Obituaries
Angela Michelle Kirby
Mar 1, 2026
Bennettsville, SC
Angela Michelle Kirby, 50, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026.
Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by Kiser Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be made at www.kiserfuneralhome.com.
Doris Haire
Feb 26, 2026
Wallace, SC
Doris Duke Haire, 87, died Thursday, February 26, 2026. Born in Marlboro County, SC she was a daughter of the late Walter L. and Hettie Roscoe Haire. She was a member of Whites Creek Freewill Baptist Church, Wallace, SC.
Surviving is her sister, Louise Rivers of Wallace SC, “Son of the Heart”, James T. Haire of Wallace, SC, also, several...
Frances Dianne Hancock Gaskin
Feb 24, 2026
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Cheraw, SC
Frances Dianne Hancock Gaskin, 82, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, surrounded by her daughter and granddaughters, with her husband nearby. Born, September 30, 1943, in McColl, SC she was the daughter of the late William Franklin “Frank” and Sara “Sadie” Elizabeth Bradley Hancock.
Frances was a proud member of the Class...
Alfred Joseph Valyou
Feb 19, 2026
Cheraw, SC
Alfred Joseph Valyou, aged 91, passed away on February 19, 2026. He was born on April 11, 1934, in Essex, Vermont, to the late Mosco Alfred and Clara Regina Chagson Valyou.
A dedicated electrical engineer, Alfred made significant contributions to the Industrial Electronics Industry throughout his career. He attended Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church in Cheraw, SC and was also...
Mondell Bowers Brasington
Feb 13, 2026
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Cheraw, SC
Viola Mondell Bowers Brasington, 96, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026. Born, September 6, 1929, in Albemarle, NC, she was a daughter of the late Johnie Adam and Martha Viola Mauldin Bowers.
A devoted member of First Baptist Church in Cheraw, SC, Mondell actively participated in the church choir, was a member...
Rosa "Rosie" Lee Leviner
Feb 12, 2026
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Wallace, SC
Rosa “Rosie” Lee Leviner, 93, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026. Born, August 19, 1932, in Scotland County, NC, she was a daughter of the late Harley and Annie Lee Langley English.
Rosie was a devoted member of King’s Gate Church in Hamlet, NC, where she had the honor of teaching Sunday...
Sheppard Straughn
Feb 11, 2026
Cheraw, SC
Sheppard “Shep” Funderburk Straughn, 89, peacefully passed away at home on February 11, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith and devotion to family. Born in Washington, D.C., she was the beloved daughter of the late Dr. Issac “I.S.” Funderburk and Ruth McPherson Funderburk of Cheraw, SC and the cherished wife of the late John Straughn.
Shep was a...
John Frank "Jack" Van Deman
Feb 6, 2026
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Cheraw, SC
John Frank “Jack” Van Deman, Jr., 78, of Cheraw, South Carolina, passed away on February 6, 2026. He was born on September 3, 1947, to the late John Frank Van Deman, Sr. and Grace Van Deman.
Jack is survived by his beloved wife, Kay Hurst Van Deman; his son, John Frank Van Deman...
John Gerald Cribb
Feb 3, 2026
Cheraw, SC
John Gerald Cribb, 75, died Tuesday, February 3, 2026. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by Kiser Funeral Home.
Betty Margie Thomas Pruitt
Jan 30, 2026
Myrtle Beach, SC / Cheraw, SC
“For God so loved the world, that He gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” John 3:16
Betty Margie Thomas Pruitt, 98, passed away peacefully into the loving arms of Jesus on Friday, January 30th, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born October 18, 1927,...
Melanie Hilliard Quick
Jan 30, 2026
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Cheraw, SC
Melanie Hilliard Quick, 61, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026. Born, March 20, 1964, in Cheraw, SC, she was the daughter of Dewitt Hilliard and the late Eugenia McPherson Hilliard.
A devoted member of Westside Baptist Church during her teenage years, Melanie embraced her faith through baptism and active participation in church...
Deborah Elaine Cole
Jan 27, 2026
Wallace, SC
Deborah Elaine Cole, 61, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Born, January 2, 1965, in Cheraw, SC, she was a daughter of James Davis and the late Sadie Mae Cole.
Deborah had a passion for crocheting and enjoyed listening to music. Above all, her family was her world, and she cherished the time spent with them, particularly her beloved...
John Franklin Kennerly, Jr.
Jan 26, 2026
John Franklin Kennerly, Jr.
June 2, 1971 – January 26, 2026
Bennettsville – John Franklin Kennerly, Jr., age 54, died Monday, January 26, after a hard fought year-long battle with cancer. He passed into God’s loving arms at Scotland Memorial Hospital surrounded by his wife of 30 years, Heather, his parents and sister, daughters and best friends.
John was born in Bennettsville in...
Margaret Tucker Stafford
Jan 26, 2026
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Cheraw, SC
Margaret T. Stafford, 91, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026. Born, April 9, 1934, in Dillon County, SC, she was a daughter of the late Aaron Fulton and Ruby Helen Tucker.
Margaret was a devoted member of Mt. Olivet Methodist Church, where she served as Treasurer, Sunday School Teacher, and was actively...
Sue C. Harpe
Jan 14, 2026
Cheraw, SC
Sue Frances Curry Harpe, 94, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Born, December 21, 1931, in Chesterfield, SC, she was the daughter of the late Bronson C. and Cora Lee McQuaige Curry, and the beloved widow of Benjamin Thomas Harpe, Sr.
A dedicated lifelong member of Lower Macedonia Baptist Church, Sue was a member of various Sunday School Classes...
Patricia Robbins
Jan 6, 2026
Charlotte, NC
Patricia Jacobs Robbins, 73, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. Born December 8, 1952, in Cheraw, SC, she was a daughter of the late William and Mary Lou Jacobs.
Patricia dedicated her life to her family, serving as a loving wife and mother. She was also a devoted Registered Nurse specializing in Pediatrics for over 50 years. Her commitment...
James "Jimmie" Ebbie Creech
Jan 5, 2026
Cheraw, SC
James Ebbie “Jimmie” Creech, 88, known to family as JC, passed away January 5, 2026, at his home in Cheraw, South Carolina. Born in Chesterfield County and raised in Marlboro County, Jimmie’s life was shaped by a rural childhood, a tireless work ethic, and a deep devotion to family and community.
He served with the South Carolina National Guard, 178th...
Hilda Strobel Coates Alford
Jan 2, 2026
A Tribute to Hilda Alford (1927 – 2026)
Today we celebrate the life of Hilda Alford—once Hilda Strobel—born in Stuttgart, Germany on September 23,1927.
A Journey of Courage
Hilda was a girl who braved boats and oceans for love. She crossed a war-torn Atlantic while big with child, sick half the way over, yet she never turned back. She kept her eyes on...
Jeffery Glen Vining
Dec 31, 2025
***UPDATE ON SERVICE SCHEDULE***
The Memorial Service Scheduled for January 24, 2026 has been canceled due to the threat of Winter Weather. the Family will reschedule for a later time and we will update our website once the service has been rescheduled.
Ruby, SC
Jeffery Glen Vining, 66, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Born June 22, 1959, in Covington, LA, he...
Clyde H. Rogers
Dec 28, 2025
Cheraw, SC
Clyde H. Rogers, aged 85, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2025. He was born in Mullins, SC, to the late Elton and Edith Mayers Rogers.
A devoted member of Cheraw First Baptist Church, Clyde served as a deacon and participated in the Friendship Sunday School class, demonstrating his commitment to his faith and community. With over 40 years of...
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