Obituaries

Nov 20, 2024

LANCASTER, S.C.

Rogelio Benitez Romero 42 years old Born on December 26, 1981, in Mexico City. Died in Monroe North Carolina, on November 20, 2024, He went to high school in Mexico City. His favorite thing to do was to be with his family and friends. He was a very hardworking man, who did his best to...

Nov 18, 2024

Ina Rae Mahon, age 62, of Lancaster, SC entered her heavenly home peacefully on November 18th, 2024 after battling a long-term illness.

Born on December 24, 1961 in South Williamson, KY, Ina was the daughter of the late John "Jack" Browning and Louise "Booge" Browning.

She is survived by her beloved children, Heath (Lori) Mahon...

Nov 8, 2024

LANCASTER, S.C.

Austin Scott Stogner, born on January 22, 1998, in Lancaster, SC, passed away unexpectedly on November 8, 2024. Austin is survived by his parents Scott and Lisa Stogner, mother, Patricia Ann Chriscoe; his sisters, Misty Wood (Ben) of  Lancaster, Rebecca Yates (Andrew) of Clearwater FL. , Kelly Stogner (T.J. Craig) of Chesterfield, and Megan Gwin...

Nov 5, 2024

LANCASTER, S.C.  Mr. Richard Kevin Baker age 54 son of Lois Knight, and Roger and Angie Epps Baker passed away Tuesday November 5, 2024.

Kevin was born March 07, 1970 in Lancaster County.  Kevin was of the Baptist faith and was a carpenter for Baker Construction.

Kevin is survived by his parents,  and his girlfriend...

Nov 5, 2024

LANCASTER, S.C.  Mr. Charles Lee "Shorty" Polston age 71 passed away Tuesday November 5, 2024 at his home.

The Funeral Service will be 3 P.M. Monday November 11, 2024 at Camp Creek Baptist Church by the Pastor Rev. Randy Mellinchamp.

The Visitation with the family will be from 2-3 P.M. Monday at Camp Creek Baptist...

Oct 31, 2024

Marisa Irma Barnes February 9, 1947 - October 31, 2024 FORT MILL, S.C. We mourn the passing of Marisa Barnes (née Scioli) and join in celebrating her wonderful life. Born in Brooklyn, NY to Italian immigrants Hugo and Theresa Scioli (née Galizia), she grew up and spent the majority of her life on 3rd Street. She is survived by...

Oct 23, 2024

MARIETTA, GA.

Katelyn Denise (Craig) Workman, age 36, of Marietta, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. She passed peacefully with those she loved.  Katelyn's faith in God was the cornerstone of her life, shaping her every decision. She saw God's hand guiding her as she lived each day with a...

Oct 23, 2024

FORT LAWN, S.C.  Mr. Charles Wesley " Sonny" Hancock, Jr. age 72 wife of Denise Summers Hancock died Wednesday October 23, 2024 at MUSC Health Lancaster, S.C.  The Graveside Funeral Service for Mr. Hancock will be 2 P.M. Saturday November 2, 2024 at Lancaster Memorial Park by Rev. Dr. Trent McLaughlin. Mr. Hancock was born in Lancaster County a...

Oct 8, 2024

LANCASTER, S.C. Mr. James Franklin Holshouser age 84 went to be with the lord Tuesday October 8, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

The Homecoming Celebration will be 3 PM Friday October 11, 2024, at Jerry Hartley Funeral Home Chapel. The family will speak with friends outside after the service.

James was...

Oct 6, 2024

Lancaster, S.C. Mr. Paul Neely Poag III passed away Sunday October 06, 2024 at MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center. Paul was born May 9, 1984 in Charlotte, N.C. a son f Linda Carnes Poag and the late Paul Neely Poag Jr. Paul is survived by his mother Linda Carnes Poag of Columbia, S.C. a daughter Natalie Poag, and a...

Oct 6, 2024

INDIAN LAND , S.C. Ruth Davis Patterson, 76, of Indian Land, SC passed away at her home on Sunday, October 6, 2024.

Ruth was the daughter of the late Hattie Steele Davis and Lee Bell Davis, of Waxhaw, NC.

Ruth was a member of Pleasant Valley Baptist Church in Indian Land.  She was best known...

Oct 1, 2024

LANCASTER, S.C.  Ms. Cynthia Renee Laughridge Gainey age 62 passed away Tuesday October 1, 2024 at MUSC Health Columbia, S.C.

She was born June 25, 1962 in Lancaster County a daughter of James Anderson Laughridge and Nancy Tucker Laughridge.  She is survived by her parents, a daughter Brandy Renee Laughridge, a sister Andrea Laughridge, two grandchildren Sam...

Sep 25, 2024

Lancaster, S.C. Mr. Fred William Elliott age 93 husband of Almetta Elliott passed away Wednesday September 25, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family.

The graveside service for Fred will be 3 P.M. Sunday September 29, 2024 at Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation with family will follow the service at the cemetery.

Fred was...

Sep 22, 2024

LANCASTER, S.C.  Mrs. Vickie Crenshaw Robinson age 73 wife of Mr. Wayne (Moon) Robinson passed away Sunday September 22, 2024 at Atrium Health Pineville, N.C. The Funeral Services for Vickie will be 1 P.M. Saturday afternoon at Jerry Hartley Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Michael Owens. The Visitation with the family will follow the Funeral Service in the Waterfall...

Sep 21, 2024

LANCASTER, S.C.  Mrs. Linda Lewbart Patchus age 70 passed away at her home Saturday Evening September 21, 2024.  Services will be at a later Date determined by the family.

Linda was born January 26, 1954 in Camden New Jersey a daughter of the late Harry Lewbart and Betty Eisenberger Lewbart and wife of Michael Patchus.  Linda was...

Sep 21, 2024

RICHBURG, S.C. Mrs. Linda (Lanie) Covington age 60 passed away at her sister's home Saturday Evening September 21, 2024.

Lainie grew up in Charlotte, NC, and attended East Mecklenburg High School. She went on to pursue a career in the arts, graduating with a Master of Fine Arts from the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth. She made...

Sep 15, 2024

LANCASTER, S.C. Mrs. Barbara Truesdale Echols, age 84 died Sunday Evening September 15, 2024 at MUSC Health Lancaster.

The Funeral Service will be 2:00 PM Friday September 20, 2024, at Jerry Hartley Funeral Home Chapel. The burial will follow at Shiloh A.R.P. Church Cemetery beside her First Husband Mr. W.A. Truesdale.

Barbara was born September...

Sep 6, 2024

LANCASTER, S.C.  Mrs. Betty Joyce Sanders Whitley age 93 formerly of West Meeting Street passed away Friday September 6, 2024 at the University Of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee where she had been living with her Daughter Sheree Giffin. Mrs. Whitey was born in Darlington S.C. December 24, 1930 a daughter of the late E.J. Sanders and Dovie...

Aug 29, 2024

FLORENCE, S.C.  Mr. Johnny Powers age 63 passed away Thursday August 29 at MUSC Health Lancaster.

The Family will hold a memorial service at a later date.

Mr. Powers was born August 11, 1961 in Florence, S.C. a son of the late Franklin Powers, and Carol D. Strother Powers.

He is survived by...

Aug 29, 2024

Indian Land , SC.  Mr. James Robert Kreger age 55, passed away on Thursday August 29, 2024 at his home in Walnut Creek.

James was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan August 1,1969 a son of James and Helen Zimmerman Kreger of Charlotte, N.C.

James was a Fisherman, loved spending time with his family, camping, and...