Recent Obituaries
Patrick Haile Ussery
Aug 25, 2023
Patrick Haile Ussery, age 88, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away, Friday morning, August 25, 2023, at his home. Born in Kershaw, S.C., he was a son of the late Ralph Thurston Ussery and Mary Elizabeth Haile Ussery. He retired as a Master Sergeant from the United States Air Force. He later worked for the United States Postal Service. Mr. Ussery...
Michelle "Shelly" Baker
Aug 24, 2023
Michelle Lynn “Shelly” Baker, age 52, of Lancaster, S.C., passed away, Thursday, August 24, 2023, in Piedmont Medical Center, Rock Hill, S.C. Born in Troy, PA, she was a daughter of Sharon Greene Harbac and the late Gary Streck. Michelle owned her own cleaning service. She loved the beach, hiking and cleaning. She also enjoyed loving her dogs and spending...
Brian E. "Larry" Sims
Aug 22, 2023
Brian Edward “Larry” Sims, age 29, of McBee, S.C., passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at his home. Born in Lancaster, S.C., he was a son of Erik Escobedo and Rachel Gail Sims.
Brian loved to fish, camp, hunt, swim and spend time with his family. He was a true outdoors man.
He is survived by his parents of Kershaw, S.C.;...
Phyllis Ann Neal
Aug 18, 2023
Phyllis Ann Catoe Neal, age 85, of Kershaw, S.C. was born March 23, 1938, in Kershaw. S.C.
Mrs. Neal passed away on August 18,2023, at MUSC Kershaw Health, - Camden, S.C. surrounded by her family that loved her dearly.
She was the daughter of the late Roy Judson Catoe, Sr. and Alice C. Catoe. She was a faithful member of First Baptist...
Imogene Horton Catoe
Aug 16, 2023
Funeral services for Imogene H. Catoe, age 83, of the Mt. Pisgah community, Bethune, S.C., will be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, Aug 18, 2023, in the sanctuary of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, Jefferson, S.C. The Rev. Randy Creamer will officiate.
A burial service will follow in the church cemetery. Rev. Terry Corder will officiate.
Mrs. Catoe died Wednesday, August 16, 2023,...
Lori T. Faulkenberry
Aug 15, 2023
Lori Truesdale Faulkenbery, age 59, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away, Tuesday evening, August 15, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. Born in Camden, S.C., she was a daughter of the late Bobby Ward Truesdale and Mae Vincent Truesdale. She retired from Lancaster County School District as a parent coordinator with Kershaw Elementary School. She was also a faithful...
Patty Parker Boone
Aug 15, 2023
Patty Parker Boone, age 60, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away, Tuesday evening, August 15, 2023, at her home. Born in Camden, S.C., she was a daughter of Danny Carol Parker and the late Veronica Moseley Parker. Patty held her master’s degree and retired from teaching in the public school system. She was an elementary teacher at both Baron DeKalb Elementary...
Jennie Sue Ewing
Aug 13, 2023
Jennie Sue Rorie Ewing, age 67, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away, Sunday afternoon, August 13, 2023, at MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center, Lancaster, S.C.
Arrangements are under the care of Baker Funeral Home, Kershaw, S.C.
James "J.D." Newman
Aug 13, 2023
James Daniel “J.D.” Newman, age 89, of the Mt. Pisgah community, Bethune, S.C., passed away, Sunday morning, August 13, 2023, at his home, with his daughter by his side. Born in Bethune, S.C., he was a son of the late William Charlie Newman and Nannie McCaskill Newman. He retired after serving his country 20 years country in the United States...
Barbara Mungo Johnson
Aug 12, 2023
Barbara Mungo Johnson, age 81, of the Charlesboro community, Kershaw, S.C., passed away, Saturday evening, August 12, 2023, at Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House, Rock Hill, S.C. Born in Pageland, S.C., she was a daughter of the late Reuel Reeves Mungo and Edith Laster Mungo. Mrs. Johnson retired from Springs Industries. She also was a certified nursing assistant. Mr. Johnson...
Stephen Lucas Amerson
Aug 10, 2023
Stephen Lucas Amerson, 24, of Cassatt, S.C., passed away, Thursday, August 10, 2023, at MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center, Lancaster, S.C. Born in Lancaster, S.C. he was a son of Renee Elaine Clyburn Amerson and the late Charles Olin Amerson, Sr. He had worked in the construction industry. He loved being a prankster and clowning around.
He is survived by his...
Tsuyoshi Iwatake
Aug 10, 2023
Tsuyoshi Iwatake, age 79, of Heath Springs, S.C., passed away, Thursday, August 10, 2023, at his home. Born in Tokyo, Japan, January 10, 1944, to the late Satoru Iwatake and Hideko Kurata Iwatake. Mr. Iwatake was a French trained chef. He attended nutritionist school from 1962- 1964. He started his culinary career at Hotel New Omani in Tokyo, Japan from...
Charles William Doetsch
Aug 9, 2023
Charles William Doetsch, age 76, of Liberty Hill, S.C., passed away, Wednesday morning, August 9, 2023, at Prisma Health Richland Hospital, Columbia, S.C. Born in Binghampton, NY, he was a son of Verda Doetsch and the late Herman Doetsch. He retired from the United States Army after attaining the rank of E7 and later retired from the Department of Mental...
Johnny Ray Steen
Aug 7, 2023
Johnny Ray Steen, age 45, of Kershaw, S.C., died suddenly on Monday, August 7, 2023, at MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center, Lancaster, S.C. Born in Lancaster, S.C., he was the son of Judy Steen Baldwin and the late Clarence Small. Johnny loved watching TV.
Surviving in addition to his mother, is his aunt, Shirley Matthews; his uncle, Howard Steen; numerous cousins...
Joan Brazell Pardue
Aug 7, 2023
Joan Brazell Pardue, age 89, of Heath Springs, S.C., passed away, Monday morning, August 7, 2023, at her home. Born in Lancaster, S.C., she was the daughter of the late Joseph Benjamin Brazell and Annie Bell Ferrell Brazell. Mrs. Pardue was a former administrative assistant in the manufacturing industry. She was a lifetime faithful member of Oak Ridge A.R.P. Church,...
Melvin Lindsey Mullis
Aug 6, 2023
Mr. Melvin Lindsey Mullis, age 23, of Charlotte, N.C.,passed away, Sunday evening, August 6, 2023, at Atrium-Main, Charlotte, N.C.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by Baker Funeral Home, Kershaw, S.C.
Sherry G. Roberts
Aug 5, 2023
Sherry Garland Roberts, age 57, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away, Saturday August 5, 2023, at MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center, Lancaster, S.C. Born in Prosperity, S.C., she was a daughter of late William Franklin Garland and Cora Elizabeth Garland. She was a homemaker. She loved traveling to the mountains, visiting Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, and the beach. Sherry enjoyed fishing and...
Faye Phillips Bowers
Aug 3, 2023
Alice Faye Phillips Bowers, age 84, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away, Thursday morning, August 3, 2023, in White Oak Manor, Lancaster, S.C. Born in Kershaw, S.C., she was a daughter of the late George Washington Phillips, Jr. and Floride Vincent Phillips. Mrs. Bowers was employed with the ASCS office for 40 years. She was also employed with the Kershaw News...
James "Jimmy" Phillips
Jul 27, 2023
James Tillman “Jimmie” “Frog” Phillips, age 83, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away, Thursday, July 27, 2023, at his home. Born in Kershaw, S.C, he was a son of the late Benjamin Franklin Phillips, Sr., and Sallie Joyner Phillips. “Jimmie” was a graduate of Flat Creek High School. He was very proud to tell everyone that he was a RATTLER. He...
Jeffrey "Hammer" Criminger
Jul 25, 2023
Jeffrey Paul “HAMMER” Criminger, age 57, of Lancaster, S.C., passed away suddenly, Tuesday evening, July 25, 2023, in MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center, Lancaster, S.C. Born in Lancaster, S.C., he was the son of the late Jerry Myers Criminger and Mary Frances Outen Criminger. He was a truck driver for J & D Inc. “HAMMER” was a graduate of Andrew...
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