Obituaries

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...

Dec 20, 2024

LANCASTER, SC ~ Ms. Donna Lynn Plyler Caskey, age 50, passed away Friday, December 20, 2024.  She was born September 7, 1974, daughter of the late Donald Plyler and Martha Randall Plyler. Donna held two careers during her life, the first being a biology teacher at Buford High School and the second being a Medical Technologist at MUSC-Lancaster. She...

Dec 19, 2024

LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Vera Gainer Broughton, age 96, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024.  She was born January 5, 1928, in Lancaster, SC, daughter of the late Jackson "Jack" Gainer and Connie Caskey Gainer and was the loving wife of the late James William Broughton. Mrs. Broughton enjoyed gardening, working in her flowers, sewing, baking, crocheting, traveling-especially on...

Dec 18, 2024

LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Helen Marie Seymoure Crapps, age 77, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2024.  She was born May 6, 1947, in Rock Hill, SC, daughter of the late Haley Seymoure and Ruby Phifer Seymoure and was the loving wife of Wayne Tillman Crapps. Mrs. Crapps loved being a member of Hyde Park Baptist Church where she was...

Dec 17, 2024

INDIAN LAND, SC~ George R Bruhns, Jr, age 94, of Indian Land, SC peacefully went to be with his Lord on Monday, December 16, 2024, at his Sun City Carolina Lakes home. He was born on February 22,1930 in New London, CT.

George enjoyed his younger years in DeMolay, New London, CT and then as a Freemason....

Dec 17, 2024

LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Carol Faile Lambert, age 85, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2024.  She was born October 21, 1939, in Lancaster, SC, a daughter of the late Benjamin Faile and Azilee Sullivan Faile and was the wife of the late Donald Ray "Buddy" Lambert. Mrs. Lambert was a homemaker who enjoyed loving and caring for her family....

Dec 15, 2024

LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Brenda Lynn Spinks Miley, age 77, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024, at Carolinas Medical Center.  She was born September 9, 1947, in Atlanta, GA, a daughter of the late James Rawleigh Spinks and Mildred Rodgers Butler and was the wife of the late Porter "Bill" Miley, Jr. Mrs. Miley was a registered...

Dec 15, 2024

LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Joan Ramsey Bailey, age 90, passed away, Sunday, December 15, 2024. She was born October 30, 1934, in Hartsville, SC, the daughter of the late Alton Berry Ramsey and Beatrice Heustess Ramsey and was the wife of the late Ned Crawford Bailey, Sr. Mrs. Bailey retired from USC-Lancaster where she made many lifelong friends. She...

Dec 14, 2024

LANCASTER, SC – Mr. Larry Wayne Sinclair, age 77, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2024. He was born January 6, 1947, a son of the late Alvin Everett Sinclair and the late Nadine Leitha Pittman Sinclair.

Mr. Sinclair is survived by his son, Justin Douglas Sinclair; his two daughters, Lauren Griffin (Kevin), and Jennifer Killough (Greg); six...

Dec 13, 2024

INDIAN LAND, SC – Mr. Stephen "Steve" James Kennedy, age 72, passed away Friday, December 13, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born October 29, 1952, in Phoenix, AZ, a son of the late Marzo Allen Kennedy and the late Irene Emily Kasala Kennedy and was the loving husband of Louise Ann Kusse Kennedy.

Dec 13, 2024

LANCASTER, SC – Caleb Richard Eubanks, age 25, passed away Friday, December 13, 2024. He was born on March 8, 1999, a son of Marvin Eubanks and Louise Baker. Caleb enjoyed hunting, fishing, and hanging out with his friends. He was a fun loving, wild spirit who was very outgoing, carefree, and always had a contagious smile. Caleb was...

Dec 11, 2024

CHARLOTTE, NC – Mr. James Lynn Plyler, age 79, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024. He was born June 14, 1945, in Lancaster, SC, a son of Hugh Columbus Plyler and Dera Lorenna Hammond Plyler.

Mr. Plyler is survived by his son, Matthew Plyler and wife Jennifer of Charlotte, NC; his daughter, Julie Leatherwood and husband Dale...