Obituaries

Feb 9, 2023

LANCASTER, SC –Mr. Charles Melvin "Sparky" Thompson, age 82, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023. He was born January 31, 1941, in Lancaster, SC, the son of the late James Melvin Thompson and Ruth Montgomery Baxley and was the husband of Patricia Neely Thompson.  Sparky retired from Burns Chevrolet in Rock Hill after 41 years in the...

Feb 9, 2023

On February 9, 2023 Sherry C. Stalvey loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and "Mother to All" passed on to her heavenly home.

Born on the 4 th of July,1955. Sherry is survived by her husband David Stalvey, her children Donna Reeves (Ricky), Carrie Steele (Scott), Chris Stalvey (Bridget), Sylvia Maupin (Phil), her grandchildren Nicholas Nichols (Brittany),...

Feb 8, 2023

Martha Mae Wachta, born February 1, 1927, in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, Canada, peacefully passed away at the age of 96 at White Oak Manor in Lancaster, South Carolina. Martha, known by close friends and family as "Mae", lived a life filled with love, happiness, and good times from her family, friends, and church members.

Mae was...

Feb 8, 2023

Mr. James Thomas Roe (Jim) born April 16,1933 in Newark NJ, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2023 at his home in Lancaster, SC.  Jim is survived by his wife of 65 years Marion McFarlane Roe and sons, James Roe (Meg) of Devon PA, Jeffrey Roe (Gigi) of Long Valley NJ, and Gregory Roe (Kristi) of Waxhaw NC, and...

Feb 6, 2023

Donald (Donnie) Franklin Baker, age 81, passed away Monday, February 6, 2023, at his home in Lancaster, SC.  He was the son of the late Lee Edward Baker and the late Wilma Catoe Baker.  In 1959, he married his high school sweetheart, Betty Bailey Baker. Donnie was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, and friend to all.  Donnie...

Feb 5, 2023

INDIAN LAND, SC – Mr. John Charles Krysa, age 69, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023, at his home. He was born in Chicago, IL, son of the late Leonard Conrad Krysa and Matilda Motyka Krysa and was the husband of Lois Wilson Krysa.  John proudly served his country in the United States Army.

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Feb 3, 2023

LANCASTER, SC – Richard John Ormand, a native to Lancaster, SC, peacefully passed away on February 3, 2023 at the age of 71 surrounded by his family.

Richard is survived by his children, Crystal Carter (Scott) and Jonathan Ormand (August); his grandchildren, Jason Dobbins (Caroline Joseph), Matthew Carter (Sarah Wright), Landon Carter, Grayson Ormand, Holden...

Feb 2, 2023

RIDGEWAY, SC – Mr. James Joseph St. Jean, Sr., age 73, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023, at MUSC Health- Kershaw Medical Center. He was born November 7, 1949, in Chester, SC, a son of the late Charles Albert St. Jean and June Brice St. Jean and was the husband of Nancy King St. Jean.  Mr. St....

Feb 2, 2023

LANCASTER, SC – Mr. Bruce Edward Welch, age 63, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023, at his home. He was born December 7, 1959, in Rochester, MN, a son of Robert Welch and the late Dorothy Johnson Welch and was the husband of Joanna Bruner Welch.  Bruce proudly served his country in the United States Navy.

Jan 31, 2023

INDIAN LAND, SC ~ Mrs. Elva O'Connor Awe, age 93, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023. Mrs. Awe was born in Montana to the late James Osse O'Connor and Mildred Rasmussen O'Connor and was the wife of the late James Awe.

No service is scheduled at the time.

Jan 27, 2023

LANCASTER, SC – Mr. Robert Larry Snipes, age 72, passed away January 27, 2023. He was born April 14, 1950, in Lancaster, son of the late Sam James Snipes and the late Azalee Robinson Snipes and was the husband of Linda Dianne Snipes. After retirement, Larry enjoyed repairing appliances. He loved to camp at the beach and...

Jan 26, 2023

INDIAN LAND, SC – Mr. Timothy "Tim" T. Fanning, age 66, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023. He was born February 10, 1956 in Brooklyn, NY. Tim was the son of the late Michael Fanning and the late Elizabeth Howlett Fanning, and was the husband of Maureen Doody Fanning. He retired from The New York City Police Department Transit...

Jan 25, 2023

LANCASTER, SC – Mr. Ernest Peter Parker, 81, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at MUSC Health- Lancaster Medical Center. He was born May 15, 1941, in Lowell MA, a son of the late Chester Parker and Anastasia Macheras Parker.  Peter retired from Morrison Textiles as an Engineer.  He enjoyed engineering, world economics, fishing, and most of...

Jan 25, 2023

KERSHAW, SC – Mr. William "Billy" Parks White Jr., age 75, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023. He was born August 7, 1947, in Lancaster, a son of the late William Parks White Sr. and the late Elizbeth McManus White. Mr. White loved his family, spending time with his grandchildren, fishing, hunting, and his 1965 GTO. Mr....

Jan 25, 2023

LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Janeta "Jan" Rebecca Lowder Miller, age 47, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023. She was born June 19, 1975, a daughter of the late Robert Lee Lowder and the late Mildred Eugene Helms Lowder and was the loving wife of Eric David Miller. Jan enjoyed singing, fishing, cooking, artwork, animals, and traveling. She...

Jan 24, 2023

LANCASTER, SC ~ Ja'Nette Carter, age 42, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2023. Ja'Nette was a high school biology teacher. Her greatest joy was being a teacher, she stayed up all hours of the night finding the best quality lesson plans for her students. Ja'Nette poured her heart and soul into school for her students. She loved...

Jan 22, 2023

Visitation for Dianne Brister Thompson will be Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in Monroe from 9-10:45 AM, followed by funeral services at 11 AM.  Jared Walker will be officiating.

Dianne Brister Thompson was born in Alexandria, LA on October 16, 1947. She passed away on January 22, 2023 after a long battle with pancreatic...

Jan 21, 2023

LANCASTER, SC ~ Audrey Lee (Hansen) Serafini passed away peacefully on January 21, 2023, after a long courageous battle with dementia.

Audrey was born August 14, 1941, in Asbury Park, New Jersey, the daughter of Harold Hansen and Evelyn Slockbower Hansen. She moved with her family to South Florida in the 1950s where she graduated...

Jan 16, 2023

LANCASTER, SC – Mr. Lawrence "Larry" Cohen, age 89, passed away January 16, 2023. He was born November 4, 1933, in Brooklyn, NY, son of the late Herman Cohen and Sadie Cohen and was the husband of Patricia Hunter Cohen. Larry enjoyed watching sports, especially the NY Giants, playing tennis in his younger years, watching old movies,...

Jan 14, 2023

LANCASTER, SC – Fred Henry Shute passed away peacefully in his home on January 14, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Macon, Georgia on March 13, 1945, Henry graduated from Lancaster High School in 1964 and served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He received his Auto Body certificate from Clemson...