Obituaries

Jan 14, 2026

LANCASTER, SC – Warren Bruce Moulton, a beloved father and husband, passed away on January 14, 2026, at the age of 76. Born on September 5, 1949, in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, Warren spent his early years in Jacksonville, Florida, where he was raised and formed the foundation of the values that would define him throughout his life.

He was known as...

Jan 12, 2026

Mrs. Kimberly Willard de Castro, age 58, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, January 12, 2026. Born in Hampton, Virginia, on April 28, 1967, she was the beloved daughter of Phillip Donald Willard Sr. and the late Marilyn Faye Joyner Willard.

A lifelong athlete, she found her rhythm in the water, competing as a distinguished...

Jan 11, 2026

LANCASTER, SC – Mr. Ernest "Bunk" Reed Knight, age 72, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 11, 2026. He was born on October 5, 1953, in Lancaster, SC, a son of the late Charles Thomas Knight and the late Daisy Wright Knight and was the loving husband of Janet Knight.

Ernest, a pastor at...

Jan 11, 2026

INDIAN LAND, SC ~ It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of William "Bill" Withers Robertson, Jr., age 57, who entered into rest on January 11, 2026, in Lancaster, South Carolina.

Born on November 18, 1968, in New Brunswick, New Jersey, Bill was the cherished son of Barbara Colette Zimmerman and the late William...

Jan 8, 2026

LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Benita Holder Miller (Moorefield), age 90, passed away on January 8, 2026 at her home. She was born November 8, 1935, in Charlotte, NC, the daughter of the late William Pressley "Press" Holder and the late Edna Williams Holder and was the beloved wife of Ben Moorefield.

Benita was a longtime member of...

Jan 8, 2026

LANCASTER, SC – Mr. Darrell Ray McManus, age 47, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026. He was born on June 27, 1978, the son of Ray Von McManus and the late Doris Elizabeth Wallace McManus, and was the beloved husband of Spring Burgess McManus.

Darrell will be remembered as a devoted family man, a hardworking professional,...

Jan 7, 2026

LANCASTER, SC – Mr. Paul Francis Arioli, Sr., age 82, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. He was born on November 23, 1943, in Rochester, NY, a son of the late Frank Arioli and the late Alice E. Pilato Arioli and was the loving husband of the late Judy Darlene Hill Arioli.

Paul was a devoted...

Jan 7, 2026

LANCASTER, SC – Mr. James Thomas "JT" Mills, age 88, passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026. He was born October 31, 1937, in Chesterfield, SC, a son of the late Bert F. Mills and the late Nancy "Louise" Jordan Mills and was the husband of the late Linda Keye Mills for 65 years.

JT was a devoted...

Jan 5, 2026

LANCASTER, SC – Mr. Ernest "Ernie" Douglas Phillips, age 81, stepped through the gates of heaven on Monday, January 5, 2026. He was born November 12, 1944, a son of the late Rev. Oria Phillips and the late Sue Lee Broome Phillips and was the loving husband of Peggy Bundy Phillips. Ernie worked faithfully for over 30 years at...

Jan 4, 2026

LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Susan Margaret Hicks Ezzell, who passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at the age of 86. Born on September 9, 1939, in Newberry, England, the daughter of the late Henry Albert Hicks and the late Margaret Alice Stillman Hicks and was the wife of the late Dexter "Leo" Ezzell. Susan brought a vibrant...

Jan 3, 2026

LANCASTER, SC ~ Mr. James Robert Layfield, age 95, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, January 3, 2026, at Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, SC. He was born on November 17, 1930, in Clarksburg WV, son of the late James Emory and Cora Mae Layfield of Shinnston WV. He also was the grandson of Emmet and Emma Goldsmith of...

Jan 3, 2026

LANCASTER, SC – Mr. Johnny Paul Starr, age 55, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2026. He was born on February 17, 1970, in Fort Worth, TX, a son of Elsie Etta Andrews Starr and was the husband of the late Laura "Jane" Starr.

Johnny Starr had a huge heart and a spirit that never slowed down. He...

Jan 2, 2026

INDIAN LAND, SC ~ Susan Pascucci (nee Osman) of Indian Land, SC, formerly of Norwalk, CT, passed away January 2, 2026.

Born in Stratford, CT, daughter of Winifred and Albert Osman, Susan was pre-deceased by her brother, Edward Osman of Scranton, PA.

Prior to their retirement and move to Indian Land, SC, Susan and her...

Dec 31, 2025

LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Barbara Ruth Goins Williams, age 89, passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025. She was born November 12, 1936, in Garden City, SC, daughter of the late James Goins and the late Mildred Chappell Goins and was the wife of the late Gerald Lee Williams. Mrs. Williams loved the beach but mostly enjoyed being...

Dec 28, 2025

LANCASTER, SC – Mr. Clifford "Gene" Eugene Snipes, age 72, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2025. He was born January 23, 1953, in Lancaster, SC, the son of the late Clifford Dewey Snipes and the late Robbie Ghent Snipes. Gene was an avid collector with a love for firearms and antiques. He especially enjoyed westerns and spending time on...

Dec 27, 2025

LANCASTER, SC ~ Ms. Patricia "Tricia" Jane Faile Steele, age 79, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025. She was born on October 29, 1946, a daughter of the late Benjamin Franklin "Frank" Faile, Jr. and the late Sybil Leigh Starnes Faile.

Tricia had a heart that overflowed with love. She loved God deeply and was a...

Dec 27, 2025

LANCASTER, SC – Mr. Charles Michael "Mike" Taylor, age 74, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2025. He was born November 20, 1951, in Lancaster, SC, the son of the late Charles Dobson Taylor and the late Carol Carla Deese Taylor and was the husband of the late Joan Willis Taylor. Mike proudly served his country in the...

Dec 24, 2025

LANCASTER, SC – Mr. James Clarke Cauthen, age 87, passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2025. Born on September 28, 1938, a son of the late James Heath Cauthen and the late Frances Clark Cauthen and was the husband of Martha Rogers Cauthen.

The Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, December...

Dec 22, 2025

LANCASTER, SC – Mr. Billy C. Everall, age 76, passed away Monday, December 22, 2025. He was born October 20, 1949, in Lancaster, SC, a son of the late Palmer Brown Everall Sr. and the late Louise Payne Everall. Billy had a deep love for music and spent many years playing in bands. He also enjoyed fishing and taking...

Dec 20, 2025

LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Sharon Lea Hall Maree age 70, passed away peacefully at MUSC Lancaster on December 20, 2025 at MUSC-Lancaster. She was born in Frankfurt, Germany on May 5, 1955. She was the daughter of the late Kenneth Hall and the late Annie Mildred Hall.

Sharon, or Sherri, as she was called, was a true...