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Jerry McAulay

Jerry McAulay

Oct 6, 2026

LANCASTER, SC – Mr. Jerry Sigmon McAulay, 75, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at his home, surrounded by the comfort and familiarity of the place he loved.

Mr. McAulay was born on January 27, 1951, in Huntersville, North Carolina, to the late Wilburn Allen McAulay and the late Johnsie Mae Sigmon McAulay. In 1996, Jerry and his beloved wife,...

Frances Ackerman Outen

Frances Ackerman Outen

Oct 4, 2026

LANCASTER, SC ~ Ms. Frances Hargett Ackerman Outen, age 96, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2026. She was born on May 16, 1930, in Rutherfordton, NC, a daughter of the late James Hargett and the late Adileen Scoggins Hargett.

Ms. Frances lived a long and beautiful life of 96 years, filled with faith, family, and many cherished memories. She loved...

Vickie Harris

Vickie Harris

Sep 30, 2026

LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Vickie Anita Ray Harris, age 74, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. She was born on December 5, 1951, in Lancaster, SC, a daughter of the late Thomas Jefferson Ray and the late Irene Mary Mangum Ray and was the loving wife of William Thomas “Tommy” Harris.

Vickie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and...

Grace Roberts

Grace Roberts

Sep 27, 2026

Grace Roberts, a beloved educator, partner, mother, grandmother, and cherished member of her family, passed away September 27th surrounded by the love she had given so freely throughout her life.

Grace dedicated 29 years of her life to educating children at Buford Elementary. Her commitment to her students and to public education was an important part of who she was, and...

Shirley Smith

Shirley Smith

Sep 26, 2026

FORT LAWN, SC ~ Shirley McPherson Reeves Smith, age 92, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, September 26, 2026, after a battle against Alzheimer’s. She was born on August 19, 1934, in Lancaster, SC, a daughter of the late Elijah and Ruth McPherson.

Shirley lived a life marked by love, generosity, and a genuine desire to do for others. She...

Dianne Hawfield

Dianne Hawfield

Sep 25, 2026

Waxhaw, NC ~ Ms. Linda Dianne Hawfield, age 81, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2026. She was born on January 16, 1945, in Asheville, NC, a daughter of the late William Dowd Hawfield and the late Lois Patterson Hawfield.

Dianne was a loving aunt to her niece and her nieces children, and a cherished presence in the lives of all...

Shirley Ann St. Clair

Shirley Ann St. Clair

Sep 24, 2026

INDIAN LAND, SC ~ Mrs. Shirley Ann Harris St. Clair, age 85, beloved wife, mother, and nanny, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2026. She was born on October 30, 1940, in Lando, SC, a daughter of the late William Leroy Harris and the late Ethel Louise Hefner Harris, and was the loving wife of Harry Eugene St. Clair.

She was...

Jack Albano

Jack Albano

Sep 23, 2026

James “Jack” Edward Albano, affectionately known by his family as “The Smartest Man in the World,” lived a life filled with family, friendship, laughter, hard work, and plenty of good stories.At the heart of Jack’s life was his wife and best friend, Cheryl. Jack and Cheryl shared 58 wonderful years of marriage, creating a beautiful life together. They enjoyed leaving...

Claude Vincent

Claude Vincent

Sep 23, 2026

Mr. Claude Alex Vincent, age 87, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at home surrounded by the love of his life, Jessie, sons, Joey Huntley and Scott Vincent, Zechariah Vincent and Jackson Armstrong daughter, Angela Vincent, his granddaughters, Gabby Huntley, Kara Watford, Kayla Lewis and their children.

He was born on October 8, 1938, in Lancaster, SC, a son of...

Stevie Lowery

Stevie Lowery

Sep 21, 2026

GREAT FALLS, SC - Steven Maxwell Lowery, also known as “Stevie”, age 62, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2026, at home. Born on April 9, 1964, in Columbia, SC, he was a son of the late Earl Lowery and the late Margie Plyler.

Steve was a very humble and giving person who never hesitated to lend a helping hand in...

Carolyn Thomas

Carolyn Thomas

Sep 21, 2026

LANCASTER, SC ~ Ms. Carolyn Inez McCaskill Thomas, age 79, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2026. She was born on February 22, 1947, in Lancaster, SC, a daughter of the late Oscar Hudson McCaskill and the late Lottie “Inez” Denton McCaskill.

Carolyn was a loving mother who, in her son’s words, was the best mom anyone could ever have. She...

Mary Smith Williams

Mary Smith Williams

Sep 20, 2026

LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Mary Lee Smith Williams, age 97, passed away on September 20, 2026. She was born on April 7, 1929, in Camden, SC, a daughter of the late Ralph Smith and the late Ella Mae Watford Smith and was the loving wife of the late Hazzard Gulva Williams.

Mrs. Williams was a member of White Springs Baptist Church....

Donald R Brazzell

Donald R Brazzell

Sep 19, 2026

LANCASTER, SC – Mr. Donald Ray Brazzell, age 93, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at his home, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on September 6, 1933, in Heath Springs, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Robert James Brazzell and the late Faylee Ghent Brazzell.

Mr. Brazzell proudly served his country in the...

Jackie Moseley

Jackie Moseley

Sep 18, 2026

LANCASTER, SC ~ Jacqueline “Jackie” Jean Moseley

August 21, 1953 – September 18, 2026

Jacqueline “Jackie” Jean Moseley of Lancaster, South Carolina, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2026.

Jackie was a loving wife, devoted aunt, and dedicated sister who had a heart full of love for her family. She was a caring and gentle soul who cherished the people she loved and...

Joe Knight

Joe Knight

Sep 16, 2026

LANCASTER, SC – Mr. Joe Reece Knight, age 88, was called home to The Lord on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Lancaster, SC on October 7, 1937. He was the son of the late Johnie Knight Carnes and was the loving husband of the late Barbara Ann Carnes Knight.

Mr....

Jimmy Simcox

Jimmy Simcox

Sep 15, 2026

LANCASTER, SC – Mr. Jimmy Randall Simcox, age 82, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at Piedmont Medical Center. He was born in Lancaster, SC, on December 28, 1943, he was the son of the late Robert Edward Simcox and the late Mildred Caskey Simcox and was the loving and devoted husband of Barbara Jean Horton Simcox.

Mr. Simcox was...

Jerry Clarke

Jerry Clarke

Sep 14, 2026

LANCASTER, SC – Mr. Jerry Leroy Clarke, age 83, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Lancaster, SC on June 16, 1943. He was the son of the late Leroy Clarke and the late Lettie Williams Clarke, and was the loving husband of Grace Hutchison Fudge-Clarke.

Mr. Clarke was...

Michelina Sbarbari

Michelina Sbarbari

Sep 13, 2026

Indian Land, SC ~ Ms. Michelina Cutaia Sbarbari, age 94, passed away on September 13, 2026. She was born on November 26, 1931, in Brooklyn, NY, and a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Cutaia.

Ms. Michelina will be lovingly remembered for her warm heart, her love of life, and the special way she made the people around her feel...

Marsha Edmonds Deerman

Marsha Edmonds Deerman

Sep 9, 2026

LANCASTER, SC ~Marsha Edmonds Deerman, 78, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a lifetime of love, cherished memories, and a family forever changed by her absence.

Born in Fort Payne, Alabama, Marsha was the daughter of the late Calvin Edmonds and Georgia Edmonds. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 44 years, Larry Deerman, and by her siblings Shirley...

Lesley Segee Haynes

Lesley Segee Haynes

Sep 8, 2026

CHARLOTTE, NC ~ Ms. Lesley Raye Segee Haynes, age 54, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2026. She was born February 5, 1972, in Charlotte, NC, a daughter of the late Wesley Allen Segee and Martha Sistare Segee. Lesley had a deep love for the outdoors and enjoyed spending time in nature. She adored her pets and had a nurturing heart...

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