Recent Obituaries
Douglas G. "Doug" Horton
Oct 4, 2022
Mr. Douglas Garland “Doug” Horton, age 86, of the Flat Creek community, Kershaw, S.C., died Tuesday, October 4, 2022, in MUSC Downtown Medical Center, Columbia, S.C.
Born January 24, 1936, in Kershaw County, he was a son of the late Sidney Blondell Horton, Sr. and Ida Eliza West Horton. Mr. Horton was married to Esther Lee Wolfe Horton for 64 years....
Patricia Byrd Gardner
Oct 3, 2022
Patricia Byrd Gardner, age 74, of the Flat Creek community, Kershaw, S.C., passed away peacefully, Monday, October 3, 2022, with her family by her side. She was the loving wife of 54 years to Richard O. Gardner, Jr.
Mrs. Gardner received her master’s degree from Winthrop College and was a former educator in Lancaster County. For many years she was a...
Chad Ashley Williams
Sep 28, 2022
Chad Ashley Williams, 44, of Lancaster, S.C., passed away suddenly, Wednesday, September 28, 2022. Born in Lancaster, S.C., he was a son of the late George Alton Broome. He was a heavy equipment operator.
He is survived by his wife, Melissa Sue Gray Williams; 7 children, Brittany Williams, Memphis Williams, Madelyn Williams, Dylan Farrell, Christina Farrell, Logan Farrell and Brandon Farrell;...
Charlotte D. Ogburn
Sep 27, 2022
Charlotte Dunn Ogburn, 79, of Jefferson, S.C., passed away, Tuesday morning, September 27, 2022, at her home. Born in Kershaw, S.C., she was a daughter of the late Bratania Ann “Tannie” Morgan Dunn and Willie Wilson Dunn.
Charlotte was a graduate of Kershaw High School, where she was a former homecoming queen and a faithful member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church....
Heber "Remy" Carnes
Sep 23, 2022
Heber Remington "Remy" Carnes, born June 11, 2022, went home to be with the Lord on September 23, 2022. He was a sweet, amazing baby who put a smile on everyone’s face. Taken to soon, he is survived by his parents, John “Red Korn” and Chelsea Byrd Carnes. He is also survived by his brothers, Henry Broome, K.J. Carnes and...
Carol P. Mcnaughton
Sep 22, 2022
On Thursday, September 22, 2022, Carol Ann Peters McNaughton, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family and loved ones at the Agape Hospice House.
Carol was born in Toledo, Ohio on July 19, 1936, to the late Erwin and Ruth Peters. She was the wife of Alvin L. McNaughton for 61 years and together...
Grace A. Sims
Sep 14, 2022
Funeral services for Grace A. Goodier Sims, age 58, of Lancaster, S.C., will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, September 17, 2022, in Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church. The Revs. Mike Etters and Terry Corder will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends, Saturday, prior to the service from 2:00 – 2:45 p.m. in the church...
Steven "Steve" Hudson
Sep 11, 2022
Steven W. “Steve” Hudson, age 67, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away, Monday, September 11, 2022, in Prisma Health Richland, Columbia, S.C. Born in Lancaster, S.C., he was a son of the late Leroy Hudson and Minnie Lee Cauthen Snipes. He was a truck driver and a hard worker. Steve enjoyed growing things in his gardens. He also loved to watch...
Scott Lee Sladek
Sep 9, 2022
Scott Lee Sladek, 59, of Bethune, S.C., passed away, Friday, September 9, 2022, at his home. Born in Kenosha, Wisconsin, he was a son of Dolores E. Schilling Sladek and the late Larry Lee Sladek. He was self-employed in the construction industry. Scott loved to play golf, hunt and fish. He also enjoyed growing vegetables in his garden. He was...
Cordell Hull "Duke" Pittman
Sep 8, 2022
A memorial service for Cordell Hull “Duke” Pittman, 88, of the DeKalb community, Camden, S.C., will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, September 11, 2022, in Old Waxhaw Presbyterian Church, 2814 Old Hickory Road, Lancaster, S.C. Pastor Paul E. Smith, Jr. will officiate.
The family will greet friends following the service at the church.
A private burial will be held later in...
Grady T. Bowers, Sr.
Sep 6, 2022
Funeral services for Mr. Grady Theodore Bowers, Sr., age 82, of Westville, S.C., will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday morning, September 10, 2022, in the Refuge Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Rev. Evan Smith will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends, Saturday, September 10, 2022, one hour prior to the service beginning at 10:00...
Eloise R. Hinson
Sep 5, 2022
Funeral services for Eloise Robisnon Hinson, age 87, of Kershaw, S.C., will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 9, 2022, in the sanctuary of White Bluff Baptist Church, 3125 Duckwood Road, Kershaw, S.C. Rev. Doug Humphries will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends, immediately following the burial in the church Fellowship Hall and...
Jeremiah Harold Williams
Sep 4, 2022
A gathering to remember the life of Jeremiah Harold “Spud” Williams, age 32, of Lancaster, S.C., will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, September 17, 2022, at 893 Taylor Drive, Lancaster, S.C.
Jeremiah passed away, Sunday, September 4, 2022, from an accident. Born in Lancaster, S.C. he was a son of Karen Belinda Wright Williams and the late Robert Harold Williams....
Billy Griggs Poston, Jr.
Sep 1, 2022
Billy Griggs Poston, Jr., 58, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away, Thursday, September 1, 2022, at Piedmont Medical Center, Rock Hill, S.C. Born in Lancaster, S.C., he was the only son of the late Billy Griggs Poston and Martha Starnes Poston. Billy was a Jack of all Trades. He could fix anything. He loved the outdoors. His passion was working and...
Kathleen Marie Walz
Aug 26, 2022
Kathleen Marie Walz, 55, of Westville, S.C., passed away, Friday, August 26, 2022, at her home. Born in Seattle, Washington, she was a daughter of Kathleen Diane Peterson Gay and Don Gay. She was a loan processor for 30 years. She enjoyed swimming, reading and collected owls. She was a member of Bethany Baptist Church.
She is survived by her mother...
Karen Lynn Thompson
Aug 25, 2022
Karen Lynn Robinson Thompson, 67, of Heath Springs, S.C., passed away, Thursday morning, August 25, 2022, with her family by her side. Karen was a homemaker by heart but had worked many places in various capacities. Born in Camden, S.C., she was a daughter of the late Carl Leonard Robinson, Sr. and Virginia Horton Robinson. She was a graduate of...
George "Buck" West
Aug 23, 2022
Mr. George H. “Buck” West, 93, of Bethune, S.C., passed away, Tuesday morning, August 23, 2022, in MUSC Kershaw Health Medical Center, Camden, S.C. Born in Kershaw County, he was a son of the late George Gregory West and Virgie Boyce West. Mr. West retired from the Kendall Company, Bethune Plant and was a member of Timrod Baptist Church. He...
Dustin Ray Hegler
Aug 12, 2022
A gathering to remember the life of Dustin Ray Hegler, 30, of Lancaster, S.C., will be private at Baker Funeral Home, Kershaw, S.C. Born in Lancaster, S.C., he was a son of Ray Hegler and the late Cathy Pressley Hegler. Dustin was a graduate of Buford High School and a master landscaper. He was fun loving and enjoyed making people...
Thomas R. Love
Aug 10, 2022
Thomas Richard “Tommy” Love, 75, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away, Wednesday morning, August 10, 2022, at his home. Born in Rock Hill, S.C., he was a son of the late Willie Heyward Love and Millie Robertson Love. Mr. Love was self-employed and a member of Pleasant Plain Baptist Church. In his own words, “I enjoyed working”. Mr. Love is survived...
Jeff Bunton
Aug 10, 2022
Jeffrey Lee “Jeff” Bunton, 58, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away, Wednesday morning, August 10, 2022, at his home. Born in Lancaster, S.C., he was a son of Sue Knight Bunton and the late Richard Allen Bunton. He was formerly employed with the Town of Kershaw. He loved golf, NASCAR, fishing and all types of sports. He was smart witted and...