Obituaries

Nov 9, 2025

LANCASTER, SC – Mr. Robert Edward Sistare, age 81, passed away Sunday, November 9, 2025. He was born July 7, 1944, in Monroe, NC, the son of the late Lawson Eugene Sistare and the late Nada Sistare Funderburk and was the loving husband of Diane Duncan Sistare.

Robert was a man of deep Christian faith who found...

Nov 7, 2025

LANCASTER, SC~ It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Wayne Hinson, 69, a beloved figure in the Lancaster community, who departed this life on Friday, November 7, 2025, at MUSC Health-Lancaster Medical Center.

Born in Lancaster, SC, on October 12, 1956, to the late Bonnie Hinson and Lula Hinson Hinson, Wayne was...

Nov 6, 2025

HEATH SPRINGS, SC ~ Patricia Ann Vinson Haile Ammons, 84, a beloved matriarch and lifelong resident of the Lancaster area, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, November 6, 2025.

Born in Chester County, SC, on January 3, 1941, Patricia was the daughter of the late Ora Vinson and the late...

Nov 4, 2025

LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Barbara Kuzcek Khoury, age 86, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025. She was born in Lowell, Massachusetts on December 18, 1938, and was married to Edward Robert Khoury for 67 years.

Barbara is survived by her husband, Edward Khoury; her children, Coreen Khoury (Jeff Hammond), Edward Khoury Jr., Owen Khoury (Lynn), and Patricia...

Nov 3, 2025

VAN WYCK, SC ~Francis Keith Starnes, known lovingly as Keith, 89, of Van Wyck, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2025. Born on September 11, 1936, in Van Wyck to the late Fredrick Frank Starnes and Dallas Courtney, Keith remained a lifelong resident of the community he cherished.

Keith was preceded in death by his...

Nov 3, 2025

LANCASTER, SC ~ Kimberly "Kim" Baldwin passed away peacefully on November 3, 2025, surrounded by those she loved after a courageous battle with cancer. Kim was known for her giving heart, her strength, and her unwavering love for others. Her fun spirit and genuine warmth made everyone around her feel cared for and loved.

Born on July...

Nov 2, 2025

LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Carolyn Cameron Knight Taylor, age 83, passed away peacefully at home on November 2, 2025. She was born in Lancaster, South Carolina on July 17, 1942, a daughter of the late David Cameron and the late Ethel Cameron and was the wife of Jim Taylor. Carolyn lived her whole life in Lancaster; she attended Lancaster...

Nov 2, 2025

LANCASTER, SC – Mr. Christopher "Chris" Johnathan Sledge, age 41, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025. He was born October 18, 1984, in Yokota, Japan, the son of Darryl Ray Sledge and Mikyong Kim. He was the loving husband of Elizabeth "Marie" Fitzgerald Sledge.

Chris was a 2002 graduate of Lancaster High School who has always had...

Oct 31, 2025

LANCASTER, SC – Mr. Kenneth Carson McManus, Sr., age 90, passed away Friday, October 31, 2025. He was born August 30, 1935, in Monroe, NC, the son of the late Kermit Carnes McManus and the late Gladys Aycoth McManus. He was the loving husband of the late Anne Funderburk McManus. Mr. McManus was the owner and operator...

Oct 27, 2025

LANCASTER, SC – Mr. Raymond "Lee" Estes, age 57, passed away Monday, October 27, 2025. He was born January 25, 1968, a son of the late Marion "Raymond" Broughton and the late Ila Mae "Judy" Polston Broughton. Lee was a man of the outdoors who enjoyed fishing and was a handyman who could build just about anything.

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Oct 26, 2025

INDIAN LAND, SC ~ Mrs. Lynda Sue Hill, age 79, passed away on October 26, 2025. Born November 13, 1945, a daughter of the late Victor Morovic and the late Mattie Friend Morovic and was the wife of James Hill. Lynda was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose kindness touched everyone around her. She found joy...

Oct 24, 2025

LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Maxine Roof Lucas, age 71, of Lancaster, South Carolina, passed away on October 24, 2025. Born June 22, 1954, a daughter of the late James Roof and the late Virginia Wright Roof and was the wife of John Lucas. Maxine was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She found joy in crafting...

Oct 24, 2025

LANCASTER, SC ~ In Cuitláhuac, Veracruz, on December 25, 1936, Rosalina Coria Morales was born to the late Rafael Coria and Eloisa Morales. An 88-year-old resident of Veracruz passed away peacefully on Friday, October 24, 2025, at MUSC Health-Lancaster surrounded by her family.

A proud mother and grandmother, Mrs. Coria dedicated her life to her family, whom...

Oct 22, 2025

LANCASTER, SC – Mr. Jeffrey Theodore Thress, age 75, passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at his home. He was born May 10, 1950, in Mount Vernon, Ohio, a son of the late Herman "Bill" Thress and Celia Ann Moury Thress Speelman and was the loving husband of JoDene Alexander Thress. Jeffrey retired as a salesman for a construction...

Oct 22, 2025

LANCASTER, SC ~ Shannon Marie Stone Johnson passed away peacefully at home in Lancaster, South Carolina, on October 22, 2025, at the age of 29.

Born on December 31, 1995—just four hours shy of the New Year—Shannon entered the world into the loving arms of her mother and father, bringing light, intelligence, and compassion to everyone who...

Oct 21, 2025

HEATH SPRINGS, SC ~ Mrs. Lisa Roach Funderburk, age 58, of Heath Springs, South Carolina, passed away on October 21, 2025 at home surrounded by her family. Born August 23, 1967, a daughter of Brenda Burrell Roach and the late Roy Lee Roach and was the wife of Bryan Funderburk. Lisa had a deep passion for caring for plants...

Oct 20, 2025

LANCASTER, SC – Mr. Michael Douglas Scruggs, age 86, passed away unexpectedly Monday, October 20, 2025. He was born June 14, 1939 in Canton, North Carolina. He was the son of the late Guyle Thomas Scruggs and the late Ruth Mashburn Sizemore. Mike graduated from Baker High School in Columbus, Georgia and was a veteran of the United States...

Oct 18, 2025

LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Mildred Lee Threatt Knight, age 94, passed away Saturday, October 18, 2025, just three weeks after her beloved husband, Hazel. She was born March 3, 1931, a daughter of the late Peter Lawrence Threatt and the late Myrtle Catoe Threatt. She graduated from Buford High school in 1948 when there were only eleven...

Oct 16, 2025

LANCASTER, SC – Mr. Curtiss Lake Snipes, age 76, passed away Thursday, October 16, 2025. He was born December 17, 1948, son of the late Leeo Roberts Snipes and the late Dixie Blakenship Snipes and was the loving husband of Theresa West Snipes. Lake proudly served his country in the United States Army and was with American Legion Post...

Oct 16, 2025

LANCASTER, SC ~ Myra Hagins Marshall, 86, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on October 16, 2025.

Myra was the daughter of Oscar E. Hagins and Mary Nancy Hagins. She was preceded in death by her husband, William F. Marshall.

Myra attended Winthrop College where she received a Bachelors and Masters degree...