Recent Obituaries
Joyce Sims Payne
Jul 12, 2023
Joyce Sims Payne, age 83, of Heath Springs, S.C., died Wednesday morning, July 12, 2023, in Lancaster Health and Rehabilitation Center, Lancaster, S.C. Born in Lancaster, S.C., she was a daughter of the late Roy Sims and Annie Hinson Sims.
Mrs. Payne retired from Duracell and was a member of Fork Hill Baptist Church. She loved singing in the choir, her...
Raylee Caskey Kennington
Jul 11, 2023
Raylee Breanna Caskey Kennington, age 26, of Lancaster, S.C., passed away, Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center, Lancaster, S.C. Born in Lancaster, S.C., she was a daughter of the late Danny Ray Caskey and Kerry Michelle Veal Cauthen. She was a graduate of Lancaster High School and was a waitress.
She is survived by her husband, Mitchell...
Jerry M. Lucas
Jul 10, 2023
Jerry M. Lucas, age 76, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away, Monday, July 10, 2023, in Karesh at Beechwood, Camden, S.C. Born in Lancaster, S.C., he was a son of the late Coleman Lucas and Fannie Lee Robinson Lucas. He was a graduate of Kershaw High School and an avid Clemson Tiger fan. Jerry retired from the DuPont Company where was...
Susie Lucas
Jul 9, 2023
Susie Lucas, age 82, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away, Sunday morning, July 9, 2023, at MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center, Lancaster, S.C. Born in Kershaw, S.C., she was a daughter of the late Jack Lucas, Sr., and Mary Jeanette Lowery Lucas. Mrs. Lucas was a homemaker and a member of Laurel Hill Baptist Church. She loved to fish and spend...
Ann Gooch Powers
Jul 5, 2023
Ann Gooch Powers, 90, of Lancaster, S.C., passed away, Wednesday evening, July 5, 2023. She was born in Lancaster, July 24, 1932, to the late Edward Crawford Gooch and Bessie Bennett Gooch.
Mrs. Powers retired from the Lancaster County Department Social Services and was a former administrative assistant for Powers Used Cars. Mrs. Powers was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother....
Kevin Robert Waitt
Jul 4, 2023
Mr. Kevin Robert Waitt, age 63, of Kershaw, S.C.,passed away, Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center-Main, Charlotte, N.C., from injuries received in an accident.Arrangements are under the care of Baker Funeral Home.
Lloyd Ray Swanger
Jul 1, 2023
Mr. Lloyd Ray Swanger, age 57, of Lancaster, S.C., passed away, Saturday, July 1, 2023, at his home. Born in Shreveport, LA, he was a son of William Eugene Swanger and Wanda Sue Thompson Swanger. He was a United States Army Veteran and worked in the construction industry.
He is survived by his son, Jarrod, his daughter, Brittany; his granddaughter, Zoey;...
Steven Ole Lee
Jun 30, 2023
Steven Ole “Steve” Lee, age 76, of Lancaster, S.C., passed away Friday, June 30, 2023, at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was formerly of La Vale, MD. Steve was born on January 4, 1947, in San Francisco, CA, to the late George Hudson Lee and Frances Colvin Lee.
In addition to his parents, Steve was preceded in...
Jadan Lynn Coats
Jun 29, 2023
Jadan Lynn Coats, age 20, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away suddenly, June 29, 2023, at her home. Born in Lancaster, S.C., she was a daughter of Tasike Anton Izzard and Emmie Amanda Coats Izzard. She was a graduate of North Central High School. Jadan was employed with Wal-Mart, Lancaster and Subway, Kershaw. She enjoyed playing on her phone, spending time...
Mary Ruth Preslar
Jun 25, 2023
Mary Ruth Preslar, 89, passed Sunday, June 25, 2023, at Northside Hospital in Cumming, Georgia. Born in Jefferson, SC, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Franklin Mungo and Nettie Magnum Mungo.
In the words of Mrs. Preslar, she loved the Lord, her family, and her friends. Being the youngest of nine children, she was looking forward to seeing her...
Paul Edgar Housman
Jun 24, 2023
Mr. Paul Edgar Housman, age 86, of Kershaw, S.C. 29067, passed away, Saturday morning, June 24, 2023, at his home.
Private cremation arrangements are under the care of Baker Funeral Home, Kershaw, S.C.
Ruby Elizabeth Causey
Jun 20, 2023
Ms. Ruby Elizabeth Sharpe Causey, age 66, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away, Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at MUSC Lancaster Medical Center, Lancaster, S.C.
Private cremation arrangements are under the care of Baker Funeral Home, Kershaw, S.C.
Mary Lee Bowers Brown
Jun 12, 2023
Mary Bowers Brown, 78, was called home to glory on Monday June 12, 2023, in Roanoke, VA. Born in Kershaw, S.C., she was the daughter of the late Jack Bowers and Louise Carnes Bowers. She was a very simple person that loved her family wholeheartedly. Her favorite pastime was watching westerns, going through pictures, exploring the family tree, and journalling...
Michel R Young
Jun 12, 2023
Michel R. Young, 68, of Westville, died Monday, June 12, 2023. Born in Camden, he was the son of the late Odell "Shorty" Young and Michelle "Mickey" Dudilieu Young.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at 2:00 pm in Damascus United Methodist Church with Pastor Eddie Usher officiating. Burial will follow in the
church cemetery. The family will...
Carolyn Sue Wright
Jun 12, 2023
Carolyn Sue Wright "Ankie" 59, entered into rest on Monday, June 12, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loved ones. A celebration of life service will be 1:00 pm Thursday, June 15, 2023, at Pine Grove Freewill Baptist Church by her beloved bother-in-love, Pastor Charles Watkins and honorable coworker, Pastor Reggie Brackett. Burial will follow in the church cemetery....
Cynthia G. Gahwiler
Jun 9, 2023
Cynthia G. Gahwiler, age 91, of Whiting, New Jersey, passed away, Friday morning, June 9, 2023, in MUSC Kershaw Health Medical Center, Camden, S.C. Born in North Arlington, New Jersey, she was a daughter of the late Gerald Farrell and Cynthia Irish Farrell. She held her Ph.D. and was a retired public education schoolteacher.
She is survived by her daughter, Bonnie...
Justus Kane Mccurdy
Jun 9, 2023
Justus Kane “Jut” McCurdy, age 46, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away Friday, June 9, 2023, at his home. He was born in Lebanon, PA, on October 9, 1976. He was a son of Bonita L. McCurdy Anspach and the late Ricky C. McCurdy.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his son, Anthony T. McCurdy of Lebanon, PA; his...
Brenda Gay Sims
Jun 5, 2023
Brenda Gay Sims, 79, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away, Monday evening, June 5, 2023, at MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center, Lancaster, S.C. Born in Lancaster, S.C. She was a daughter of the late Curtis Clyde Gay and Grace Vernon Hasty Gay. Brenda was a member of Kershaw Second Baptist Church, Kershaw, S.C. She enjoyed playing the piano, traveling, and shopping....
Steven Carl Gainey
Jun 2, 2023
Steven Carl Gainey, age 60, of Bethune, S.C., passed away, Friday evening, June 2, 2023, in PRISMA Health Richland, Columbia, S.C. Born in Camden, S.C., he was a son of the late Ralph Claiborne “R.C.” Gainey and Ada Kathryn Williams Gainey.
Steven was a graduate of Florence-Darlington Tech and an avid Clemson Tiger fan. He loved spending time with his family...
Joe Earl Williams
Jun 2, 2023
Joe Earl Williams, age 86, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away, Friday evening, June 2, 2023, at his home. Born in Kershaw, S.C., he was a son of the late Dendy Williams and Eva Coates Williams. Mr. Williams was a former employee of J.P. Stevens, retiring after 32 years, and a former employee of Springs Industries, retiring after 13 years. He...
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