Gary Snipes, Sr.
Mar 13, 2026
LANCASTER, SC – Mr. Gary Wayne Snipes, Sr., age 77, passed away Friday, March 13, 2026. He was born on September 2, 1948, a son of the late Sam Snipes and the late Azalee Robinson Snipes and was the loving husband of Linda Harris Snipes. Gary was lovingly known as “Bubba” by family and friends. All who knew him loved...
Joe Catledge
Mar 11, 2026
LANCASTER, SC – Joseph Walter Catledge, affectionately known as Papa Joe, age 79, of Lancaster, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on February 8, 1947, in Vicksburg, Mississippi, Joe was the son of the late George Walter Catledge and Katie Hall Catledge. He spent much of his life in Lancaster, South Carolina,...
Frank Anthony Fratoe
Mar 10, 2026
INDIAN LAND, SC - Mr. Frank A. Fratoe, age 85, born December 10, 1940, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026, surrounded by love.
Frank was a deeply intelligent, thoughtful, and accomplished man whose life was defined by service, curiosity, and a profound appreciation for both people and ideas. He graduated summa cum laude from The Ohio State University before earning...
Judi Shah
Mar 10, 2026
INDIAN LAND, SC ~ Judith “Judi” Bipinchandra Shah, age 82, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, in the comfort of her own home. Born on December 6, 1943, the daughter of Cyril J. and Mary P. Lynott Calpin and the loving wife of Bipinchandra “Bipin” Govindlal Shah.
Judi will be missed dearly by her husband of 58 years, Bipin; three...
Cathy Sistare
Mar 9, 2026
LANCASTER, SC ~ Catherine Moore Sistare, lovingly known as “Cathy,” passed away at the age of 64. Born on July 7, 1961, in Lancaster, Cathy was a lifelong resident of the community she loved so dearly.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William F. Moore and Francis O’F. Moore.
Survived by her devoted husband, Reggie Sistare; her daughter, Paige Sistare...
Gene Workman
Mar 7, 2026
LANCASTER, SC – Mr. Coleman Eugene “Gene” Workman, age 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at his home. He was born June 8, 1934, in Kershaw, SC, and was the son of the late Clarence Workman and the late Sarah Blanche Catoe Workman Couch.
Gene was the devoted husband of the late Edith Summers Workman, with whom he...
Carolyn B. Snipes
Mar 7, 2026
FORT MILL, SC ~ In loving memory of Carolyn Byrum Snipes, who passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the age of 92. Born July 17, 1933, in Union County, NC, to the late Carl Taylor Byrum and Martha McIntyre Byrum, Carolyn lived a life defined by quiet strength, industriousness, and an unwavering devotion to those she loved.
Carolyn...
Donna Briganti
Feb 27, 2026
It is with great sadness that the family of Donna Sheldon Briganti announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, who departed this world peacefully at home on February 27, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with dementia. She was 82 years old. Donna moved from the Northeast to the Carolinas to be with her daughter...
Marlene Hayes
Feb 26, 2026
LANCASTER, SC - With much sorrow, we announce the passing of Marlene Catoe Hayes on February 26, 2026, at her home in Lancaster, SC, at the age of 89. Marlene was the youngest of eleven children in Kershaw, SC, and lived a life filled with deep, unconditional love for her family, compassion for others, and steadfast faith in our Lord...
John Hensley, Jr.
Feb 24, 2026
LANCASTER, SC – Mr. John Miles Hensley, Jr., 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Born December 20, 1935, in Lancaster, he was the son of the late John Mitchell Hensley and Ermin Jones Hensley.
He was the devoted husband of the late Mary Jean Hensley, with whom he shared 67 wonderful years of marriage.
John lived for more than...
Bobby Hegler
Feb 22, 2026
LANCASTER, SC – Mr. Robert “Bobby” Lee Hegler, age 85, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at his home. Born on May 16, 1940, he was the son of the late Robert “Bob” Edward Lee Hegler and the late Annie Elena Starnes Hegler, and the devoted husband of Gail Ballard Hegler.
Bobby was well-traveled, experiencing many places, yet his heart...
Carol Ghent
Feb 20, 2026
Carol Parker Ghent, age 84, peacefully passed into eternal rest on February 20, 2026, surrounded by her beloved family. Born on January 13, 1942, in Lancaster, South Carolina, she was the treasured daughter of the late Ira Wilkes Parker and Edith Pearl Taylor Parker.
Throughout her life, Carol embodied the virtues of faith, family, and selfless service. A devoted member of...
Clyde Ghent
Feb 19, 2026
COLUMBIA, SC – Mr. Clyde Ghent, age 97, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at the VA Hospital. Born on January 22, 1929, he was the son of the late Charlie Ghent, Sr. and Mary Sweatt Ghent, and the devoted husband of the late Elizabeth Brown Ghent.
A proud member of Shriners International and the Veterans of Foreign Wars...
Terry Collins
Feb 19, 2026
ROCK HILL, SC — Terry Ryyth Collins, 77, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2026. Born on June 16, 1948, in Sarles, North Dakota, she was the daughter of the late Rudolph Titus Ryyth and Betty Andrews Ryyth.
Terry retired from Omnova Solutions in Chester, SC. Though a proud North Dakota native, she spent much of her life in the South...
Buddy Hunter
Feb 18, 2026
LANCASTER, SC – Mr. Sonny B. “Buddy” Hunter, age 85, went home to be with his Lord and Savior the evening of Wednesday, February 18, 2026. He passed peacefully at his home surrounded by his closest loved ones. He was born April 12, 1940, a son of the late Marion S. Hunter and the late Hettie Mahaffey Hunter and was...
Boyd Cooper
Feb 16, 2026
LANCASTER, SC – Mr. William Boyd Cooper, age 85, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026, at his home. He was born on September 3rd, 1940, in Lancaster, the son of the late William Olen Cooper and the late Doris Mae Baker Cooper and was the loving husband of Peggy Sue Small Cooper.
Mr. Cooper was a proud graduate of Lancaster...
David Van Essendelft
Feb 11, 2026
INDIAN LAND, SC ~It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of David “Dave” John Van Essendelft, age 83, who passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at his home.
Born on November 28, 1942, in Bay Shore, NY, David was the son of the late Albert Van Essendelft and the late Mary T. Hodl Van Essendelft. He grew...
Martha Nunnery
Feb 11, 2026
FORT LAWN, SC ~ Martha Wallace Blanks Nunnery, age 95, passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2026, in Lancaster, South Carolina. She was born on January 12, 1931, in Chester, South Carolina, daughter of the late Olin Young Blanks and the late Rosa L. Wilson Blanks and was the loving wife of the late William “Bill” Harvey Nunnery.
Martha’s profound love...
Don Graham
Feb 7, 2026
LANCASTER, SC – Dr. Donald “Don” Reese Graham, Jr., age 67, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at his home. He was born on December 19, 1958, a son of the late Donald Reese Graham, Sr. and the late Bobbie Jo Ann McCollum Osborne and was the loving husband of Celeste Wicklund Graham. Don was a very generous man...
Tony L Blackmon
Feb 7, 2026
HEATH SPRINGS, SC ~It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mr. Tony Lynn Blackmon, age 70, who entered into eternal rest on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Atrium Health-Monroe.
Born on June 22, 1955, in Lancaster, SC, Tony was the cherished son of the late John Ladson Blackmon and the late Nannie Frances Faulkenberry Blackmon. A dedicated professional, Tony...
