Rosalyn "Joyce" Sydnor
Jul 7, 2026
CHARLOTTE, NC ~ Rosalyn “Joyce” Sydnor, 88, of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 7, 2026. She was born on December 27, 1937, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Alonzo and Frieda (Higgins) Schullo. Joyce attended Grand Rapids Catholic Central High School, graduating in 1955. She enjoyed a remarkable 50+year career in nursing and health care education...
Raylan Gabriel Davis
Jul 7, 2026
With hearts forever changed, we announce the passing of our beloved son, Raylan.
From the very beginning, Raylan’s life was extraordinary. Though his time here was far too short, the impact he made will last a lifetime. He taught us what courage looks like, what unconditional love feels like, and how hope can exist even in the hardest moments.
Raylan entered this...
Debbie Blackmon
Jul 6, 2026
LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Deborah “Debbie” Ann Moore Blackmon, age 78, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2026, at her home, with her loving family by her side. She was born on March 7, 1948, in Lancaster, SC, to the late Herman Moore and the late Eva Small Moore McCoy and was the loving wife of the late William Douglas...
Billy Welch
Jul 6, 2026
LANCASTER, SC – Mr. Billy Charles Welch, 92, died peacefully on July 6, 2026. Born in Bladenboro, NC, on September 12, 1933, he was the son of the late Ernest Levi and Mary Thelma McClain Welch. Mr. Welch graduated from Bladenboro High School, where he was a gifted three-sport athlete. He was married to Martha Lee Hedgepeth Welch for 68...
Lois Cecilia Goga
Jul 6, 2026
FORT LAWN, SC ~ Mrs. Lois Cecilia Goga, age 93, entered her heavenly home on Monday, July 6, 2026. She was born on December 5, 1932, in Mount Oliver, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Fredrick Birkel and the late Catherine Vaughn Birkel. She was also the loving wife of the late George Andrew Goga.
Mrs. Goga was a devoted member...
Joe Black
Jul 4, 2026
LANCASTER, SC – Mr. Freddie Joseph “Joe” Black, age 79, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at his home. He was born on June 2, 1947, in Batesburg, SC and was the son of the late Eugene Fuller Black and the late Roza Lee Sheppherd Black and was the beloved husband of Ruth “Tina” Ernestine Sims Black.
Mr. Black had...
William "Dub" Jackson Snipes
Jul 2, 2026
LANCASTER, SC – Mr. William “Dub” Jackson Snipes, age 84, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 2, 2026, at Atrium Health Union. He was born on November 14, 1941, in Lancaster, SC and was the son of the late James Sanford Snipes and the late Angeline Snipes Merritt and was the beloved husband of the late Sylvia Joyce Hunter Snipes.
Mr....
Barbara Hefley
Jun 30, 2026
Clearwater, FL ~ Mrs. Barbara Grier Hefley, age 79, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2026, in Clearwater at the Suncoast Hospice Care Center. She passed away quietly and peacefully after a long battle with a progressive illness. She was loved and cared for until the end by her best friend and spouse of 60 years, James C. Hefley, Sr.
She was...
Larry Hegler
Jun 27, 2026
LANCASTER, SC – Larry Wayne Hegler, passed away on Saturday, June 27th, 2026, at his home. Born on July 26th, 1949, the son of the late Wilson Mosure Hegler and the late Mary Alice Brown Hegler.
Larry had a lifelong passion for anything with an engine. He loved watching drag racing and dirt track racing and spent countless hours working on...
John McRedmond
Jun 27, 2026
INDIAN LAND, SC – John H. McRedmond III "Papa Johnny", passed away on Saturday, June 27 2026, surrounded by the love of his family, leaving behind a lifetime of laughter, cherished memories, and a legacy of love.
John was a man who truly enjoyed life. He loved spending time on the golf course. His playlist was never complete without the music...
Juanita A. Moore
Jun 26, 2026
LANCASTER, SC ~ Juanita Aldridge Moore, 89, entered into eternal rest on Friday, June 26, 2026, at Atrium Health-CMC Main, with her loving family by her side. She was born in September 13, 1936, in Chesterfield, SC, to Elbert and Wencie Aldridge, Juanita grew up to possess a strong, unwavering faith that guided her entire life as a member of...
Ethel Thomas
Jun 24, 2026
LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Ethel Virginia Hancock Thomas, age 99, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 25, 1927, in Mt. Croghan, SC, a daughter of the late Henry Franklin Hancock and the late Nellie Gulledge Hancock.
Mrs. Thomas was a loving and devoted woman who found joy in life's simple...
Cheryl Johnson
Jun 23, 2026
In Loving Memory of Cheryl Ann Johnson
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Cheryl, who left this world surrounded by the love she gave so freely throughout her life.
She was a devoted mother to her four children, two sons and two daughters, who were the pride and joy of her life. Her love...
Emily Blackmon Knight
Jun 22, 2026
LANCASTER, SC ~ Ms. Emily Blackmon Knight, age 56, passed away Monday, June 22, 2026. She was born on September 27, 1969, in Lancaster, a daughter of the late William Lewis Blackmon and the late Elizabeth Anne Himmelman Boulware and was the loving wife of the late Marvin Eugene Knight.
Emily was a loving and free spirited woman who found joy...
William Allen Hinson, Jr.
Jun 19, 2026
LANCASTER, SC – William Allen Hinson, Jr., age 91, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2026, at White Oak Manor Lancaster. Mr. Hinson was born on August 22, 1934, in Lancaster, SC, the son of the late William Allen Hinson, Sr. and the late Minnie Faile Hinson.
Mr. Hinson proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. Prior to...
Elna Tinsley Blankenship
Jun 17, 2026
LANCASTER, SC ~ Elna Lee Tinsley Blankenship, lovingly known as “Grandmama,” passed away peacefully at the age of 98, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love, generosity, and devotion to family.
Elna was born on September 16, 1927, to Robert Asa Tinsley and Pearl Lee Nally Tinsley. She shared a beautiful love story with her beloved husband and soulmate, Charles “Charlie”...
Yank Schaeffer
Jun 16, 2026
LANCASTER, SC – Scott "Yank" Anthony Schaeffer, 69, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2026, at MUSC Columbia. Scott was born, October 10, 1956, in Hempstead, NY. He graduated from high school and joined the US Navy. After his service to his country, he worked with the Barnum and Bailey Circus which led him to South Carolina in 1976. Yank...
Sylvia Caroway
Jun 16, 2026
PAWLEY’S ISLAND, SC ~ Sylvia Boone Caroway, 84, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2026, at NHC Skilled Nursing Facility in Garden City, SC, surrounded by family and friends. Born June 20, 1941, in Micaville, NC, Sylvia’s life was centered on family, faith, and home.
For 45 years she was a devoted wife and a loving stay-at-home mother who poured her heart...
Susan Pittman
Jun 16, 2026
LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Susan Elaine Rowell Pittman, age 63, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2026. She was born September 17, 1962, in Lancaster, a daughter of the late Lonnie Granville Rowell and Jessie Elizabeth Hudson Rowell and was the loving wife of Felix Wayne Pittman.
Susan was a dedicated registered nurse who always placed the needs of others before her...
Lisa Payne
Jun 14, 2026
LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Lisa Dorene Gainer Payne, age 67, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at her home. She was born November 19, 1958, in Chester, the daughter of the late Kirby Glenn Gainer and the late Menthlee Cora Baker Gainer McClain and was the loving wife of the late Douglas Lloyd Payne.
Lisa was a faithful member of Faith...
