Obituaries
Nancy R. Young
Jul 30, 2023
Cheraw, SC
Nancy R. Young died peacefully in hospice care in Florence, SC on July 30th, 2023, after battling a serious illness. She was preceded in death by her husband of almost 65 years, Cornelius B. Young, her parents James and Etta Mae Robinson of Lancaster, SC and an infant brother.
She attended Erskine college and graduated...
Thomas "Tom" Hale Dickens
Jul 19, 2023
Cheraw, SC
It is with sad and heavy hearts that the family of Thomas Hale “Tom” Dickensannounces his passing on July 19, 2023. Tom was a kind, loving, compassionateindividual who never met a stranger and was always willing to offer a helping handwhen needed. Tom was born on December 4, 1964, to Robert G. and Betty T.Dickens.
While dealing with...
Peggy Jean White Hatcher
Jul 17, 2023
Wallace, SC
Peggy Jean White Hatcher, 76, died on Monday, July 17, 2023. Born, November 24,1946 in Bennettsville, SC she was a daughter to the late Clyde and Glennis Eva Clark White. Peggy was a member of Oak Grove United Methodist Church, where she was a member of the choir, the United Methodist Women, and the Discipleship Group....
Kathy Ingram Brown
Jul 17, 2023
Cheraw, SC
Mrs. Kathy “Kat” Ingram Brown, 66, died on Monday, July 17, 2023. Born, July 18, 1956, in Cheraw, SC, she was a daughter of the late William “Bill” Harley and Eloise Driggers Ingram. Kat was a member of Westside Baptist Church in Cheraw, SC, and volunteered with Paws & Claws. She loved taking care of...
Betty Jane Chavis-Reeves
Jul 15, 2023
Bennettsville, SC
Betty Jane Chavis-Reeves, 86, entered into rest on Saturday, July 15, 2023. Betty was born June 20, 1937, in Bennettsville, SC, she was the daughter of the late Tyson Brooks Chavis and Meloise Brigman Chavis. Betty was a dedicated member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church. Betty retired from Delta Mills and Ford Motor Company. She enjoyed quilting,...
Esther Quick
Jul 14, 2023
Bennettsville, SC
Esther Quick, 97, entered into rest on Friday, July 14, 2023. Esther was born August 12, 1925, in Bennettsville, SC, she was the daughter of the late William Shuford Quick and Dessie Chavis Quick. Esther was a life-long, dedicated member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church in Bennettsville, SC. She was a vital part of...
Nina B. Martin
Jul 3, 2023
Nina Baker Martin passed away peacefully at NHC Mauldin on July 3, 2023, twenty-three days before her 102nd birthday. Nina was born on July 26, 1921, to the late Wilson Joyce and Ethel Atkinson Baker. Nina married Pepper Martin of Fairforest, SC on June 5, 1942. They celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary on June 5, 2017, shortly before Pepper...
Paul Moos
Jun 23, 2023
Hamlet, NC
Mr. Paul Moos, 69, died Friday, June 23, 2023. Born August 10, 1953, in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Jacob John and Martha Irons Moos. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing. He was a loving father and grandfather.
Along with his parents, listed above, he was preceded in death by...
Carole A. Kennedy
Jun 16, 2023
Carole A. Kennedy, 87, died Friday, June 16, 2023 at home with her family. Carole was born and raised in Newburyport, Massachusetts - a direct descendent of the first settlers of Newbury, Massachusetts and Captain Alexander Graves and his wife Susanna, who were important maritime figures. As a teenager, she was proud to attend Republican functions with her aunt,...
Jeanette G. Burch
Jun 15, 2023
Cheraw, SC
Jeanette G. Burch, 95, died on Thursday, June 15, 2023. Born, June 20, 1927, in Marlboro County, SC, she was the daughter of the late John Roland and Annie Alma Freeman Graham. Jeanette was a member of First Baptist Church in Cheraw, SC since the age of 13. She enjoyed painting, sewing, camping, and playing the...
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...