Obituaries
Thelma Faye Lee Mathis
Jun 11, 2023
Cheraw, SC
Thelma Faye Lee Mathis, aged 86, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 11, 2023. Thelma was born in Marlboro County, SC to the late Calvin and Telia Watson Lee. She was a devoted member of Westside Baptist Church where she had formed many friendships and cherished her time visiting with her fellow Sunday School members.Thelma found joy...
Robert "Bobby" N Polson, Jr
Jun 3, 2023
Robert “Bobby” Newsom Polson, Jr. 86, died Saturday, June 3, 2023. Born in Cheraw, SC he was a son of the late Robert and Edelle B. Polson. He worked for Burlington Industries (James Fabrics) 20 years and INA Bearing for 16+years. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Cheraw, SC. Mr. Polson was an extraordinary handyman. He was...
Michael "Mike" Roy Elmore
May 27, 2023
Cheraw, SC
Michael "Mike" Roy Elmore, age 68, passed away on May 27, 2023.
Mike was born on September 17, 1954, in Florence, South Carolina, the son of the late L.E. "Louie" Elmore, Jr., and Harriet B. Elmore. A passionate golfer, Mike found great pleasure in playing the sport with his sons and friends.
As...
James Cecil Cunningham
May 25, 2023
Wallace, SC
James Cecil Cunningham, 68, died on Thursday, May 25, 2023. Born, January 20, 1955, in Wadesboro, NC, he was the son of the late James and Lydia Moore Cunningham. Cecil served his country proudly, in the United States Navy, and worked as a Lab Technician at Ina Bearing in Cheraw, SC. He was a member...
Carlton Lee "Tubby" Roscoe
May 18, 2023
Cheraw, SC
Carlton Lee “Tubby” Roscoe, 60, died Thursday, May 18, 2023. Born, June 1, 1962, in Cheraw, SC, he was the son of the late Junior and Peggy Deaver Roscoe. He enjoyed fishing, cooking, grilling, and riding his motorcycle. Most of all he loved his children and grandchildren.
Tubby leaves behind to cherish his memory,...
Wanda Creech Webster
May 7, 2023
Obituary is in honor of Wanda Creech Webster and her family. Sullivan-King Mortuary is serving the Webster family.
Anderson, SC
Wanda Creech Webster, 74, wife of the late William Webster, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2023 at The Legacy of Anderson.
Formerly from Rockingham, NC, Wanda came to live in Anderson September, 2022, to be...
Johnnie Lee Steen
May 5, 2023
Cheraw, SC
Johnnie Lee Steen, 55, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and friend passed away peacefully at his home on May 5th, 2023. Johnnie was born in Bennettsville, SC on November 23rd, 1967 to his late parents, Johnnie James Steen and Blonnie Pravette & Eugene W. Strine. Johnnie is survived by his wife Elaine F. Erickson, daughters TerikaJoi...
Ronnie Melton
Apr 27, 2023
Cheraw, SC
Ronnie Wayne "Squirrel" Melton, 71, passed away on Thursday, April 27th, 2023. Born on November 10th, 1951, he was the son of the late Marvin McCoy and Grace Allred Melton. Squirrel was a highly respected employee of Crown Cork and Seal in Cheraw with many years of service. He also proudly served his country in the United...
Jason Lawrence Covington, Jr.
Apr 24, 2023
Cheraw, SC
Jason Lawrence Covington, Jr., 31, died on Monday, April 24, 2023. Born, November 11, 1991, in Cheraw, SC, he was a son of Jason Lawrence Covington and Michele Lee Summerlin. Jason was a spur of the moment type person and enjoyed life to its fullest.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Barbara Alice Griggs,...
Eleanor Sompayrac Anderson
Apr 21, 2023
Matthews, NC/Cheraw, SC
Eleanor Sompayrac Anderson of Matthews Glen, Matthews NC passed away on April 21, 2023
at the age of 94
She was born on November 2, 1928, in Washington, DC and raised in Society Hill, SC
by her grandparents, Emma Carrigan and Augustus Sompayrac.
She was predeceased by her parents, grandparents, sister Wilma...
Francis "Spud" Farr Conrad
Apr 18, 2023
Cheraw, SC
Francis Farr “Spud” Conrad, 79, died Tuesday, April 18, 2023. Born in Vero Beach, FL, he was the son of the late Raymond Farr Conrad and Rada Marie Cameron Conrad. He grew up in White City, Florida. Spud, as he was affectionately known, enjoyed telling stories, hanging out with family and friends, often talking for hours....
William Norman Matheson
Apr 13, 2023
Marietta, GA
William Norman Matheson, 89, died Thursday, April 13, 2023. Born in Cheraw, SC, he was a son of the late Johnny Culpepper and Rosa Mae Tyson Matheson. As a US Army Veteran, he served as an Infantryman during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of First Baptist of Marietta. William enjoyed camping, square dancing, traveling and...
Mary Ethel Miller
Mar 26, 2023
Jefferson, SC
Mrs. Mary Ethel Miller, 75, died on Sunday, March 26, 2023. Born May 30, 1947, in Logan, WV, she was a daughter of the late Dan and Lena Rigby Cooper. Mary played softball, and bowled at a high level and loved to watch all sports.
Along with her parents, listed above, she was preceded...
Kenneth "Kenny" Dean Coleman
Mar 25, 2023
Cheraw, SC
Kenneth “Kenny” Dean Coleman, 60, died on Saturday, March 25, 2023. Born, July 24, 1962, in Hartsville, SC, he was a son of the late Elmer Blake Coleman and the late Pansy Jean Lewis Coleman Smith. Kenny was a graduate of Cheraw High School, and worked for Arauco North American in Bennettsville, SC. He enjoyed...
Kathleen Brown Smith
Mar 23, 2023
Cheraw, SC
Kathleen Brown Smith, 89, died on Thursday, March 23, 2022. Born, January 4, 1934, in Chesterfield, SC, she was the daughter of the late Alma and John Brown. Kathleen was a member of Westside Baptist Church in Cheraw. She enjoyed her flowers and going to the mountains. First and foremost, Kathleen loved her family.
Along...
Julius Theodore Butler
Mar 21, 2023
Chesterfield, SC
Julius Theodore Butler, 87, died on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. Born, February 14, 1936, he was a son of the late Henry M. and Mildred Thompson Butler. Julius was a member of Joy Freewill Baptist Church in Hamlet, NC and enjoyed spending time with his family. He also enjoyed fishing at the beach, and watching...
Jerri Lea Thompson
Mar 20, 2023
Lexington, SC
Jerri Lea Thompson, 59, died on Monday, March 20, 2023. Born, January 10, 1964, in Cheraw, SC, she was a daughter of Jerry D. and Doris B. Griggs Bryant.
She was preceded in death by her father, Jerry D. Bryant.
Jerri Lea leaves behind to cherish her memory, a son, Corey Howle (Taylor) of...
Homer E. Stanton, Sr. & Margaret Stanton
Mar 19, 2023
Although, Mr. Homer Stanton passed away on March 6, 2020, it was at the family's request that their obituaries be posted together at the time of Mrs. Margaret Stanton's passing on March 19, 2023.
Cheraw, SC
Mrs. Margaret Sutherland Stanton, 94, passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2023. Born, March 22, 1928 in Anderson, SC, she...
Roger Dale Galliher
Mar 17, 2023
Wallace, SC
Mr. Roger Dale Galliher, 72, died on Friday, March 17, 2023. Born, November 9, 1950 in Mocksville, NC, he was the son of the late Dale and Louise Black Galliher. Roger attended Oak Grove United Methodist Church in Wallace, SC and loved tractors and farming.
Along with his parents, listed above, he was preceded in...
Barbara Louise Hopkins
Mar 17, 2023
Cheraw, SC
Barbara Louise Hopkins, 78, died on Friday, March 17, 2023. Born, November 3, 1944, in Charleston, SC, she was the daughter of the late Manning Elmore and Willa Dean Payne Sanford. Barbara was the 1985 graduate of Chesterfield-Marlboro Tech (Northeastern Tech) with a degree in engineering. She worked in quality control at INA Bearing Co. and...