Dianne Mcmanus
Nov 27, 2025
LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Dianne Morris McManus, age 83, passed away November 27, 2025, at White Oak Manor in Lancaster, SC. She was born Anita Dianne Morris on April 23, 1942, to Juanita Pettus and Sidney Fred Morris in Indian Land, SC. She was married to the love of her life, Harold Smith McManus, for 52 years until his...
Linda Mills
Nov 26, 2025
LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Linda Keye Mills, age 82, went home to be with her Lord and Savior November 26, 2025. She was born February 12, 1943, in Lancaster, a daughter of the late John A. Keye and the late Zulee Morton Keye and was the loving wife of James T. "JT" Mills.
Linda was employed for...
Helen Hegler
Nov 23, 2025
ROCK HILL, SC ~ Mrs. Helen Mae Kirkley Hegler, age 88, passed away November 23, 2025, at Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, SC. She was born July 22, 1937, in Jefferson, SC, a daughter of the late Arthur Lee Kirkley and the late Winnie Estelle Threatt Kirkley and was the loving wife of Ernest Roachel Hegler.
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Edith Newton
Nov 21, 2025
LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Edith Naomi Newton, known as Ms. Edie, age 76, passed away on November 21, 2025. Born July 26, 1949, a daughter of the late Hubert Lee Bryson and the late Sarah Anne Bryson and was the wife of the late Norman Lee Newton Jr. Ms. Edie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend...
Mary "Joyce" Stevens
Nov 21, 2025
LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Mary "Joyce" Bratcher Stevens, age 91, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, November 21, 2025. Born August 7, 1934, a daughter of the late Edward L. Bratcher and the late Mable McManus Bratcher and was the wife of the late Roddey Bell Stevens. Joyce was the foundation of her family—a steady, loving presence whose...
John Steckel
Nov 14, 2025
INDIAN LAND, SC – John Roger Steckel, age 89, of Indian Land, South Carolina, died November 14, 2025 at his home in Sun City Carolina Lakes. John was the son of Charles and Emma Merkel Steckel.
Born in Allentown, PA, he was a graduate of Central Catholic High School and Mary Immaculate College. He was a member...
Alice Warner
Nov 14, 2025
LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Alice Crysler Warner, age 94, passed away November 14, 2025. She was born March 9, 1931, in Newport, WA, a daughter of the late Leo Crysler and the late Helena Wright Crysler and was the loving wife of the late Franklin D. Warner, Jr. Mrs. Warner earned her master's degree in Library Science and was...
Jane Spoerel
Nov 13, 2025
In Loving Memory of Jane Spoerel January 16, 1950 – November 13, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Jane Spoerel on November 13, 2025, in Charlotte, NC, surrounded by her loving family.
Jane was a bright light in the lives of all who knew her. She was known for her infectious...
Paul Keister
Nov 13, 2025
Paul Bicknell Keister March 31, 1942 – November 13, 2025 Paul Bicknell Keister, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2026, at the age of 83. He leaves behind a legacy woven with grit, grace, humor, and an unwavering devotion to the people he loved.
Born on March 31, 1942,...
Eileen Mcguire
Nov 12, 2025
LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Eileen McGuire, age 79, of Lancaster South Carolina, passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, November 12th, 2025, surrounded by her family She was born August 3rd, 1946, in Bay Ridge Brooklyn NY, a daughter of the late Helen and Edward Taylor.
Eileen is predeceased by her son, Eddie McGuire and is survived and missed...
John Lee Sowell, Sr.
Nov 11, 2025
MARSHALL, NC – Mr. John Lee Sowell, Sr., age 88, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2025. He was born April 25, 1937, in Lancaster, SC, son of the late Dorch Lee Sowell and the late Susie Laney Sowell and was the husband of the late Carol Usher Sowell. Mr. Sowell was the owner and operator of Sowell...
Robert Sistare
Nov 9, 2025
LANCASTER, SC – Mr. Robert Edward Sistare, age 81, passed away Sunday, November 9, 2025. He was born July 7, 1944, in Monroe, NC, the son of the late Lawson Eugene Sistare and the late Nada Sistare Funderburk and was the loving husband of Diane Duncan Sistare.
Robert was a man of deep Christian faith who found...
Wayne Hinson
Nov 7, 2025
LANCASTER, SC~ It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Wayne Hinson, 69, a beloved figure in the Lancaster community, who departed this life on Friday, November 7, 2025, at MUSC Health-Lancaster Medical Center.
Born in Lancaster, SC, on October 12, 1956, to the late Bonnie Hinson and Lula Hinson Hinson, Wayne was...
Patricia Ammons
Nov 6, 2025
HEATH SPRINGS, SC ~ Patricia Ann Vinson Haile Ammons, 84, a beloved matriarch and lifelong resident of the Lancaster area, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, November 6, 2025.
Born in Chester County, SC, on January 3, 1941, Patricia was the daughter of the late Ora Vinson and the late...
Barbara Khoury
Nov 4, 2025
LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Barbara Kuzcek Khoury, age 86, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025. She was born in Lowell, Massachusetts on December 18, 1938, and was married to Edward Robert Khoury for 67 years.
Barbara is survived by her husband, Edward Khoury; her children, Coreen Khoury (Jeff Hammond), Edward Khoury Jr., Owen Khoury (Lynn), and Patricia...
Keith Starnes
Nov 3, 2025
VAN WYCK, SC ~Francis Keith Starnes, known lovingly as Keith, 89, of Van Wyck, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2025. Born on September 11, 1936, in Van Wyck to the late Fredrick Frank Starnes and Dallas Courtney, Keith remained a lifelong resident of the community he cherished.
Keith was preceded in death by his...
Kimberly Baldwin
Nov 3, 2025
LANCASTER, SC ~ Kimberly "Kim" Baldwin passed away peacefully on November 3, 2025, surrounded by those she loved after a courageous battle with cancer. Kim was known for her giving heart, her strength, and her unwavering love for others. Her fun spirit and genuine warmth made everyone around her feel cared for and loved.
Born on July...
Carolyn Taylor
Nov 2, 2025
LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Carolyn Cameron Knight Taylor, age 83, passed away peacefully at home on November 2, 2025. She was born in Lancaster, South Carolina on July 17, 1942, a daughter of the late David Cameron and the late Ethel Cameron and was the wife of Jim Taylor. Carolyn lived her whole life in Lancaster; she attended Lancaster...
Chris Sledge
Nov 2, 2025
LANCASTER, SC – Mr. Christopher "Chris" Johnathan Sledge, age 41, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025. He was born October 18, 1984, in Yokota, Japan, the son of Darryl Ray Sledge and Mikyong Kim. He was the loving husband of Elizabeth "Marie" Fitzgerald Sledge.
Chris was a 2002 graduate of Lancaster High School who has always had...
Ken Mcmanus
Oct 31, 2025
LANCASTER, SC – Mr. Kenneth Carson McManus, Sr., age 90, passed away Friday, October 31, 2025. He was born August 30, 1935, in Monroe, NC, the son of the late Kermit Carnes McManus and the late Gladys Aycoth McManus. He was the loving husband of the late Anne Funderburk McManus. Mr. McManus was the owner and operator...
