Obituaries

Mar 2, 2025

GREENWOOD, MS ~ Louise Mardette Brigman, born on November 16, 1940, in South Carolina, passed away peacefully at Golden Age Nursing Home on March 2, 2025, in Greenwood, Mississippi, at the age of 84. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Heyward Brigman of Lancaster, South Carolina.

A dedicated educator, Mardette was a...

Mar 2, 2025

LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Gina McManus Deas, age 60, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025.  She was born June 9, 1964, in Lancaster, SC, a daughter of Flora Mae Stacks McManus and the late Kenneth Floyd McManus and was the loving wife of Joseph Michael "Mike" Deas, Sr. Gina loved flowers, gardening, and fishing.  She loved her children and...

Mar 2, 2025

LANCASTER, SC ~ Mr. John Audis Bethea, 72, of Lancaster, SC, passed away peacefully on March 2nd, surrounded by his family. Born on August 5, 1952, John was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend who lived a life full of passion, faith, and love.

As an avid outdoorsman, John found peace and fulfillment in nature, whether...

Feb 27, 2025

LANCASTER, SC – Mr. Brian Walker McWaters, age 60, passed away, Thursday, February 27, 2025. He was born May 27, 1964, in Lancaster, a son of the late James "Jimmy" Claude McWaters and the late Elaine DeWeese McWaters. Mr. McWaters enjoyed being at the river, reading, watching NASCAR, and listening to 70's and 80's Classic Rock. He has always...

Feb 27, 2025

LANCASTER, SC ~    Ms. Sylvia Ann Brown Hilton, age 71, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2025, at her home.  She was born on January 12, 1954, and she was the daughter of the late Doris Brown.  Sylvia was a Computer Analyst with IBM for many years.  She enjoyed working in her yard, reading, and working on computers. Sylvia loved...

Feb 25, 2025

LANCASTER, SC – Mr. William Douglas "Doug" Blackmon, age 80, passed away, Tuesday, February 25, 2025.

Born August 11, 1944 in Lancaster, SC. He was the son of the late William Carl Blackmon and the late Peggy Gardner Blackmon Bennett. He was the loving husband of Deborah "Debbie" Moore Blackmon.

Doug's lifelong journey was marked...

Feb 25, 2025

LANCASTER, SC – Hubert Johnson, age 94, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Tuesday, February 25, 2025. He was born March 29, 1930, in Kershaw County, a son of the late Roy Johnson and Mollie Phillips Johnson.  Mr. Johnson retired from Springs Industries after 42 years.  He loved gardening, farming, and hunting.  His most joyous times...

Feb 24, 2025

LANCASTER, SC – Mr. James "Jim" Everette Fleming, age 75, passed away, Monday, February 24, 2025 at MUSC-Lancaster. He was born April 20, 1949 in Wadesboro, NC, the son of the late James Calvin Fleming and the late Sarah Virginia Hudson Fleming and was the husband of the late Sara Ella McDaniel Fleming. Mr. Fleming was a member of...

Feb 24, 2025

LANCASTER, SC – Austin Lee Welling, age 28, passed away, Monday, February 24, 2025. He was born April 4, 1996 in Orange, CA, the son of Roger Victor Welling and Cindy Lee Strauss. Austin was always up for an adventure. He loved scuba diving, surfing, riding his motorcycle, writing conservative political articles, and listening to jazz music. Austin enjoyed...

Feb 23, 2025

LANCASTER, SC – Mr. Phillip Scott Robinson, Sr., age 60, passed away, Sunday, February 23, 2025 at MUSC-Lancaster. He was born August 21, 1964 in Lancaster, SC, the son of Dan Morrow Robinson, Sr. and the late Aurie "KoKo" Curtis Corbett Robinson. "Big Phil" never met a stranger and always had a big smile, twinkle in his eye, and...

Feb 21, 2025

LANCASTER, SC – Mr. Jody Burnette Hartley, age 55, tragically passed away Friday, February 21, 2025, as a result of a hit-and-run accident in Monroe, NC. He was born August 11, 1969, in Lancaster to the late Bobby Hartley and Margaret Whitaker Pardue. Jody graduated from Buford High School in 1987. He was an avid Washington Redskins fan and...

Feb 20, 2025

LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Nancy Mangum Adams, daughter of the late J.V. Mangum and the late Dezzie Threatt Mangum passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025. She was married to the late Waddell "Pete" Adams.

Mrs. Adams retired from Springs Industries, having worked 39 years as a Lab Technician in the Fort Lawn Plants. She was chosen one...

Feb 20, 2025

HEATH SPRINGS, SC – Mr. Richard Henry Rape, age 89, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025. Born March 22, 1935, in Union County, NC, he was the son of the late Robert Rape, Jr. and the late Ruby Laney Rape. He was the loving husband of Sylvia Faulkenberry Rape with whom he shared 68 wonderful years.

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Feb 20, 2025

LANCASTER, SC ~ Carol Jean Hicks was born on December 21, 1939, in Belfry Kentucky to Mary Combs. She lived a long vibrant life with family and friends. She went to her heavenly home on February 20, 2025, at the age of 85.

Carol met her high school sweetheart Darl Hicks in Muncie, IN. They married December...

Feb 19, 2025

LANCASTER, SC – Jessie Ray Short was born on July 14, 1931, in Ruby, South Carolina to parents, Loney Steen Short and Lester Bart Short. He was one of 8 siblings. He went to his heavenly home on February 19, 2025, at the age of 93.

He retired from a long and fruitful career as a mechanical...

Feb 19, 2025

LANCASTER, SC – Mr. Michael Oliver Vawter, age 66, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2025. He was born April 2, 1958, in South Bend, Indiana, son of the late Clarence "Turk" Vawter and the late Margret "Peggy" (Cooke) Vawter. Mike was born the third of seven children and was the oldest son.

Mike began his working career...

Feb 17, 2025

LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Susan Plyler Baker, affectionately known as "Sassy", was 72 years old when she passed away on February 17, 2025. She was always the light of the room and greeted everyone with a smile.  She loved her flowers, gardening, and was always happiest around Christmas.  She was born on September 25, 1952, in Lancaster, SC.  After...

Feb 16, 2025

LANCASTER, SC – Rigoberto Campos Zamudio, age 54, died February 16, 2025, at MUSC Lancaster, SC. He was born December 2, 1970, in Mexico to Aquilino and Maria Campos.  Rigoberto enjoyed taking care of his many chickens and he also adored being a father and grandfather.

Rigoberto is survived by his wife of 26 years, Lorena Campos;...

Feb 16, 2025

LANCASTER, SC – Mr. James "Jim" Ishman Starnes, Jr., age 83, passed away, Sunday, February 16, 2025 at MUSC-Lancaster. He was born March 3, 1941 in Lancaster, SC, the son of the late James Ishman Starnes, Sr. and the late Margaret Rollings Starnes and was the loving husband of Catherine Bailey Starnes. Mr. Starnes was a retired electrician who...

Feb 15, 2025

LANCASTER, SC ~ Teresa Sandra Pate Wilkins, age 65, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2025.  She was born October 14, 1959, in Lancaster, SC, a daughter of the late Cleatus Pate, Jr. and the late Brenda Leigh Owens Pate. Sandra enjoyed traveling, going to the beach and concerts, baking, and loved Christmas.  Her children and grandchildren were her world,...