Obituaries

Apr 24, 2025

LANCASTER, SC ~ Ms. Mildred Sinclair Hefner, age 87, passed away Thursday, April 24, 2025 at White Oak Manor - Lancaster. She was born on March 26, 1938, a daughter of the late Clark Sinclair and the late Wilma Massey Sinclair. Ms. Hefner was always a hard worker; she loved being a caretaker. She enjoyed shopping, dressing up, doing...

Apr 23, 2025

LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Judy Darlene Hill Arioli, age 79, passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2025. She was born in Dickson, Tennessee on March 13, 1946, a daughter of the late Robert Hill and the late Jeraldine Dickson Hill Westerman, and was the wife of Paul Francis Arioli, Sr. Mrs. Arioli enjoyed fishing, cooking, baking, catering, and trips to...

Apr 19, 2025

LANCASTER, SC – Mr. William Harold Robinson passed away on April 19, 2025 at Agape Hospice House of Lexington after a long battle with dementia. William was born February 17, 1947, to Samuel Harold Robinson and Brennie Huey Robinson.

After graduating from Buford High School and Nashville Auto Diesel College, William married his best friend, Brenda Walters...

Apr 18, 2025

LANCASTER, SC – James Wayne Ballard, seventy-three, passed away peacefully on the morning of April 18, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family.

Wayne was born on October 8, 1951, to Max and Reba (Cauthen) Ballard in Lancaster, South Carolina.  From birth, his family observed that he was "loved by all who knew him".  Although he...

Apr 16, 2025

LANCASTER, SC – Mr. Glenn Williams Ribelin, Jr., age 49, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Wednesday April 16, 2025. He was born July 7, 1975, in Charlotte, NC, a son of Glenn W. Ribelin, Sr. and the late Melenia Faile Ribelin Trotter and was the loving husband of Andrea Acquaro Ribelin. Glenn was employed as...

Apr 16, 2025

FORT LAWN, SC ~ Mrs. Terrisa "Terri" Ann Robinson Blackwood, age 66, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2025. She was born in Rock Hill, SC on July 30, 1958, a daughter of the late Roy F. Hunter, Sr. and the late Jeanette Holland Hunter and was the wife of the late Ronnie Lee Blackwood, Sr. Terri loved the beach,...

Apr 16, 2025

LEXINGTON, SC ~ Mrs. Mary Louise Estes Barnes Williams, age 97, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2025. She was born in Chester, SC on September 26, 1927, a daughter of the late Lonnie Estes and Pauline Wade Estes. She was first married to the late Ervin W. Barnes for 40 years, and after his passing, she later married the...

Apr 14, 2025

LANCASTER, SC ~ Tara Cameron Steele of Lancaster went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 14, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her loving husband, sons, and parents. Her strength, grace, and unwavering faith were a testament to the beautiful soul...

Apr 14, 2025

LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Virginia "Ginny" Alice Glaum Soule, age 87, passed away Monday, April 14, 2025 at her home surrounded by her beloved family. She was born March 3, 1938, a daughter of the late George Glaum and Virginia Funk and was the wife of the late Robert Leroy Soule, Sr. Mrs. Soule enjoyed being with her family,...

Apr 13, 2025

LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Sandra "Sandie" Lynn Baldwin Kent, age 87, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2025 at her home. She was born April 11, 1938, a daughter of the late Kenneth Lewis Baldwin and the late Amelia "Molly" Checinski Baldwin Solosi and was the loving wife of the late George Russell Kent. They married on December 22, 1956...

Apr 8, 2025

LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Polly Neal Hinson, age 90, passed away Tuesday morning on April 8, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born March 7, 1935, a daughter of the late Toy Lee Neal and the late Bernice Belk Neal. Mrs. Hinson was the loving, supporting, and very proud wife of the late Max Amos...

Apr 1, 2025

LANCASTER, SC – Donald Thomas "JR" Creek, Jr., formerly of Newark, Delaware, went home to the Lord on April 1, 2025, in his new home state of South Carolina. Born August 20, 1964, in Cumberland, Maryland, Donald lived a life marked by deep faith, enduring love for family, and a passion for sports and music.

Donald shared...

Mar 30, 2025

LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Elizabeth "Bettie" Ann Tostige, age 91, passed away Sunday, March 30, 2025.  She was born October 13, 1933, in Ecorse, Michigan, a daughter of the late Levi Richard LeBlanc and the late Beatrice Elizabeth Parker LeBlanc and was the loving wife of the late William Robert Tostige. Mrs. Tostige loved reading, gardening, cooking for and...

Mar 29, 2025

Brenda Elaine Cauthen Hood

December 12, 1943-March 29, 2025

INDIAN LAND, SC~ Brenda was the daughter of the late Archie Cauthen and Dorothy Cauthen. She was a delight to all who met her. Known for her sweet smile and soft words, she was a compassionate and patient wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend.

Mar 28, 2025

LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Lois Smith Lucas, age 83, passed away Friday, March 28, 2025 at her home.  She was born May 27, 1941 to the late Jacob T. Smith and the late Ruby T. Smith, although she was raised by her late stepmom, Thelma Smith. She was a devoted wife of 60 years to the late Joe H....

Mar 27, 2025

INDIAN LAND, SC – Mr. John Timko, Jr., age 87, passed away, Thursday March 27, 2025 at his home. He was born September 22, 1937, in Spangler, Pennsylvania, a son of the late John Timko, Sr. and the late Ruth Ann Smith Timko and was the loving husband of the late Carolyn V. Kennington Timko. Mr. Timko proudly served...

Mar 26, 2025

LANCASTER, SC – Mr. Donnie Lynn Hunter, age 60, passed away, Wednesday March 26, 2025 at his home. He was born June 19, 1964, in Lancaster, the son of Linda Diane Horton Hanna and the late Morrison Kelly Hunter and was the loving husband of the late Tammy Hunter. Donnie always had a positive outlook on life, he never...

Mar 25, 2025

LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Iva Mae Adams Chandler, age 90, passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at White Oak Manor-Lancaster.  She was born March 29, 1934, in Lancaster, SC, a daughter of the late Gettys Adams and the late Ella Faile Adams and was the loving wife of the late Robert Fenton Chandler. Mrs. Chandler was a shopaholic; she...

Mar 25, 2025

LANCASTER, SC ~ Ms. Judith Lynn Parsons Smith, age 70, passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2025.  She was born October 27, 1954, in Harold, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Saint Jo Parsons and the late Betty Jo Truman Parsons. Ms. Smith will always be remembered for her loving heart. She enjoyed playing bingo, listening to her "oldies but...

Mar 23, 2025

LANCASTER, SC – Mr. Ned Wendell Rowell, age 95, passed away, Sunday March 23, 2025 at his home. He was born February 25, 1930, in Lancaster, a son of the late Emmanuel Ottis Rowell and the late Etta Belle Funderburk Rowell and was the loving husband of the late Irene Talbert Rowell. Mr. Rowell proudly served in The United...