Obituaries

Dec 25, 2016

Cheraw, SC

Rebecca (Becky) Mayhew Cassidy, 46, died Sunday, December 25, 2016. She was the daughter of Catherine Thompson and the late Jackie Taylor Mayhew.

Becky is survived by her son, Johnathan Taylor Cassidy of Cheraw, SC, Johnathan’s father, Johnny Cassidy of Cheraw, SC, her mother listed above, a step-father, Bill Thompson of Cheraw, SC,...

Dec 20, 2016

Florence, SC

Pauline Quick Smith, 88, died, Tuesday, December 20, 2016. Born in Bennettsville, SC she was a daughter of the late William Shuford Quick, Sr. and Dessie Chavis Quick. She was the widow of William Smith. She was a member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church, Bennettsville, SC. She enjoyed watching TV (Atlanta Braves), puzzle books, cleaning...

Dec 17, 2016

Mt. Pleasant, SC

Margorie Rivers Osborn entered into eternal rest on Saturday, December 17, 2016. Margorie was born in Chesterfield County, South Carolina on July 1, 1920, the daughter of the late Henry Maxcy Rivers and Pauline Wadsworth Rivers, and a descendant of William Massey and Charles Evans. She attended schools in Ruby, Pageland, and Mt. Croghan,...

Dec 16, 2016

Cheraw, SC Amanda Paige Rogers, 24, died Friday, December 16, 2016. Born in Florence, SC, she was a daughter of Earline Perdue Rogers of Cheraw, SC and the late Steve Rogers. Paige loved spending time with her family. She is survived by her mother listed above, sisters, Ashley Gaskins (Dustin) of Cheraw, SC, Heather Rogers of Cheraw, SC, maternal...

Dec 9, 2016

Cheraw, SC

Carroll L. Shoemake, 68, died Friday, December 9, 2016. Born in Darlington, SC he was a son of the late Luke and Margaret Shoemake. He retired as a Captain of the Cheraw Police Department after 25 years of service. He was the owner of Shoemake’s Backhoe Service and worked for Southern 8ths Farm. He enjoyed...

Dec 8, 2016

Wallace, SC

Alvin Leo Newsome, Jr, age 77, died Thursday, December 8, 2016 after a short illness.

He was the oldest son of the late Alvin Leo Newsome, Sr and Dorothy Ann Best Guimond.

He is survived by his daughter, Christina Newsome of Florence, SC and son Alvin Leo “Beau” Newsome,...

Dec 6, 2016

Harold Loyd Smith, McLean,VA

Harold Loyd Smith, age 80, died Tuesday, December 6, 2016.  Born in Brookhaven, MS to Harvey Lee Smith and his wife Mollie Mae West.  He is survived by his wife Mary Aileen (Maileen) Smith and by two children of a previous marriage Lauryn Ann Erndl (Jay) and Christopher Smith (Christine); six...

Nov 30, 2016

Steve Bryant, 57, died Wednesday, November 30, 2016. Born in Cheraw, SC he was a son of the late William Harvey and Ethel Lee Hayes Bryant. He was a member of Welsh Neck Baptist Church, Society Hill, SC and also attended Church of God of Prophecy, Hartsville, SC. He enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing and wood working. He loved his...

Nov 19, 2016

Wallace, SC

Sarah McMillan Roller, 80, died Saturday, November 19, 2016. Born in Red Springs, NC she was a daughter of the late Archie and Anne Mae Locklear McMillan. She was the widow of John Roller, Jr. She was a member of Mission of Faith Church, Wallace, SC. She enjoyed sewing and was a hard worker. She...

Nov 18, 2016

Cheraw, SC

Douglas L. Wilson passed away peacefully at his home in Cheraw, SC on November 18, 2016 at the age of 83.  His funeral service will be held 1:00 PM, Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at First United Methodist Church in Cheraw, SC.  Visitation will be in the church fellowship hall from noon until 1:00 PM.  Burial...

Nov 16, 2016

Cheraw, SC

Jennie Steinwandtner, 85, died Wednesday, November 16, 2016. She was born in Newark, NJ. She was a homemaker and enjoyed crocheting.She was the widow of Hans Steinwandtner.

Surviving are her sons, William Rauseo, Domenic (Karen) Rauseo, Vincent Rauseo, daughters, Maria Molinari and Helen (Joy Rothenberger) Rauseo, 18 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren and 1 great...

Nov 10, 2016

Wallace, SC

Zeb Wilson “Papa Zeb” English, 82, died Thursday, November 10, 2016. Born in Wallace, SC he was the son of the late Zeb Vance and Lottie English. He was a charter member of the Wallace Rescue Squad (44 years), mentoring many of the members over the years and earning numerous awards for his service. He...

Nov 5, 2016

Society Hill, SC

Harold Jefferson Bryant, Sr. 55, died Saturday, November 5, 2016. Born in Cheraw, SC he was a son of Flora Catherine Hudson Bryant of Society Hill and the late Glenn Jefferson Bryant. He was a Past Master of the St. David’s Masonic Lodge. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle.

Surviving is his wife,...

Nov 4, 2016

Cheraw, SC

Shirley Wright Walton, 82, died Friday, November 4, 2016. Born in Cheraw, SC she was a daughter of the late James Corrieton and Bertha Cordelia Wright. She was the widow of William Jones Walton, Jr. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Cheraw, SC. Mrs. Walton was a member and had...

Nov 3, 2016

Samuel Jervey DuPre´ III, husband of Ann Hall Waring DuPre´ died peacefully on November 3, 2016 in Mount Pleasant, SC.  The family and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Jervey DuPre´ are invited to attend the graveside services in Old St. David’s Cemetery, Cheraw, SC on Monday, November 7, 2016 at one o’clock. A memorial service will be held Wednesday,...

Oct 25, 2016

Funeral services for Michael Davenport, 61, will be held at 1:00 pm Friday, October 28, 2016 at Kiser Funeral Home, Cheraw, SC. The family will receive friends following the service. Mr. Davenport died Tuesday, October 25, 2016. Born in Greenville, SC, he was a son of the late William Oliver Davenport and Janie Davis McDonald. He was a long...

Oct 24, 2016

Wallace, SC

Daryl K. Haire, 56, died Monday, October 24, 2016. Born in Chesterfield County, SC, he was a son of the late Ernest and Essie Haire. He enjoyed horseback riding and was previously an electrician.

He is survived by a son, Keith Haire of Hamlet, NC, brothers, Todd Haire (Melinda) of Morven, NC, Gary...

Oct 22, 2016

Cheraw, SC

Services for Margaret Emily Hill Davis 99, will be held at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at St. David’s Episcopal Church in Cheraw, SC. Officiating will be The Reverend Mark Cooke. Burial will follow in Old St. David’s Cemetery, Cheraw. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Tuesday, October, 25,...

Oct 11, 2016

Society Hill, SC

Ronnie Legrande Freeman, 70, died Tuesday, October 11, 2016. Born in Society Hill he was a son of the late Clarence Allen and Elma Rosadale “Della” Edwards Freeman. He was employed by the Chesco Work Center of Chesterfield County. He was a member of the Church of God, Society Hill, SC. He won 2nd...

Oct 11, 2016

Cheraw, SC

Nancy Wilson Penegar, 81, died Tuesday, October 11, 2016. Born in Lancaster, SC she was a daughter of the late Thomas P. and Bessie Flowers Wilson. She was a member of Cheraw First Baptist Church and the Friendship Sunday School Class.

She is survived by her husband, (61 years of marriage) Jess Guy...