Carol Ghent
Feb 20, 2026
Carol Parker Ghent, aged 84, peacefully passed into eternal rest on February 20, 2026, surrounded by her beloved family. Born on January 13, 1942, in Lancaster, South Carolina, she was the treasured daughter of the late Ira Wilkes Parker and Edith Pearl Taylor Parker.
Throughout her life, Carol embodied the virtues of faith, family, and selfless service. A devoted member of...
Clyde Ghent
Feb 19, 2026
COLUMBIA, SC – Mr. Clyde Ghent, age 97, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at the VA Hospital. Born on January 22, 1929, he was the son of the late Charlie Ghent, Sr. and Mary Sweatt Ghent, and the devoted husband of the late Elizabeth Brown Ghent.
A proud member of Shriners International and the Veterans of Foreign Wars...
Terry Collins
Feb 19, 2026
ROCK HILL, SC — Terry Ryyth Collins, 77, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2026. Born on June 16, 1948, in Sarles, North Dakota, she was the daughter of the late Rudolph Titus Ryyth and Betty Andrews Ryyth.
Terry retired from Omnova Solutions in Chester, SC. Though a proud North Dakota native, she spent much of her life in the South...
Buddy Hunter
Feb 18, 2026
LANCASTER, SC – Mr. Sonny B. “Buddy” Hunter, age 85, went home to be with his Lord and Savior the evening of Wednesday, February 18, 2026. He passed peacefully at his home surrounded by his closest loved ones. He was born April 12, 1940, a son of the late Marion S. Hunter and the late Hettie Mahaffey Hunter and was...
Boyd Cooper
Feb 16, 2026
LANCASTER, SC – Mr. William Boyd Cooper, age 85, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026, at his home. He was born on September 3rd, 1940, in Lancaster, the son of the late William Olen Cooper and the late Doris Mae Baker Cooper and was the loving husband of Peggy Sue Small Cooper.
Mr. Cooper was a proud graduate of Lancaster...
David Van Essendelft
Feb 11, 2026
INDIAN LAND, SC ~It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of David “Dave” John Van Essendelft, age 83, who passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at his home.
Born on November 28, 1942, in Bay Shore, NY, David was the son of the late Albert Van Essendelft and the late Mary T. Hodl Van Essendelft. He grew...
Martha Nunnery
Feb 11, 2026
FORT LAWN, SC ~ Martha Wallace Blanks Nunnery, age 95, passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2026, in Lancaster, South Carolina. She was born on January 12, 1931, in Chester, South Carolina, daughter of the late Olin Young Blanks and the late Rosa L. Wilson Blanks and was the loving wife of the late William “Bill” Harvey Nunnery.
Martha’s profound love...
Don Graham
Feb 7, 2026
LANCASTER, SC – Dr. Donald “Don” Reese Graham, Jr., age 67, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at his home. He was born on December 19, 1958, a son of the late Donald Reese Graham, Sr. and the late Bobbie Jo Ann McCollum Osborne and was the loving husband of Celeste Wicklund Graham. Don was a very generous man...
Tony L Blackmon
Feb 7, 2026
HEATH SPRINGS, SC ~It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mr. Tony Lynn Blackmon, age 70, who entered into eternal rest on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Atrium Health-Monroe.
Born on June 22, 1955, in Lancaster, SC, Tony was the cherished son of the late John Ladson Blackmon and the late Nannie Frances Faulkenberry Blackmon. A dedicated professional, Tony...
Kathleen R Andrews
Feb 6, 2026
LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Kathleen “Kathy” Rose Andrews, age 62, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026 at MUSC-Lancaster. She was born February 2, 1964, in New Jersey City, NJ, the daughter of the late Matthew Andrews and the late Monica Leonard Andrews and was the loving wife of Amy June Hill Andrews.
Kathy proudly served her country in the United...
William Pascucci
Feb 5, 2026
INDIAN LAND, SC – William Pascucci was born in Stratford, CT on July 12, 1939, son of the late Patrick and Mary Pascucci. He was pre-deceased by his sister, Anne Gallick of Stratford, CT and his brother, James Pascucci of Georgetown, CT.
William was an attorney at Lovejoy, Heffran, Rimer, and Cuneo, now Lovejoy and Rimer PC, in Norwalk, CT. He...
Twina Haskins
Feb 5, 2026
LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Twina Euphemia Coker Haskins, age 79, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026 at MUSC-Lancaster. She was born in DeWitt, Arkansas on October 20, 1946, a daughter of the late Blonde Ray Coker and the late Nona Irene Brewer Coker Rounsaville. She was the loving wife of the late Roy Eugene Haskins.
Twina was a fun, bright...
Jeff Barton
Feb 3, 2026
LANCASTER, SC – Mr. Jeffery Todd Barton, age 62, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2026. He was born December 31, 1963, a son of Jane Huntley and the late Richard Barton and the husband of Debbie Smith Barton. Jeff loved being outdoors, whether he was fishing, woodworking, or spending time in his shop working on cars. He was known as...
Buck Cudd
Jan 30, 2026
LANCASTER, SC – Mr. Billy “Buck” Cudd, age 49, passed away Friday, January 30, 2026. He was born July 26, 1976, a son of Larry Edward “Rusty” Cudd, Sr. and Brenda Hodge McClain. Buck loved fishing, NASCAR, and Carolina Gamecocks. He was employed as a cook at 903 Grill, and his customers would follow him no matter where he cooked....
Dale Anthony King, Jr.
Jan 29, 2026
LANCASTER, SC – Dale Anthony King, Jr., passed away on January 29, 2026, at the age of 52. Born on October 6, 1973, in Baltimore, MD, a son of Dale Anthony King, Sr. and Evelyn Ava Schoenwald Brown.
Mr. Dale, Jr. was a devoted father to Chandler and Marisa whom he cherished dearly. He enjoyed a life filled with simple pleasures....
Mike Brown
Jan 27, 2026
LANCASTER, SC – Mr. J. Michael “Mike” Brown, age 74, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2026. He was born June 5, 1951, in Anderson, SC, the son of the late John Leonard Brown and Jean Kelly Brown and was the loving husband of Tammy Catoe Brown. Mike previously worked alongside Mike Hinson at Hinson’s Body Shop and later served as...
Catherine Blackmon
Jan 26, 2026
LANCASTER, SC - Catherine Ellen Williams Blackmon, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026, at the age of 92. Born on February 13, 1933, in Lancaster, SC, daughter of the late Toye Williams and the late Theo Phillips Williams, and was the loving wife of Calvin Carson Blackmon. Catherine was of the Christian faith, and she attended Antioch Baptist Church...
Josefa Orellana
Jan 25, 2026
LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Josefa Orellana, age 67, entered her heavenly home on Sunday, January 25, 2026. She was born March 19, 1958, in Honduras, the daughter of the late Jesus Carlos-Bautista and the late Fernanda Orellana and was the loving wife of Pedro Antonio Garcia. Mrs. Orellana was a hardworking woman who devoted her life to loving and caring...
Sue Kirk
Jan 23, 2026
LANCASTER, SC ~ Ms. Sue Gooch Kirk, age 89, entered her heavenly home on Friday, January 23, 2026. She was born June 26, 1936, in Lancaster, SC, the daughter of the late Edward Crawford Gooch and the late Bessie Mae Bennett Gooch. Ms. Kirk worked faithfully for many years as Assistant Vice President of Claims for Kanawha Insurance Company until...
John "Bobby" Richardson
Jan 22, 2026
LANCASTER, SC – Mr. John Robert “Bobby” Richardson, age 83, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026. He was born on May 2, 1942, a son of the late John Robert Richardson, Sr. and the late Lottie Flemming Richardson, and was the beloved husband of the late Brenda Elaine Steele Richardson.
Mr. Bobby was a man of many talents, deep faith,...
