Obituaries

Jan 13, 2025

LANCASTER, SC – Mr. William Franklin "Frank" Broom, Jr., age 81, passed away Monday, January 13, 2025 at his home. He was born December 13, 1943, in Rock Hill, SC, son of the late William Franklin Broom, Sr. and the late LuEdith Bland Broom and was the loving husband of Rachel Self Broom.  Mr. Broom proudly served in The...

Jan 13, 2025

LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Jane Carter Nunnery, age 83, passed away Monday, January 13, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born December 29, 1941, in Lancaster, SC, a daughter of the late John Ervin Carter and the late Nellie Mae DeVinney Carter. Mrs. Nunnery had a very devoted heart for helping children, youth, and...

Jan 13, 2025

KERSHAW, SC – Mr. George Alvin Lucas, age 67, passed away Monday, January 13, 2025 at his home. He was born October 25, 1957, in Lancaster, SC, a son of the late Clyde Delbert Lucas and the late Barbara Blanton Lucas and was the loving husband of Dora Jane Cook Lucas. Alvin was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather...

Jan 12, 2025

GREAT FALLS, SC – Mr. James "Jimmy" Emmett Wilson, Jr., age 70, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2025 at MUSC-Lancaster. He was born September 27, 1954, in Chester, SC, a son of the late James Emmett Wilson, Sr. and the late Mary Lou Osborne Wilson and was the loving husband of Trudy Susan Roof Wilson. Mr. Wilson graduated from...

Jan 9, 2025

LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Teresa Michelle Cooper Justice, age 49, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2025.  She was born February 20, 1975, in Lancaster, SC, daughter of William Boyd Cooper and Peggy Sue Small Cooper and was the loving wife of Michael "Mike" Dwayne Justice. Teresa enjoyed going to the beach, baking, spending time with her grandchildren, and watching...

Jan 9, 2025

HEATH SPRINGS, SC ~ Mrs. Sylvia Jane Sims Fields, age 82, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2025, at MUSC Lancaster surrounded by family.  She was born July 25, 1942, in Lancaster, SC, daughter of the late Roy Sims and Annie Hinson Sims and was the wife of the late Clifford Fields. Mrs. Fields enjoyed traveling, working in...

Jan 8, 2025

LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Sarah Ruth Craig Mahaffey, age 86, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025.  She was born March 29, 1938, in Lancaster, SC, daughter of the late James "Jim" William Craig and Ruby Pauline Dry Craig and was the wife of the late James "Jim" William Mahaffey. Mrs. Ruth enjoyed sewing, cooking, and going to the beach....

Jan 7, 2025

LANCASTER, SC – Mr. James "Jim" Anthony Pace, age 77, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2025. He was born December 30, 1947, in Homestead, PA, son of the late Anthony Pace, Jr. and Eugenia Zanot Pace and was the husband of Jamie Kopay Pace. Jim was a car enthusiast and had many cars during his lifetime. He and Jamie...

Jan 7, 2025

ROCK HILL, SC ~ Ms. Pamela "Pam" Sue Ardizzone, age 66, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2025.  She was born July 20, 1958, in Rockville Centre, NY, the daughter of the late Anthony Philip Ardizzone and the late Catherine Prudence Porcelli Ardizzone. Pam loved animals and all things purple as it was her favorite color. She was a social...

Jan 6, 2025

LANCASTER, SC – Mr. Thurman Theodore Gillis, age 84, passed away Monday, January 6, 2025.  He was the son of the late Golda Gillis Perry. Thurman was the owner of Gillis Used Parts in Lancaster and in Rock Hill, SC.  If you saw a Gillis Used Parts sign on one of his vehicles, you would see 'lil Griffin' and...

Jan 6, 2025

LANCASTER, SC – It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ted Roosevelt Bowers, aged 78, of Lancaster County, South Carolina, on January 6, 2025. Born on February 26, 1946, Ted was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who touched the lives of everyone he met with his kindness and warmth.

Ted dedicated over...

Jan 4, 2025

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Cecil Ray Ghent, Lancaster, SC, on January 4, 2025. A loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and devoted servant of God, he leaves behind a legacy of hard work, service, and unwavering faith.

Born on January 25, 1942, Cecil dedicated his life to his family, his work,...

Jan 3, 2025

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INDIAN LAND, SC ~ Steve Wilbur Cantrell, 95, of Indian Land, SC passed away peacefully on Friday, January 3, 2025, after battling congestive heart failure for 11 months.  Steve was born and raised in Chesnee, SC, the son of Hazie Eben and Fay Cantrell.  Upon high school graduation, he attended Spartanburg Methodist...

Jan 1, 2025

INDIAN LAND, SC ~ Mrs. Kathryn Margaret "Peggy" Casey Barone, age 86, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2025.  She was born March 17, 1938, daughter of the late Henry Warren Casey and Kathryn Madelyn Sullivan Casey and was the loving wife of the late Edward Thomas Barone. Mrs. Barone was a member of St. James Catholic Church in Syracuse,...

Jan 1, 2025

FORT LAWN, SC ~ Mrs. Brennie Mae Denton Brakefield, age 92, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2025.  She was born May 6, 1932, daughter of the late John Burdette Denton and Coreen Estell Varnadore Denton and was the loving wife of the late Jordan Jefferson Brakefield. Mrs. Brakefield retired from the sewing room at Springs Industries. She enjoyed gardening,...

Dec 25, 2024

GREAT FALLS, SC – Mr. Walker David Barrett, age 72, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at 7:49 AM. He was born June 29, 1952, in Chesterfield, SC, a loving son of the late Walker and Ertie Mae Robinson Barrett. He enjoyed spending time with Dustin, his grandson.

Mr. Barrett is survived by his sister, Cathy (Will)...

Dec 25, 2024

SEATTLE, WA – Mr. Hazel "Hoover" Edward Lloyd, II, age 65, of Seattle, Washington, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024 at his sister's home after a short stay in Lancaster. He was born December 6, 1959, in Norfolk, VA, a son of the late Hazel Lloyd and the late Elsie Madeline Blackmon Lloyd and was the husband of...

Dec 23, 2024

Richard Berle Moore

March 8, 1950 - December 23, 2024 Richard Berle Moore, age 74, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024. He was born on March 8, 1950, to his late parents, Robert R. Moore and Betty B. Tanner.

Richard is survived by his beloved daughter, Kristen R. Todd, and his cherished granddaughters, Dalia...

Dec 23, 2024

LANCASTER, SC ~ Leila Dorrie Bowers Crenshaw, age 73, passed away Monday, December 23, 2024.  She was born February 7, 1951, in Lancaster, SC, daughter of the late Woodrow Bowers and Lula Miller Bowers. Dorrie enjoyed going to the beach and the mountains. She was a huge animal lover. Dorrie was extremely intelligent and proud. She was known to...

Dec 21, 2024

LANCASTER, SC ~ Ms. Mary Virginia Hunter, age 98, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024.  Born July 11, 1926, she was the last surviving child of the late Broadus W. Hunter and Flora Thompson Hunter. Mary retired as a timekeeper from Springs Industries and then worked at Kentucky Fried Chicken and McDonalds. She was a member of Trinity Methodist...