Recent Obituaries
Mary W. "Sweetie" Melton
Jul 10, 2021
Mary Wright “Sweetie” Melton, 85, of Jefferson, SC, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Saturday evening, July 10, 2021, at Lancaster Health and Rehabilitation, Lancaster, SC. Born in Chesterfield County, SC, she was a daughter of the late Dwight Thomas “D.T.” Wright and Levy Watts Wright. She was a faithful member of Faith Family Church and was...
Erica Rachelle Rollings
Jul 8, 2021
Erica Rachelle Rollings, 39, of Lancaster, died Thursday, July 8, 2021. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of William Francis Rollings and Donna Talbert Harrison. Erica was a graduate of Lancaster High School. She loved drawing, fishing, painting cars and spending time with people. Surviving is her mother, Donna Harrison of Lancaster; her father, William Francis Rollings of Lancaster;...
Jason Cole Robinson
Jul 1, 2021
Jason Cole Robinson, 43, of Heath Springs, South Carolina passed away on Thursday, July 1, 2021, at the family home in the Flint Ridge Community. Born in Charleston, South Carolina, he was the son of Grady Cole Robinson and Shirley Payne Robinson of Heath Springs. In addition to his parents, Jason is survived by his two sons, Joshua Cole Robinson...
George C. Rollins
Jun 23, 2021
George Curtis Rollins, 53, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away, Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at his home. Born in Camden, S.C., he was a son of Diane Jackson Rollins and the late Henry Lee Rollins, Sr. Mr. Rollins was a former employee of Wal-Mart. He enjoyed fishing and riding his golf cart. He also attended Laurel Hill Baptist Church. Surviving in...
Sybil B. Faulkenberry
Jun 23, 2021
Sybil Baskin Faulkenberry, 92, of Heath Springs, S.C., passed away, Wednesday, June 23, 2021, in Prisma Health Richland Hospital, Columbia, S.C. Born in Lancaster County, she was a daughter of the late Minton Amos Baskin and Effie Lillian Hinson Baskin. She was a homemaker after retiring from Springs Industries. Mrs. Faulkenberry was a faithful member of Pleasant Plain Baptist Church....
Lisa Ann Watford
Jun 22, 2021
Lisa Ann Cranford Watford, 50, of Kershaw, SC., passed away, Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at her home. Born in Lancaster, S.C., she was a daughter of Henry Lawson Cranford and Dora Lee Loden Mangum. She was a homemaker and had attended Canaan Freewill Baptist Church, Lancaster, S.C. Lisa enjoyed working crossword puzzles and listening to gospel music. Surviving is her...
Kelly Michelle Barton
Jun 22, 2021
Kelly Michelle Barton, 59, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away, Tuesday, June 22, 2021. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of James E. Barton, Sr. and the late Gertrude Howard Malone. Kelly graduated from Lancaster High School and was a Golden Girl with the high school band. While in high school she taught dancing with Susan’s School of Dance. She...
Michael Glenn Bowers
Jun 20, 2021
Michael Glenn Bowers, 65, of Heath Springs, S.C., passed away, Sunday, June 20, 2021, at MUSC Medical Center Lancaster. Born in Lancaster, S.C., he was a son of the late Melvin Alton Bowers and Annie Lou Hudson Bowers. He was a truck driver. Mr. Bowers loved to fish, listen to 70’s and 80’s music and cut grass. He also enjoyed...
Jimmy Phillips
Jun 19, 2021
Jimmy Phillips, 74, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away, Saturday, June 19, 2021, at his home. Born in Camden, S.C., he was as son of the late Julius R. Phillips and Mae Snipes Phillips. Mr. Phillips was a retired truck driver and a member of Haile Gold Mine Baptist Church. He also loved to fish and the outdoors. Surviving is his...
Carolyn B. Wells
Jun 18, 2021
Carolyn Blackmon Wells, 66, of Heath Springs, S.C., passed away, Friday, June 18, 2021, in Piedmont Medical Center, Rock Hill, S.C. Born in Lancaster, S.C., she was a daughter of Sarah Humphries Blackmon and the late Clifford Blackmon, Jr. Carolyn was a clerk at 2nd Chance Consignment & Crafts in Kershaw, S.C. She loved spending time at the consignment store,...
Randy Gravitt
Jun 18, 2021
Thomas Randall “Randy” Gravitt, age 67, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away June 18, 2021, at MUSC Charleston. He was born August 30, 1953, in Chattanooga, TN. He is the son of Bessie Privette and was the son of the late Tommy Gravitt and stepson of the late Newton Privette. Randy loved working outside and tending to his animals. He loved...
Foster C. Blackmon, Jr.
Jun 18, 2021
Foster C. Blackmon, Jr., 71, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away, Friday, June 18, 2021, in Prisma Health Richland Hospital, Columbia, S.C. Born in Lancaster, S.C., he was a son of the late Foster C. Blackmon, Sr. and Lessie Lee Poston Blackmon. Mr. Blackmon was a pipefitter. He loved to hunt, fish and collect antique pocket watches. Mr. Blackmon also served...
Sandra Watkins Horton
Jun 16, 2021
Sandra Watkins Horton, age 73, wife of Lynwood Horton, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at her home. Born in Winston Salem, N.C., she was the adopted daughter of Frances Laura Watkins of Charlotte and Robert Watkins of Asheville. Sandra retired from McCoy Nursing Center after 13 years of service and also had been employed...
Sandra Elaine "Sandy" Hinson
Jun 13, 2021
Sandra Elaine Tolbert “Sandy” Hinson, 60, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away, Sunday, June 13, 2021, at KershawHealth Camden, S.C. Born in Kershaw, S.C., she was a daughter of the late Janie Blanche Tolbert Ray. Sandy was formerly employed with U S Textile. She loved working in her flower gardens, fishing and her cats. She is survived by her husband of...
Lentz Ray Morton, Sr.
Jun 13, 2021
Lentz Ray Morton, Sr., 92, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away, Sunday, June 13, 2021, in Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House, Rock Hill, S.C. Born in Albemarle, N.C., he was a son of the late Ernest D. Morton and Lillie Dennis Morton. Mr. Morton was the former owner of NAPA Auto Parts in Kershaw. He was currently a member of Kershaw...
Jamie Lee Rowell
Jun 11, 2021
Jamie Lee Rowell, 47, of Liberty Hill, S.C. passed away, Friday, June 11, 2021. He fought his battle with cancer surrounded by his family and friends supporting him. He was born in Lancaster, S.C. to Jennifer Lynn Blackmon Hankins and the late William Granson Rowell. Jamie was a processing supervisor for Haile Gold Mine Operations. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, boating...
Malcolm Mckinlay Mcisaac
Jun 8, 2021
Mr. Malcolm McKinlay McIsaac, 88, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away, Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at his home. He was born April 20, 1933, in Savannah, GA. He was a son of the late David Bruce McIsaac, Sr. and Lucille Greene McIsaac. Malcolm served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a 1960 graduate of Clemson University....
Fred Kirby Vincent
Jun 7, 2021
Fred Kirby Vincent, 83, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away, Monday, June 7, 2021, at MUSC Health, Lancaster Medical Center, Lancaster, S.C. Born in the Buffalo community of Kershaw, S.C., he was a son of the late Gus Hazel Vincent and Alma Talbert Vincent. Mr. Vincent was a United States Air Force veteran and a member of Kershaw Second Baptist Church....
Betty May Mcquinn
May 31, 2021
Mrs. Betty May Godlonton McQuinn, 85, of Kershaw, S.C. passed away, Monday, May 31, 2021, at her home. She was married to the late Earl T. McQuinn who predeceased her January 1, 2021. Arrangements are under the care of Baker Funeral Home.
Grace P. Mcinvaille
May 29, 2021
Grace Phillips McInvaille, 93, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away, Saturday, May 29, 2021, in KershawHealth, Camden, S.C. Born in Kershaw, S.C., she was a daughter of the late Samuel Bogan Phillips and Maude Vincent Phillips. Mrs. McInvaille was a member of Abney Baptist Church and had retired from Duracell. She enjoyed watching western movies. She is survived by her daughter,...