Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Marilyn  C. Rice

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...