Obituaries

Aug 18, 2023

HEATH SPRINGS, SC ~ Mrs. Brindell Cauthen Medlin, age 76, passed away Friday, August 18, 2023. She was born November 9, 1946, in Lancaster, a daughter of the late Joseph Alva Cauthen, Sr. and Emma Mae Kelly Cauthen and was the wife of the late Charles Medlin. Mrs. Brindell enjoyed watching tv, playing with her dogs, and loved being...

Aug 17, 2023

LANCASTER, SC ~ Ethan Cole Douglas, infant son of Tyler Douglas and Lisa Murphy Douglas, entered heaven to be with Jesus on August 17, 2023.  Though he never spent any time with us, he touched many lives.

Those left to cherish his memory include his parents, Tyler and Lisa Douglas; his sister, Linda Faith Douglas; maternal grandparents,...

Aug 16, 2023

INDIAN LAND, SC – Mr. Richard Arnold Greves, age 85, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at home. He was born February 16, 1938, in Brooklyn, NY, the son of the late Thomas Herbert Greves and Petra Larson Greves and was the loving husband of Patricia "Pat" Rhatigan Greves. Mr. Greves retired from the New York Stock Exchange as...

Aug 13, 2023

LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. DeLee Laverne Garner Smith Ballard, age 77, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023. She was born July 22, 1946, in Gastonia, NC, a daughter of the late Wilton Laverne Garner and Dorothy Lee Lovingood Garner and was the wife of Willis "Will" Franklin Ballard, Jr. Mrs. DeLee graduated Magna Cum Laude at MUSC with a...

Aug 5, 2023

KERSHAW, SC – Mr. Ralph "Stormy" L. Dorman, age 85, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2023 at MUSC Camden Medical Center. He was born September 18, 1937, in Kershaw, the son of the late Coley Blease Dorman and the late Deanie Ella Roberts Dorman and was the loving husband of Phyllis Sue Cobb Dorman. Mr. Dorman enjoyed cooking, eating...

Aug 4, 2023

LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Tammy Lynn Hendrick Gaskin, age 53 years young, went to be with her Lord August 4, 2023. She was born July 20, 1970, in Charlotte, NC where she lived for a few short years with her family. Tammy's dad and mom relocated their home to Indian Land, Lancaster County SC with her brother and sister....

Aug 1, 2023

LANCASTER, SC~ Robert Michael "Mike" Couch, age 49, passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2023.  He was born on May 1, 1974, in Camp Hill, PA, son of James Couch and Mary Ann Cannarella Couch and was the husband of Yvette Houtz Couch. Mike received his Associate Degree in Culinary Arts. He loved cooking, swimming, amusement parks, and riding...

Jul 31, 2023

INDIAN LAND, SC – Mr. Peter Constable Gaiser, age 73, passed away Monday, July 31, 2023. He was born May 22, 1950, in Athens, OH, the son of the late Richard Nicholson Gaiser and the late Elizabeth Mae Constable Gaiser and was the loving husband of Brenda Joanne Jordan Gaiser and father of Jonathan "Jon" Constable Gaiser (Danielle). Mr....

Jul 30, 2023

LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Shirley Ann Faulkenberry Hall, age 82, passed away Sunday, July 30, 2023. She was born December 8, 1940, in Lancaster, a daughter of the late David Faulkenberry and Mable Blackmon Faulkenberry and was the wife of the late Willard Lee Hall, Jr. Mrs. Shirley was a seamstress for Springs Industries. Her family was her greatest...

Jul 28, 2023

Mr. Charles Steven "Steve" Whitaker, age 42, passed away Friday, July 28, 2023. He was born April 22, 1981, in Charlotte, NC, the son of Charles Elliott Whitaker and Lynn Mahaffey Whitaker. Steve enjoyed drag racing, working on cars, all sports, playing games on his phone, and watching his nieces go kart races. Family was very important to him,...

Jul 28, 2023

INDIAN LAND, SC – Mr. Carlos Javier Ocasio Jordan, age 41, passed away Friday, July 28, 2023. He was born August 10, 1981, in Ponce, Puerto Rico, the son of Jorge Ocasio Negron and Milagros Jordan Ocasio. Carlos was an avid New England Patriots fan. He enjoyed scuba diving, hiking, country music, and history, especially WWII. Carlos loved spending...

Jul 26, 2023

LANCASTER, SC – Mr. Avery Michael Turner, age 70, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023. He was born February 11, 1953 in Lancaster, SC. A son of the late Lloyd F. Turner and Carolyn Neal Turner. Mike retired from Comporium Communications after 30 dedicated years. Throughout his life as a dedicated bachelor, he enjoyed watching movies, studying American history,...

Jul 25, 2023

LANCASTER, SC – Mr. Eric Mason Rhyner, age 89, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2023. He was born March 19, 1934, in Lancaster, a son of the late Charles Sturgis Rhyner and the late Daisy Wright Rhyner and was the loving husband of Margie Oliver Rhyner. Mr. Rhyner was a brick mason for 46 years. He loved working, watching...

Jul 23, 2023

LANCASTER, SC ~ Ms. Mary Jeanine Bowers Gardner, age 79, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2023. She was born August 14, 1943, in Lancaster, a daughter of the late Manley Brice Bowers, Sr. and Mary Louise Player Bowers. Ms. Jeanine retired from Springs Industries in the sewing department. She enjoyed working in her yard and garden, sewing, cutting her...

Jul 22, 2023

LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Marion Parker Pressley, age 73, of Lancaster, SC, peacefully passed away, July 22, 2023, at her home surrounded by family and close friends.

She was a loving daughter, mother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, friend, and cousin. She worked hard, loved her husband and family more than anything; liked anything in purple and had...

Jul 21, 2023

LANCASTER, SC~ James Lewis Long, age 60, passed away on Friday, July 21, 2023.  He was born on June 12, 1963, in Bamberg, SC, the son of the late James Larry Long, Sr. and Joyce Allen Walker.  James loved college football, especially Carolina Gamecocks, history, and carpentry work.

James is survived by two daughters, Dana Long, and...

Jul 14, 2023

Diana Love, 83, of Walnutport, formerly of Lancaster, SC passed away on July 14, 2023. She was a loving mother, grandmother, aunt, and cousin. Her laugh and beautiful smile charmed everyone she met.

Survivors: Daughter, Dr. Liza Ovington and spouse Susan Schoenberger; Son, Dirk Ovington and his son Michael; Nieces and Nephews. Diana was predeceased by her...

Jul 13, 2023

LANCASTER, SC ~ Billy Steven Wynn September 13, 1963 - July 13, 2023

"Steve", age 59, passed away peacefully on July 13, at his daughter's home in South Carolina. He was surrounded by his loving children, Kandace (James) & Kory, and his grandchildren.

Celebration of life to be held at: 852 Union Church Rd. Lancaster...

Jul 10, 2023

LANCASTER, SC ~ Ms. Debra "Debbie" Jo Usher Adams, age 66, passed away Monday, July 10, 2023. She was born March 4, 1957, in Lancaster, a daughter of Winnie Jocelyn Helms Askew and the late Don Bob Usher. Debbie loved to work in her flowers, watch the hummingbirds, and loved all animals. She was a member of the Moose...

Jul 8, 2023

Tindall Ann Yarborough, of Lancaster, born August 24, 1984, succumbed to the ravages of diabetes on July 8, 2023. She is remembered for her open heart, smiling face and energetic efforts to bring happiness, and meaning to family members, the homeless, and God's children who she felt had been passed by. Tindall was most recently employed as an administrative...