Recent Obituaries
Kenneth Joel Gainey
Jan 15, 2025
Kenneth Joel Gainey, age 63, of Bethune, S.C. passed away, Wednesday evening January 15, 2025, at Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center, Hartsville, S.C. Born in Camden, S.C., he was a son of the late Ralph Claiborne “R.C.” Gainey and Ada Kathryn Williams Gainey. Joel was a former Law Enforcement officer with Kershaw Co. Sheriff’s Office and a turkey farmer. He...
Molly W. Bowers
Jan 14, 2025
Molly O’Day Watts Bowers, 76, of Kershaw, S.C. passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at Forest Acres Post Acute Care, Columbia, S.C. Born in Kershaw, SC. she was a daughter of the late Aussie and Margaret Henrietta Mosley Watts.
Mrs. Bowers was a member of Buffalo Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking and taking care of people.
Surviving is her husband, Keith “Kenny”...
Chad Barton Horton
Jan 13, 2025
Chad Barton Horton, age 40, of Keshaw, S.C. passed away, Monday, January 13, 2025, at MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center, Lancaster, S.C., after a 4-year battle with leukemia. He was born in Lancaster, S.C. on August 2, 1984. He was a son of Wilbur Lee Horton, Jr. and Sherry Renee Ray Horton. Chad was the Starting Line runner at Pageland...
Julia Lynn Watkins
Jan 12, 2025
Julia Lynn Barrett Watkins, age 77, of Bethune, S.C., passed away, Sunday, January 12, 2025, at Prisma Health Richland Hospital, Columbia, S.C. She was born in the Buffalo community of Kershaw, S.C. on July 11, 1947. She was a daughter of the late Claude Barrett and Mamie Wright Barrett. Mrs. Watkins was married to the late James “Jimmy” Watkins. She...
Rev. Larry Plyler
Jan 11, 2025
The Reverend Larry Plyler, age 78, of the Flat Creek community, Kershaw, S.C. passed away Saturday evening, January 11, 2025, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born in Lancaster, S.C., he was a son of the late Sidie O. Plyler and Florence Threatt Plyler. A faithful Baptist minister, he pastored the following churches, Second Baptist Church, Great Falls, where...
Paulette Regina Panek
Jan 11, 2025
Paulette Regina Marhelski Panek, age 75, of Lancaster, S.C. passed away, Saturday morning, January 11, 2025, at her home. Paulette will be laid to rest in Pennsylvania.
Arrangements are under the care of Baker Funeral Home, Kershaw, S.C.
Lewis Milton "Mickey" Clyburn
Jan 9, 2025
Lewis Milton “Mickey” Clyburn, age 83, of York S.C. and formerly of Liberty Hill, S.C. passed away Thursday, January 9, 2025, in his home. Mickey was the son of the late William Thomas “Tommy” Clyburn and Nell Catoe Clyburn of Kershaw S.C. He was happily married to his wife Melinda Brenan Clyburn for 60 years. A United States Air Force...
Nancy Knight Lowery
Jan 3, 2025
Nancy Knight Lowery, age 78 of Kershaw, S.C. passed away, Friday evening, January 3, 2025, at MUSC Columbia Medical Center, Columbia, S.C. Born in Lancaster, S.C., she was a daughter of the late William Clyburn Knight and Catherine Branch Knight. She was a homemaker and a member of Refuge Baptist Church.
Mrs. Lowery is survived by 2 children, Teresa Sims and...
Dorothy Self Sullivan
Jan 3, 2025
Dorothy Ann Self Sullivan, age 79 of Bethune, S.C. passed away, Friday morning, January 3, 2025, at her home. Born in Chesterfield, S.C., she was a daughter of the late Dalton Washington Self and Sadie Warr Self. Mrs. Sullivan was baptized at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church and retired from Cal-Maine Foods. She enjoyed spending time with her family and looking...
Glenda McNaughton Williams
Jan 3, 2025
Glenda Carol McNaughton Williams, age 78 of Kershaw, S.C. passed away, Friday morning, January 3, 2025, at her home. Born in Kershaw, S.C., she was a daughter of the late James Alexander McNaughton and Connie Knight McNaughton. Mrs. Williams was a graduate of Kershaw High School and retired from working in Lancaster County Government and the Lancaster County Sheriff’s office....
Grenfell M. Leonard
Dec 31, 2024
Grenfell MacLaren Leonard, age 85 of Kershaw, S.C. went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday evening, December 31, 2024, at MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center, Camden, S.C. Born in Beaumont, Texas, he was a son of the late Rev. Elijah Matthew Leonard and Sarah Elizabeth Preston Leonard. Mr. Leonard retired from the E.I. DuPont Company. He served...
Carol Willie Faile
Dec 28, 2024
Carol Willie Lowery Faile, age 78 of Kershaw, S.C., passed away, Saturday morning, December 28, 2024, at her home. Born in Lancaster County, S.C., she was a daughter of the late John Perry Lowery and Kathleen Courtney Lowery. Carol retired from Springs Industries.
She is survived by her 2 daughters, Melissa Rone and Christy Newton and her husband, Norman; 3 grandchildren,...
Danny Green
Dec 26, 2024
Danny Green, age 76 of Bethune, S.C. passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024, at MUSC Health-Lancaster Medical Center, Lancaster, S.C. Surrounded by his loving family in his final moments, he was a man of immense wisdom, cherishing every moment spent with his loved ones. Born in Westville, S.C., he was a son of the late Andrew Green and Edna Faulkenberry...
Janet Sims
Dec 26, 2024
Janet Emma Edward Hughes Sims, age 91, of Kershaw, S.C. passed away, Thursday, December 26, 2024, at her home. Born in Elsberry, Missouri, she was a daughter of the late George Edward Hughes and Mabel Seifker Hughes. Mrs. Sims retired from Springs Industries and enjoyed working as a teachers’ aide in the public system. She also enjoyed her time working...
Royland J. Kicklighter
Dec 22, 2024
Royland Junior Kicklighter, age 75 of Kershaw, S.C. passed away, Sunday, December 22, 2024, at MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center, Camden, S.C. Born in Statesboro, Ga., he was a son of the late Remer W. Kicklighter and Louise Quick Kicklighter. He was a sales representative.
He is survived by his 4 children, Rhonda Demers, Margie Roberts, Ronald Alan Kicklighter and Buffy...
Rose Marie Croxton Baker
Dec 22, 2024
Rose Marie Croxton Baker, age 88, a lifelong resident of Kershaw, S.C. passed away Sunday evening, December 22, 2024, at her home with her children by her side. She was born on March 13, 1936, at her family home, Seven Oaks Farm in Kershaw, S.C. Her parents were the late Roy Dendy Croxton, Sr. and Agnes Marie Meetze Croxton. She...
Effie Joretta "Jettie" Mills
Dec 22, 2024
Effie Joretta “Jettie” Mills, age 91, of Heath Springs, S.C. passed away, Sunday morning, December 22, 2024, at her home. Born in Heath Springs, S.C., she was a daughter of the late Eulece Neal and Macie Rebecca Welch Neal, Mrs. Mills retired from Springs Industries after 26 years of service. She was a faithful member of Flint Ridge Baptist Church.
She...
Joseph Terry Davis
Dec 20, 2024
Joseph Terry “Redneck” Davis, age 68 of Bishopville, S.C. passed away peacefully, Friday morning, December 20, 2024. Terry was born in Bishopville, S.C. He was a son of the late Heyward Fulton Davis, Sr. and Myrtle Lee Boykin Davis.
After his retirement from the DuPont Company, he started Davis Tree Service and operated until he experienced health problems. He was a...
George William Stanford
Dec 19, 2024
George William Stanford, age 70, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away, Thursday, December 19, 2024, at his home. Born in Fort Mill, S.C., he was a son of the late William Earl Stanford and Mary Bradshaw Stanford. He was a crane operator in the steel industry. Mr. Stanford also was a United States Marine serving his country from 1972 until 1976.
He...
Robin Dewitt Hinson
Dec 17, 2024
Robin Dewitt Hinson, age 63, of Kershaw, S.C. passed away December 17, 2024 at her home surrounded by family. Born in Chester, S.C., she was the daughter of the late John Dewitt and Linda Jean Kimmer Dewitt.
Robin was a member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, Jefferson, S.C. She loved spending time with family and friends.
Surviving are her husband, Ronald Hinson;...
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