Elna Tinsley Blankenship
Jun 17, 2026
LANCASTER, SC ~ Elna Lee Tinsley Blankenship, lovingly known as “Grandmama,” passed away peacefully at the age of 98, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love, generosity, and devotion to family.
Elna was born on September 16, 1927, to Robert Asa Tinsley and Pearl Lee Nally Tinsley. She shared a beautiful love story with her beloved husband and soulmate, Charles “Charlie”...
Yank Schaeffer
Jun 16, 2026
LANCASTER, SC – Scott "Yank" Anthony Schaeffer, 69, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2026, at MUSC Columbia. Scott was born, October 10, 1956, in Hempstead, NY. He graduated from high school and joined the US Navy. After his service to his country, he worked with the Barnum and Bailey Circus which led him to South Carolina in 1976. Yank...
Sylvia Caroway
Jun 16, 2026
PAWLEY’S ISLAND, SC ~ Sylvia Boone Caroway, 84, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2026, at NHC Skilled Nursing Facility in Garden City, SC, surrounded by family and friends. Born June 20, 1941, in Micaville, NC, Sylvia’s life was centered on family, faith, and home.
For 45 years she was a devoted wife and a loving stay-at-home mother who poured her heart...
Susan Pittman
Jun 16, 2026
LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Susan Elaine Rowell Pittman, age 63, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2026. She was born September 17, 1962, in Lancaster, a daughter of the late Lonnie Granville Rowell and Jessie Elizabeth Hudson Rowell and was the loving wife of Felix Wayne Pittman.
Susan was a dedicated registered nurse who always placed the needs of others before her...
Lisa Payne
Jun 14, 2026
LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Lisa Dorene Gainer Payne, age 67, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at her home. She was born November 19, 1958, in Chester, the daughter of the late Kirby Glenn Gainer and the late Menthlee Cora Baker Gainer McClain and was the loving wife of the late Douglas Lloyd Payne.
Lisa was a faithful member of Faith...
Mrs. Gay Bryant Ghent
Jun 14, 2026
LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Gay Bryant Ghent, age 74, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2026. She was born July 24, 1951, in Lancaster, the daughter of the late Kermit Fulton Bryant and the late Christine VirginiaWilliams Bryant and was the loving wife of Ronald “Ronny” Dean Ghent.
Mrs. Ghent was a devoted member of Shiloh ARP Church, where she faithfully attended...
Eric Sorensen
Jun 12, 2026
LANCASTER, SC – Eric Sorensen, 63, of Lancaster, South Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on June 12, 2026. Born on March 8, 1963, in Racine, Wisconsin, Eric lived a life marked by dedication, fitness, and an enduring love for those around him.
Eric graduated from J I Case High School in Racine and went on to earn his bachelor’s degree from Concordia...
Brandon Johnson
Jun 9, 2026
LANCASTER, SC – Brandon Scott Johnson, age 37, passed away on Tuesday, June 9 2026. He was born April 2, 1989, in Lancaster, SC, the son of James “Jamie” Clyde Johnson and Cheryl Ann Whitaker Johnson.
Brandon found joy in the simple things he loved most, riding his motorcycle, spending time with his dogs, building his collection of model cars, and...
Kay Alexander
Jun 8, 2026
Van Wyck, SC - Mrs. Kay Davis Alexander, age 83, was called home to the Lord on Monday, June 8, 2026. Born on December 3, 1942, a daughter of the late James L. Davis and the late Doris Osburn Davis. She was the wife of the late John Alexander.
The family will have a private service to honor Mrs. Kay.
Mike Rollings
Jun 7, 2026
LANCASTER, SC – Mr. John “Mike” Michael Rollings, age 80, peacefully went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at his residence. A native of Lancaster, South Carolina, Mike was born on December 31, 1945, and was the beloved son of the late John Henry Rollings and the late Betty Threatt Rollings.
Mike...
Del Sellers
Jun 4, 2026
ROCK HILL, SC – Delbert Ray “Del” Sellers, 53, of Lancaster, South Carolina, passed away on June 4, 2026. Born on February 6, 1973, in Lancaster, SC, Del was the beloved son of Donna Sellers of Lancaster and the late Delbert Ray Sellers.
Del was a devoted husband, loving father, and faithful friend. He cherished his family above all else and...
Dale Catoe
May 31, 2026
HEATH SPRINGS, SC – Mr. Roger Dale Catoe, age 62, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026. He was born September 23, 1963, in Lancaster, SC, a son of the late Helen Catoe.
Dale was a proud member of the Lancaster High School Special Education Class of 1985 and was honored as the 2013 Valentine King at Heath Springs Residential Care...
Gene Starnes
May 29, 2026
LANCASTER, SC – Mr. Gene Kenneth Starnes, age 93, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 23, 1932, in Lancaster, SC, a son of the late Robert Lee Starnes and the late Lula Mae McManus Starnes and was the husband of the late Carolyn Taylor Starnes.
Mr. Starnes was a man whose...
Carrie Ivey
May 28, 2026
LANCASTER, SC ~ Carrie Leigh Deason Ivey, age 50, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2026. She was born August 29, 1975, in Lancaster, the daughter of Larry Thomas Deason and Hollis Elaine Baskins Deason and was the wife of Charles Collins Ivey.
Carrie was a loving and devoted mother whose greatest joy in life was her son. Being a momma was...
Brenda Scull
May 24, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Brenda Scull, 81, on May 24, 2026, in Lancaster County, South Carolina. Brenda was born to Wilford Tenton and Euretha Reese (Godbey) Wesley, on May 3, 1945, in the small rural village of Hedrick in Warren County, Indiana. She attended Judyville Elementary school until the 8th grade and then...
Michael Mungo
May 24, 2026
HEATH SPRINGS, SC – Mr. Michael Adrian Mungo, age 81, passed away Sunday May 24, 2026. He was born December 18, 1944, in Lancaster, SC, a son of the late Robert Evin Mungo and Sadie Jeanette Faile Mungo and was the loving and devoted husband of Linda Snipes Mungo.
Mr. Mungo was a faithful and devoted member of Hyde Park Baptist...
Doris Usher-Hudson
May 20, 2026
LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Doris Hallman Usher - Hudson, age 93, passed away May 20, 2026. She was born August 15, 1932, in Lancaster, SC, a daughter of the late Grady Edward Hallman and the late Wilma Holden Hallman.
Doris was a lifelong active member of St. Luke Methodist Church of Lancaster. She was always involved with the children of the...
Wilhelmina Cooper
May 18, 2026
LANCASTER, SC ~ Wilhelmina Cooper, age 90, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026, born on October 16, 1935, in Andrews, SC, a daughter of the late William Benjamin “W.B.” Cooper and the late Mary Olivia Wilson Cooper.
She will be remembered most for the love she had for her family, especially her cherished grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who brought her endless joy....
Vicky Anne Pack
May 16, 2026
LANCASTER, SC ~ Vicky Anne Foster Pack, age 80, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026. She was born on August 7, 1945, in California, a daughter of the late Jefferson Foster and the late Frances Valencia Foster and was the loving wife of the late James Douglas Pack.
Vicky will be remembered for the many things that brought her joy...
John L. Jessee
May 15, 2026
LANCASTER, SC – Mr. John Lewis Jessee, age 55, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 15, 2026, at MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center. Born on July 6, 1970, he was the son of the late Sonny Fowler and the late Sue Roberts Jessee, and the deeply loved husband of Leslie Brooke West Jessee.
A man who truly cherished life's simple pleasures,...
