Obituaries

Feb 5, 2017

Cheraw, SC

Edward “Eddie” W. Stubbs 87, died Sunday, February 5, 2017. Born in Cheraw, SC he was a son of the late Arthur Bernard Stubbs, Sr. and Clara Powell Stubbs. He was a US Army Veteran. He was a graduate of the University of South Carolina and was a KA. Mr. Stubbs was a member of...

Feb 4, 2017

Society Hill, SC

George H. “Bogon” Parker, Sr., 74, died Saturday, February 4, 2017. Born in Chesterfield County he was a son of the late George Washington and Mary Johnson Parker. He was an avid NASCAR fan and enjoyed fishing, vegetable gardening and spending time with his grandkids and great grandkids.

Surviving is his wife...

Feb 3, 2017

Wallace, SC

Carlton R. Griggs 89, died Friday, February 3, 2017. Born in Wallace, SC he was a son of the late Henry Walker and Bernice Collie Griggs. He was the widower of Ellen Griggs (married for 60 years.) He was a US Army Veteran. He was a past member of the Cheraw Fire Department. Mr. Griggs...

Jan 30, 2017

Anna Elisabeth Braun Owens, 85, beloved wife of the late Command SGM Winston C. Owens, retired US Army, of Cheraw, SC, passed away in her home Monday, January 30th, 2017 peacefully surrounded by loving friends and family.

Elisabeth “Lib” is survived by a son, Dr. Richard Owens (Susan) of Cheraw, SC, a special niece whom she loved...

Jan 29, 2017

Wallace, SC

Kenneth Wilson Broadwater, Jr., 73, peacefully went to be with the Lord on January 29, 2017. He was born in Hannah, Wyoming December 30, 1943 to the late Kenneth Wilson Broadwater, Sr. and Dolly G. Broadwater Linvell.

He is survived by his wife, Kay Brigman Broadwater, daughter, Shannon Halma (Keith Helms) of Wallace,...

Jan 26, 2017

Wallace, SC

Francis Walker Driggers, 90, died, Thursday, January 26, 2017. Born in Marlboro County he was the last surviving sibling of the late Berry Benjamin and Wilma Driggers. He was the widower of Alice Lightbody “Granny” Driggers. He was a member of Oak Grove United Methodist Church, serving on the Pastor-Parrish Relations Committee (Chairman) and as...

Jan 23, 2017

Cheraw, SC

Alvin Brantley “Brant” Thompson, Jr., 76, died, Monday, January 23, 2017. He was born in Rockingham, NC, the son of the late Alvin Brantley and Mary Eunice Swails Thompson. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Cheraw, SC. He was a US Army Veteran. He was an avid North Carolina Tarheel fan.  He...

Jan 14, 2017

Wallace, SC

Daniel Lee Canter, 44, died Saturday, January 14, 2017. Born in Greensboro he was a son of Ruth Ann Copple Canter and the late James Maurice Canter. He was a Machine Operator for INA Schaeffler Group of Cheraw, SC. He enjoyed fishing and racing.

Surviving is his wife , Amy Perhealth of Wallace,...

Jan 10, 2017

Everett Ryvers Mason, Jr. (“Sam”) passed away on January 10, 2017. He was born in Wadesboro, NC on July 17, 1943 to Everett and Ruth Parker Mason. He graduated from Wadesboro High School in 1961. Soon after graduating he joined the U.S. Army, embarking on an extremely interesting and educational military career punctuated by numerous awards and commendations. Assignments...

Jan 8, 2017

Cheraw, SC

Vivian Quick Poston, 74, entered into Heavenly Rest on Sunday, January 8, 2017. She was married for 54 years to the late James Leonard Poston.

Born in Marlboro County on January 26, 1942 she was a daughter of the late Joe Hayes Quick and Aretta Caulder Quick. She was a loving and devoted...

Jan 7, 2017

Cheraw, SC

Duane Burton Smith, 88, died Saturday, January 7, 2017. Born in Bangor, PA he was a son of the late Burton and Anna Jennings Smith. He was a U.S. Marine Veteran and was stationed in Panama. He was a graduate of Bangor High School and Churchman’s Business College. Mr. Smith was retired from The Cooper...

Jan 7, 2017

Cheraw, SC

Dorothy “Dot” Harris Watson, 90, died Saturday, January 7, 2017. Born in Fayetteville, NC she was the daughter of the late Wade Hobson and Margaret Elizabeth Boseman Harris. She was the widow of Tyler Bennett Watson. She was a Graduate of Laurel Hill High School and earned a BS in Nursing from Duke University School...

Jan 5, 2017

Hannah J Tucker, 86, of Society Hill, SC, passed on Thursday, January 5, 2017. Born in Chesterfield County, SC she was a daughter of the late Wallie and Dora Freeman. She was the widow of Gary Tucker. She was a long-time resident of Society Hill, SC as well as retired store owner, Tuckers Place in Society Hill, SC.

Jan 2, 2017

Cheraw, SC

Helen Burr Melton, 72, died Monday, January 2, 2017. Born in Chesterfield County, SC, she was a daughter of the late George W. Burr and Rillie Burr Gulledge.  She was the widow of Jack Melton. She enjoyed reading (murder mystery books), flowers and planting a garden. She was a great cook and made homemade cakes...

Jan 1, 2017

Cheraw, SC

Larry Wayne Heustess, 64, died, Sunday, January 1, 2017. Born in Hartsville, SC he was a son of Helen M. Threadgill of Patrick, SC and the late Andrew Heustess. He was an avid Clemson Tiger Fan. He enjoyed fishing and watching NASCAR racing.

Surviving is his wife, Cheryl Butler Heustess of Cheraw, SC,...

Dec 31, 2016

Cheraw, SC

Jay Rone Cassidy, 77, died, Saturday, December 31, 2016. Born in Chesterfield, SC he was a son of the late Warren and Rosa Mae Tarlton Cassidy. He was a US Army Veteran.

Surviving are his sons, Mike Cassidy of Indian Trail, NC, Johnny Cassidy of Cheraw, SC, Ronnie Cassidy of Ruby, SC, David...

Dec 29, 2016

Wallace, SC

Rosa Lee Hubbard Shaw, 84, died Thursday, December 29, 2016. Born in Marlboro County, SC, she was a daughter of the late Ethel and Sam Hubbard, Jr. She was the widow of James Edward Shaw. She was a member of New Hope United Methodist Church. Mrs. Shaw enjoyed seeing everyone smile and making them laugh....

Dec 29, 2016

Cheraw, SC

William Fortis Moody, 74, died Thursday, December 29, 2016. Born in Hartsville, SC he was the son of the late Charles F Moody and the late Ollie Edna Padgett Moody. He was a member of the Cheraw Moose Lodge and attended church when he could. He enjoyed NASCAR, football, fishing, and spending time with his...

Dec 27, 2016

Florence, SC

Carolyn C. Kelley, 79, died Tuesday, December, 27, 2016. Born in Cheraw, SC, she was a daughter of the late Courtney G. and Bertie Chapman. She attended church at the Florence Baptist Temple. She enjoyed being with her friends and most of all, loved spending time with her family.

She is survived by...

Dec 27, 2016

Cheraw, SC

Steven Earl Moss, 60, died Tuesday, December 27, 2016. Born in Gastonia, NC, he was a son of Carol Ann Moss and the late Earl Glenn Moss. Steven enjoyed riding and working on motorcycles, as well as cars. He enjoyed playing pool in his spare time, and most of all he loved being around his...