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Barbara Hefley
Jun 30, 2026
Clearwater, FL ~ Mrs. Barbara Grier Hefley, age 79, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2026, in Clearwater at the Suncoast Hospice Care Center. She passed away quietly and peacefully after a long battle with a progressive illness. She was loved and cared for until the end by her best friend and spouse of 60 years, James C. Hefley, Sr.
She was...
Rev. Jimmy Fox
Jul 12, 2026
VAN WYCK, SC –– Reverend Jimmy Loyd Fox, 87, peacefully entered his Heavenly home on Sunday, July 12, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on April 26, 1939, he was the son of the late Loyd Fox and the late Louise Wolfe Fox.
For more than sixty years, Rev. Fox faithfully answered God's call to ministry, dedicating his...
Charlie Whitaker
Jul 10, 2026
LANCASTER, SC – Mr. Charles “Charlie” Elliott Whitaker, age 67, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2026, at his home. He was born in Sumter, South Carolina, on July 21, 1958, he was the son of the late Charles Bobby Whitaker and the late Julia “Judy” Ann White Whitaker.
Mr. Charlie had a lifelong passion for drag racing. Whether he was...
Johnathon Polston
Jul 9, 2026
Johnathon Ray Polston, 41 , from Lancaster, SC left peacefully in the company of his loving wife at 1:03pm on July 9th at MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center to go back home to the Lord and his loved ones in Heaven. He was born on July 2nd of 1985 in Columbia, SC. He is the son of late "John Ray...
Jerry Langley
Jul 8, 2026
LANCASTER, SC – Mr. Jerry Stephen Langley, age 71, entered into eternal rest peacefully on July 8, 2026. Born in Lancaster, South Carolina, on November 20, 1954, he was the son of the late Joe Thomas Langley and the late Carolyn Sims Langley. Jerry shared a beautiful love story with his beloved wife, Wanda Eubanks Langley, and together they built...
Victor Spagnolo
Jul 8, 2026
LANCASTER, SC – Victor F. Spagnolo, age 60, passed away peacefully at his home on July 8, 2026. Born on May 18, 1966, on Long Island, New York, he was the son of the late Ralph Joseph Spagnolo and the late Linda “Lynn” Dunkler Spagnolo. Above all else, Victor was the loving and devoted husband of Kathleen “Kathy” Hadlow Spagnolo,...
Rosalyn "Joyce" Sydnor
Jul 7, 2026
CHARLOTTE, NC ~ Rosalyn “Joyce” Sydnor, 88, of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 7, 2026. She was born on December 27, 1937, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Alonzo and Frieda (Higgins) Schullo. Joyce attended Grand Rapids Catholic Central High School, graduating in 1955. She enjoyed a remarkable 50+year career in nursing and health care education...
Raylan Gabriel Davis
Jul 7, 2026
With hearts forever changed, we announce the passing of our beloved son, Raylan.
From the very beginning, Raylan’s life was extraordinary. Though his time here was far too short, the impact he made will last a lifetime. He taught us what courage looks like, what unconditional love feels like, and how hope can exist even in the hardest moments.
Raylan entered this...
Debbie Blackmon
Jul 6, 2026
LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Deborah “Debbie” Ann Moore Blackmon, age 78, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2026, at her home, with her loving family by her side. She was born on March 7, 1948, in Lancaster, SC, to the late Herman Moore and the late Eva Small Moore McCoy and was the loving wife of the late William Douglas...
Billy Welch
Jul 6, 2026
LANCASTER, SC – Mr. Billy Charles Welch, 92, died peacefully on July 6, 2026. Born in Bladenboro, NC, on September 12, 1933, he was the son of the late Ernest Levi and Mary Thelma McClain Welch. Mr. Welch graduated from Bladenboro High School, where he was a gifted three-sport athlete. He was married to Martha Lee Hedgepeth Welch for 68...
Lois Cecilia Goga
Jul 6, 2026
FORT LAWN, SC ~ Mrs. Lois Cecilia Goga, age 93, entered her heavenly home on Monday, July 6, 2026. She was born on December 5, 1932, in Mount Oliver, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Fredrick Birkel and the late Catherine Vaughn Birkel. She was also the loving wife of the late George Andrew Goga.
Mrs. Goga was a devoted member...
Joe Black
Jul 4, 2026
LANCASTER, SC – Mr. Freddie Joseph “Joe” Black, age 79, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at his home. He was born on June 2, 1947, in Batesburg, SC and was the son of the late Eugene Fuller Black and the late Roza Lee Sheppherd Black and was the beloved husband of Ruth “Tina” Ernestine Sims Black.
Mr. Black had...
William "Dub" Jackson Snipes
Jul 2, 2026
LANCASTER, SC – Mr. William “Dub” Jackson Snipes, age 84, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 2, 2026, at Atrium Health Union. He was born on November 14, 1941, in Lancaster, SC and was the son of the late James Sanford Snipes and the late Angeline Snipes Merritt and was the beloved husband of the late Sylvia Joyce Hunter Snipes.
Mr....
Larry Hegler
Jun 27, 2026
LANCASTER, SC – Larry Wayne Hegler, passed away on Saturday, June 27th, 2026, at his home. Born on July 26th, 1949, the son of the late Wilson Mosure Hegler and the late Mary Alice Brown Hegler.
Larry had a lifelong passion for anything with an engine. He loved watching drag racing and dirt track racing and spent countless hours working on...
John McRedmond
Jun 27, 2026
INDIAN LAND, SC – John H. McRedmond III "Papa Johnny", passed away on Saturday, June 27 2026, surrounded by the love of his family, leaving behind a lifetime of laughter, cherished memories, and a legacy of love.
John was a man who truly enjoyed life. He loved spending time on the golf course. His playlist was never complete without the music...
Juanita A. Moore
Jun 26, 2026
LANCASTER, SC ~ Juanita Aldridge Moore, 89, entered into eternal rest on Friday, June 26, 2026, at Atrium Health-CMC Main, with her loving family by her side. She was born in September 13, 1936, in Chesterfield, SC, to Elbert and Wencie Aldridge, Juanita grew up to possess a strong, unwavering faith that guided her entire life as a member of...
Ethel Thomas
Jun 24, 2026
LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Ethel Virginia Hancock Thomas, age 99, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 25, 1927, in Mt. Croghan, SC, a daughter of the late Henry Franklin Hancock and the late Nellie Gulledge Hancock.
Mrs. Thomas was a loving and devoted woman who found joy in life's simple...
Cheryl Johnson
Jun 23, 2026
In Loving Memory of Cheryl Ann Johnson
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Cheryl, who left this world surrounded by the love she gave so freely throughout her life.
She was a devoted mother to her four children, two sons and two daughters, who were the pride and joy of her life. Her love...
Emily Blackmon Knight
Jun 22, 2026
LANCASTER, SC ~ Ms. Emily Blackmon Knight, age 56, passed away Monday, June 22, 2026. She was born on September 27, 1969, in Lancaster, a daughter of the late William Lewis Blackmon and the late Elizabeth Anne Himmelman Boulware and was the loving wife of the late Marvin Eugene Knight.
Emily was a loving and free spirited woman who found joy...
William Allen Hinson, Jr.
Jun 19, 2026
LANCASTER, SC – William Allen Hinson, Jr., age 91, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2026, at White Oak Manor Lancaster. Mr. Hinson was born on August 22, 1934, in Lancaster, SC, the son of the late William Allen Hinson, Sr. and the late Minnie Faile Hinson.
Mr. Hinson proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. Prior to...
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