Obituaries

Sep 27, 2025

LANCASTER, SC – Mr. Hazel Brown Knight, age 94, passed away Saturday, September 27, 2025. He was born August 23, 1931, a son of the late Hazel T Knight and the late Clara Lynn Knight.

When he was just ten years old, he went to work at Robinson's clothing store on main street in Lancaster. This is...

Sep 26, 2025

LANCASTER, SC – Mr. Woodford "Woody" Lee Wilson, age 81, of Lancaster, SC, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, September 26, 2025. Born on September 17, 1944, in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Hazel John Wilson and the late Guy Rea Horton Wilson. He was the devoted husband of Linda W. Wilson.

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Sep 26, 2025

LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Emily Williams Brazell, 94, entered her eternal home on Friday, September 26, 2025, after a brief illness. Born May 13, 1931, in Williamsburg, SC, she was the daughter of the late Willie Hazzard Williams and Rosa Ackerman Williams.

Emily was a devout Christian and a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved spending...

Sep 25, 2025

HEATH SPRINGS, SC – Mr. Bobby Michael Sims, age 81, passed away Thursday, September 25, 2025 at his home in Heath Springs, SC. He was born July 28, 1944, a son of the late Clyde J Sims and the late Frances M Sims. Bobby will be remembered as a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He was a man...

Sep 21, 2025

LANCASTER, SC ~ Joanne Brown Sistare, 72, of Lancaster, South Carolina, passed away on September 21, 2025. Born February 20, 1953, the daughter of the late Jessie Brown Sr., and the late Olga Byars Brown. Joanne, a cherished wife, mother, and grandmother, will be remembered for her quiet faith as a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church and her deep...

Sep 18, 2025

CHARLOTTE, NC ~ Kelly Ann Shirley, 65, of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away on September 17, 2025. Born July 4, 1960, she was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.

She is survived by her daughter, Brandy Cepeda (Josh); son, Jackson Shirley; grandchildren, Aaralyn Thorne, Levi Cepeda, and Asher Cepeda; brother, Douglas Timko; and her sister Kasey...

Sep 15, 2025

LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Virginia Hicks Horton, age 93, passed away Monday, September 15, 2025, at her home. She was born September 20, 1931, the daughter of the late Emanuel Jackson Hicks and the late Alice Beatrice Barefoot Hicks and was the loving wife of the late Coleman Horton. Virginia, who had a long-standing membership at Temple Baptist Church...

Sep 13, 2025

WINSTON SALEM, NC ~ Ms. Sara Jane Todd, age 69, passed away Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Atrium Health Wake Forest in Winston Salem, NC. Sara was born on November 22, 1955, a daughter of the late Bernice Todd and the late Bobbie A. Miller. Sara will be remembered as a selfless sister and mother who exemplified strength through...

Sep 12, 2025

LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Carol Babbino Seufert, age 77, passed away September 12, 2025, at the MUSC- Lancaster Medical Center. Carol  was born April 8, 1948, the daughter of the late Angelo Babbino and the late Dorothy Willmont Babbino.  Carol was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who cherished every moment spent with her family, especially her grandchildren. She...

Sep 12, 2025

LANCASTER, SC ~ Charlene Plyler Lowery, 66, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, September 12, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.  She was born on September 9, 1959, in Mount Clemens, Michigan, a daughter of the late Pleasant May Plyler and the late Neva Velle Emerick Plyler.

She was selfless in her love and devotion to...

Sep 11, 2025

LANCASTER, SC – Mr. Henry Benjamin Chandler, lovingly known as "Benny," age 91, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025.

Benny honorably served his country as a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Betty Jo Chandler; his son, Benjamin Douglas Chandler; and his daughter, Cynthia Jane Chandler....

Sep 11, 2025

LANCASTER, SC –Mr. James "Eric" Sullivan, 72, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 11, 2025 after a nearly three year cancer battle. Born in Lancaster County, he was the son of the late James and Gladys Sullivan. Mr. Sullivan was a class of 1971 Lancaster High School graduate and a class of 1975 graduate of The...

Sep 9, 2025

LANCASTER, SC – Mr. Curtis William Cameron Jr, age 68, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2025. He was born September 21, 1956, a son of the late Rev. Curtis Cameron and the late Sarah Revels Cameron. Curtis was a former car salesman and a retired insurance agent with Nationwide Insurance. A dedicated member of Sherwood Baptist Church, Curtis spent...

Sep 7, 2025

LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Naomi H. Blackwell Sims, age 96, passed away Sunday, September 7, 2025. She was born June 24, 1929, in Lancaster, SC, a daughter of the late Roy M. Helms and the late Mary Byrd Helms and was the loving wife of the late Clyde Blackwell. Naomi was a member of Grace Presbyterian Church in Lancaster,...

Sep 7, 2025

LANCASTER, SC – Mr. Ronald Jerrel Hunt, age 77, passed away Sunday, September 7, 2025. He was born February 26, 1948, a son of the late Frank Hunt and the late Bleeka Mills Hunt. Ronald treasured the time he spent with his family, especially his children and grandchildren. He found joy in the simple pleasures of life, like vacationing...

Sep 6, 2025

Ms. Madisson Brooke Finley, age 33, passed away Saturday, September 6, 2025. She was born July 18, 1992, in Lancaster, SC, the daughter of Eugene "Todd" Finley and Renee Miller Finley.

Madisson was a lifelong sports enthusiast, excelling in softball, volleyball, and basketball. She also shared her passion by coaching t-ball for the Lancaster County Rec. Center....

Sep 6, 2025

LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Edith Summers Workman, age 88, passed away September 6, 2025. She was born July 24, 1937, in Lancaster, SC, a daughter of the late Avery Leland Summers and the late Annie Louise Threatt Summers and was the loving wife of Coleman Eugene "Gene" Workman. Mrs. Workman enjoyed reading, cooking, and coloring (adult coloring books, including...

Sep 6, 2025

LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Margaret "Darlene" Costner Beam, age 84, passed away Saturday, September 6, 2025. She was born April 18, 1941, in Shelby, North Carolina, a daughter of the late Hubert "Paw" Costner and the late Ruth McMahon "Maw" Costner and was the loving wife of the late Fred U. Beam. Darlene loved the Lord with all her...

Sep 4, 2025

LANCASTER, SC – Mr. Mitchell Dale Starnes, age 45, passed away Thursday, September 4, 2025, at his home. He was born October 25, 1979, a son of Betty Mae Starnes Starnes and the late Donnie Edgar Starnes. Mitchell enjoyed fishing and working on cars.  He was a very giving person who just loved being at home and with family....

Sep 2, 2025

LANCASTER, SC – Mr. Charles Drake Starnes, age 86, passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2025. He was born January 13, 1939, a son of the late Thomas Cecil Starnes and the late Alzora Bowers Starnes and was the loving husband of the late Carolyn Beatty Starnes. Mr. Starnes was a simple man who minded his own business and was...