Obituaries

Aug 25, 2020

Cheraw, SC

Jean Abbott Leach, 82, died Tuesday, August 25, 2020. Born in Darlington, SC she was a daughter of the late Marion Levi and Ozelma Shelley Abbott. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Cheraw, SC. She was an avid Bridge Player (Wednesday Night Bridge Club). She was a former member of the Cheraw Garden Club, DAR...

Aug 9, 2020

Wallace, SC

James Paul Ainsworth, 37, died Sunday August 8, 2020. He was a son of the late Christina Ainsworth and Milton G. Ainsworth, Jr. James liked football, and baseball, his favorite Pro teams were the Buffalo Bills, and the New York Yankees. He enjoyed bowling, paintball, swimming at the beach, Rap music, and hanging out with...

Aug 5, 2020

Cheraw, SC

George Waddell Hartzell, 90, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, August 5, 2020. Born in Columbia, SC, he was the son of the late George Waddill Hartzell and Leonora Little Hartzell. He was raised in Cheraw by his paternal aunts Gertrude Foster and Doris “Ann” Hartzell. George attended Cheraw schools, but he graduated...

Jul 31, 2020

This obituary is being posted as a courtesy to the Davis family.  Mrs. Davis was originally from the Chesterfield area. The staff of Kiser Funeral Home extends their deepest sympathies and condolences to the Davis Family. All online condolences will be forwarded to the family.

Easley, SC

Mrs. Shirley Rose Short Davis, 78, wife of Leslie "Ben"...

Jul 31, 2020

Columbia, SC/Cheraw, SC

Phillip Joseph “Joe” McLaurin 53, died in Columbia, SC. Born in Cheraw, SC he was a son of Nancy G. McLaurin of Cheraw, SC and the late Phillip Creech “Bubba” McLaurin, Jr. He was a Biochemist.

Surviving is his spouse, Andree Hoover of Columbia, SC, his mother, listed above, brothers, Bob McLaurin...

Jul 29, 2020

Charles Ralph Johnson 92, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at home surrounded by his family after a short illness.

Born in Patrick, SC he was a son of the late Arthur W. and Julia Pankey Johnson. Ralph grew up and was educated in Hartsville. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy, first...

Jul 23, 2020

Charles Wesley Allen, 74, died Thursday, July 23, 2020. Born in Chesterfield, SC he was the son of the late Floyd N and Audrey Mae Johnson Allen. He was a Mason and Gideon. Mr. Allen was a member of Cheraw First Baptist (Friendship Sunday School Class). He was retired from J.P. Stevens/Delta Woodside. He enjoyed playing golf and watching...

Jul 13, 2020

Cheraw, SC

Patricia Ann Freeman, 52, died Monday, July 13, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Edward and Cynthia Bennett Freeman. Patricia enjoyed crafting, and spending time with her family and friends. She loved being a mother and grandmother very much.

She is survived by her son, Christopher (Patricia) Freeman of Cheraw, SC,...

Jul 4, 2020

Brenda Faye Brock Rollings of Cheraw entered Heaven’s gates Saturday, July 4, 2020.  Born in Cheraw (Brock’s Mill), SC on April 13, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Wilson Brock and Vermelle Rivers Brock.

Brenda attended Chesterfield High School and was employed with Cheraw Yarn Mill for 25 years.  Her top priorities in life...

Jul 1, 2020

Bennettsville, SC

Amanda Hope Parker Truesdale, age 49, died July 1, 2020. Born in Cheraw, SC, she was the daughter of Kathy Hope Ingalls (George) of Cherry Grove, SC and Bucky Parker (Cathy) of Cheraw, SC. Amanda attended Cheraw schools and graduated from Laurinburg High School and Midlands Technical College in Radiology. She worked at Lexington Medical Center...

Jun 25, 2020

Cheraw, SC

Harriette Jill McDuffie McLain, 63, died Thursday, June 25, 2020. Born in Newberry, SC she was the daughter of Mattie McDuffie of Cheraw, SC and the late Wade McDuffie. Jill was quite the free spirit. To know her was to love her. She was a creative soul that excelled in anything pertaining to arts and crafts....

Jun 22, 2020

Cheraw, SC

John T. Gulledge, 38, died Monday, June 22, 2020. Born in Cheraw, SC he was the son of the late Glenn and Joyce Nadine Cagle Gulledge. He had the challenge of Cerebral Palsy but did not let it deter him with his quest for life. He enjoyed traveling to New York, Florida and Pennsylvania, also...

Jun 17, 2020

Patrick, SC

Larry Richard Smith, Jr., 49 died Wednesday, June 17, 2020. Born in Cheraw, SC he was a son of Larry Richard Smith, Sr. of Patrick, SC and the late Jeannine Victoria "Vickie" Cheek Smith. He was very caring and loved spending time with family and friends, especially during cookouts. He enjoyed fishing, drag racing and...

Jun 16, 2020

Meredith Lynda Sellers, 70, of Cheraw, SC, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center. Her parents are Hazel Meredith Brigman Boan and the late Luther B. Boan, Jr.

Lynda was a devoted Christ-follower. She was a light-hearted and deep thinker who was full of sass and wit. She had a special gift...

Jun 4, 2020

Cheraw, SC

Marie Freeman, 54, died Thursday, June 4, 2020. Born in Bennettsville, SC, she was a daughter of the late Ray and Diane Cole Freeman. She loved to read, cook, and sew. She enjoyed lounging in her PJs and loved her grandchildren. She always helped everyone around her.

Surviving is her son, Jordy (Ashley...

Jun 3, 2020

Cheraw, SC

Jimmy Clarence Murray Sr, 79, died Wednesday, June 3, 2020. Born in Cheraw, SC, he was a son of the late John B. and Jennie Brigman Murray. He was a member of Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church where he served as a trustee, cemetery committee member and was the financial secretary. He was also a...

May 29, 2020

Wallace, SC

Patricia Perhealth Kelly, 50, died Friday, May 29, 2020. Born in Laurinburg, NC she was a daughter of Alvin F. (Carolyn) Perhealth, Sr. of Wallace, SC and the late Elsie Cummings Perhealth. She was a graduate of Wallace High School class of 1988 and a graduate of Chris Logan Career College/ Cosmetologist. She enjoyed gardening,...

May 29, 2020

Wallace, SC

Amy Denise Perhealth, 49, died Friday, May 29, 2020. Born in Cheraw, SC, she was a daughter of Bill and Joyce Perhealth. She was the widow of Daniel Canter. She was a member of Faith Fellowship Church in Wallace, SC. She was a “Mama” to many children and loved them all.

Surviving is...

May 27, 2020

Bennettsville, SC

Lena Ann Quick, 25, died Wednesday, May 27, 2020. Born in Sylmar, CA she was the daughter of Diane Jean Ramirez of Las Vegas, NV and Victor Villagomez of Los Angeles, CA. She was the Manager of the SCDMV in Chesterfield SC. In high school she was an “A” student and aced sign language. She...

May 25, 2020

Wallace, SC

Eula Mae Rollins Melton, 83, passed away May 25, 2020. Born in Rockingham, NC, she was a daughter of the late Mary Gainey Driggers. She was the widow of Hubert Melton.

She is survived by nieces, Elizabeth (Jimmy) Pigge, Kathy (Roy ) Brown, a nephew, Edward Ingram, a great niece and great nephew...