Recent Obituaries
Poovey Mackey
Aug 22, 2016
A gathering of friends to remember the life of Poovey Mackey 92, of Heath Springs, will be held at Baker Funeral Home, Kershaw, Tuesday, August 23, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Services and burial will be private. Mr. Mackey died Monday, August 22, at NHC-Parklane, Columbia. Born in Lancaster, he was a son of the late Edward and Annie Bell...
Christine Keene Young
Aug 12, 2016
A service to celebrate the life of Christine L. Keene Young, 57 of Kershaw, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 16, in the sanctuary of Bethany Baptist Church, Westville. The family will receive friends following the service in the church Family Life Center. A private burial will be held in the church cemetery. Mrs. Young died Friday, August...
Emery Paul Tirtlut, Jr.
Aug 9, 2016
Emery Paul Tirtlut, Jr. passed away Tuesday, August 8, at Springs Memorial Hospital. Funeral plans are incomplete.
James E. Robinson, Sr.
Aug 1, 2016
James Edward Robinson, Sr., 88 of Bethune, SC, died Monday, August 1, at KershawHealth, Camden. Born in York, SC, he was a son of the late Clark B. and Annie Mae Warren Robinson. Mr. Robinson retired from Springs Industries and of Nazarene faith. He also served in the United States Army. Surviving are 7 children; James E. “Eddie” Robinson, Jr....
William R. Sims
Jul 31, 2016
A celebration of life service for William Randall “Scoop” Sims, 62, retired attorney at law, will be held at 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 3, in the sanctuary of Kershaw Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 201 N. Cleveland Street, Kershaw. Rev. Dr. Eugen “Buddy” Bach will officiate. The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the parlor located in the church...
Michael Charles Jaramillo
Jul 28, 2016
Michael Charles Jaramillo, Jr., 37 died Thursday, July 28, at his home in Kershaw. Mr. Jaramillo will be cremated and no services will be held.
Ruth Blackmon Shehane
Jul 26, 2016
A graveside service for Ruth Ester Blackmon Shehane, 96 of Heath Springs, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, July 29, in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. The Rev. Buddy Thomas will officiate. Mrs. Shehane, widow of Woodrow Wilson Shehane, died Tuesday, July 26, at White Oak Manor, Lancaster. Born in Lancaster, she was a daughter of the late Hunter and Bertha...
Nannie Williams Plyler
Jul 24, 2016
Nannie Louise Williams Plyler, 92, of Kershaw, SC, beloved mother, grandmother and adored wife died on Sunday, July 24, 2016.Born in Kershaw on June 21, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Perry and Nina Gardner Williams. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, William Elliott Plyler; three sons and four grandchildren. Her sons are Dr. William...
Peggy Ann Barrett Craig
Jul 16, 2016
A funeral service for Peggy Ann Barrett Craig, 66 of Jefferson, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 19, in the sanctuary of New Testament Missionary Baptist Church, Kershaw. The Revs. James Aldridge and Steven Aldridge will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Mrs. Craig, widow of David Eugene Craig died Saturday, July 16, at PalmettoHealth-Richland Hospital,...
Paul Blackburn, Iii
Jul 15, 2016
Paul Blackburn, III, age 43 of Kershaw, SC, died Friday, July 15, at CMC-Main, Charlotte, NC. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Harry Lee Morgan
Jul 11, 2016
A funeral service for Harry Lee Morgan, 98 of Kershaw, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, July 14, at Baker Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Bart Miles will officiate. Burial will follow in the Flat Creek Baptist Church Cemetery with military honors. Mr. Morgan died Monday, July 11, at Springdale Healthcare, Camden. Born in the Flat Creek community of...
Charles E Mosley
Jul 7, 2016
Memorial services for Charles E. "Charlie" Mosley, 46, will be held at 3:00 pm Sunday, July 10, 2016 from the chapel of Baker Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Mr. Mosley died on Thursday, July 7, 2016. Born in Kershaw Co, SC he was a son of Betty Self Mosley and the late...
Edward Perry Baker
Jul 3, 2016
A funeral service for Edward Perry Baker, 90 of Kershaw will be held Wednesday, July 6, at 11:00 a.m., in the chapel of Baker Funeral Home. The Revs. Odell Sullivan and April Baker will officiate. Burial will follow in the Kershaw City Cemetery. Mr. Baker died Sunday, July 3, at KershawHealth, Camden. Born in the Buffalo community of Kershaw, he...
James Matthew "Jimmie" Benton
Jul 1, 2016
A funeral service for James Matthew “Jimmie” Benton, 82 of the Catarrah community, Jefferson, will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, July 4th, 2016, at Beauford Baptist Church, McBee. The Revs. Tim Williams and Duane Stegall will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Mr. Benton passed away, Friday, July 1st, at McLeod Regional Medical Center, Florence. Born in...
James Argil Sells
Jun 26, 2016
James Argil Sells, 76 of Kershaw, SC died Sunday evening, June 26, 2016, at KershawHealth, Camden, SC. Born in Boone, NC, he was a son of the late Argil and Kathaleen Winkler Sells. Mr. Sells was a cable splicer for the telecommunications industry. Surviving are his wife, Debra Lynn Tucker Sells of Kershaw; 5 sons, Daniel James, Mark Sells, Michael...
Richard Thomas Hilton
Jun 24, 2016
A funeral service for Richard Thomas “Tommy” Hilton, 73 of Kershaw will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 29, at Center Grove Baptist Church. The Revs. Jackie Jenkins and Tracy Hinson will officiate. Burial will follow in the Center Grove Cemetery. Mr. Hilton died Friday, June 24, at CMC-Main, Charlotte, NC. Born in Camden, he was a son of...
Levi Anthony Joplin
Jun 18, 2016
A graveside service for Levi Anthony Joplin, infant son of Anthony and Sherri Joplin, will be held at 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 22, at Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Jefferson. Pastor Wayne Burr will officiate. Levi passed away Saturday, June 18, at PalmettoHealth Richland Hospital, Columbia. He was born in Columbia on Thursday, June 16. Surviving are his parents, Anthony...
Wesley Leverne Knight
Jun 17, 2016
A funeral service for Wesley Leverne Knight, 77 of Kershaw, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, June, 20, 2016, at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, Jefferson. Rev. Terry Corder will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Mr. Knight died Friday, June 17, at Lancaster Convalescent Center, Lancaster. Born in Kershaw, he was a son of the late William...
Paul Wayne Taylor
Jun 16, 2016
A funeral service for Paul Wayne Taylor 74, of Bethune, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 21, at Abney Baptist Church, Kershaw. The Revs.Todd Gandy and Scott Robinson will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Mr. Taylor died Thursday, June 16, at his home. Born in Lancaster County, he was a son of the late Jesse...
Inez Hinson Austin
Jun 16, 2016
A funeral service for Inez Hinson Austin, 82 of Kershaw, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 18, in Abney Baptist Church. The Revs. Scott Robinson and David Turner will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Mrs. Austin died Thursday, June 16, at KershawHealth, Camden. Born in Kershaw, she was a daughter of the late Edward Clifton...