Recent Obituaries
Paul L. Huckabee
Aug 14, 2025
Paul Laborn Huckabee, 88, of Bethune, SC passed away peacefully at his home on August 14, 2025. He was born on December 20, 1936, to the late Dalton Huckabee and Gussie Mobley Huckabee. Paul married his sweetheart, Barbara M. McQuage in 1956, and they shared a wonderful life together until her death in April 2023.
Paul was hard-working and dedicated. He...
Mark Landon Hicks
Aug 11, 2025
Mark Landon Hicks, age 56, of Lancaster, S.C. and formerly of Kershaw, S.C. passed away, Monday morning, August 11, 2025, at MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center, Lancaster, S.C. Born in Lancaster, S.C., he was the son of the late Harry Roosevelt Hicks and Shelby Williams Hicks. Mark was a graduate of Lancaster High School and a member of Kershaw Second...
Jaxson Dean Lyle Rockholt
Aug 9, 2025
Jaxson Dean Lyle Rockholt, infant son of Jamie Reed Rockholt and Hailey Nicole Scott, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2025.
Jaxson is survived by his parents; 3 brothers, Hayden Railey, Jasper Railey and Jamie Rockholt, II; 2 sisters, Harleigh Railey and Aleigha Rockholt; his maternal grandparents, Amy Scott and Walter Scott; his paternal grandparents, Tracy Morgan and James Rockholt; his aunt,...
Robert Lee Gibson, II
Aug 9, 2025
Robert Lee Gibson, II, age 71 of Kershaw, S.C., passed away, Saturday morning, August 9, 2025, at MUSC Health-Lancaster Medical Center, Lancaster, S.C. Born in Corbin, KY, he was a son of the late Robert Duke Gibson, III and Shirley Meadows Griffin. He was a former forklift operator for Charlotte Concrete Company. He loved playing the guitar. He also enjoyed...
Donald L. Witham
Aug 6, 2025
Donald Leo “Don” Witham, age 82, of Bethune S.C., passed away, Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at MUSC Downtown, Columbia, S.C. Don was born in Fort Riley, Kansas on September 29, 1942, to the late Donald Edwin Witham and Catherine “Cassie” Kinnamon.
At age 5, he moved to South Carolina with his paternal grandparents Fred and Margaret Brandt. They lived on a farm...
Margaret Horton Gainey
Aug 5, 2025
Ethel Margaret Horton Gainey, age 89 of Bethune, S.C., passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, August 5, 2025, at The Retreat at Carolina Bay, Hartsville, S.C., surrounded by the love of her family and the comfort of a life well lived.
Born on October 8, 1935, to Ira Boyd Horton and Ethel Baker Horton, Margaret grew up with a deep appreciation...
Margie Phillips Whitley
Aug 4, 2025
Margie Phillips Whitley of Kershaw, S.C., who loved the Lord, her savior, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 4, 2025, at the age of ninety-six. Born in Kershaw, S.C., on July 17, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Lonnie B. and Alice Idelle Phillips and predeceased by her husband, J.C. Whitley. She was a life-long...
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...
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