Recent Obituaries
Marilyn C. Rice
Dec 10, 2020
Marilyn Cardwell Rice, 61, of Kershaw, passed away, Thursday, December 10, 2020, at her home. Born in Orlando, FL, she was a daughter of the late Huey Ray Cardwell and Mary Frances Barton Thorn. She was a former employee of Rico Tag Co., Heath Springs, SC. She loved working in her flower gardens. She was especially fond of roses. Marilyn...
Dessie F. Reeves
Dec 8, 2020
Dessie F. Reeves, 92, widow of Carl Braxton Reeves (C. B.) entered into heaven on December 8, 2020. "Deck" (as she was affectionately known) was the daughter of the late Minor Ruben Faulkenberry and Lena Faile Faulkenberry. She was a former employee of Skyline Ltd., a member of Heath Springs Baptist Church and currently a member of Oakhurst Baptist Church....
James R. "Jim" Hornsby
Dec 7, 2020
Jim Hornsby left this world for his heavenly home with his wife holding his hand on Monday morning, December 7th, 2020, at his home on Lake Wateree, in Liberty Hill, SC, after a courageous battle with cancer. Jim led a full life of service. Jim was a Navy veteran. He was owner of Hornsby Gun Sales since the early 60’s...
Pamela Mcmanus "Pam" Young
Dec 7, 2020
Pamela Lawann “Pam” McManus Young, 57, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away, Monday evening, December 7, 2020, after a battle with cancer at her home. Born in Lancaster, S.C., she was a daughter of Henry Thomas McManus and Brenda Whitley McManus. She was a graduate of Andrew Jackson High School, Class of 1981 and was the manager of Atlantic Pools, Lugoff,...
David Edward Branham
Dec 4, 2020
David Edward Branham, 74, of Heath Springs, S.C., passed away, Friday, December 4, 2020, in MUSC Heath – Lancaster. Born in Lancaster, S.C., he was a son of the late Tommie L. Branham and Margaret Elliott Branham. Mr. Branham retired from the DuPont Co. He was a faithful member of Flint Ridge Baptist Church, where he served in numerous capacities....
Mary Libby Catoe
Dec 4, 2020
Mary Libby Outen Catoe, 57, of Kershaw, S.C. passed away, Friday, December 4, 2020, at her home. She was the widow of Darrell Eugene Catoe. Funeral arrangements are pending.
Wendell Charles Baker
Dec 1, 2020
Wendell Gene Baker, 49, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away, Tuesday, December 1, 2020, at MUSC Health- Lancaster. Born in Lancaster, he was a son of the late Dennis Charles Hinson and Shirley Jean Baker. He was a former employee of Davis Neon. He is survived by his wife, Trisha Lynn Sistare Baker; 6 children, Terry Joseph Baker, Madison Nicole Baker,...
Hudson T. "Buster" Brand
Dec 1, 2020
A private family service of love and dedication honoring the long and fruitful life of Hudson Taylor “Buster” Brand (April 30, 1933-December 1, 2020) of Camden, SC, will be held on Saturday, December 5th, 2020, at Jefferson United Methodist Church. The family will welcome extended family and friends at their home (1801 Springdale Drive, Camden, SC) for a drive through...
Roy Charles "Skeeter" Presnell
Nov 28, 2020
Roy Charles Presnell, known by his family and friends as “Skeeter”, 73, of Liberty Hill, SC passed away, Saturday, November 28, 2020, at Kershaw Health, Camden, S.C. Skeeter was born in Terre Hauta, IN, on January 2, 1947. He lived in Mishawaka, IN, with his family and attended Penn High School. At seventeen years old, he enlisted in the United...
Donald J. "Jackie" Branham
Nov 28, 2020
Donald Jackson “Jackie” Branham, 67, of Camden, S.C., passed away, Saturday, November 28, 2020, at his home. Born in Camden, SC, he was a son of the late L.C. Branham and Ann E. Boone Branham. Mr. Branham was a heavy equipment operator and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening. He was also member of Refuge Baptist Church. Surviving are his sons,...
Jamie Lee Jenkins
Nov 27, 2020
Jamie Lee “Fat Baby” Jenkins, 43, of Bishopville, S.C., passed away, Friday, November 27, 2020, in Carolina Regional Medical Center, Hartsville, S.C. Born in Lancaster, S.C., he was a son of Alice Bowers Dease and the late Ronald Bowers Jenkins. Jamie was a truck driver. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He also loved shopping for candy...
Janice C. Cauthen
Nov 24, 2020
Janice Catoe Cauthen, 64, of Kershaw, S.C. died at her home, Tuesday, November 25, 2020. Born in Pageland, S.C. She was the daughter of the late Clarence Catoe and Ruby C. Catoe. Janice was a former employee of Buford Middle School and a member of Sand Hill Baptist Church. She loved reading and watching hummingbirds. Janice loved her husband, children...
Rev. Donald W. Coppedge
Nov 23, 2020
Rev. Donald Walton Coppedge, 88, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away, Monday morning, November 23, 2020, at his home. Born in Jacksonville, FL, he was a son of the late Arthur Walton Coppedge and Pauline Short Coppedge. He was a Baptist minister for 60 plus years serving numerous churches. Rev. Coppedge received his BA in English from Furman University prior to...
Ronny Edward Hinson
Nov 21, 2020
Ronny Edward Hinson, 79, of Camden, S.C., passed away, Saturday, November 21, 2020, at his home. Born in Kershaw, S.C., he was a son of the late Hazel J. Hinson, Sr. and Florence Willis Hinson. He was a retired brick mason supervisor for Blackmon Realty and Construction. Mr. Hinson was also a faithful member of Haile Gold Mine Baptist Church,...
Clyde Jackson "Jackie" Talbert
Nov 20, 2020
Clyde Jackson “Jackie” Talbert, 73, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away, Friday, November 20, 2020, at his home. Born in Kershaw, S.C. he was a son of Grace Phillips McInvaille and the late Jackson Lee Talbert. Mr. Talbert was an engineer with DuPont Co. for 37 years and had worked at Carolina Motorsports Park. He was a United States Navy veteran,...
Lemuel Marvin Bradley
Nov 20, 2020
Lemuel Marvin Bradley, 93, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away, Friday, November 20, 2020, in MUSC Medical Center, Charleston, S.C. Born in Kershaw, S.C., he was a son of the late Lemuel Lamar Bradley and Lillie Catoe Bradley. Mr. Bradley was a farmer and a member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, Jefferson, S.C. He loved farming and spending time with his...
Randolph Bowers
Nov 17, 2020
Randolph Bowers, 77, of Heath Springs, S.C., passed away, Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at his home. Born in Kershaw, S.C., he was a son of the late Jeffcoat Bowers and Marie Hinson Bowers. He was formerly employed with DuPont for 22 years and was the owner of Bowers Roofing & Construction of Heath Springs. He loved to fish and feed...
Julius Milton Huckabee
Nov 16, 2020
Julius Milton Huckabee, 89, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away, Monday, November 16, 2020, at his home. Born in Rock Hill, S.C., he was a son of the late Julius Milton Huckabee, Sr. and Lucille Hamrick Huckabee. He was a painter with Jack Jordan Construction for many years. Mr. Huckabee was a faithful member of DeKalb Baptist Church, where her served...
Michael Eugene "Mike" Lee
Nov 15, 2020
Michael Eugene “Mike” Lee, 62, of Heath Springs, S.C., passed away, Sunday, November 15, 2020, at his home. Born in Jacksonville, N.C., he was the son of Charles Eugene “Gene” Lee and Pauline Augusta Rector “Polly” Lee. He was currently employed with Pattison Sign Co., Heath Springs, S.C. Mike loved music and history. He was also passionate about the Green...
Margie English Bowers
Nov 11, 2020
Margie English Bowers, 79, of Westville, SC, passed away, Wednesday, November 11, 2020, at her home. Born in Camden, She was a daughter of the late James Dalton English and Annie Mae Wilson English. She was a homemaker and had served as a teacher’s aide and dental assistant. Mrs. Bowers was a faithful member of Refuge Baptist Church and enjoyed...