Obituaries

Nov 2, 2024

LANCASTER, SC ~ Virginia Whitesell Jaillette Fleming, age 90, passed away November 2, 2024.

She was born January 23, 1934, in Lancaster, SC. She was the daughter of the late William Eli Whitesell, Jr. and the late Nell Wood Whitesell, and the wife of the late Burton E. Jaillette and the late William Fleming.

Nov 2, 2024

LANCASTER, SC – Mr. Douglas "Doug" Hinson, age 73, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2024 at MUSC-Columbia. He was born July 26, 1951 in Lancaster, SC, a son of the late Erskin Hinson, Sr. and the late Mattie B. Braswell Hinson and was the loving husband of Angela "Angie" Darlene Fudge Hinson. Doug retired from Lancaster & Chester Railway...

Nov 1, 2024

HEATH SPRINGS, SC – Lewis "Cotton" Evan Rutledge, born December 4, 1959 in Lancaster, peacefully passed away in his sleep at his home in Heath Springs, SC.

Lewis loved fishing, cooking (but not washing dishes), doing yard work, and mechanic work. What he loved most of all was being "Pappy" to his two amazing grandsons, Charlie and...

Oct 26, 2024

LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Deanna Sue Robinson Ellis, age 87, passed away, Saturday, October 26, 2024. She was born March 1, 1937, in Camden, SC, a daughter of the late Ted Robinson and Willie Mae Payne Robinson and was the wife of Reecel Joel William Ellis. Mrs. Ellis graduated from Wingate College. She enjoyed reading, playing bridge, traveling, going...

Oct 26, 2024

INDIAN LAND, SC – Douglas Paul Clark, beloved husband, father, and Pop- Pop, passed away peacefully on Saturday October 26, 2024, with the love of his life, Kathleen Meahan Clark, holding his hand. Together for 50 years, they built a family filled with love and memories. Born in Stamford, CT on April 24, 1948, son of Edmund and Dorothy...

Oct 25, 2024

LANCASTER, SC – David Glynn Knight Sr. — our daddy — sure didn't do much to support the image of a stereotypical truck driver.

He didn't cuss — the worse we ever heard him say was "Ah, shoot" or "Jumped Up it" or maybe "I'll be John Brown."

He didn't chase honky-tonk women — stayed...

Oct 18, 2024

LANCASTER, SC – It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Dennis Richard Morgan, a cherished husband, father, brother, and friend. Dennis departed this world peacefully on October 18, 2024, in Myrtle Beach, SC. Born on January 12, 1959, in Lancaster, SC, Dennis lived a full and enriched life, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter,...

Oct 15, 2024

LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Marianne Daniel Thomas, age 93, passed away, Tuesday, October 15, 2024. She was born August 17, 1931, in Lenoir, NC, a daughter of the late Reuben Daniel and Bessie Louise Berry Daniel and was the wife of the late Floyd Eugene Thomas. Mrs. Thomas' parents were owners of Rock Hill Seafood, and her husband was...

Oct 15, 2024

LANCASTER, SC – Mr. Fulton Cephus Allen, age 96, passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 20, 1927, in Kinston, Alabama, a son of the late Gilford C. Allen and the late Jenny Jones Allen and was the loving husband of the late Chessie Lee Strickland Allen....

Oct 13, 2024

LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Barbara Diane Costa, age 79, passed away, Sunday, October 13, 2024 at her home. She was born October 10, 1945, in Queens, NY, a daughter of the late Walter Stawkowski and the late Helen Cendroski Stawkowski and was the loving wife of Ronald "Ronnie" Costa. Mrs. Costa was a simple lady and enjoyed all the...

Oct 12, 2024

LANCASTER, SC – Mr. Jackie Ferrel Knight, age 76, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2024. He was born March 5, 1948, in Lancaster, SC, a son of the late Jack Knight and Mary Wright Knight and was the husband of Peggy Barfield Knight. Jackie has been a farmer all of his life. He was a welder fabricator for JA...

Oct 11, 2024

LANCASTER, SC ~ Brandy Nicole Deese, age 40, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024. She was born September 19, 1984, in Lancaster, SC, a daughter of Julie Ann Demby Joyner and the late Michael Earl Deese. Brandy was an LPN at White Oak Manor – Lancaster for over 15 years. She loved her job and taking care of...

Oct 11, 2024

LANCASTER, SC – Ralph Garris, faithful servant of The Lord Jesus Christ departed this life on Friday, October 11, 2024. He then stepped inside The Gate of Heaven where he was met by His Merciful Savior, his dear Mother and all other friends and loved ones gone on before.

Ralph was an electrician by trade. However, he...

Oct 10, 2024

LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Rita Diane Stacks Lynn, age 66, passed away, Thursday, October 10, 2024. She was born January 31, 1958, in Lancaster, SC, a daughter of the late Rayford James Stacks and Eunice Irene Jenkins Stacks. Rita loved shopping and decorating.  Her home looked like something out of a magazine. She was a caring, loving, kind, generous,...

Oct 10, 2024

LANCASTER, SC ~ Ms. Bobbie Jo Adams Miller, age 91, passed away, Thursday, October 10, 2024. She was born August 22,1933, in Lancaster, SC, a daughter of the late Gonzalee Adams and Betty Morton Thompson. Ms. Miller enjoyed reading, dancing, and going to the mountains. She was a previous employee of Springs Industries as a weaver. Ms. Miller volunteered...

Oct 10, 2024

LANCASTER, SC – Mr. Robert Laverne Bradley, age 78, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2024. He was born April 14, 1946, in Lancaster, SC, son of the late William Levi Bradley and Carrie Kennington Bradley and was the husband of Nancy Neal Bradley. Mr. Bradley had a passion for computers and technology and worked his entire career in that...

Oct 8, 2024

LANCASTER, SC – Mr. Joseph Robert "Bob" Fiorito, age 82, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2024. He was born November 28, 1941, in Philadelphia, PA, son of the late Joseph Nicholas Fiorito and Rose Marie Sciocchetti Fiorito and was the husband of Karen Fronk Fiorito. Mr. Fiorito graduated from Temple University and attended Millersville University. He was employed with...

Oct 8, 2024

LANCASTER, SC – Mr. Charles William Horton, age 83, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2024. He was born November 3, 1940, in Lancaster, a son of the late Hazel Horton and Sarah Griffin Horton and was the husband of Patricia Vincent Horton. Mr. Horton was a retired construction worker.  He served his country in the US Army.  He loved...

Oct 5, 2024

LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Leigh Williams Jordan, age 60, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024. She was born December 17, 1963, in Lancaster, SC, a daughter of the late Jimmie "Slick" Simpson Williams, Sr. and the late Carol Culp Williams and was the loving wife of Keith Rocklin "Rocky" Jordan.  Leigh enjoyed reading, sitting by the pool, spending...

Oct 5, 2024

LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Jeanette Jenkins Crenshaw, age 79, passed away, Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Piedmont Medical Center. She was born October 31,1944, in York County, SC, a daughter of the late James W. Jenkins and Ruby Jenkins Jenkins and was the wife of the late Robert "Bobby" Crenshaw.  Mrs. Crenshaw was the Purchasing Manager at Smith Enterprise...