Recent Obituaries
Dorothea Arlene Mercier
Dec 25, 2020
With profound sadness we announce the passing of Dorothea Arlene Decko Mercier of Bethune, South Carolina. She passed peacefully on Friday, December 25, 2020 in the presence of her loving family. She was born on April 8, 1936 at Waterbury Hospital, in Waterbury, C.T. to the late Bernard Paul Deco and Helen Wojtysiak. As a single mother of six children,...
Tyther D. Moore
Dec 24, 2020
Tyther Dease Moore, 85, of Heath Springs, S.C., passed away, Thursday, December 24, 2020, at MUSC Florence Medical Center, Florence, S.C. Born in Kershaw, she was a daughter of the late James A. Dease and Lula Louise Horton Dease. Mrs. Dease was a retired Certified Nursing Assistant and a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. She loved spending time with...
Betty Ann Cox
Dec 23, 2020
Betty Cox, died December 23, 2020, at Heath Springs Residential Care Community from a multitude of ailments. Born in Kershaw, SC, she graduated from Kershaw High and earned her license in Cosmetology in Charlotte. Vibrant and extroverted, she was always up for an outing with girlfriends … trips to the beach, shopping, lunches, church outings, worship services … she was...
Marvin "Teet" Faulkenberry
Dec 20, 2020
Marvin Ceamon “Teet” Faulkenberry, 89, of Heath Springs, passed away peacefully at his home in Flat Creek on December 20, 2020. He was the son of the late Ceamon and Stella Hough Faulkenberry. “Teet” was a member of Pleasant Plains Baptist Church. “Teet” was a graduate and star basketball player at Flat Creek High School. He went on to further...
George Columbus Stover, Jr.
Dec 19, 2020
George Columbus Stover, Jr., 90, of Kershaw, passed away, Saturday, December 19, 2020. Born in Lancaster, S.C., he was a son of the late George Columbus Stover, Sr. and Elizabeth Ruth Miles. Mr. Stover enjoyed reading, spending time on his computer, and working as a Certified Public Accountant. Surviving are his brother, Ralph Stover and his special caregiver, Anna Taylor....
Joan Davis
Dec 19, 2020
Joan Davis, 89, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020, at KershawHealth, Camden, S.C. Born in Wilkes-Barre, PA, she was the daughter of the late William Massengill and Doris Brader Massengill. Mrs. Davis was a retired nurses aid . She loved working puzzles, reading, and going for walks. Surviving are her daughter, Gwen Catoe (Larry); grandchildren, Daniel Amos...
Robert Gilmer, Jr.
Dec 15, 2020
Robert Gilmer, Jr., 86, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away, Tuesday, December 15, 2020, in Prisma Health Richland, Columbia, S.C. Born in Lancaster, S.C., he was a son of the late Robert Gilmer, Sr. and Lula Bell Robinson Gilmer. Mr. Gilmer retired from Springs Industries after 42 years of service. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed, fishing, hunting, walking and working...
Ronald M. "Boxie" Hunter
Dec 14, 2020
Ronald McMurray “Boxie” Hunter, 69, passed away Monday, December 14, 2020, at Prisma Health Richland. Born in Lancaster, S.C., he was the son of the late James Blease Hunter and Louise McMurray Eaker. Mr. Hunter was retired from Duracell and was a member of Haile Gold Mine Baptist Church. He was a United States Army veteran. He loved dirt track...
Timothy "Timmy" Daniel Wallace
Dec 14, 2020
Timothy “Timmy” Daniel Wallace, 38, of Jefferson, passed away, Monday, December 14, 2020. Born in Lancaster, SC he was a son of Jimmy Wallace and the late Patty Adams Wallace. Mr. Wallace enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding ATVs, and working on cars. Surviving are his father, Jimmy Wallace; children, Matthew Wallace, Kayli Wallace, Hunter Wallace, and Bentley Wallace. He is also...
Marilyn C. Rice
Dec 10, 2020
Marilyn Cardwell Rice, 61, of Kershaw, passed away, Thursday, December 10, 2020, at her home. Born in Orlando, FL, she was a daughter of the late Huey Ray Cardwell and Mary Frances Barton Thorn. She was a former employee of Rico Tag Co., Heath Springs, SC. She loved working in her flower gardens. She was especially fond of roses. Marilyn...
Dessie F. Reeves
Dec 8, 2020
Dessie F. Reeves, 92, widow of Carl Braxton Reeves (C. B.) entered into heaven on December 8, 2020. "Deck" (as she was affectionately known) was the daughter of the late Minor Ruben Faulkenberry and Lena Faile Faulkenberry. She was a former employee of Skyline Ltd., a member of Heath Springs Baptist Church and currently a member of Oakhurst Baptist Church....
Pamela Mcmanus "Pam" Young
Dec 7, 2020
Pamela Lawann “Pam” McManus Young, 57, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away, Monday evening, December 7, 2020, after a battle with cancer at her home. Born in Lancaster, S.C., she was a daughter of Henry Thomas McManus and Brenda Whitley McManus. She was a graduate of Andrew Jackson High School, Class of 1981 and was the manager of Atlantic Pools, Lugoff,...
James R. "Jim" Hornsby
Dec 7, 2020
Jim Hornsby left this world for his heavenly home with his wife holding his hand on Monday morning, December 7th, 2020, at his home on Lake Wateree, in Liberty Hill, SC, after a courageous battle with cancer. Jim led a full life of service. Jim was a Navy veteran. He was owner of Hornsby Gun Sales since the early 60’s...
Mary Libby Catoe
Dec 4, 2020
Mary Libby Outen Catoe, 57, of Kershaw, S.C. passed away, Friday, December 4, 2020, at her home. She was the widow of Darrell Eugene Catoe. Funeral arrangements are pending.
David Edward Branham
Dec 4, 2020
David Edward Branham, 74, of Heath Springs, S.C., passed away, Friday, December 4, 2020, in MUSC Heath – Lancaster. Born in Lancaster, S.C., he was a son of the late Tommie L. Branham and Margaret Elliott Branham. Mr. Branham retired from the DuPont Co. He was a faithful member of Flint Ridge Baptist Church, where he served in numerous capacities....
Hudson T. "Buster" Brand
Dec 1, 2020
A private family service of love and dedication honoring the long and fruitful life of Hudson Taylor “Buster” Brand (April 30, 1933-December 1, 2020) of Camden, SC, will be held on Saturday, December 5th, 2020, at Jefferson United Methodist Church. The family will welcome extended family and friends at their home (1801 Springdale Drive, Camden, SC) for a drive through...
Wendell Charles Baker
Dec 1, 2020
Wendell Gene Baker, 49, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away, Tuesday, December 1, 2020, at MUSC Health- Lancaster. Born in Lancaster, he was a son of the late Dennis Charles Hinson and Shirley Jean Baker. He was a former employee of Davis Neon. He is survived by his wife, Trisha Lynn Sistare Baker; 6 children, Terry Joseph Baker, Madison Nicole Baker,...
Roy Charles "Skeeter" Presnell
Nov 28, 2020
Roy Charles Presnell, known by his family and friends as “Skeeter”, 73, of Liberty Hill, SC passed away, Saturday, November 28, 2020, at Kershaw Health, Camden, S.C. Skeeter was born in Terre Hauta, IN, on January 2, 1947. He lived in Mishawaka, IN, with his family and attended Penn High School. At seventeen years old, he enlisted in the United...
Donald J. "Jackie" Branham
Nov 28, 2020
Donald Jackson “Jackie” Branham, 67, of Camden, S.C., passed away, Saturday, November 28, 2020, at his home. Born in Camden, SC, he was a son of the late L.C. Branham and Ann E. Boone Branham. Mr. Branham was a heavy equipment operator and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening. He was also member of Refuge Baptist Church. Surviving are his sons,...
Jamie Lee Jenkins
Nov 27, 2020
Jamie Lee “Fat Baby” Jenkins, 43, of Bishopville, S.C., passed away, Friday, November 27, 2020, in Carolina Regional Medical Center, Hartsville, S.C. Born in Lancaster, S.C., he was a son of Alice Bowers Dease and the late Ronald Bowers Jenkins. Jamie was a truck driver. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He also loved shopping for candy...
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