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Local obituaries for Lancaster, SC

Esther Lori Hilton

Esther Lori Hilton

Oct 20, 2026

COLUMBIA, S.C. Ms. Esther Lori Hilton age 55 formerly of Lancaster, S.C. died Tuesday October 20, 2026 in Columbia, S.C. She was born April 25, 1971 in Lancaster, S.C. a daughter of the late Kenneth "Bubba" Hilton, and Marsha Hilton. She is survived by a sister Joyce McClure and her husband Shelton of Texas.  She was preceded in death by...

Milton Ramon De Reyna

Milton Ramon De Reyna

Sep 18, 2026

BLYTHEWOOD, S.C.  Mr. Milton Ramon De Reyna age 96 husband of the late Mrs. Martha Mae Stroud De Reyna died Friday September 18, 2026 at White Oak Manor in Lancaster, S.C. He was born in New Orleans, La. He was a graduate of Tulane University with a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, and worked for ABC TV formally Rollins Corporation...

Beth Elaine Heilman

Beth Elaine Heilman

Sep 6, 2026

LANCASTER, S.C.  Ms. Beth Elaine Heilman age 85 died Sunday September 6, 2026 at her home.  She was born in Panama Canal Zone Panama, a daughter of the late Dalvin Heilman and Bessie Lee Phillips Heilman. She retired as a Radiology Nuclear Technologist with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Nuclear Medicine. Ms. Heilman will be buried in Florida at...

Othell Burton, Jr.

Othell Burton, Jr.

Sep 6, 2026

FORT LAWN, S.C. Mr. Othell Burton, Jr. age 69 husband of Mrs. Connie Love Burton for 47 years died Sunday Morning September 6, 2026, at his home. He was born in Meridian, Mississippi, and he was the son of the late Mr. Othell Burton, Sr, and Mrs. Tommie Jean Smith Burton. He worked for Viking Steel as an iron worker,...

John Hubert Ervin

John Hubert Ervin

Sep 3, 2026

INDIAN LAND. S.C.  Mr. John Hubert Ervin, age 93 born June 25, 1933, in Lancaster, South Carolina, passed away on September 3, 2026. He will be remembered with love and gratitude by those who knew him and shared in his life. Family and friends are invited to gather on September 5, 2026 from 10-11 A.M. at Osceola Methodist Church 6675...

Maxine S Roof

Maxine S Roof

Aug 25, 2026

LANCASTER, S.C. Mrs. Maxine Stroud Roof, age 95 wife of the late Charles Ray Roof, Sr, passed away Tuesday August 25, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 14, 1931, in Bat Cave, North Carolina.

The Graveside Funeral Service for Maxine will be 3:00 PM Friday August 28, 2026 at Lancaster Memorial Park Mausoleum, and entombment will...

Rose Margaret Lawson

Rose Margaret Lawson

Aug 18, 2026

INDIAN LAND. S.C. Mrs. Rose Margaret Lawson, age 79, wife of Mr. Dan Lawson, passed away August 18, 2026 at her home.  She was born October 22, 1946, in Gloversville, New York, the daughter of the late Mr. George Hallenback and Mrs. Mary Carbenilli Hallenback. She received her Bachelors Degree from the State University of New York at Plattsburg.  She...

Dianna "Dee" Murphy Poland

Dianna "Dee" Murphy Poland

Aug 17, 2026

Dianna “Dee” Poland, 76 of Fort Mill passed away on Monday  August 17, 2026, at Harbor Chase Riverwalk Assisted Living in Rock Hill, S.C.

She was born in Oppy Kentucky a daughter of the late Lafe Murphy and Margie Nickels Murphy and wife of Mr. Howard Poland of Their Home in Indian Land, S.C. She retired from SPX in Human Resources.

She...

Anthony Phillips

Anthony Phillips

Aug 15, 2026

INDIAN LAND, S.C. Mr. Anthony Phillips age 84 husband of the late Christine Johnson Phillips passed away Saturday August 15, 2026, at his home in The Tree Tops Community of Indian Land. Mr. Phillips loved to fish and garden, and the family will celebrate his life in the Spring. He was a U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran having served our great...

Patricia Ann Horton Jordan

Patricia Ann Horton Jordan

Aug 15, 2026

LANCASTER, S.C. Mrs. Patricia (Patsy) Ann Horton Jordan age 82 wife of 42 years to the late Billy Ray Jordan, Sr. passed away Saturday at her home surrounded by her family. She was born February 23, 1944 in Kershaw, S.C. a daughter of the late Thomas Henry Horton and Evelyn Sowell Horton. She retired from Springs Industries, Grace Plant, and...

Joanne Barker Broughton

Joanne Barker Broughton

Jul 27, 2026

Lancaster, S.C, Mrs. Joanne Barker Broughton, age 89, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2026, at her home surrounded by her daughter and friends.

Visitation is 12 PM-1 PM Thursday July 30, 2026, at Jerry Hartley Funeral Home followed by the funeral service at 1 PM at Jerry Hartley Funeral Home Chapel. Burial Lancaster Memorial Park.

Mrs. Broughton was born on December...

Sherrie Dianne Huson Larson

Sherrie Dianne Huson Larson

Jun 7, 2026

ROCK HILL. S.C.  Mrs. Sherrie Dianne Huson Larson, age 69 wife of Mr. Mark Larson died Sunday Night June 7, 2026 at Atrium Health Pineville, N.C. Mrs. Larson was born May 23, 1957 in Witchita, Kansas a daughter of the late Mr. Morris Milton Huson, and Ruth Correne Hopkins Huson, and was married to her husband Mark Warren Larson for...

Linda Faye Tiffany

Linda Faye Tiffany

Jun 3, 2026

Linda Faye Tiffany, 77, was born on May 9, 1949. She was a wonderful woman with a loving, kind spirit and a caring, nurturing heart. She loved being at home with family but always kept a great spirit of adventure. Growing up in the Church of God, Linda loved the Lord from the time she was a little girl and...

Wendell Eugene Bowers

Wendell Eugene Bowers

May 26, 2026

Wendell Eugene Bowers, 71, of Lancaster, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2026, at Lancaster Health and Rehabilitation Center under hospice care.

A Graveside service will be 11.30 AM Friday May 29, 2026, at Lancaster Memorial Park. Rev. Donald Tillman will officiate.

Born on November 2, 1954, in Lancaster, South Carolina, Wendell was the son of the late Eugene and...

Mark Peterson

Mark Peterson

May 12, 2026

Fort Lawn SC, Mr. Mark Peterson age 62 of Fort Lawn SC passed away Tuesday May 12, 2026 at MUSC Lancaster.  

Mark was born December 1, 1963 a son of Mr. Chester "Chet" Peterson and Mrs. Susan Peterson of Eugene, Oregon. Mark was an RV Technician and of the Methodist Faith.Mark is survived by his parents, two sons, Chad Rust,...

Jean D Kennington

Jean D Kennington

May 8, 2026

Lancaster, SC Jean Kennington born September 22, 1944 passed away May 8, 2026 peacefully at White Oak Manor in Lancaster.

Visitation will be 2-3 PM Wednesday May 13, 2026 ; with funeral service to follow at 3 PM at Jerry Hartley Funeral Home . Burial Lancaster Memorial Park.

She was the kind of woman who never met a stranger and would give...

Ronald Eugene Taylor

Ronald Eugene Taylor

May 2, 2026

Ronald Taylor, 49, of Lancaster, South Carolina, passed away on May 02, 2026.

Ronald was born on May 11, 1976, in Lancaster to Michael and Betty Taylor.  Ronald spend his life doing what he loved-working alongside his best friends and building not just a career, but lasting friendships along the way.

Ronald had a deep love for racing and cherished every moment...

Ira W. Caskey III

Ira W. Caskey III

Apr 19, 2026

LANCASTER, S.C. Mr. Ira W. Caskey III age 81 passed away April 19, 2026.  He was born in Lancaster County October 28, 1945 a son of the late Mr. Ira W. Caskey Jr. and Mrs. Mavis Rogers Caskey. Ira retired, from Springs Memorial Hospital in the IT Department, he was a member of The First Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church. He...

Daryl Scott Stogner

Daryl Scott Stogner

Apr 18, 2026

Daryl “Scott” Stogner December 24, 1962 – April 18, 2026 In Loving Memory of Daryl “Scott” Stogner

Visitation is 1:00-2:00 PM Friday April 24, 2026 at Jerry Hartley Funeral Home with Memorial Service to follow at 2:00 PM.

LANCASTER, S.C. — Daryl “Scott” Stogner, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at his...

"Melody"  Starkey

"Melody" Starkey

Apr 17, 2026

"Melody" Starkey, born on December 10, 1949, in Raleigh, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2026, at MUSC Lancaster. With a life marked by devotion to family and a passion for creativity, Melody leaves behind a legacy cherished by all who knew her.

Melody dedicated many years of her professional life as a Secretary in the Parts Department at...

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