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Kevin Dean Faile

Kevin Dean Faile

Nov 17, 2024

Kevin Dean Faile, age 60 of Kershaw, S.C. passed away Sunday, November 17, 2024, in MUSC Medical Center, Charleston, S.C. Born in Lancaster, S.C., he was a son of Billy L. Faile and the late Sybil Sutton Faile. Kevin was currently working as an auto mechanic and was a former paramedic for several years. He was a member of Abney...

Shawn Dale Tackett

Shawn Dale Tackett

Nov 16, 2024

 Shawn Dale Tackett, age 47 of Myrtle Beach, S.C., beloved husband of Carla M. Tackett entered into rest on Saturday, November 16, 2024, on the Waccamaw River doing what he loved, being on the water fishing.

Shawn was a native of Middletown, Ohio, the grandson of the late Wilma Jean and Jimmy Dale Tackett and the late Irma Jean and Edward...

Susan Irene Beckham

Susan Irene Beckham

Nov 15, 2024

Susan Irene Blackwell Beckham, age 58, of Lancaster, S.C. passed away, Friday, November 15, 2024, at her home. Born in Lancaster, S.C. she was a daughter of the late Thomas Carter and Evelyn Brasington Blackwell. She was a homemaker. Susan loved nature. She was also an avid bible reader. She cherished most the time she spent with her family and...

Francine Hinson Witham

Francine Hinson Witham

Nov 13, 2024

A graveside service to honor and remember the life of Francine Hinson Witham, age 88, of Bethune, S.C. will be conducted at 1:00 o’clock p.m., Saturday, November 16, 2024, in Bethune Baptist Church Cemetery, Bethune, S.C. Rev. Scott Bernshausen will officiate. The family will greet friends immediately following the service in the cemetery.

Mrs. Witham was born in Bethune, S.C. on...

Kathy Ann Baker

Kathy Ann Baker

Nov 11, 2024

Kathy Ann Baker, age 72, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away, Monday November 11, 2024 at her home.

Funeral arrangements are are private.

Arrangements are under the care of Baker Funeral Home, Kershaw, S.C.

Marion Excel Baker

Marion Excel Baker

Nov 11, 2024

Marion Excel Baker, age 84, of Lancaster, S.C., passed away, Monday, November 11, 2024, at his home. Born in Great Falls, S.C., he was a son of the late William Howard Baker and Frances Elizabeth Varnadore Baker. He was married to the late Naomi Yarborough Baker. 

He is survived by; 3 children, Marion Dairrick Baker, Susan Logan Funderburk, and Barbara R....

Angela Otto

Angela Otto

Nov 9, 2024

Angelo Otto, age 60 of Kershaw, SC passed away, Saturday, November 9, 2024. Born in Munich, Germany, she was a daughter of Helma Boeck Casey and the late Fritz Otto. Angela was a Direct Support Professional for Chester-Lancaster County Department of Special Needs and Disabilities Board. 

In addition to her mother of Kershaw, SC, she is survived by her 3 sons,...

Kimberly Fletcher

Kimberly Fletcher

Nov 8, 2024

Ms. Kimberly Malein Fletcher, age 59, of Kershaw, SC, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024. Born in Lancaster, SC, she was the daughter of Edwin Mitchell Fletcher and Martha Anne Bowers Fletcher.

Kim graduated from Andrew Jackson High School and York Technical College. She was a dedicated member of Shamrock Baptist Church in Bethune, SC, where she diligently served as...

Barbara Atkinson Reece

Barbara Atkinson Reece

Nov 7, 2024

Barbara Atkinson Reece, 85, of Hartsville, SC, entered into rest on Thursday, November 7, 2024. She was born in Hartsville, SC, on May 5, 1939, to the late Maxie Atkinson and the late Sarah Catherine Dixon Atkinson.

She retired from Sara Lee Hosiery of Darlington, SC. Barbara enjoyed gardening, dancing, and taking care of her dog, Mollie B and many other...

Artis Ann Catoe Rudd

Artis Ann Catoe Rudd

Nov 6, 2024

Lt. Col. Artis Ann Catoe Rudd, age 86, of Blythewood, S.C., passed away Wednesday evening, November 6, 2024, at MUSC Kershaw Health Medical Center, Camden, S.C. Born in Kershaw, S.C., she was the daughter of the late Rev. George T. Catoe and Mattie Roberts Catoe. Mrs. Rudd was married to the late George T. Rudd.

She was a Registered Nurse and...

Jo Ann DeKany

Jo Ann DeKany

Nov 2, 2024

Jo Ann DeKany, age 59, of Kershaw, S.C. passed away, Saturday, November 2, 2024, at her home. She was born on July 27, 1965, in Pequannock, N.J. to the late Richard Lewis DeKany and Margaret Verrall Kernaghan DeKany. Jo Ann was employed with the South Carolina Department of Corrections as a case worker in the Kershaw Correctional Institution. She always...

Dalton Troy Jordan

Dalton Troy Jordan

Nov 2, 2024

Dalton Troy Jordan, age 25 of Elgin, South Carolina, loving son, brother, husband and father passed away unexpectedly in a hunting accident on Saturday, November 2, 2024. Dalton was born on April 22, 1999, in Columbia, South Carolina to Adam Troy and Melanie Truesdale Jordan. He is survived by his wife, Cassie Witt Jordan: 2 children, Wittley Kate Jordan and...

William J. "Jackie" Horton

William J. "Jackie" Horton

Oct 20, 2024

William Jackson “Jackie” Horton, Jr. age 68 of the Mount Pisgah community, Bethune, S.C. passed away unexpectedly at Prisma Health Richland, Columbia, S.C. on Sunday, October 20, 2024. He was born in Monroe, N.C. to the late William Jackson Horton, Sr. and Annie Laura Belk Horton. Jackie was a graduate of Mount Pisgah High School and Coker College. As a...

Shirley Elizabeth Blackmon

Shirley Elizabeth Blackmon

Oct 20, 2024

Shirley Elizabeth Blackmon, age 79 of Martinsville, VA and formerly of Kershaw, S.C. passed away, Sunday, October 20, 2024, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke, VA. Born in South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late James Price and Christine Lemmons Wilkes. She retired from Springs Industries and was a member of One Accord Baptist Church, Martinsville, VA. 

She is...

Jean Alice Rogers

Jean Alice Rogers

Oct 18, 2024

Jean Alice Rogers, age 91 of Lancaster, S.C. passed away, Friday morning, October, 18, 2024 at her home.

Arrangements are under the care of Baker Funeral Home, Kershaw, S.C.

Dawn White Culp

Dawn White Culp

Oct 17, 2024

Dawn White Culp, age 51, of Lancaster, SC passed away, Thursday, October 17th, 2024, at her home. She was born January 8th, 1973, in Lancaster, SC, a daughter of Jimmy Martin White, Jr. and Gail Hunter White. Dawn loved to fish, garden and help others but most of all, her favorite pastime was being surrounded by her family and friends....

Myrtis Jolene Twitty

Myrtis Jolene Twitty

Oct 9, 2024

Myrtis Jolene Twitty, 86, of Rock Hill, S.C., passed away, Wednesday morning, October 9, 2024, at Harbor Chase Assisted Living, Rock Hill, S.C. Born in Kershaw County, she was a daughter of the late Minor and Madge Myrtis Johnson Sullivan. Mrs. Twitty had been battling several heath issues for the last few years. In God’s grace and mercy, He called...

Kenneth V. Young

Kenneth V. Young

Oct 7, 2024

Kenneth Valice Young was born on July 20, 1944, in Dalzell, SC to Doby and Julia Catoe Young. He graduated from Hillcrest High School in Dalzell. During high school Kenneth was a talented athlete, excelling in both football and baseball. His competitive spirit helped him to hit one of the longest home runs in school history.

After graduating high school, Kenneth...

Carolyn Grace Griffin

Carolyn Grace Griffin

Oct 7, 2024

Carolyn Grace McAbee Griffin, age 85, of Lancaster, S.C. passed away, Monday evening, October 7, 2024, at White Oak Manor, Lancaster, S.C. She was born, January 26, 1939, in Chester, S.C. to the late Alvin McAbee and Millerke Stroup McAbee. She was a homemaker. Carolyn loved the Lord and enjoyed reading her bible daily. She also enjoyed watching television. 

She is...

Carl T. Greaver

Carl T. Greaver

Oct 6, 2024

Carl Thomas Greaver, age 72, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away, Sunday, October 6, 2024, at his home. He was born in West Virginia on October 27, 1951, to the late Earl Greaver and Viola Harris Greaver. He was a heavy equipment operator in the construction industry. He loved to fish and spend time with his wife and family.

He is survived...

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