...

Ky-Moria Dream Doster

Ky-Moria Dream Doster

Feb 6, 2022

Ky-Moria Dream Doster, infant daughter of Kymon Devante R-Kell Doster and Stephanie Victoria Cole, received her angel wings, Sunday morning, February 6, 2022. She was born January 18, 2022, at Atrium Health-Main, Charlotte, N.C. In addition to her parents, she is survived by 3 sisters, Leah Eason, Zoey Simmons and Talaya Moore; a brother, Jayceon Collins; her maternal grandparents, Joseph...

Danny R. Johnson

Danny R. Johnson

Feb 5, 2022

Danny Ross Johnson, 67, of Jefferson, S.C., passed away, Saturday morning, February 5, 2022, at his daughter’s home in Kershaw, S.C. Born in Lancaster, S.C., he was the son of the late Elmer T. “Tommy” Johnson and Margie Horton Johnson. Mr. Johnson retired from Springs Industries. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing and dirt track racing. He also served in...

Howard Glen Baker

Howard Glen Baker

Feb 5, 2022

Howard Glen Baker, 77, of Heath Springs, S.C., passed away, Saturday evening, February 5, 2002, at his home. Born in Lancaster, S.C., he was a son of the late Clyde Olin Baker and Nannie Ara Catoe Baker. Mr. Baker was an Electrical Technician with E.I. DuPont de Nemours Company from where he retired. He was a member of Rich Hill...

Janice D. Mcpherson

Janice D. Mcpherson

Feb 3, 2022

Janice Deloris Farmer McPherson, 66, of Bethune, S.C, passed away, Thursday, February 3, 2022, in MUSC Kershaw Health Medical Center, Camden, S.C. Born in Camden, S.C., she was a daughter of the late Lynell Farmer and Margie Williams Farmer. Mrs. McPherson was the former custodian for Timrod Baptist Church. She loved taking care of her plants and going shopping. She...

Alice Faye Gardner

Alice Faye Gardner

Feb 1, 2022

Alice Faye Truesdale Gardner, 83, of Camden, S.C., passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center, Hartsville, S.C. Born in Westville, S.C., she was a daughter of the late Henry Robert Truesdale and Jewel Kathleen T. Truesdale. Mrs. Gardner had retired as a 911 dispatcher with Kershaw County. She was a member of DeKalb Baptist Church....

Jimmy Doyle Rone

Jimmy Doyle Rone

Jan 31, 2022

Jimmy Doyle Rone, 56, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away, Monday, January 31, 2022, at his home. Born in Owensboro, Kentucky, he was a son of Bobby Earl Rone and Barbara Lucas Rone. Jimmy was the co-owner of Eisenback Equipment Sales, Inc. in Camden, S.C. and a welder. He loved spending time with his family. Jimmy enjoyed traveling to the beach,...

Joe Self

Joe Self

Jan 30, 2022

Joe Self, 86, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away Sunday morning, January 30, 2022, at his home. Born in Monroe, N.C., he was a son of the late Ben Self and Emily Viola Mahaffey Self. Mr. Self retired from Springs Industries after 39 years of service. He loved to farm, roof houses and brim fishing. He is survived by his loving...

Ward Beecher Horton, Jr.

Ward Beecher Horton, Jr.

Jan 30, 2022

Ward Beecher “Belchie” Horton, Jr., 75, of Liberty Hill, S.C., husband, father, grandfather, and brother went home to be with the Lord, Sunday morning, January 30, 2022, after a battle with cancer. Beecher was the son of the late Ward Beecher Horton, Sr. and Mary Evelyn Caldwell Horton. He was in management with Springs Industries for thirty-two years. He enjoyed...

Patrick L. Williams

Patrick L. Williams

Jan 30, 2022

Patrick Leroy Williams, 50, of Kershaw, S.C, passed away, Sunday, January 30, 2022, at Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center, Hartsville, S.C. Born in Denver, Co. He was the son of the late Donald Leroy Williams and Verna Mae Cartelli Williams. Patrick was a meat cutter. He served his country in the United States Marie Corps during Desert Storm. He was...

Nola Irene Mcquinn

Nola Irene Mcquinn

Jan 26, 2022

Mrs. Nola Irene McQuinn, 104, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away, Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at her home. She was lovingly cared for by her granddaughter. Their are no services scheduled. Baker Funeral Home is serving the McQuinn family.

Linda Thomas Lucas

Linda Thomas Lucas

Jan 24, 2022

Linda Lou Thomas Lucas, 75, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away, Monday morning, January 24, 2022, at her home. Born in Pageland, S.C., she was a daughter of the late Eldridge Thomas and Mae Lee McManus Thomas. Linda was an accounting manager at Springs Industries Customer Service Center, Lancaster, S.C., for 30 plus years. She loved spending time at the beach...

John B. "Johnny" Baker, Jr.

John B. "Johnny" Baker, Jr.

Jan 24, 2022

John Boyd “Johnny” Baker, Jr., 81, of Heath Springs, S.C. passed away Monday, January 24, 2022, at his home surrounded by family. He was born in Lancaster, S.C. on May 30, 1940. Mr. Baker was past Public Works Director for Lancaster County and a member a of Heath Springs Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife...

Herbert Leslie Hornsby, Jr.

Herbert Leslie Hornsby, Jr.

Jan 22, 2022

Herbert Leslie Hornsby, Jr., 78, Westville, S.C., passed away, Saturday, January 22, 2022. Born in Camden, S.C., he was a son of the late Herbert Leslie Hornsby, Sr. and Hattie Mae Stevens Hornsby. Mr. Hornsby was a welder and a member of DeKalb Baptist Church, Camden, S.C. He enjoyed woodworking and gardening. He is survived by his wife, Betty Jean...

Terry Dixon Sims

Terry Dixon Sims

Jan 19, 2022

Terry Dixon Sims, 71, of Kershaw, passed away at his home, Wednesday, January 19, 2022. Born in Charlotte, N.C., he was a son of the late Abraham Sims and Stella Carter Garrett. Mr. Sims was a member of Abney Baptist Church and a United States Marine Vietnam veteran. He loved riding his tractor and fishing. He especially loved his girls...

Brandon Lee Payne

Brandon Lee Payne

Jan 15, 2022

Brandon Lee Payne, 38, of Heath Springs, S.C., passed away, Saturday, January 15, 2022, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born in Camden, S.C., he was a son of Wendell Ralph Payne and Janet Phillips Bowers. Brandon was a machinist with Aalberts Integrated Piping Systems, Pageland, S.C. He loved woodworking, especially working with cedar. He also enjoyed fishing, mechanic...

Vivian R. Williams

Vivian R. Williams

Jan 15, 2022

Vivian Rushing Williams, 76, of Charleston, S.C. and formerly of Kershaw, S.C., passed away, Saturday, January 15, 2022, at Summerville Community Hospice House, Summerville, S.C. Born in Charleston, S.C., she was a daughter of the late Ernest Leroy Rushing and Ruth Rollins Rushing. Mrs. Williams retired from the DuPont Company. She was a member of Bethany Baptist Church, Westville, S.C....

Kever Thomas Catoe

Kever Thomas Catoe

Jan 14, 2022

Kever Thomas Catoe, 90, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away, Friday evening, January 14, 2022, at his home. Born May 22, 1931, in Kershaw, S.C., he was a son of the late Samuel Nezzie Catoe and Tressie Irene Garris Catoe. Mr. Catoe retired from Leroy Springs Recreation Department and was a faithful member of Center Grove Baptist Church. He enjoyed spending...

Thomas Nolan Morgan

Thomas Nolan Morgan

Jan 12, 2022

Mr. Thomas N. Morgan, 81, of Kershaw, S.C. passed away, Wednesday, January 12, 2022, in Lancaster Health and Rehabilitation, Lancaster, S.C. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Baker Funeral Home, Kershaw, S.C.

Steve Randal Short

Steve Randal Short

Jan 7, 2022

Steve Randal Short, 71, of Heath Springs, S.C., passed away, Friday morning, January 7, 2022, at his home. Born in Lancaster, S.C., he was a son of the late Samuel William Short and Betty Jo Mungo Short. He was a painting contractor. Mr. Short enjoyed fishing and spending time outdoors. He also served his country in the United Sates Army...