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Rev. James (Jimmy) Franklin Adams, Sr., age 93 of Mount Holly, NC and formerly of Kershaw, SC, passed away Sunday, October 19, 2025. Born in Kershaw, SC, he was the eldest child of the late Arthur Benjamin Adams and Odessa Ogburn Adams. Rev. Adams was a graduate of Kershaw High School and Furman University. In addition, he completed two seminary master's degrees. He also served his country in the United States Army during the Korean conflict. During his military service in Korea, he worked with the Army medical corps building orphanages. Following that time in the service, Rev. Adams pastored several churches during his many years in ministry. Rev. Adams enjoyed walks in the neighborhood,...

Mary Lou Hudson DuRant, wife of Cecil John DuRant, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 23, 2023. Born on July 3, 1937 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of the late Mary Watkins Grainger Hudson and the late John McSween Hudson. Mary Lou graduated from Lower Merion High School in 1955. After attending college, Mary Lou joined Delta Air Lines in 1958, retiring in 2000 after more than a 41-year career as a Delta Flight Attendant. She delighted in the travel opportunities flying throughout the United States, Europe, and the Far East. She loved her flying career and participated in many leadership activities at Delta. She was a 1999 Chairman's Club Honoree, one of...

Irvin Eugene "Gene" Blackmon, age 96 of Rock Hill, S.C. and formerly of Heath Springs, S.C., passed away Thursday morning, November 9, 2023, in Piedmont Medical Center, Fort Mill, S.C. Born in Heath Springs, S.C., he was the son of the late Irvin Bynum Blackmon and the late Naomi Alva Bowers Blackmon. Mr. Blackmon retired from the United States Postal Service. After his retirement he was a funeral assistant with Mahaffey Funeral Home, Lancaster, S.C. He served his country in the United States Navy during World War II and he enjoyed living at North Myrtle Beach for 14 years with his wife, before moving to Rock Hill, S.C. He is survived by his loving wife of 75 years, Imogene Ogburn...

Jo Ann Mosley Hudson, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away on her 79th birthday, Monday, October 30, 2023, at Lancaster Health and Rehabilitation, Lancaster, S.C. Born in Lancaster, S.C., she was a daughter of the late William B. Mosley and Elizer Louise Blackwell Mosley. She was a licensed cosmetologist for many years and a member of Destiny Bible Church, Lancaster, S.C. Mrs. Hudson retired from Kershaw School District as a cafeteria dietitian. She enjoyed working crossword puzzles, shopping and working in her garden. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her loving husband of 55 years, Billy Ray Hudson of the home; 4 children, Sherry Roberts and her husband, Chris of Lancaster, S.C.,...

William Lee McDow, M.D. of Kershaw, SC died July 20, 2023, at the age of 96 after a short illness related to recent falls but mostly due to old age. Born November 30, 1926, in Lancaster, SC, he was the son of the late Edward Lee and Helen Williamson McDow. Dr. McDow was a graduate of Lancaster High School in 1943. He attended The Citadel and toward the end of World War II answered the call of his country and entered the U.S. Navy and served, by luck of the draw, on the hospital ship, the USS Haven, returning wounded service men back from the south Pacific to home in the U.S. Following his discharge from the Navy, he returned to The Citadel from which he graduated in 1947 and shortly...

William Lee McDow, M.D. of Kershaw, SC died July 20, 2023, at the age of 96 after a short illness related to recent falls but mostly due to old age. Born November 30, 1926, in Lancaster, SC, he was the son of the late Edward Lee and Helen Williamson McDow. Dr. McDow was a graduate of Lancaster High School in 1943. He attended The Citadel and toward the end of World War II answered the call of his country and entered the U.S. Navy and served, by luck of the draw, on the hospital ship, the USS Haven, returning wounded service men back from the south Pacific to home in the U.S. Following his discharge from the Navy, he returned to The Citadel from which he graduated in 1947 and shortly...

Kevin William Hicks passed away November 20, 2022. He was born July 15, 1971, the first child of Ken and Margaret Hicks. Kevin was a graduate of Mississippi State University and worked as an accountant in the construction industry. In his spare time, Kevin enjoyed outdoor activities including fishing, hunting, skiing, and tennis. He also enjoyed cooking for his family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Jennifer and daughter Neely. He is also survived by his parents, Ken and Margaret Hicks of Vicksburg, Mississippi; a sister Bonney Henderson (Tom); brothers Matthew (Swayze) and Alan (Sasha) as well as numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Kevin's final resting place...

Nancy W. Hilton, 94, of Kershaw, SC, died Thursday, Oct. 27. Graveside services will be held Sunday, October 30, at 3 PM, in Providence Baptist Church Cemetery, Kershaw. The family will receive friends following the service in the Church Fellowship Hall. Baker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

John A. "Johnny" West, 85, of Kershaw, died Wednesday, July 6. Funeral services were 3 PM, Saturday, July 9, in Providence Baptist. Visitation was Saturday 1- 3 PM at church. www.bakerfunerals.com

Bernard Eugene "Barney" Ransom, passed away, Thursday, April 21, 2022. Memorial services will be conducted, Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. in the sanctuary of St. Timothy's Lutheran Church, 1301 Mill St., Camden, S.C. The family will receive friends following the services at the church. www.bakerfunerals.com

A service to celebrate the life of Ina Rose Roberts Williams will be held on April 14, 2022, at 11:00 AM at Taylors First Baptist Church in Taylors, SC. Receiving of friends will be immediately following the service. Mrs. Williams passed away on April 8, 2022. She was a daughter of the late Gilmon and Ruby Roberts. She was a loving Wife, Mother and Grandmama. She attended Kershaw High School. Mrs. Williams was a homemaker but made a career out of loving others well. She was a longtime volunteer for Meals on Wheels in Greenville County, SC and the town of Kershaw. Church was a very important part of her life. She took great joy in spending quality time with her family and shared her...

Ward Beecher Horton, Jr., 75, of Liberty Hill, S.C., died Sunday, January 30, 2022. A private graveside service for the family was held in Salem Cemetery, Heath Springs, S.C. Please visit www.bakerfunerals.com for a complete obituary.

Mrs. Lucille Blackmon Beckham Ellis Lee, 98, entered her eternal home by faith in Jesus Christ on Friday, October 1, 2021, at Wellmore Memory Care of Tega Cay, South Carolina. Lucille was born in Heath Springs, South Carolina on August 25, 1923, to Earl Roy Beckham and Bertha "Allie" Blackmon Beckham. She was the widow of William Heath Ellis of Fort Mill, South Carolina. They were married for forty-six years and raised three children before William's death in 1995. She was also widowed by Greg Lee. Lucille was a graduate of Winthrop College with a BA degree in Home Economics. She ran her own greenhouse business, taught home economics, and taught kindergarten. She was an active member of...