Obituaries

Dec 8, 2025

LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Wanda Gail Faile, age 73, passed away December 8, 2025, in her son's home, surrounded by the ones she loved. She was born on April 23, 1952, a daughter of the late Yates Stogner and the late Ignoma Knight Stogner. She was the wife of the late Lonnie William Faile.

Wanda was a...

Dec 5, 2025

INDIAN LAND, SC – Scott Bradley Young, age 50, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025, unexpectedly with his wife by his side. Born on October 13, 1975, the son of the late Louie Kent Young and the late Charlotte Pope Young and was the loving husband of Brooke Beckham Young.

Scott was a deeply devoted, larger...

Dec 5, 2025

LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Gayle Ribelin Glover, age 85, passed away on December 5, 2025 at MUSC-Lancaster. She was born October 6, 1940, in Lexington, NC, a daughter of the late Sidney T. Ribelin and the late Treva Lacy Koontz Ribelin and was the loving wife of Donald Ted Glover. She was a wonderfully creative woman with love for...

Dec 5, 2025

LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Mary Emma Barrett Miller, age 86 of Lancaster, SC, departed this earth for her Heavenly home on December 5th, 2025.  She was a dearly loved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She had a personal relationship with Jesus and lived her life in obedience to Him, beginning each day by reading her Bible and spending...

Dec 3, 2025

LANCASTER, SC ~ Ms. Judy Threatt Munn, age 72, passed away December 3, 2025. She was born January 7, 1953, in Lancaster, SC, a daughter of the late James Walter Threatt and the late Evelyn Carnes Threatt. Judy cherished every moment spent with her family, especially on their vacations together. She found joy in simple pleasures, including her frequent...

Dec 1, 2025

LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Christine Lillian Lambert Timmons, age 89, passed away December 1, 2025 at her home. She was born January 27, 1936 in Lancaster, South Carolina, a daughter of the late Willie Lambert and the late Willie Mae McManus Lambert and was the loving wife of the late Marvin Timmons.

Mrs. Timmons loved her family...

Nov 30, 2025

LANCASTER, SC ~ Ms. Lynn Threatt, age 70, passed away November 30, 2025, at MUSC in Chester, SC. She was born July 14, 1955, in Mecklenburg County, NC, a daughter of the late David Henry Threatt and the late Virginia Mae Green Threatt.

Lynn enjoyed spending time outdoors and shopping in the stores on Main Street. She...

Nov 27, 2025

SURFSIDE BEACH, SC ~ Mrs. Daisy Elfreida "Granny" Hall Plyler, age 85, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025. Born July 12, 1940, in Lancaster, SC, a daughter of the late Ocie Melvin Hall, Sr. and the late Mae Aline Deese Hall and was the wife of the late Thomas Frank Plyler. Elfreida was of the Christian faith and...

Nov 27, 2025

LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Sharon Susanne Sims Hargett, age 58, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025. Born December 9, 1966, a daughter of the late Bobby Michael Sims and Peggy Horton Sims and was the wife of the late Stephen Eugene Hargett. Sharon, a cherished daughter, mother, and friend, was deeply loved by many. Her devotion to her...

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...

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...

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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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...