Obituaries

Apr 7, 2025

Linda G. Jeffcoat-Fisher, 79, of Camden, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025.

Mrs. Linda was born in Anderson County, a daughter of the late John Raymond Hill and the late Georgia Mae Whitworth.  She was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed going to church and quilting.  She was married to the late Rev. Rudy Nathan...

Apr 1, 2025

Dorothy "Dot" Keadle Neese, 90, of Gaston, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.

Graveside services will be held at 3:00 P.M., on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Calvary United Methodist Church Cemetery in Swansea with Sharo Hensley officiating.

Mrs. Neese was born in Orangeburg County, a daughter of the late Clifton and Roberta Jeffcoat...

Mar 29, 2025

Dollie Craps Spires, 81, of Gaston, passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2025.

Funeral services will be held 3:00PM Sunday, April 6, 2024, at Antioch Baptist Church with Rev. Billy Craps officiating.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral at Antioch Baptist Church on Sunday.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Mar 26, 2025

Mary Frances Slice Dyches, 88, of Neeses passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM, Sunday, March 30, 2025 at Livingston Methodist Church and burial will follow in the church cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 1:30 – 3:00 PM in the church.

Mrs. Dyches was born in Columbia,...

Mar 25, 2025

Bobbie Jean Lucas, 80, of Columbia, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.

Graveside funeral services will be held at Lybrand Cemetery, 3150 Delree Street, West Columbia, SC 29170.

Mrs. Lucas was born in Richland County, a daughter of the late Carl Andrew Boozer, Jr. and the late Salina Bell Boozer.  She was known as...

Mar 13, 2025

Billy Vance Vaughn, 86, of Sandy Run, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Mt. Zion Methodist Church 2349 Old State Road, Swansea, SC 29160 with Rev. James Lewis and Rev. Matt Rucker officiating.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to...

Mar 13, 2025

Ruth Jeffcoat Hutto Lucas passed away peacefully on March 13, 2025, just shy of her ninetieth birthday. She was the daughter of the late Madison Jeffcoat and Annie Wise Jeffcoat. She was predeceased by her parents, her husband, Bennie Hutto, and brothers Ray Jeffcoat, Wiley Jeffcoat, and Cornelius “Snook” Jeffcoat. She is survived by her children, Bonnie Craft (Danny), Bennie...

Feb 28, 2025

Shelby Davis Rutland, 84, of Norway, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Monday, March 3, 2025 at Calvary Baptist Church, 594 Calvary Church Road, Neeses, SC 29107 with Rev. Ken Jernigan officiating.  The casket will be placed in the church one hour before the service.  Burial will follow...

Feb 22, 2025

Jeff House, 68, of Livingston, SC passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025.  Jeff was a loving and caring husband and father to his wife of 48 years, Jane and his daughter Candy (Michael) Shyer. He lived life to the fullest with a love for music, playing the banjo and singing. He also enjoyed collecting all different types of...

Feb 18, 2025

Robert George Jackson, Jr., 76, of North, S. C. passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 PM, Sunday, March 2, 2025, at Trinity United Methodist Church with Pastor Charles Inglett and Rev. Ron Studebaker officiating. Mr. Jackson was a great cabinet maker and great at working with his hands. He took great...

Feb 13, 2025

Jerry Hunter Freeman, 80, of Gaston, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at West Side Holiness Church, 527 Augusta Street, West Columbia, SC 29169 with Pastor Brenda Hill officiating.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral on Tuesday at West...

Feb 10, 2025

Carlton Spires, 51, of Neeses, SC, the loving husband of 15 years to Jennifer Spires, entered into eternal rest Monday, February 10, 2025 at MUSC Orangeburg.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M., Saturday, February 15, 2025 at Mt. Beulah Pentecostal Holiness Church in Neeses.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service...

Feb 10, 2025

Margaret Ann Gladden, 70, of St. Matthews, passed away on Monday, February 11, 2025.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00AM., Friday, February 14, 2025, with Rev. David Lee Mitchell officiating at Culler-McAlhany Funeral Home in North.

Survivors include her daughters, Wendy Rogers (Rumsey Hakim) and Melissa G. Bochette (Frank); five grandchildren; three great...

Feb 1, 2025

James Jefferson Jowers, 80, of Bamberg, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025. He was married to Irene Bishop Jowers for over 55 years. One of his best friends was gained through Irene. Doc was his not only his father-in-law but a hunting, fishing, construction project, everything and anything companion. His wife, family, and friends were the most important...

Jan 28, 2025

Franklin McCoy Jumper, 83, of Swansea, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 PM, Friday, January 31, 2025 at Faith Baptist Church in Swansea with Rev. Ken Jumper officiating.  The family will receive friends from 1:30-2:30 PM, one hour prior to the funeral on Friday.  Burial will follow at Sardis...

Jan 26, 2025

Hazel Bolin Gartman, 96, of North, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Friday, January 31, 2025, at Culler-McAlhany Funeral Home in North with Rev. Strong officiating.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral on Friday.  Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery in North.

Jan 25, 2025

My one and only, such a loving, sweet and caring lady who's walking again, not struggling and no more pain, transitioned painlessly to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the age of 90.  Mom was born on Saturday, June 2, 1934.  A cherished friend, she spent her life spreading love and kindness everywhere...

Jan 23, 2025

Lucy Tyler Mobley, 88, of Orangeburg, S. C. passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025.

Mrs. Mobley was born in Orangeburg, S. C., a daughter of the late Malcolm Cecil Tyler and the late Lucy Iva Livingston Tyler.  Mrs. Mobley was a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Orangeburg, S. C. and was retired from Bell...

Jan 21, 2025

Richard Presley “Shot” Hutto, 81, of North, South Carolina passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM, Friday, January 24, 2025, at Unity Baptist Church with Pastor Randy Hutto officiating.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service...

Jan 19, 2025

Donna Sharp Livingston, 63, of North, S.C. passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, January 19, 2025. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, January 25, 2025, at North United Methodist Church. The family will receive family and friends one hour prior to the service from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM in the church. Donna was...