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Margie Williams Farmer

Margie Williams Farmer

Jul 3, 2018

Funeral services for Margie Williams Farmer, 83, of Bethune will be held at 11:00 o’clock am, Saturday, July 7, in the sanctuary of Timrod Baptist Church. The Revs. Jeremy Ussery and Jeff Grubbs will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Mrs. Farmer, loving wife of the late Lynell “Tee” Farmer died Tuesday, July 3, at A. Sam Karesh...

Bobby  Cleveland Harrington

Bobby Cleveland Harrington

Jul 2, 2018

Bobby Cleveland Harrington, 60, of Darlington and Bethune died Monday July 2, at Palmetto Health Richland, Columbia. Born in Timmonsville, he was a son of Cleveland Harrington and the late Gladen B. Harrington. Mr. Harrington was retired from the manufacturing industry. Surviving in addition to his father of Darlington, are his daughter, Christina Marie Chavis of Columbia; 2 granddaughters, Hailey...

Stephen Williams, Jr.

Stephen Williams, Jr.

Jun 28, 2018

Fred Stephen Williams, Jr., 75, of Little River and formerly of Kershaw died Thursday, June 28, at his home. Born in Lancaster, he was the only son of Fred Stephen Williams, Sr. and Lula Faile Williams. Mr. Williams retired as a computer programmer for Springs Industries. He loved the beach and beach music. He was a former member of the...

Labruce Wayne Roberts

Labruce Wayne Roberts

Jun 28, 2018

A service to celebrate the life of LaBruce Wayne Roberts ,77, of Lancaster, will be held at 4:00 o’clock p.m., Sunday, July 1, 2018, in the sanctuary of Midway Baptist Church, Kershaw. The Revs. Steve Warren and Charles Cauthen will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Mr. Roberts died Thursday, June 28, 2018, at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte,...

Charles Wayne Mosley

Charles Wayne Mosley

Jun 28, 2018

Funeral services for Charles Wayne Mosley, 66, of Kershaw, will be held at 2:00 o’clock p.m., Sunday, July 1, 2018, in the sanctuary of Buffalo Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Mr. Mosley died Thursday, June 28, at his home. Born in Lancaster, he was a son of the late William Beauford and Eliza Louise Blackwell Mosley....

Ellen Byrd Polson

Ellen Byrd Polson

Jun 27, 2018

A service to celebrate the life of Ellen Byrd Polson, 59, will be held Saturday, June 30, at 11:00 a.m. in Refuge Baptist Church. Mrs. Polson died Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at her home. Born in Camden, she was the daughter of the late William and Carolyn Byrd. She loved people, her cat, “Lizzy” and oldies music. Surviving are her...

James Dickinson

James Dickinson

Jun 24, 2018

A memorial service for James Brian “Jimmy” Dickinson, 46, of Columbia, will be held at 2:00 o’clock p.m., Saturday, June 30, in the chapel of Baker Funeral Home, Kershaw. Chaplain Susan Kohler will officiate the service. Mr. Dickinson died Sunday, June 24, at his home. Born in Holyoke, Massachusetts, he was a son of James Leroy and Karen Ann Learned...

Daniel Curtis Joyner

Daniel Curtis Joyner

Jun 23, 2018

The family will hold a memorial service for Daniel Curtis Joyner, 32, of Bethune, Tuesday, June 26, 2018, at 1:00 o’clock p.m. in the sanctuary of Timrod Baptist Church. Rev. Jeremy Ussery will officiate. Burial will be private a t a later date. Mr. Joyner died Saturday, June 23, 2018, at his home. Born in Camden, he was a son...

Kathleen Anderson Young

Kathleen Anderson Young

Jun 19, 2018

Funeral services for Kathleen Anderson Young, 97, will be held Saturday, June 23, at 10:00 am in Beaverdam Baptist Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday, June 22, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm in Baker Funeral Home. Mrs. Young, widow of James D. “J.D.” Young, Sr., died at her home on...

Donald Rodgers

Donald Rodgers

Jun 19, 2018

A memorial gathering for Donald Rodgers, 71, of Jefferson, will be held Thursday, June 21, from 2:00 to 3:00 o’clock p.m., at Baker Funeral Home, Kershaw. Mr. Rodgers died Tuesday, June 19, 2018, at Palmetto Health Richland Hospital, Columbia. Born in Camden, he was a son of the late Carson and Nettie Kay Eubanks Rodgers. Mr. Rodgers retired from Bowers...

Jeanie Mae Sullivan

Jeanie Mae Sullivan

Jun 19, 2018

A memorial service for Jeanie Mae Sullivan, 55, of Bethune, will be held Thursday, June 21, at 6:00 o’clock p.m., at 4220 Bethune Rd., Bethune. Ms. Sullivan died Tuesday, June 19, 2018. Born in Kershaw, she was a daughter of the late Lewis and Lois Humphries Stogner. She is survived by her partner of 15 years, Jimmy Self; 2 daughters,...

Julie Dale Horton

Julie Dale Horton

Jun 17, 2018

Julie Dale Horton 47, of Bethune, went to meet her heavenly father on Sunday, June 17, 2018, after fighting a long battle with cancer. Born in Camden, S.C., she was a daughter of Gail West Horton Hall and the late Dale F. Horton. She was formerly employed with AT&T as Executive to the President. Julie loved her friends and family,...

Brenda Marie Coates

Brenda Marie Coates

Jun 17, 2018

A graveside service for Brenda Marie Coates, 55, of Kershaw will be held Friday, June 22, at 5:00 o’clock p.m., in Haile Gold Mine Baptist Church Cemetery, Kershaw. Mr. Jimmy Faile will officiate. Burial will follow. Ms. Coates died Sunday, June 17, 2018. Born in Lancaster, she was a daughter of Betty Stroud Flannigan. She enjoyed fishing and spending time...

James William Sears

James William Sears

Jun 16, 2018

James William Sears, 82 of Kershaw, SC, and Formerly of Gastonia, NC, died Saturday, June 16, 2018, at his home in Kershaw. Services will be private at a later date.

Mark Edward Ahlers

Mark Edward Ahlers

Jun 13, 2018

Mark Edward Alhers, 49, died Wednesday, June 13, 2018. Born in Buffalo, New York, he was the son of John Charles and Shirley Riek Ahlers. Private services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Foundation, P.O. Box 151, Drayton, S.C.. 29333 or to Macedonia Baptist Church, 3870 Johnson Road, Jefferson, S.C. 29718

Rhodie Elizabeth Bowers

Rhodie Elizabeth Bowers

Jun 12, 2018

Funeral services for Rhodie Elizabeth Privette Bowers, 73 of Cassatt, will be held at 11:00 o’clock a.m., Friday, June 15, from the chapel of Baker Funeral Home, Kershaw. Burial will follow in the Providence Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. Todd Gandy will officiate. Mrs. Bowers, widow of Perry Junior Bowers died Tuesday, June 12, at her home. Born in Bishopville, she...

Willie Franklin Baker

Willie Franklin Baker

Jun 11, 2018

. Frank Baker, 85 of Charlotte, NC, met Jesus and his precious wife, “Margie” of 64 years, on Monday, June, 11, 2018. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 o’clock a.m., Saturday, June 16, in the sanctuary of Oak Ridge Baptist Church, Kershaw. The family will receive friends beginning at 10:00 o’clock a.m. at the church. He was born, November...

John Philip Hegler

John Philip Hegler

Jun 11, 2018

A graveside service for John Philip Hegler, 65 of Heath Springs, will be held at 11:00 o’clock a.m., Wednesday, June 13, in Kershaw City Cemetery. Rev. Bobby Massey will officiate. Mr. Hegler died Monday, June 11, at Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House, Rock Hill. Born in Lancaster, he was a son of the late Joseph Prince Hegler and Addie Theo...

Melvin Lester "Buckshot" Hopkins, Iii

Melvin Lester "Buckshot" Hopkins, Iii

Jun 9, 2018

A graveside service for Melvin Lester “Buckshot” Hopkins, III, 31 of Heath Springs will be held at 10:30 o’clock a.m., Thursday, June 14, in the Boonetown Cemetery, Kershaw. Mr. Jimmy Faile will officiate. The family will receive friends following the service at the cemetery and other times at the home, 585 Purple Laurel Lane, Kershaw. Mr. Hopkins died Saturday, June...

Courtney Michele Lloyd

Courtney Michele Lloyd

Jun 9, 2018

Funeral services for Courtney Michele Lloyd, 27 of Kershaw will be held at 2:00 o’clock p.m., from the chapel of Baker Funeral Home, Tuesday, June 12. Burial will follow in the Kershaw City Cemetery. The family will receive friends, Monday, June 11, from 6:00 to 8:00 o’clock p.m.at Baker Funeral Home. Miss Lloyd died Saturday, June 9. Born in Lancaster,...