Recent Obituaries
Patrick L. Williams
Jan 30, 2022
Patrick Leroy Williams, 50, of Kershaw, S.C, passed away, Sunday, January 30, 2022, at Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center, Hartsville, S.C. Born in Denver, Co. He was the son of the late Donald Leroy Williams and Verna Mae Cartelli Williams. Patrick was a meat cutter. He served his country in the United States Marie Corps during Desert Storm. He was...
Nola Irene Mcquinn
Jan 26, 2022
Mrs. Nola Irene McQuinn, 104, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away, Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at her home. She was lovingly cared for by her granddaughter. Their are no services scheduled. Baker Funeral Home is serving the McQuinn family.
Linda Thomas Lucas
Jan 24, 2022
Linda Lou Thomas Lucas, 75, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away, Monday morning, January 24, 2022, at her home. Born in Pageland, S.C., she was a daughter of the late Eldridge Thomas and Mae Lee McManus Thomas. Linda was an accounting manager at Springs Industries Customer Service Center, Lancaster, S.C., for 30 plus years. She loved spending time at the beach...
John B. "Johnny" Baker, Jr.
Jan 24, 2022
John Boyd “Johnny” Baker, Jr., 81, of Heath Springs, S.C. passed away Monday, January 24, 2022, at his home surrounded by family. He was born in Lancaster, S.C. on May 30, 1940. Mr. Baker was past Public Works Director for Lancaster County and a member a of Heath Springs Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife...
Herbert Leslie Hornsby, Jr.
Jan 22, 2022
Herbert Leslie Hornsby, Jr., 78, Westville, S.C., passed away, Saturday, January 22, 2022. Born in Camden, S.C., he was a son of the late Herbert Leslie Hornsby, Sr. and Hattie Mae Stevens Hornsby. Mr. Hornsby was a welder and a member of DeKalb Baptist Church, Camden, S.C. He enjoyed woodworking and gardening. He is survived by his wife, Betty Jean...
Terry Dixon Sims
Jan 19, 2022
Terry Dixon Sims, 71, of Kershaw, passed away at his home, Wednesday, January 19, 2022. Born in Charlotte, N.C., he was a son of the late Abraham Sims and Stella Carter Garrett. Mr. Sims was a member of Abney Baptist Church and a United States Marine Vietnam veteran. He loved riding his tractor and fishing. He especially loved his girls...
Brandon Lee Payne
Jan 15, 2022
Brandon Lee Payne, 38, of Heath Springs, S.C., passed away, Saturday, January 15, 2022, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born in Camden, S.C., he was a son of Wendell Ralph Payne and Janet Phillips Bowers. Brandon was a machinist with Aalberts Integrated Piping Systems, Pageland, S.C. He loved woodworking, especially working with cedar. He also enjoyed fishing, mechanic...
Vivian R. Williams
Jan 15, 2022
Vivian Rushing Williams, 76, of Charleston, S.C. and formerly of Kershaw, S.C., passed away, Saturday, January 15, 2022, at Summerville Community Hospice House, Summerville, S.C. Born in Charleston, S.C., she was a daughter of the late Ernest Leroy Rushing and Ruth Rollins Rushing. Mrs. Williams retired from the DuPont Company. She was a member of Bethany Baptist Church, Westville, S.C....
Kever Thomas Catoe
Jan 14, 2022
Kever Thomas Catoe, 90, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away, Friday evening, January 14, 2022, at his home. Born May 22, 1931, in Kershaw, S.C., he was a son of the late Samuel Nezzie Catoe and Tressie Irene Garris Catoe. Mr. Catoe retired from Leroy Springs Recreation Department and was a faithful member of Center Grove Baptist Church. He enjoyed spending...
Thomas Nolan Morgan
Jan 12, 2022
Mr. Thomas N. Morgan, 81, of Kershaw, S.C. passed away, Wednesday, January 12, 2022, in Lancaster Health and Rehabilitation, Lancaster, S.C. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Baker Funeral Home, Kershaw, S.C.
Steve Randal Short
Jan 7, 2022
Steve Randal Short, 71, of Heath Springs, S.C., passed away, Friday morning, January 7, 2022, at his home. Born in Lancaster, S.C., he was a son of the late Samuel William Short and Betty Jo Mungo Short. He was a painting contractor. Mr. Short enjoyed fishing and spending time outdoors. He also served his country in the United Sates Army...
William Coy Stogner, Jr.
Jan 4, 2022
Mr. William Coy Stogner, Jr., 61, of Heath Springs, S.C., passed away, Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at his home. There are no scheduled services at this time.
Gary Lynn Dietsch, Sr.
Jan 2, 2022
Gary Lynn Dietsch, Sr., 62, of Kershaw, S.C.,passed away, Sunday morning, January 2, 2022, at his home. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Baker Funeral Home, Kershaw, S.C.
Ashley Shannon M. Phillips
Dec 31, 2021
Ashley Shannon McAllister Phillips, 43, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away, Friday, December 31, 2021. Born in Greenwood, S.C., she was a daughter of Elizabeth Mays Faile and the late Tony Michael McAllister. Shannon was a graduate of Andrew Jackson High School and loved writing poems and reading. She also enjoyed her dogs and all animals. Most importantly, she cherished the...
Joseph Antonino Leone, Jr.
Dec 31, 2021
Joseph Antonino Leone, Jr., 29, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away, Friday, December 31, 2021, in Staten Island, New York. Born in Staten Island, New York, he was a son of Amy Duncan Leone. He was employed with Oak Ridge Tree Service. Star Wars was his passion. He collected Star Wars memorabilia. He also enjoyed doing crafts and spending time with...
Roderick "Pete" Phillips
Dec 30, 2021
Roderick "Pete" Phillips, 82, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away Thursday morning, December 30, 2021, at Lancaster Health & Rehabilitation Center, Lancaster, S.C. Born in Kershaw, S.C., he was the son of the late J.W. Phillips and Corine Waters Phillips. Mr. Phillips loved working in his yard and his rose bushes. He was a faithful member of Kershaw Second Baptist Church....
Carolyn Volee Timko
Dec 27, 2021
Carolyn Volee Kennington Timko, 82, of Newland, N.C. and formerly of Flat Creek Township, Kershaw, S.C., passed away, Monday December 27, 2021, at Watauga Medical Center, Boone, N.C. Born in Kershaw, S.C., she was the daughter of the late Carl Pace Kennington and Margaret Hilton Kennington. She retired from the Lancaster County School District. Mrs. Timko was a member of...
Mary Frances Cauthen Sullivan
Dec 25, 2021
Mary Frances Cauthen Sullivan, 72, of Heath Springs, S.C., passed away, Saturday, December 25, 2021, at MUSC Lancaster Medical Center, Lancaster, S.C., Born in Lancaster, S.C., she was a daughter of the late James Alvin Cauthen and Frances Alma Hilton Cauthen. Mrs. Sullivan retired from Springs Industries after 38 years of service. She had attended Bethany Baptist Church, Westville, S.C....
Joel Douglas Coates
Dec 25, 2021
Joel Douglas Coates, 78, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away, Saturday evening, December 25, 2021, at his home. Born in Kershaw County, S.C., he was a son of the late John Edward Coates and Nettie Belle Catoe Coates. He retired from the South Carolina Department of Transportation. Mr. Coates was a faithful member of Pineview Baptist Church and an avid Clemson...
Carol Stein Scott
Dec 24, 2021
Carol S. Scott, 76, of Kershaw, S.C. passed away on December 24th, 2021, at her home surrounded by family. Born in Lancaster S.C., September 11, 1945, she was a daughter of the late Marvin Luther Stein and Helen Bernice Davis Stein. She was a bright light in this world and her love radiated to all around her. Her passions throughout...