Billy "Bo" Thomas Williams
Jun 3, 2020
Billy “Bo” Thomas Williams, Sr., 88, of Swansea, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2020. Mr. Williams was born in Swansea, SC, a son of the late Willie Dewey Redmond and Susie Williams Toole.He loved to race cars and work on anything with a motor. Survivors include his wife, Helen Davis Williams of the home; daughters, Sheryl (Al) Strickland, Kim...
Pete Burnette Fanning
May 28, 2020
Pete Burnette Fanning, 68, of Neeses, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2020. Due to circumstances surrounding COVID-19, a private graveside service will be held on Wednesday, June 3, 2019 at Beaver Creek Baptist Church Cemetery in Neeses.A celebration of life service will be held at a later date. Mr. Fanning was born in Norway, a son of the late...
T. Lee Branham
May 22, 2020
T. Lee Branham, 47, of Sandy Run, SC, passed away at his home on Friday, May 22, 2020. Lee was loved immeasurably by his wife and his three daughters whom he loved boundlessly and unconditionally.Lee's life revolved around his family and all those whom he held dearly.No greater love has a man had for his children like Lee's for his...
Joann Hutto
May 19, 2020
JoAnn Hutto, 70, formerly of Neeses, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2020. Ms. Hutto was born in Orangeburg County, a daughter of the late Edward Hutto and Louise Hutto Chavis.She was loved and called Granny and Aunt JoAnn by many.She worked at Shoney’s for over 20 years. Survivors include her daughters, Cindy Hutto and Monica (John) Yarborough; grandchildren, McKinley...
Rogers Hutto
May 6, 2020
Rogers Hutto, 84, of Livingston passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2020. Due to circumstances surrounding COVID-19, burial services will be private.A celebration of life service will be held at a later date. Mr. Hutto was born in St. Matthews, a son of the late Elvin L. and Nettie (Godwin) Hutto.Mr. Hutto was the owner/operator of Hutto’s TV for over...
Terry Gene Williams
May 4, 2020
Terry Gene Williams, 66, of Neeses, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2020. Due to circumstances surrounding COVID-19, burial services will be private.A celebration of life service will be held at a later date. Mr. Williams was born in Orangeburg County, a son of the late James F. and the late Vera Rutland Williams. Survivors include two brothers, Don Williams...
John E. Sipes
May 3, 2020
John E. Sipes, 75, of St. Matthews, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 3, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Columbia, SC on October 17, 1944, a son of the late Herman Sipes and Vernetta Sipes Higgins.He was a graduate of Eau Claire High School where he played football and ran...
John Bruce King
Apr 26, 2020
John Bruce King, 81, of Swansea passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2020. Due to circumstances surrounding COVID-19, burial services will be private. Mr. King was born in Swansea, a son of the late Grover John and Louise Livingston King.Mr. King loved to vegetable garden and spend time with his family. He retired from Westinghouse Nuclear Fuel after 32 years...
Doris Ann Hoover Chavis
Apr 13, 2020
Doris Ann Hoover Chavis, 68, of Neeses, S. C. passed away on Monday, April 13, 2020 with her husband, Gerald “Jerry” Lee Chavis. Due to circumstances surrounding COVID-19, a private Graveside Service will be held at Sunny Vista Church of God. Mrs. Chavis was born in Orangeburg County, a daughter of the late Clifford and the late Jeanette Hutto Hoover.Mrs....
Gerald "Jerry" Lee Chavis
Apr 13, 2020
Gerald “Jerry” Lee Chavis, 63, of Neeses, S. C. passed away on Monday, April 13, 2020 with his wife, Doris Ann Hoover Chavis. Due to circumstances surrounding COVID-19, a private Graveside Service will be held at Sunny Vista Church of God. Mr. Chavis was born in Orangeburg County, a son of the late Verdell and the late Shirley Lubkin Chavis.He...
Bobby Joe Wiles
Apr 12, 2020
Bobby Joe Wiles, 84, of Cameron, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2020. Mr. Wiles will be laid to rest at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery near Cameron. At this time, services will be private. A memorial service will be announced at a later time. Mr. Wiles was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Walter Kinard and Ada Rickenbaker...
Melissa Ann Callahan Richburg
Apr 11, 2020
Melissa Ann Callahan Richburg, 54, of Swansea, passed away on April 11, 2020. A private graveside service was held at Clarendon Memorial Gardens in Manning, SC on April 14, 2020. Survivors include her husband, Marshall Edward “ED” Richburg; her mother, Sandra Gail Harsey and a sister, Regina Gregory. She was predeceased by her father, Jacob Wayne Callahan.
Laura Ann Johnson
Apr 8, 2020
Laura Ann Spires Johnson, 70, of North, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2020.Mrs. Johnson was predeceased by her husband, Jack H. Johnson. Due to circumstances surrounding COVID-19, burial services will be private.A celebration of life service will be held at a later date. Mrs. Johnson was born in Orangeburg County and predeceased by her parents, Jessie and Gertrude Bruner...
William Donald Hair
Apr 4, 2020
William Donald Hair, 79, of St. Matthews, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2020. Due to circumstances surrounding COVID-19, burial services will be private.A celebration of life service will be held at a later date. Mr. Hair was born in Calhoun County, SC, a son of the late Barnie Laurie and Olivia Lee Heckle Hair.He was a member of Gethsemane...
Ernest Clyde Fogle
Apr 1, 2020
Ernest C. Fogle, Jr., 91, of Pelion passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2020. Due to circumstances surrounding COVID-19, services will be private. Mr. Fogle was born in Columbia, S. C., the son of the late Ernest Clyde and Miriam Boles Fogle, Sr. Mr. Fogle served as a lay leader in the United Methodist Church for many years at Pelion United...
Roy Samuel Cartin
Mar 31, 2020
Roy Samuel Cartin passed away on March 31, 2020 after a courageous battle with lymphoma.He was born April 9, 1946 to the late Norton Samuel Cartin and Lorena Wise Cartin.He was known for the quality of the numerous homes he framed in and around Lexington County and the midlands.His precision workmanship was his trademark.He loved what he did and taught...
Arlie Wayne "Dear" Newman
Mar 19, 2020
Arlie Wayne “Dear” Newman, 69, of North, SC, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2020. Survivors include his mother, Betty Merritt Newman; children, RonJon (Heika) Newman, Becky (Kevin) Long and Robert Newman; grandchildren, Susie (Josh) Lawson, Shannon (Steve) Mrozinski, Alex Long, Trenton (Vanessa Gonzalez) Newman and Abby-Gail Newman; seven great-grandchildren; and a brother, Joel (Debbie) Newman.He was predeceased by his...
Linda Carol Chavis
Mar 12, 2020
Linda Carol Chavis, 67, of North, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2020. Graveside funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, March 16th at Trinity United Methodist Church with the Rev. Bobby Williams officiating. Mrs. Chavis was born in Orangeburg County, a daughter of Evelyn Yancy Bates and the late Leroy Bates.Mrs. Chavis was retired after 26 years...
Marlene Hoffman Sturkie
Mar 11, 2020
Marlene Hoffman Sturkie, 76, a long time member of the Swansea community, died at her home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, the 11th of March 2020.She was born May 25, 1943 in Columbia, S. C., the daughter of Hattie Mae and T. Koins Hoffman.She was an active member of Swansea First Baptist Church.She loved singing in the choir and...
Ervin Broome "Bubba" Finklea
Mar 6, 2020
Ervin Broome "Bubba" Finklea, 64, of Pelion passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2020.Mr. Finklea was born in Florence, South Carolina, the second of three sons of the late Rev. Enoch and Mary (Broome) Finklea.He was a graduate of Pelion High School, Spartanburg Methodist College, and Asbury University.He was a former member of the South Carolina Methodist Conference. Survivors include...
