Obituaries

Jun 18, 2019

LANCASTER, SC ~ Robert Anson Whitaker, infant son of Robert and Tabitha Montgomery Whitaker went to be with the Lord Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at Prisma Health Baptist Hospital in Columbia, SC. Anson was born June 8, 2019 in Lancaster, SC.  Though he didn't spend much time with us, he touched many of our lives.

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Jun 18, 2019

LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Kathryn Croxton White, age 88, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2019. She was born November 19, 1930 in Lancaster, the daughter of the late Hayes Bernard Croxton and Laura Neal Croxton and was the wife of the late W. Elliott White.  She graduated from Heath Springs High School and was a member of...

Jun 16, 2019

LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Catherine Ghent Waters, age 81, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2019 at MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center.  She was born September 22, 1937 in Lancaster, SC, a daughter of the late Ernest Hazel Ghent, Sr. and Gladys Watson Ghent and was the wife of the late, Joel Lee Waters.  Mrs. Waters enjoyed working...

Jun 14, 2019

LANCASTER, SC ~ Ms. Adela Nicole Monsalvo, age 18, went home Friday, June 14, 2019 at Grandstrand Medical Center, Myrtle Beach, SC.  She was born September 18, 2000 in Lancaster, SC, a daughter of Lucio Monsalvo and Kala Harris Monsalvo.  Adela graduated in May from Lancaster High School.  Her plans were to pursue a career in Cosmetology. ...

Jun 13, 2019

CONCORD, NC ~ Mrs. Leila Johnson Funderburk, age 87, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2019 at Novant Health- Huntersville, NC.  She was born July 20, 1931 in Jefferson, SC, the daughter of the late Daniel M. Johnson and Lena Pigg Johnson and was the wife of the late Coan Arthur "C.A." Funderburk, Jr.  Mrs. Funderburk enjoyed...

Jun 11, 2019

INDIAN LAND, SC ~ James (Bud) R. McCune, Jr. passed away suddenly on June 11, 2019.  Born in Akron Ohio on February 16, 1948, he grew up in Topeka Kansas and attended Kansas State University.  He moved to Hartford, CT where he started his career working at Aetna in the pension and financial services division for almost...

Jun 10, 2019

LANCASTER, SC ~ Ms. Helen Maxine Clontz, age 75, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2019 at MUSC Health- Lancaster Medical Center.  She was born September 26, 1943 in Monroe, NC, the daughter of the late William Clayton Clontz and Crissie Preslar Clontz.  Helen enjoyed working in her yard, shopping, bowling and playing piano.  She loved keeping...

Jun 9, 2019

INDIAN LAND, SC ~ Ms. Bonnie Lee Fries Byrd, age 73, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2019 at her home.  She was born March 17, 1946 in Winchester, VA, a daughter of the late Walter Glenn Fries and Colleen Betheda Gardner Fries.  Bonnie was a graduate of Columbia College and University of South Carolina where she...

Jun 8, 2019

LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Annette Garris, age 55, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2019 at her home, surrounded by her family.  She was born July 3, 1963 in Homestead, Florida.  Mrs. Garris was the wife of Larry Garris.  She fought a long and hard battle with scleroderma for 15 years yet remained very positive and encouraging. Mrs....

Jun 7, 2019

LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Phyllis Jean Ford Proffitt, age 84, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2019 at MUSC Health- Lancaster Medical Center.  She was born August 23, 1934 in Mooresville, NC, the daughter of the late John Dee Ford and Beatrice Harris Ford.  Mrs. Proffitt was the wife of the late Joseph E. Proffitt. She loved...

Jun 3, 2019

INDIAN LAND, SC ~ Mr. Thomas Stewart Hardesty, age 87, passed away Monday, June 3, 2019 at his home.  He was born December 9, 1931 in Rocky River, Ohio.  Mr. Hardesty was a teacher and counselor for many years before becoming a salesman. He was a very outgoing and fun-loving person who enjoyed interacting with others.  Mr....

Jun 1, 2019

LANCASTER, SC ~ Mr. Bobby Joe Deese, age 65, went home to rest with his Heavenly Father on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at White Oak Manor in Lancaster.  He was born April 30, 1954 in Panama City, Florida, a son of the late Wilmer Deese and Inez Majors Deese. Mr. Deese was an accomplished musician.  He played...

May 27, 2019

LANCASTER, SC ~ Mr. Joel Dean Saylors, age 80, passed away Monday, May 27, 2019 at MUSC Health Lancaster.  He was born May 9, 1939 in Fort Mill, SC, a son of the late Holoman Joel Saylors and Mae Eller Saylors and was the husband of the late Amy McKinnon Saylors. Mr. Saylors served his country in...

May 25, 2019

VAN WYCK, SC ~ Mr. Troy C. Elmore, age 80, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2019 at MUSC Health Lancaster.  He was born July 25, 1938 in Lisbon, Louisiana, a son of the late Bertan Elmore and Norabell Whaley Elmore and was the husband of Martha Kendrick Elmore.  Mr. Elmore retired in 2001 as General Manager of...

May 21, 2019

LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Maria Antoinette Pelosa Ward, age 68, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at Atrium Health- Union.  She was born March 2, 1951 in Staten Island, NY, the daughter of Madeline Theresa Varriano Villani and the late Joseph Pelosa.  Maria is the wife of Phillip Anthony Ward. She was Child Development Center Teacher...

May 21, 2019

LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Dora Lee Phillips Deese, age 91, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at White Oak Manor Lancaster.  She was born August 20, 1927 in Kershaw County, a daughter of Robert David Phillips and Minnie Stewart Phillips and was the wife of Bill Deese.  Dora was a graduate of Buford High School and the...

May 17, 2019

MYRTLE BEACH, SC ~ Mr. Dennis Keith Criminger, age 61, passed away Friday, May 17, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born March 3, 1958 in Chester, SC, son of the late Earlie Brankman Criminger and Betty Watts Criminger and was the husband of Rhonda Taylor Criminger. Mr. Criminger was an avid outdoorsman...

May 16, 2019

GREENWOOD, SC ~ Mr. Matthew "Matt" Thomas Young, age 33, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2019.  He was born August 18, 1985 in Lancaster, SC, a son of Darrell Young and Karen Gay Young.  Matt was employed at Prysmian in Greenwood, SC.  He loved spending time with his three beautiful children. He was a family man, enjoyed...

May 15, 2019

LANCASTER, SC ~ Mr. Delrey Morris Marshall, age 73, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at his home.  He was born September 20, 1945 in Lancaster, SC, a son of the late George F. Marshall and Beulah Hammond Marshall and was the devoted husband to Sharon Briscoe Marshall.  Mr. Marshall served in the United States Army in...

May 14, 2019

LANCASTER, SC ~ Mr. Richard "Dick" Earl Wheaton, age 72, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at his home.  He was born May 24, 1946 in Newark, NY, a son of the late Damon D. Wheaton and Onalee Powers Wheaton.  Mr. Wheaton was an entrepreneur and business owner.  He was the owner and operator of Arcadia Sports...