Obituaries
Paul VanGuilder
Jan 3, 2024
Cheraw, SC
Mr. Paul R. VanGuilder, 83, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at Cheraw Healthcare of natural causes. Paul was born on August 21, 1940, in Proctorsville, VT to the late Paul A. and Charlotte Stone VanGuilder. Paul grew up and graduated from Poultney Highschool in 1959. He enlisted in the Air Force for 8 years in...
Barbara Daphine Byrd
Jan 3, 2024
Society Hill, SC
Barbara Daphine Byrd, 72, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. Barbara was the daughter of Mrs. Barbara Edwards Keith and the late Clyde Keith. Barbara was a faithful member of Welsh Neck Baptist Church. She served as a Sunday school teacher for many, many years. Barbara enjoyed baking and cooking. She babysat and helped raise...
Thomas E. "Tommy" Wallace
Dec 30, 2023
Cheraw, SC
Thomas E. “Tommy” Wallace, Jr., 69, died Saturday, December 30, 2023. He was a son of the late Thomas Edward, Sr. and Mary Emma Powe Wallace. Tommy was a past employee of Burlington Industries in Cheraw, SC. He enjoyed watching sports on TV. Tommy adored his wife Peggy and has missed her dearly since her death in 2016....
Casey Byrd
Dec 29, 2023
Society Hill, SC
Casey Ellen Byrd, 43, died on Friday, December 29, 2023. Born in Florence, SC she was the daughter of Barbara Byrd and the late Marvis Byrd. Casey loved spending time with her family and was loved by anyone that met her. She had a heart as big as the world. Her son Brycen was...
2023 Service of Remembrance
Dec 14, 2023
Kiser Funeral Home
2023 Service of Remembrance
Dear Friends,
When you have lost a loved one, the grieving process doesn’t end with the funeral. In fact, experts tell us that’s really when the process begins. In the months following a loss, “first things” are very difficult. That first birthday or anniversary without your loved one is very...
James Herbert Tilley
Dec 12, 2023
Cheraw, SC
James Herbert Tilley, 85, died on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. Born, January 29, 1938, in Cheraw, SC, he was the son of the late Herbert A. and Bertha Chapman Tilley. James served his country proudly in the South Carolina National Guard and in the Army Reserves. He also served as a Magistrate Judge from 1983 until...
Jerry Faye Rivers
Dec 10, 2023
This obituary is is being posted as a Courtesy to the Rivers Family on behalf of Norton Funeral Home in Hartsville, SC. Kiser Funeral Home offers our sincere condolences to the Rivers family in their time of grief. To send online condolences, please visit www.nortonfh.net
Hartsville, S.C.
Jerry Faye Rivers of Hartsville, S.C. entered his home in...
Sue Turner Cullum
Dec 7, 2023
This obituary is is being posted as a Courtesy to the Cullum Family on behalf of Mackey Funerals and Cremations in Greenville, SC. Kiser Funeral Home offers our sincere condolences to the Cullum family in their time of grief. To send online condolences, please visit Mackey Funerals and Cremations at Woodlawn Memorial Park | Dignity Memorial .
Sue Turner Cullum,...
Addie Mae Sellers
Dec 4, 2023
Cheraw, SC
Mrs. Addie Mae Sellers, 98, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023. Born in Cheraw, SC, she was the daughter of the late John Arthur Farmer and Lucy Barfield Farmer. Addie Mae was a member of Cheraw First Baptist Church and was a member of the Friendship Sunday school class. Addie Mae had simple pleasures that...
Margaret "Maggie" Sanders
Dec 2, 2023
Margaret (Maggie) Adger Malloy Sanders died on Saturday December 2, 2023, surrounded by family and love. Maggie was born on July 31, 1953 and grew up in Cheraw, South Carolina. She was the daughter of Marion Cason Plowden and William Manning Malloy. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Richard Sanders; her son, Jason (Lisa) Leake; her...
Bobby Lee Dockery
Nov 23, 2023
Cheraw, SC/Dungannon, VA
Bobby Lee Dockery, 64, passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2023. Plans are incomplete at this time.
Charles Kay
Nov 21, 2023
Cheraw, SC
Charles Kay, 87, passed away, Tuesday, November 21, 2023. Plans are incomplete at this time.
Dr. William "Bill" Robert Owens
Nov 20, 2023
Cheraw, SC
Dr. William Robert Owens, Sr., peacefully departed this life at the age of 68 on November 20, 2023. He was a son of the late Dr. P.W. Owens and Virginia F. Owens. Bill was a lifelong member of the First Presbyterian Church of Cheraw, SC. He cherished the time he spent with his family and friends, he loved to...
William Edward Ingram
Nov 20, 2023
Cheraw, SC
Mr. William Edward Ingram, 74, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023. Born, August 3, 1949, at the home of his parents, William Harley Ingram and Eloise Driggers Ingram in Cheraw, SC by Dr. Maxie Hooks.
Edward, as he was affectionately known by his family and friends, was a disabled Vietnam Veteran. He arrived in Vietnam...
Willard Allison
Nov 15, 2023
Cheraw, SC
Willard Devoy Allison, Jr., 64, passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. Born in Burlington, NC, he was a son of Nell Olene Allison and the late Willard Devoy Allison, Sr. Willard was a member of Cheraw First Baptist Church. He previously worked as a law enforcement officer and retired from Chesterfield County Sheriffs Office. Willard adored his...
Robert "Bobby" S. Baker
Nov 11, 2023
Wallace, SC
Mr. Robert "Bobby" Scott Baker, aged 87, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023. Born in Cheraw, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Eugene Hoyle Baker and Elsie Jane Scott Baker. Bobby was a devoted member of Cheraw First Baptist Church throughout his life. He served in the Army National Guard.
Bobby had...
Wanda H. Sweet
Nov 7, 2023
Lancaster, SC
Mrs. Wanda Hilton Sweet, 73, died on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Born, July 14, 1950, in Lancaster, SC, she was a daughter of the late Edgar Tillman and Gracie Newson Therrell Hilton. Wanda was a graduate of Lancaster High School Class of 1969 and graduated Magna Cum Laude from Winthrop College. She was the office manager...
Joyce Ann McGrath Keiser
Nov 6, 2023
Cheraw, SC/Alliance, OH
Joyce Ann McGrath Keiser, 77, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023. Born in Alliance, OH, she was a daughter to the late Leroy and Clara Binius McGrath. Joyce was a retired custodian in Salem, Ohio. She spent her life in the Salem, OH area until moving closer to family in SC after she retired. She...
Donna Miesiaszek Bilby
Nov 6, 2023
Cheraw, SC
Donna Miesiaszek Bilby, 74, died on Monday, November 6, 2023. Born, June 6, 1948, in Monroe, NC, she was the daughter of Walter Peter and Mariel Mable Small Miesiaszek. Donna owned and operated Bilby Construction with her late husband. She was a member of the Kiwanis Club, and the Friends of the Library. Donna also served...
Rufus Quick
Nov 3, 2023
Mr. Rufus Quick, 86, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023.
A memorial service for Rufus "Ruru" Quick will be held at 4:00pm on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at Anointed Word Ministry, 397 Moffat Road, Cheraw, SC 29520.
Kiser Funeral Home has been entrusted to serve the Quick family during their time of grief.