Obituaries

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Janet Sims

Janet Sims

Dec 26, 2024

Janet Emma Edward Hughes Sims, age 91, of Kershaw, S.C. passed away, Thursday, December 26, 2024, at her home. Born in Elsberry, Missouri, she was a daughter of the late George Edward Hughes and Mabel Seifker Hughes. Mrs. Sims retired from Springs Industries and enjoyed working as a teachers’ aide in the public system. She also enjoyed her time working...

Royland J. Kicklighter

Royland J. Kicklighter

Dec 22, 2024

Royland Junior Kicklighter, age 75 of Kershaw, S.C. passed away, Sunday, December 22, 2024, at MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center, Camden, S.C. Born in Statesboro, Ga., he was a son of the late Remer W. Kicklighter and Louise Quick Kicklighter. He was a sales representative.

He is survived by his 4 children, Rhonda Demers, Margie Roberts, Ronald Alan Kicklighter and Buffy...

Rose Marie Croxton Baker

Rose Marie Croxton Baker

Dec 22, 2024

Rose Marie Croxton Baker, age 88, a lifelong resident of Kershaw, S.C. passed away Sunday evening, December 22, 2024, at her home with her children by her side. She was born on March 13, 1936, at her family home, Seven Oaks Farm in Kershaw, S.C. Her parents were the late Roy Dendy Croxton, Sr. and Agnes Marie Meetze Croxton. She...

Effie Joretta "Jettie" Mills

Effie Joretta "Jettie" Mills

Dec 22, 2024

Effie Joretta “Jettie” Mills, age 91, of Heath Springs, S.C. passed away, Sunday morning, December 22, 2024, at her home. Born in Heath Springs, S.C., she was a daughter of the late Eulece Neal and Macie Rebecca Welch Neal, Mrs. Mills retired from Springs Industries after 26 years of service. She was a faithful member of Flint Ridge Baptist Church.

She...

Joseph Terry Davis

Joseph Terry Davis

Dec 20, 2024

Joseph Terry “Redneck” Davis, age 68 of Bishopville, S.C. passed away peacefully, Friday morning, December 20, 2024. Terry was born in Bishopville, S.C. He was a son of the late Heyward Fulton Davis, Sr. and Myrtle Lee Boykin Davis.

After his retirement from the DuPont Company, he started Davis Tree Service and operated until he experienced health problems. He was a...

George William Stanford

George William Stanford

Dec 19, 2024

George William Stanford, age 70, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away, Thursday, December 19, 2024, at his home. Born in Fort Mill, S.C., he was a son of the late William Earl Stanford and Mary Bradshaw Stanford. He was a crane operator in the steel industry. Mr. Stanford also was a United States Marine serving his country from 1972 until 1976.

He...

Robin Dewitt Hinson

Robin Dewitt Hinson

Dec 17, 2024

Robin Dewitt Hinson, age 63, of Kershaw, S.C. passed away December 17, 2024 at her home surrounded by family. Born in Chester, S.C., she was the daughter of the late John Dewitt and Linda Jean Kimmer Dewitt. 

Robin was a member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, Jefferson, S.C. She loved spending time with family and friends.

Surviving are her husband, Ronald Hinson;...

Shawn Thomas Gardner

Shawn Thomas Gardner

Dec 17, 2024

Shawn Thomas Gardner, age 36, of Kershaw, S.C. passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at his home. Born in Camden, S.C., he was the son of Russell Warren Gardner and Dianne Vincent Gardner.

Shawn loved to fish, hunt, and watch Clemson football. He worked as an electrician.

Surviving are his parents; a son; his brother, Thomas Bass, Jr; his sister, Michelle Bass...

Donna Lynn Bigham

Donna Lynn Bigham

Dec 16, 2024

Donna Lynn Bigham, age 60 of Kershaw, S.C. passed away, Monday. December 16, 2024, at MUSC Health Lancaster, Lancaster, S.C. Donna was born in Lancaster, S.C. on May 30, 1964. She was a daughter of Hazel Amelia Robertson Bigham and the late David Lyle Bigham. She retired from Springs Industries and was a member of Midway Baptist Church.

She is survived...

Angela Hunter Helms

Angela Hunter Helms

Dec 13, 2024

Angela Hunter "Angie"  Helms, age 66 of Kershaw, S.C. passed away Friday evening, December 13, 2024, in Lancaster, S.C. from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Angie was born in Camden, S.C. to the late Walter Edgar Hunter and Marie Langley Catoe on February 23, 1958. She was a member of Sand Hill Baptist Church. Angie enjoyed working in her...

David Larry Helms

David Larry Helms

Dec 13, 2024

David Larry Helms, age 72 of Kershaw, S.C. passed away Friday evening, December 13, 2024, in Lancaster, S.C. from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. David was born in Charlotte, N.C. to the late Willie Lee Helms and Edith Jennings Williams on June 15, 1952. David was a graduate of Belmont College and was a United States Marine veteran. He...

James R. Hagwood, Sr.

James R. Hagwood, Sr.

Dec 12, 2024

James R. Hagwood, Sr., age 87, of Bethune, S.C. passed away, Thursday evening, December 12, 2024, at Lexington Medical Center, Lexington, S.C. He was born in Raleigh, N.C. on August 8, 1937.

 A celebration of James Rudolph Hagwood Sr.’s life will be held at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, 2140 McBee Highway, Jefferson, S.C 29718, on Tuesday, December 17th at 2:00 P.M....

Thomas Dewey Craig

Thomas Dewey Craig

Dec 11, 2024

Thomas Dewey Craig, age 69 of Heath Springs, S.C. passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at Prisma Health Richland Hospital, Columbia, S.C. from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born in Lancaster, S.C., he was a son of the late Charlie E. Craig and Aline Lois Kelly Craig. Mr. Craig retired from Springs Industries after 38 years of employment. He...

Effie Mae Bowers

Effie Mae Bowers

Dec 10, 2024

Effie Mae Stroud Bowers age 75 of Kershaw, S.C., passed away Tuesday morning at her home on December 10, 2024, surrounded by family. Born in Kershaw, S.C. She was a daughter of the late Gilbert Samuel Stroud and Leatha Boone Stroud.

Mrs. Bowers had retired from the Kershaw County School District. She was a member of Providence Baptist Church where she...

Polly Diane Payne

Polly Diane Payne

Dec 9, 2024

With unwavering hope in Christ and belief in the resurrection, we announce the home-going of Polly Diane Snipes Payne on Monday morning, December 9, 2024. A devoted wife, loving mother, adored grandmother, cherished great-grandmother, and dear friend to many is now resting in the arms of our Lord, who welcomed her into eternal peace. She was married to the love...

Roland Lewis "Buddy" Wade

Roland Lewis "Buddy" Wade

Dec 6, 2024

Roland "Buddy" Lewis Wade, age 63 of Bethune, S.C. passed away, Friday, December 6, 2024, at his home. Born in Sheffield, Alabama, he was a son of the late David Elwood Fisher and Margaret Evelyn Wade Letson. He was raised by his late grandparents, Roland and Lena Wade. He was a mechanic in the automotive industry and a jack of...

William Ronald "Butter" Collins

William Ronald "Butter" Collins

Nov 30, 2024

William Ronald “Butter” Collins, age 76, of Bethune, S.C. passed away Saturday, November 30, 2024, in McCoy Memorial Nursing Home, Bishopville, S.C. Born in Bethune, S.C., he was a son of the late William Leroy Collins and Mae Nell Roach Collins. He retired from the Town of Bethune, and he loved to fish. Mr. Collins was also a United States...

Mary Elizabeth Whitley Catoe

Mary Elizabeth Whitley Catoe

Nov 30, 2024

Mary Elizabeth Whitley Catoe, age 84 of Kershaw, S.C. passed away, Saturday morning, November 30, 2024, at her home. She was born in Kershaw, S.C. to the late Thomas Wylie Whitley and Ethel Estelle Bowers Whitley on April 16, 1940. She previously worked in the dietary department at Lancaster County Care Center, now known as Lancaster Health and Rehabilitation, Lancaster,...

Ronnie W. Roberts

Ronnie W. Roberts

Nov 29, 2024

Ronnie Wayne Roberts, age 71 of Kershaw, S.C. passed away at his home, Friday November 29, 2024. Born in Lancaster, S.C., he was a son of the late Johnnie Coleman Roberts and Ethel Gibson Roberts. Ronnie, as he was known, retired from the South Carolina Highway Department as a supervisor after 28 years. He enjoyed collecting. He was married to...

John A. Green

John A. Green

Nov 29, 2024

John A. Green, age 81, of Lancaster, S.C. passed away, Friday morning, November 29, 2024, at MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center, Lancaster, S.C. He was born on August 13, 1943, to the late Thomas Furman Green and Mary Evelyn Cunningham Green. John was a loving son, brother, uncle, nurse and friend to all. John was a graduate of the University...