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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Gary Snipes, Sr.
Mar 13, 2026
LANCASTER, SC – Mr. Gary Wayne Snipes, Sr., age 77, passed away Friday, March 13, 2026. He was born on September 2, 1948, a son of the late Sam Snipes and the late Azalee Robinson Snipes and was the loving husband of Linda Harris Snipes. Gary was lovingly known as “Bubba” by family and friends. All who knew him loved...
Joe Catledge
Mar 11, 2026
LANCASTER, SC – Joseph Walter Catledge, affectionately known as Papa Joe, age 79, of Lancaster, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on February 8, 1947, in Vicksburg, Mississippi, Joe was the son of the late George Walter Catledge and Katie Hall Catledge. He spent much of his life in Lancaster, South Carolina,...
Frank Anthony Fratoe
Mar 10, 2026
INDIAN LAND, SC - Mr. Frank A. Fratoe, age 85, born December 10, 1940, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026, surrounded by love.
Frank was a deeply intelligent, thoughtful, and accomplished man whose life was defined by service, curiosity, and a profound appreciation for both people and ideas. He graduated summa cum laude from The Ohio State University before earning...
Judi Shah
Mar 10, 2026
INDIAN LAND, SC ~ Judith “Judi” Bipinchandra Shah, age 82, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, in the comfort of her own home. Born on December 6, 1943, the daughter of Cyril J. and Mary P. Lynott Calpin and the loving wife of Bipinchandra “Bipin” Govindlal Shah.
Judi will be missed dearly by her husband of 58 years, Bipin; three...
Cathy Sistare
Mar 9, 2026
LANCASTER, SC ~ Catherine Moore Sistare, lovingly known as “Cathy,” passed away at the age of 64. Born on July 7, 1961, in Lancaster, Cathy was a lifelong resident of the community she loved so dearly.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William F. Moore and Francis O’F. Moore.
Survived by her devoted husband, Reggie Sistare; her daughter, Paige Sistare...
Gene Workman
Mar 7, 2026
LANCASTER, SC – Mr. Coleman Eugene “Gene” Workman, age 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at his home. He was born June 8, 1934, in Kershaw, SC, and was the son of the late Clarence Workman and the late Sarah Blanche Catoe Workman Couch.
Gene was the devoted husband of the late Edith Summers Workman, with whom he...
Carolyn B. Snipes
Mar 7, 2026
FORT MILL, SC ~ In loving memory of Carolyn Byrum Snipes, who passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the age of 92. Born July 17, 1933, in Union County, NC, to the late Carl Taylor Byrum and Martha McIntyre Byrum, Carolyn lived a life defined by quiet strength, industriousness, and an unwavering devotion to those she loved.
Carolyn...
Donna Briganti
Feb 27, 2026
It is with great sadness that the family of Donna Sheldon Briganti announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, who departed this world peacefully at home on February 27, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with dementia. She was 82 years old. Donna moved from the Northeast to the Carolinas to be with her daughter...
Marlene Hayes
Feb 26, 2026
LANCASTER, SC - With much sorrow, we announce the passing of Marlene Catoe Hayes on February 26, 2026, at her home in Lancaster, SC, at the age of 89. Marlene was the youngest of eleven children in Kershaw, SC, and lived a life filled with deep, unconditional love for her family, compassion for others, and steadfast faith in our Lord...
John Hensley, Jr.
Feb 24, 2026
LANCASTER, SC – Mr. John Miles Hensley, Jr., 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Born December 20, 1935, in Lancaster, he was the son of the late John Mitchell Hensley and Ermin Jones Hensley.
He was the devoted husband of the late Mary Jean Hensley, with whom he shared 67 wonderful years of marriage.
John lived for more than...
Bobby Hegler
Feb 22, 2026
LANCASTER, SC – Mr. Robert “Bobby” Lee Hegler, age 85, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at his home. Born on May 16, 1940, he was the son of the late Robert “Bob” Edward Lee Hegler and the late Annie Elena Starnes Hegler, and the devoted husband of Gail Ballard Hegler.
Bobby was well-traveled, experiencing many places, yet his heart...
