Obituaries
Courtney Paige Perdue
Sep 8, 2025
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Bennettsville, SC
Courtney Paige Perdue, age 32, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025. Born in Cheraw, SC, she was a daughter of Karen Perdue and the late Joesph Black.
Courtney was a vibrant presence in the lives of those who knew her. She attended Marlboro County High School, where she was known for her outgoing personality,...
Paul "Bobby" Spears
Sep 7, 2025
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Cheraw, SC
Paul "Bobby" Spears, peacefully entered into rest on September 7, 2025, at Legacy Village of Athens, at the age of 94. Born on August 19, 1931, to Juanita Leviner Spears and Jasper Spears, he was raised in Cheraw, South Carolina, alongside his late brother, JL Spears. In June 1955, Bobby married the late Carolyn...
Alicia Tiller Gregory
Sep 7, 2025
Bennettsville, SC
Alicia Tiller Gregory, age 62, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025. She was born on March 28, 1963, in Ft. Myers, Florida, to the late Ray and Mae McCaskill Tiller.
A dedicated member of Wallace Baptist Church, Alicia found great joy in attending services and singing in the choir. She had a love for nature, particularly enjoying camping trips...
Shannon Turner Johnson
Aug 23, 2025
McFarlan, NC
Shannon Turner Johnson, 55, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025, surrounded by loved ones and content that her fight was over and her battle won. Born in Cheraw, SC, she was the daughter of Patricia Turner and the late Dillon Gerrald “Jerry” Turner, Sr.
Shannon was a 1987 graduate of Cheraw High School, a 1991 graduate of Appalachian State...
Sheila A. Graham
Aug 23, 2025
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Cheraw, SC
Sheila Ashburn Graham, 64, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2025. Born in Indianapolis, IN, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Faye Haire Ashburn. Sheila spent nearly 20 years working for CHESCO Services, a job she cherished. She had a heart of gold and would always go above and beyond for...
Richard "Dick" J. Blinkhorn
Aug 19, 2025
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Cheraw, SC
Richard “Dick” John Blinkhorn, a long-time resident of Cheraw, South Carolina, passed away on August 19, 2025, at the age of 95. He was born in Warwick, Rhode Island, on November 12, 1929, to John O. and Blondine Blinkhorn.
Dick was a spirited athlete in his youth, participating in basketball, football, and track...
Doris Stubbs Moore
Aug 17, 2025
Cheraw, SC
Doris Stubbs Moore, 89, formerly of Irmo SC, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025. She was born on August 5, 1936, in Bennettsville, SC, to the late James Robert and Carrie Cox Stubbs.
Doris had a distinguished career as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, serving as president of the South Carolina Nurse Anesthetist Association in the 1980s. Known for...
Gerald "Jerry" Lynn Willoughby
Aug 15, 2025
Cheraw, SC
Mr. Gerald Lynn “Jerry” Willoughby, aged 78, passed away on August 15, 2025. He was born on August 24, 1946, in Muskogee, OK, to the late Cleo Morse and Lois Marie Baker Willoughby.
Mr. Willoughby earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Oklahoma and proudly served in the United States Army from August 1969 to August 1970. His...
Ginger Sullivan Benson
Aug 6, 2025
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Florence, SC
Ginger Sullivan Benson, 59, passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. Born in Monroe, NC, she was the beloved daughter of Brenda Sullivan and the late Heyward D. Sullivan, Sr.
Ginger was known for her warm and caring nature. A devoted caregiver at heart, she dedicated over 35 years to the field of...
Ruth Blackmon Horton
Jul 31, 2025
Jefferson, SC
Mrs. Ruth Blackmon Horton, age 86, passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025. She was born on December 27, 1938, in Sumter, SC, to the late Cleatus J. and Evelyn Cecil Arrants Blackmon.
Ruth was a devoted member of Beauford Baptist Church, where she shared her faith and knowledge as a Sunday School teacher. She was also actively involved in...
Betty Jones Starling
Jul 27, 2025
Cheraw, SC
Betty Jones Starling, 81, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 27, 2025. Born in Marlboro County, South Carolina, she was a cherished daughter of the late Guy and Lucille Poston Jones.
Betty dedicated many years of her life to her work as a nurse with Dr. Thrailkill, where she touched the lives of many with her compassionate care. An enthusiastic...
Juanice W. Berry
Jul 26, 2025
Cheraw, SC
Juanice W. Berry, 72 died Saturday, July 26, 2025. She was born in Cheraw, SC.
Juanice was well known for her joyous love for Christ, her son, Darit, and her puppy Panda. A genuine southern lady, her sweet and loving personality brought her friends and smiles wherever she went. Juanice loved to give and share joy and blessings with others...
Jason Ryan McDonald, Jr.
Jul 25, 2025
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Wallace, SC
Jason “JJ” Ryan McDonald, Jr. 23, died July 25, 2025. He was one of a kind, always smiling and making jokes and making sure everyone was ok. He lived a short life but was an old soul. He loved his family very much, always wanting to get together to do something, such...
Patsy Laney Rushing
Jul 25, 2025
Cheraw, SC/ Ocean Isle Beach, NC
Mary Ruth “Patsy” Laney Rushing, 90, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, July 25, 2025. Born in Wadesboro, NC, Patsy was the daughter of the late Clyde K. Laney, Sr. and Margaret Powell Laney. Patsy was raised in Cheraw, graduated from Cheraw High School and married Harley Jackson Rushing, Jr. She worked in...
Keith Payne
Jul 9, 2025
Cheraw, SC
Keith Cordell Payne 87, died Wednesday, July 9, 2025. Born in Sylva NC he was a son of the late Charlie Young and Nora Lee Payne. He enjoyed fishing and was an avid outdoorsman. He had a strong work ethic.
Surviving is his wife Barbara Carolina Melton Payne of Cheraw, SC, daughters, Ann Lowery (Donnie Jr.) of Morven, NC, Peggy...
Gail Reep Atkinson
Jul 9, 2025
Chesterfield, SC
Gail Reep Atkinson, 58, died Wednesday, July 9, 2025. Born in Laurinburg, NC she was a daughter of Jo Ann Perhealth Reep of Wallace, SC and the late George William Reep.
Surviving are her daughters, Dorian “June” Watts (Blake) of Monroe, NC, Charity English of Knoxville, TN, Courtany Setzer of Patrick, SC, Alison Hopkins (Drew) of Tiger GA, Bridget English...
Harold Reuben Hainey
Jul 7, 2025
Cheraw, SC
Harold Reuben Hainey, 57, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025. Born in Fayetteville, NC, he was the son of Christina and Charles Norton and the late George Hainey, Sr.
After graduating from high school, Harold proudly enlisted in the U.S. Army, where he served as part of the 64th Engineer Detachment at Fort Knox and later at Fort Bragg....
Vijay Vijal Gopaul
Jul 6, 2025
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Pageland, SC
Vijay Vijal Gopaul, aged 73, peacefully passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025. Born in Trinidad and Tobago to the late Thakur and Pulbas Gopaul, Vijay's journey took him to the United States at the young age of 16, where he built a fulfilling life.
A dedicated professional, he retired after over 40 years...
Tammie Johnson
Jun 27, 2025
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Cheraw, SC
Tammie Braswell Johnson, aged 65, peacefully passed away on June 27, 2025. Born in Charlotte, NC, she was the beloved daughter of the late Betty Lou Johnson and James Edward Braswell, Sr.
Tammie was a vibrant soul who found joy in the company of her family. She cherished the moments spent cooking for...
David Ellery Brayton
Jun 26, 2025
Cheraw, SC
David Ellery Brayton, age 85, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2025. He was born on June 8, 1940, in Waterbury, CT, to the late Ellery and Ruth Couch Brayton.
David, affectionately known as "Captain Tacky," had a passion for boating and the outdoors. A proud veteran, he served in the United States Marine Corps and later owned and operated...
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