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Janie Stogner Courtney

Janie Stogner Courtney

Apr 15, 2026

LANCASTER, SC – Mrs. Janie Ragsdale Stogner Courtney, age 94, passed away April 15, 2026. She was born June 16, 1931 in Pageland, Chesterfield County, SC, a daughter of the late John Frank Ragsdale and the late Glennie Pigg Ragsdale. Mrs. Courtney was a devoted member of Camp Creek Baptist Church, where she dearly loved her church family and her...

Charlie Catoe

Charlie Catoe

Apr 13, 2026

HEATH SPRINGS, SC – Mr. Charles “Charlie” West Catoe, age 80, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026. He was born October 9, 1945, in Camden, SC, he was the son of the late Keever Benjamin Catoe and the late Irene Margaret Faulkenberry Catoe.

He was the devoted husband of Judy Ann Couch Catoe, with whom he shared 60 wonderful years...

Heyward Erington Hilliard Jr.

Heyward Erington Hilliard Jr.

Apr 12, 2026

LANCASTER, SC – Mr. Heyward Erington Hilliard Jr, age 85, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at home surrounded by family, friends, faithful caregivers and the Patriot Hospice Staff. He was born July 29, 1940, in Kershaw, SC, he was the son of the late Heyward Erington Hilliard Sr. and the late Juanita Bruce Hilliard.

Lovingly and admirably known as...

Darylene Finkelstein

Darylene Finkelstein

Apr 12, 2026

FORT MILL, SC ~ Darylene Rae Finkelstein from Clarion Pa — known to her family as Dar, and to countless children and hearts as Jelly the Clown — passed away on April 12th at the age of 72. She was the kind of person who believed that every moment was an opportunity to make someone smile, and she lived that...

Sheri Simcox-Adams

Sheri Simcox-Adams

Apr 10, 2026

LANCASTER, SC ~ Sheri Roxanne Simcox-Adams passed away at the age of 57. Born on April 7, 1969, in Lancaster, the daughter of Jimmy Randall Simcox and Barbara Jean Horton Simcox.

Sheri was a woman whose life was deeply rooted in faith, family, and a love for learning. A lifelong and devoted member of Old Waxhaw Presbyterian Church, she found great...

Joyce Catoe Rollings

Joyce Catoe Rollings

Apr 9, 2026

LANCASTER, SC – Joyce Catoe Rollings, age 84, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026. Born on July 10, 1941, in Lancaster, South Carolina, she was the beloved daughter of the late Amos Vander Catoe and Mamie Thigpen Catoe.

Joyce was a devoted member of Tabernacle United Methodist Church, where her faith was an important part of her life. She found...

Marlene Crimminger

Marlene Crimminger

Apr 8, 2026

LANCASTER, SC – Mrs. Marlene Wilson Flowers Crimminger, age 90, passed away April 8, 2026. She was born April 5, 1936, in Williamsburg County, SC, a daughter of the late William Wesley Wilson and the late Catherine Odelia Flowers Wilson and was the loving wife of the late William “Ray” Crimminger, Sr. She was the 14th child of 24 children...

Adrian M Parisio

Adrian M Parisio

Apr 3, 2026

LANCASTER, SC – With much sorrow, we announce the passing of Adrian Moran Parisio formerly of Floyd, Virginia. Adrian departed this life on April 3, 2026, at MUSC-Lancaster Medical Center at the age of 87, surrounded by the peace of a well-served life.

A vibrant soul who found beauty in every corner of the world, Adrian was happiest when spending time...

Drake Starnes

Drake Starnes

Apr 2, 2026

LANCASTER ~ Nicholas Drake Starnes, 18, was born on February 13, 2008 to Nicholas Starnes and Holly Terry. Drake valiantly and courageously battled leukemia since December of 2021. While surrounded by loved ones Drake completed his battle here on Earth and entered the gates of Paradise on April 2, 2026.

Although Drake's time here was not nearly as long as we...

Marvin Starnes

Marvin Starnes

Apr 2, 2026

LANCASTER, SC – Mr. Marvin Starnes, age 77, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at his home. He was born on September 8, 1948, a son of the late Arther Roy Starnes and the late Louise Sims Starnes and was the loving husband of the late Judy M. Starnes.

Marvin was a man who truly cherished the simple joys of...

Mildred Ann Genova

Mildred Ann Genova

Apr 1, 2026

LANCASTER, SC ~ Mildred "Millie" Genova, lovingly known as Millie, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of family, warmth, and simple joys. She was born on June 28, 1934, in the Bronx, New York, to Nicholas and Josephine (Francisco) Pesce.

Millie spent her early years in New York before moving to Connecticut, where she lived in...

Alejandrina Carmen Seminario

Alejandrina Carmen Seminario

Mar 29, 2026

LANCASTER, SC ~ Ms. Alejandrina Carmen Seminario, age 84, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026. She was born in El Oro, Ecuador on December 16, 1941, a daughter of the late Francisco Seminario and the late Avelina Regalado.

She was a devoted daughter, a great sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and an amazing mother who raised four children with unwavering love, strength,...

Betty Starnes

Betty Starnes

Mar 29, 2026

LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Betty Jenkins Starnes, age 71, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born on June 24, 1954, in Lancaster, she was a daughter of the late BC Garris, Sr. and the late Willie Evelyn Brazzell Crenshaw. She was the devoted wife of Bobby Glenn Starnes, with whom...

Laura Everall

Laura Everall

Mar 28, 2026

LANCASTER, SC ~ Ms. Laura Gail Everall, lovingly known as “Lauralee”, age 75, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born March 25, 1951, in Lancaster, SC, the daughter of the late Richard Odell Everall and Oveta Elizabeth McAteer Everall. Laura received her Associate’s Degree in Nursing from Central Piedmont Community College...

Michael Sbarbari

Michael Sbarbari

Mar 26, 2026

INDIAN LAND, SC – Mr. Michael Sbarbari, age 68, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026. He was born on September 6, 1957, a son of Michelina Cutaia Sbarbari and the late Louis Alfred Sbarbari. Michael was a very active member of the Knights of Columbus, and he loved each member as a brother; especially, Richie Sanna. He always enjoyed helping...

Terry Lee Barrett

Terry Lee Barrett

Mar 24, 2026

LANCASTER, SC – Mr. Terry Lee Barrett, age 69, of Lancaster, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2026, at home surrounded by family. Born on July 22, 1956, Terry spent most of his life in and around Lancaster.

Terry was the beloved son of the late Helen Phillips Barrett and Paige C. Barrett. He was predeceased by his siblings...

Jerry Dean Blackwell

Jerry Dean Blackwell

Mar 20, 2026

It is with heavy hearts and fond memories that we announce the passing of Jerry Dean Blackwell of Lancaster, SC, a man who truly lived life out loud. He was the son of the late Geraldine Mackey Blackwell of Lancaster, SC and Fred Phillips of Kershaw, SC.

He was known for his big personality, booming laughter, his love of Hot Rods,...

Gail Stevens

Gail Stevens

Mar 20, 2026

LANCASTER, SC ~ Linda Gail Hoffman Stevens, a woman whose life was defined by quiet strength and an unwavering heart, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 20, 2026, at the age of 74. Born on July 24, 1951, she was the cherished daughter of the late William Edward Hoffman and Mary Estees Hoffman.

Gail was the cornerstone of her...

Mark Ominsky

Mark Ominsky

Mar 18, 2026

INDIAN LAND, SC ~ It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mark Ominsky, age 85, who died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.

Born on August 24, 1940, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Mark was the son of the late Joseph and Lillian Ominsky. A man of exceptional intellect, and quiet strength, he was defined by...

Michael Ghent

Michael Ghent

Mar 13, 2026

LANCASTER, SC – Mr. Michael Joseph Ghent, age 42, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026. Born on September 29, 1983, the son of Jeffrey “Jeff” M. Ghent and Jean Mullaney Ghent and the devoted husband of Robin Miles Ghent.

Michael was first and foremost a devoted family man. His greatest joy was being present for his family. Michael was so...

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