Recent Obituaries
Tony James Williams
Sep 13, 2021
Tony James Williams, 40, of Bethune, S.C., passed away, Monday, September 13, 2021, in Columbia, S.C. The Williams family has chosen private family cremation services.
Lonnie Marion Horton
Sep 11, 2021
Lonnie Marion Horton, 58, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away, Saturday, September 11, 2021, at his home. Born in Lancaster, S.C., he was a son of Joyce Ann Robinson Horton and the late Wilbur Lee Horton, Sr. Mr. Horton was a former employee of the Town of Kershaw. He loved to fish. He also loved spending time with his family and...
John Michael Hillard
Sep 5, 2021
John Michael Hillard passed away in his home of Lancaster, SC on Sunday, September 5th, 2021, at the age of 79. John was born in Easton, PA to parents Julia and John Hillard. He was one of 8 siblings. John was a hardworking, independent man who enjoyed the simpler things in life. He loved to spend his free time with...
Ruby Gay Williams
Aug 21, 2021
Ruby Diana Gay Williams, 98, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away peacefully, Saturday, August 21, just 4 days shy of her 99th birthday at her home. Born in Kershaw County, she was a daughter of the late Willie Gay and Lula Sowell Gay. She retired from Springs Industries. “Miss Ruby “as she was affectionately called loved to work. On any given...
Rev. Johnny Odell Sullivan
Aug 20, 2021
Rev. Johnny Odell Sullivan, 82, of Bethune, S.C., passed away, Friday evening, August 20, 2021, in Providence Health, Columbia, S.C. Born in Bethune, S.C., he was a son of the late Thomas Sullivan and Harriett Horton Sullivan. He was a retired Baptist minister. Rev. Sullivan served churches in New York and West Virginia including, Lawrenceville Baptist Church, Binghamton Baptist Church...
Curtis James Hayton
Aug 14, 2021
Curtis James Hayton, passed away peacefully, on August 14, 2021. Born March 2, 1942, he was the son of Lloyd and Anna Hayton of Penfield NY. He divided his time between Camden SC and Sodus NY. Curt was the personification of a gentle giant. Standing at 6'6, he commanded his surroundings in a quiet way. When asked what he did...
Grady Cole Robinson
Aug 13, 2021
On Friday morning, August 13, 2021, Jesus Christ called home to Heaven his good and faithful servant Grady Cole Robinson, 82, of Heath Springs, SC. Grady was born in, lived his entire life, and died in the community of Flint Ridge. He was the son of the late John Dickson and Gladys Irene Reeves Robinson, also of Flint Ridge. Along...
William C. "Bill" Newman, Jr.
Aug 10, 2021
On Tuesday, August 10, 2021, William Charlie Newman, Jr., 89, of Bethune, SC, was welcomed into his eternal home surrounded by his family at Wayne T. Patrick House in Rock Hill, SC. A gentle, kind man who loved and trusted God throughout his life. Bill served others humbly, generously, and graciously, and always believed the best in people. Bill was...
Betty R. Graham
Aug 6, 2021
Betty Rhodes Graham, 87, passed away on Friday August 6, 2021. Born March 29, 1934, Betty was the daughter of the late Harrison David Rhodes and the late Mary Ragsdale Rhodes. In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her best friend and sister, Dorothy Boiter, granddaughter Brooke Graham, and her beloved dog, Samson. She is survived...
Robert "Buddy" Catoe, Jr.
Aug 2, 2021
Robert Hoyt “Buddy” Catoe, Jr, 71, died at his residence on Monday, August, 2, 2021. Born in Camden, S.C., he was the son of the late Robert Hoyt, Sr. and Maxine Baker Catoe. Mr. Catoe was a member of Kershaw Second Baptist Church. He loved woodworking, computers, guns, and was an avid history buff. Surviving are his wife of 52...
Charles Lee Mcinvaille
Jul 31, 2021
Charles Lee McInvaille, 72, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Kershaw Health, Camden, S.C. Born in Hartsville, S.C., he was a son of Cathleen Hoffman McInvaille and Claude Dolan McInvaille. He was a minister of the gospel. He had attended Fruitland Bible College, USC and Coker College. He enjoyed fishing, attending auctions and was a Ham...
Sarah H Blackmon
Jul 26, 2021
Sarah Humphries Blackmon, 88, died Monday, July 26, at MUSC – Lancaster. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in Flint Ridge Baptist Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Rev. Jerry Broughton will officiate. The family will receive friends Tuesday, July 27. from 5:00 - 7:00 pm at Baker Funeral Home. Mrs....
Lillian M Twitty
Jul 25, 2021
Lillian Mary Magill Twitty, 88, of Kershaw, S.C. passed away comfortably at home with her devoted daughter, Martha, son-in-law, Harrison and granddaughter, Jennifer McEntire on Sunday July 25,2021. She was born in St. Petersburg, Florida on September 29, 1932 to the late Eva Lillian Morgan Magill and Arthur Rogers Magill. Lillian was the first of their three children. She was...
Deborah Young Copper
Jul 23, 2021
Deborah Young Copper,68, of Kershaw passed away, Friday, July 23, 2021. The service for Mrs. Copper will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 27th at Laurel Hill Baptist Church . Burial will follow in Kershaw City Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6 until 8:00 p.m. at Baker Funeral Home. Born in Camden, SC she was...
James David Sowell
Jul 20, 2021
Funeral services for James David Sowell, 87, of Kershaw, S.C., will be held at 4:00 o’clock p.m., Saturday, July 24, 2021, in the chapel of Baker Funeral Home. The family will receive friends following the chapel service at the funeral home and other times at their home. Mr. Sowell will be buried following the visitation in Kershaw City Cemetery. Mr....
Curtis Allen Wright
Jul 19, 2021
Curtis Allen Wright, 46, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away, Monday, July 19, 2021, in Kershaw Health, Camden, S.C. Born in Camden, S.C., he was a son of Doris Loree Hornsby Beck and the late Carl Curtis Wright, Jr. Curtis was currently employed with Georgia Pacific as a millwright. He was an avid outdoorsman. He was happiest when hunting, fishing, raising...
Sam B. Hutchinson
Jul 19, 2021
Sam Ben Hutchinson, 68, of Lancaster, S.C., formerly of McMillan Michigan, passed away, Monday, July 19, 2021, at his home. Born in Elba, Michigan, he was a son of the late Harold Dale Hutchinson and Lena Gertrude Turner Ream. He was a heavy equipment operator. He also loved working on motors, tractors and woodworking. He is survived by his loving...
Geneva R. Morgan
Jul 17, 2021
A memorial service to remember and celebrate the life of Geneva R. Morgan, 81, of Kershaw, S.C., will be held at 11:00 o’clock a.m., Saturday, July 24, 2021, in the Family Life Center of Buffalo Baptist Church. Rev. Larry Humphries will officiate. She will be buried with her husband in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. The family will...
Myrtle "Myrt" Davis
Jul 16, 2021
Myrtle Boykin “Myrt” Davis, 95, widow of Heyward Davis, died Friday, July 16, 2021, at Kershaw Health, Camden, S.C. Born in Lee County, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary Jane Rodgers Boykin. Mrs. Davis was a founding member of Community Bible Church where she served as the secretary, treasurer, Sunday School teacher and choir member. Surviving...
Joy Blackmon Watkins
Jul 13, 2021
Joy, 92, died peacefully while she slept Tuesday, July 13, 2021, in Karesh Rehabilitation, Camden, S.C. Born in Waxhaw, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Lizzie Squires Blackmon and Bruce Blackmon. She was the widow of Ted Watkins. Joy was retired from DuPont, Camden Plant, after many years of service to the company. Services for Joy will be...
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