Baker Funeral Home, Kershaw, SC http://bakerfunerals.com en Paula A. Whitaker [03/03/1963 - 05/18/2013]
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]]> Rebecca C. Phillips [08/21/1942 - 05/10/2013] Funeral services for Rebecca Casey “Becky” Phillips, 70, of Kershaw will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday May 13, 2013, at Kershaw Second Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Kershaw City Cemetery. The Rev. Don Knight and Mr. Dean Casey will officiate. Mrs. Phillips died Friday, May 10, at her home. Born in Laurens, SC, she was the daughter of the late Marion Lee and Opal Burke Casey. She retired from Springs Industries and was a member of Kershaw Second Baptist Church. She enjoyed making crafts, sewing, jewerly making and word puzzles. Mrs. Phillips was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Surviving are her husband of 52 years; William L. Phillips, a daughter; Janet (Danny) Bowers, a son; Cliff (Tonya) Phillips, grandson; Brandon Lee Payne, granddaughter; Savannah Brooke Phillips all of Kershaw, great grandson; Jousha Lee Payne of Elgin, SC, 2 step-grandchildren; Travis and Amanda Lewis, 2 step-great grandchildren; Aubree and Addison and 2 brothers; Ronnie and Buddy Lee Casey of Lancaster. The family will receive friends, Monday, May 13, prior to the service beginning at 1:00 p.m. at the church and other times at the home, 882 Baxley Pond Road, Kershaw. Memorials may be made to Kershaw Second Baptist Church, 7737 Kershaw Camden Highway, Kershaw, SC 29067.

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]]> Benjamin N. Campbell [09/23/1925 - 05/09/2013] Funeral services for Benjamin Norwood Campbell, 87, of Heath Springs will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 11, 2013, at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery with Military Honors and Masonic Rites. Rev. Buddy Thomas will officiate. Mr. Campbell died Thursday, May 9, 2013, at his home. Born in Angelus, SC, he was the son of the late Sidney Alexander and Bessie Huntley Campbell. Mr. Campbell retired as sewing supertindent at Alisa, Inc. He had served as past master of Barron Masonic Lodge and was a member of Sons of Confederate Veterans-Witherspoon-Barnes Camp and a Charter member of Chesterfield Genealogical Society . He also was a U. S. Merchant Marine serving during World War 11. Mr. Campbell graduated from Macedonia-Angelus High School and was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. He served his church as a deacon, Sunday School Teacher , Church Training Director and RA Leader in his earlier years. He also served on the Pleasant Hill Cemetery Committee and was co-chair of the Pleasant Hill Senior Citizens Group. Surviving are 5 children; Jim (Kim) Campbell of Jefferson, SC, Celia (Robert) Roberts of Kershaw, SC, Donna (Donnie) Estes of Fort Mill, SC, Paul (Christy) Campbell of Heath Springs, SC, Karen (Calvin) Williams of Appling, GA, 10 grandchildren; Amy Graves, Patrick Campbell, Shane Estes, Reggie Campbell, Ashley Merritt, Michelle Cunningham, Joshua Campbell, Alex Campbell, Amanda Evans, Jerry Campbell, a brother; Aaron Huntley of Charlotte, NC , 8 great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceaded in death by his loving wife of 67 years; Lucille Dease Campbell, 4 brothers; Archie, Frank, Robert and William Campbell and 2 sisters; Golda C. Robinson and Evelyn Campbell. The family will receive friends, Satuday, May 11, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. prior to the service at the church and other times at the home, 415 Boyd Faile Road, Heath Springs. Memorials may be made to Pleasant Hill Baptist Church- Fellowship Building Fund , 4357 Kershaw-Camden Highway, Heath Springs, SC 29058

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]]> Douglas Edward Schakett [07/10/1947 - 04/26/2013] Funeral services for Douglas Edward “Doug” Schakett, 65 of Kershaw will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, April 28, 2013, at DeKalb Baptist Church, Camden. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Rev. Keith Coates will officiate. Mr. Schakett died Friday, April 26, 2013 at his home. Born in Columbus, Ohio, he was the son of the late Sanford and Vivian Barnes Schakett. He was a member of DeKalb Baptist Church and a avid Nascar fan. Doug retired as a electrician. Surviving are his wife; Patricia Phillips Schakett of the home, 2 sisters; Sandra Newsser and her husband Larry of Lancaster, Ohio, Pam Wallace of Lancaster, a brother; Sanford Schakett, Jr. of Gahanna, Ohio and nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends, Saturday, April 27, 2013, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Baker Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to DeKalb Baptist Church, 2034 DeKalb School Rd., Camden, SC 29020.

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]]> William Bryant Fersner [05/20/1981 - 04/23/2013] A funeral service to celebrate the life of William Bryant “Will” Fersner, 31, of Marion SC and formerly of Kershaw, SC will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, April 26, 2013, at First Baptist Church, 210 N. Matson, St., Kershaw. Rev. Bert Fersner and Chaplain Steve Shugart will officiate. Entombment will follow with military honors in the Kershaw City Cemetery. A celebration of Will’s life will be held Sunday, April 28, 2013, at 3:00 pm in Mullins Presbyterian Church, 809 Sandy Bluff Road, Mullins, SC. Mr. Fersner passed away at his home Tuesday, April 23, 2013. Born in Florence, SC, he was the son of Rev. and Mrs. Bryant Doyle (Roseanne) Fersner. “ Will” as he was known, was a paramedic with the South Carolina National Guard. He was a graduate of Andrew Jackson High School and attended USC. He was a member of Boy Scout Troop 74 and received his Eagle Scout Award. “Will” gave unselfishly and served in the United States Army serving during the Iraq Conflict. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Kershaw and a volunteer fireman with the Marion Fire Department. Surviving in addition to his parents of Kershaw are his daughter; Miss Rebekah Elizabeth Fersner of Rock Hill, a sister; Mrs. Bryan (Elizabeth Anne “Beth”) Robinson of West Columbia, maternal grandmother; Zell Rodgers Gaskin of Lake City, fiancé; Amanda Burroughs of Mullins, special friend; Cliff Wilbanks of Marion and many special uncles, aunts, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather; M. Ray Gaskin of Lake City, paternal grandparents; Mr. and Mrs. Bryant Doyle “Jackie” Fersner of Orangeburg and cousin; Joshua Gaskin of Pamplico. The family will receive friends, Thursday, April 25, 2013, in the sanctuary of First Baptist Church from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas or First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 67, Kershaw, SC 29067. The family encourages anyone or if you have a loved one with symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder to get professional help for yourself or your loved one.

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]]> Blake E. Cauthen [09/20/1927 - 04/21/2013] Funeral services for Blake Esmond Cauthen, 85 of Kershaw will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 24, 2013, at Sand Hill Baptist Church. The Revs. Charlie Simmons and Chadwick Ivester will officiate. Burial will follow in the Hanging Rock United Methodist Church Cemetery. Mr. Cauthen, widower of Loriner Bradley Cauthen died Sunday, April 21, 2013, at Lancaster Convalscent Center, Lancaster. Born in Kershaw, he was the son of the late Robert Edgar and Ethel Williams Cauthen. He retired from Springs Industries . Mr. Cauthen was a lifetime member of Flat Rock Masonic Lodge # 178 and a United States Navy Veteran. He enjoyed gardening and cutting grass. Surviving are 3 daughters; Delores Catoe and her husband Mark of Kershaw, Cynthia Sanders and her husband Steve of Stanfield, NC, Kathy Gardner and her husband Mike of Kershaw, 3 sons; Kenneth Cauthen and his wife Janice, Wayne Cauthen and his wife Terry, Gerald Cauthen and his wife Missy all of Kershaw, 17 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, 2 sisters; Earlene Phillips and her husband Joe of Kershaw and Irma Huckabee and her husband Julius of Westville. The family will receive friends, Tuesday, April 23, 2013, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Baker Funeral Home and other times at the home of her son, 1274 Three C’s Road, Kershaw. Memorials may be made to Sand Hill Baptist Church, 6895 Highway 341, Kershaw, SC 29067.

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]]> Peggy Lucas Coker [03/12/1944 - 04/21/2013] Graveside services for Peggy Lucas Coker, 69 of Schererville, IN and formerly of Darlington, SC will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, April 25, 2013, at Midway Baptist Church Cemetery, Kershaw. Rev. Terry Corder will officiate. The family will receive friends, Wednesday, April 24, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Baker Funeral Home, 210 E. Hilton St., Kershaw and other times at the home of her niece; 9478 Flat Creek Rd., Kershaw. Mrs. Coker, loving wife of Danny Coker died Sunday, April 21, 2013. Born in Kershaw, she was the daughter of the late Perry and Ethel Phillips Lucas. She loved to shop and travel. She was especially fond of her late son’s dog Lee-Loo and was a homemaker. Surviving in addition to her husband of Schererville, IN are a step-daughter; Trudy Goodsen (Hal) and a step-son; Spence Coker, 2 grandchilden; Hayes and Cole Goodsen all of Darlington, SC, 2 sisters; Marcine Knight of Kershaw, Mary Craig (Arthur) of Lancaster, sister-in-law; Ellen McNelly (Bruce) of Richmond VA, 3 nieces; Vicky Bonnoitt (Jimmy) of Darlington, Debbie Austin (Glenn) of Kershaw, Tammie Boone (Mitch) of Kershaw, 2 nephews; Art Craig (Tammy) of Monks Corner, Phillip Craig (Vickie) of Lancaster and a number of great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son; Rhett Gregory. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

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]]> Gladys Garris Baker [10/11/1920 - 04/16/2013] Funeral services for Gladys Garris Baker, 92, will be held Friday, April 19, 2013, at 2:00 p.m. at Baker Funeral Home with burial to follow in Kershaw City Cemetery. The Revs. April Baker will and Jamie Rogers will officiate. Mrs. Baker, widow of James Cleo Baker, died Tuesday, April 16, 2013, in Lancaster Convalscent Center, Lancaster. Born in Kershaw, she was the daughter of the late Lemuel and Eula Catoe Garris. She had retired as a retail clerk with Springs Industries and was a member of Kershaw Second Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School for 50 years. Surviving are her brothers-in-law; Walter H. Baker (Maxine) of Kershaw; Perry Baker (Dorothy) and Jasper Baker, nieces, Rev. April Baker, Amy Sullivan, Jeanette Pittman, Sherie Russell, Penny West, Robin Catoe, Wanda Sowell, Deborah Spillman, nephews; Brad Faulkenberry and Dale Faulkenberry. The family will receive friends following the service at the cemetery and other times at the home of her brother-in-law, 185 Kamala Rd., Kershaw. Memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

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]]> Mildred Vincent Thompson [07/20/1920 - 04/16/2013] Funeral services for Mildred Vincent Thompson, 92, of Heath Springs, SC, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday. April 19, 2013, at Hanging Rock United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The Revs. Hope Avins and Todd Gandy will officiate. Mrs. Thompson, widow of Wallace Brown Thompson died Tuesday, April 16, 2013, at her home. Born in Kershaw, she was the daughter of the late Luther Davis and Mamie Thorne Vincent. She was a homemaker and a member of the Busy Bee Circle at the church where she was a member. She also enjoyed ministering to others and being a hairdresser. Surviving are 2 sons; Gary (Peggy) Thompson, Roger (Karen) Thompson, 3 grandchildren; Angela (Ray) Hayhurst, Melissa (Todd) Gandy and Dale Thompson, 5 great grandchildren; nieces; Faye Bowers and Sue Bowers. She was preceded in death by a son; William Thompson, a sister; Floride Phillips and a special friend; Annabell Williams. The family will receive friends following the graveside service in the church fellowship hall and other times at the home of her son; 2641 Kershaw Counrty Club Rd., Heath Springs. Memorials may be made to Hanging Rock United Methodist Church, c/o Charles Rowell, 334 Youngs Bend Rd., Kershaw, SC 29067.

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]]> Anne Taylor Mungo [01/27/1926 - 04/16/2013] Funeral services for Anne Taylor Mungo, 87, of Kershaw will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, April 20, 2013, at Charlesboro Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Flat Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. The Revs. Jackie Bailey and Jerry Potoka will officiate. Mrs. Mungo, widow of Bruce Gay Mungo died Tuesday, April 16, 2013, at her home. Born in the Charlesboro Community of Kershaw, she was the daughter of the late William Leroy and Annie Viola Mungo Taylor. She was a retired business owner for many years operating a turkey farm. She was very active in her church serving as church treasurer for 25 years, Sunday School teacher and sang in the choir. She also enjoyed traveling, cooking and spending time with her family. Mrs. Mungo attended Business School in Atlanta, GA. Surviving are 3 daughters; Shirley Mungo Brown (Gene) of Avera, GA., Deborah Mungo Huddleston (Paul) of Charlesboro, Lisa Mungo Munn (Mike)of Raeford, NC, 8 grandchildren; Mary Angela Walden (Andy), Alan Caskey (Amy), Michael Mungo, Aaron Mungo, Zachary Mungo, Braxton Cobb Munn, Justin Munn, Kyle Munn, 8 great grandchildren; Adam Andrew Walden, Evan Paul Walden, Amber Caskey, Gauge Caskey, Hannah Helms, Zoe Helms,Ian Grant,Bryson Blackmon and special caregiver; Sandy Hunter. She was preceded in death by her son; Bruce Gay “Bo Bo” Mungo, Jr., her sister; Eunice Newman and 5 brothers; Hazel Taylor, Perry Taylor, Furman “Bunt” Taylor, W.L. “Cobb” Taylor and James Ray “Jib” Taylor. The family will receive friends, Saturday, April 20, 2013, prior to the service at the church beginning at 1:00 p.m until 2:45 p.m. and other times at the home, 8944 Taxahaw Rd., Kershaw. Memorials may be made to Charlesboro Baptist Church, 8701 Taxahaw Rd., Kershaw, SC 29067.

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