Obituaries

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...

Jul 8, 2023

LANCASTER, SC – Mr. Donny Wayne Threatt, age 74, passed away Saturday, July 8, 2023, at his home. He was born June 14, 1949, in Lancaster, a son of the late James Walter "J.W." Threatt and Evelyn Almetta Carnes Threatt and was the husband of Frances Browning Threatt. Donny enjoyed deer hunting, shooting guns, working on anything mechanical, and...

Jul 5, 2023

ROCK HILL, SC ~ In memory of Madonna (Linn) Lasure, age 83, passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at Rock Hill Grove Senior Living Center. She was born July 23, 1939, in Marion, WV, a daughter of the late William Henry Martin and Minnie Myrtle (Green) Linn.

She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister...

Jul 1, 2023

FORT MILL, SC ~ On July 1st the world was made aware of the passing of Marilyn Jean Bauer, 75, of Fort Mill, SC.  She was born June 1st, 1948, in Albany NY.  Marilyn was a 1967 graduate of Columbia High School and finished her Associates from HVCC in 1971.

She retired after almost 37 years at...

Jun 29, 2023

LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Francine Sowell Killough, age 85, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2023 at her home. She was born January 27, 1938, in Lancaster, a daughter of the late Benjamin Franklin Sowell, Sr. and Sula Knight Sowell Langley. Mrs. Killough's greatest joy was being a mother and grandmother, she loved each of them wholeheartedly. She was always...

Jun 29, 2023

INDIAN LAND, S.C ~ Wofford Bennett Gunter of Indian Land, SC surrendered his earthly life on June 29th, 2023, after 92 years of service, pleasure, and devotion awarded him by his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was a member of Osceola United Methodist Church, becoming a member with the marriage to his soulmate and love of...

Jun 27, 2023

LANCASTER, SC – Mr. Benjamin "Benny" Lamar Childers, age 64, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at his home. He was born July 2, 1958, in Lancaster, a son of the late Joseph Lamar Childers and the late Margaret Louise Bedford Childers. Benny retired from Lancaster County Public Works. Benny was an avid clock collector and loved cutting grass....

Jun 25, 2023

LANCASTER, SC ~ Mr. Frank Michael Kamarunas, age 63, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, June 25, 2023. He was born November 18, 1959, in Scranton, Pennsylvania, a son of the late George Joseph Kamarunas and the late Susan Eleanor Marcinko Kamarunas. Frank was a graduate of Dunmore High School, Dunmore, PA. He furthered his education...