Jane Spoerel
Nov 13, 2025
In Loving Memory of Jane Spoerel January 16, 1950 – November 13, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Jane Spoerel on November 13, 2025, in Charlotte, NC, surrounded by her loving family.
Jane was a bright light in the lives of all who knew her. She was known for her infectious...
Paul Keister
Nov 13, 2025
Paul Bicknell Keister March 31, 1942 – November 13, 2025 Paul Bicknell Keister, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2026, at the age of 83. He leaves behind a legacy woven with grit, grace, humor, and an unwavering devotion to the people he loved.
Born on March 31, 1942,...
Eileen Mcguire
Nov 12, 2025
LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Eileen McGuire, age 79, of Lancaster South Carolina, passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, November 12th, 2025, surrounded by her family She was born August 3rd, 1946, in Bay Ridge Brooklyn NY, a daughter of the late Helen and Edward Taylor.
Eileen is predeceased by her son, Eddie McGuire and is survived and missed...
John Lee Sowell, Sr.
Nov 11, 2025
MARSHALL, NC – Mr. John Lee Sowell, Sr., age 88, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2025. He was born April 25, 1937, in Lancaster, SC, son of the late Dorch Lee Sowell and the late Susie Laney Sowell and was the husband of the late Carol Usher Sowell. Mr. Sowell was the owner and operator of Sowell...
Robert Sistare
Nov 9, 2025
LANCASTER, SC – Mr. Robert Edward Sistare, age 81, passed away Sunday, November 9, 2025. He was born July 7, 1944, in Monroe, NC, the son of the late Lawson Eugene Sistare and the late Nada Sistare Funderburk and was the loving husband of Diane Duncan Sistare.
Robert was a man of deep Christian faith who found...
Wayne Hinson
Nov 7, 2025
LANCASTER, SC~ It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Wayne Hinson, 69, a beloved figure in the Lancaster community, who departed this life on Friday, November 7, 2025, at MUSC Health-Lancaster Medical Center.
Born in Lancaster, SC, on October 12, 1956, to the late Bonnie Hinson and Lula Hinson Hinson, Wayne was...
Patricia Ammons
Nov 6, 2025
HEATH SPRINGS, SC ~ Patricia Ann Vinson Haile Ammons, 84, a beloved matriarch and lifelong resident of the Lancaster area, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, November 6, 2025.
Born in Chester County, SC, on January 3, 1941, Patricia was the daughter of the late Ora Vinson and the late...
Barbara Khoury
Nov 4, 2025
LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Barbara Kuzcek Khoury, age 86, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025. She was born in Lowell, Massachusetts on December 18, 1938, and was married to Edward Robert Khoury for 67 years.
Barbara is survived by her husband, Edward Khoury; her children, Coreen Khoury (Jeff Hammond), Edward Khoury Jr., Owen Khoury (Lynn), and Patricia...
Keith Starnes
Nov 3, 2025
VAN WYCK, SC ~Francis Keith Starnes, known lovingly as Keith, 89, of Van Wyck, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2025. Born on September 11, 1936, in Van Wyck to the late Fredrick Frank Starnes and Dallas Courtney, Keith remained a lifelong resident of the community he cherished.
Keith was preceded in death by his...
Kimberly Baldwin
Nov 3, 2025
LANCASTER, SC ~ Kimberly "Kim" Baldwin passed away peacefully on November 3, 2025, surrounded by those she loved after a courageous battle with cancer. Kim was known for her giving heart, her strength, and her unwavering love for others. Her fun spirit and genuine warmth made everyone around her feel cared for and loved.
Born on July...
Carolyn Taylor
Nov 2, 2025
LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Carolyn Cameron Knight Taylor, age 83, passed away peacefully at home on November 2, 2025. She was born in Lancaster, South Carolina on July 17, 1942, a daughter of the late David Cameron and the late Ethel Cameron and was the wife of Jim Taylor. Carolyn lived her whole life in Lancaster; she attended Lancaster...
Chris Sledge
Nov 2, 2025
LANCASTER, SC – Mr. Christopher "Chris" Johnathan Sledge, age 41, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025. He was born October 18, 1984, in Yokota, Japan, the son of Darryl Ray Sledge and Mikyong Kim. He was the loving husband of Elizabeth "Marie" Fitzgerald Sledge.
Chris was a 2002 graduate of Lancaster High School who has always had...
Ken Mcmanus
Oct 31, 2025
LANCASTER, SC – Mr. Kenneth Carson McManus, Sr., age 90, passed away Friday, October 31, 2025. He was born August 30, 1935, in Monroe, NC, the son of the late Kermit Carnes McManus and the late Gladys Aycoth McManus. He was the loving husband of the late Anne Funderburk McManus. Mr. McManus was the owner and operator...
Lee Estes
Oct 27, 2025
LANCASTER, SC – Mr. Raymond "Lee" Estes, age 57, passed away Monday, October 27, 2025. He was born January 25, 1968, a son of the late Marion "Raymond" Broughton and the late Ila Mae "Judy" Polston Broughton. Lee was a man of the outdoors who enjoyed fishing and was a handyman who could build just about anything.
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Lynda Hill
Oct 26, 2025
INDIAN LAND, SC ~ Mrs. Lynda Sue Hill, age 79, passed away on October 26, 2025. Born November 13, 1945, a daughter of the late Victor Morovic and the late Mattie Friend Morovic and was the wife of James Hill. Lynda was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose kindness touched everyone around her. She found joy...
Maxine Lucas
Oct 24, 2025
LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Maxine Roof Lucas, age 71, of Lancaster, South Carolina, passed away on October 24, 2025. Born June 22, 1954, a daughter of the late James Roof and the late Virginia Wright Roof and was the wife of John Lucas. Maxine was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She found joy in crafting...
Rosalina Coria Morales
Oct 24, 2025
LANCASTER, SC ~ In Cuitláhuac, Veracruz, on December 25, 1936, Rosalina Coria Morales was born to the late Rafael Coria and Eloisa Morales. An 88-year-old resident of Veracruz passed away peacefully on Friday, October 24, 2025, at MUSC Health-Lancaster surrounded by her family.
A proud mother and grandmother, Mrs. Coria dedicated her life to her family, whom...
Jeffrey Thress
Oct 22, 2025
LANCASTER, SC – Mr. Jeffrey Theodore Thress, age 75, passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at his home. He was born May 10, 1950, in Mount Vernon, Ohio, a son of the late Herman "Bill" Thress and Celia Ann Moury Thress Speelman and was the loving husband of JoDene Alexander Thress. Jeffrey retired as a salesman for a construction...
Shannon Johnson
Oct 22, 2025
LANCASTER, SC ~ Shannon Marie Stone Johnson passed away peacefully at home in Lancaster, South Carolina, on October 22, 2025, at the age of 29.
Born on December 31, 1995—just four hours shy of the New Year—Shannon entered the world into the loving arms of her mother and father, bringing light, intelligence, and compassion to everyone who...
Lisa Funderburk
Oct 21, 2025
HEATH SPRINGS, SC ~ Mrs. Lisa Roach Funderburk, age 58, of Heath Springs, South Carolina, passed away on October 21, 2025 at home surrounded by her family. Born August 23, 1967, a daughter of Brenda Burrell Roach and the late Roy Lee Roach and was the wife of Bryan Funderburk. Lisa had a deep passion for caring for plants...
