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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 and medical coder for Mid Carolina Surgical Practice in Lancaster, SC and Blakney, NC. She had an advanced license in Medical Coding and was the former Regional President for PAHCOM International. Wanda also enjoyed volunteering for the SC State Troopers Association and the Marine Corps League at the State and National Conventions. She loved Elvis...

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 loved to spend time with her family and grandchildren, and she loved to crochet and cook. Most of all, Joyce loved the Lord and was strong in her faith. Joyce is survived by her sons, Ray Keiser, and John (LuAnn) Keiser, both of Cheraw, SC; daughters, Michele (Todd) Kirkley, of Sumter, SC, and Pam (Chad) Carver, of Salem, OH, a brother, Butch McGrath, of Alliance, OH,...

Cheraw, SC It is with great sadness that the family of Kenneth Winburn announces his passing on August 29, 2023. Kenneth was proud to tell people he was from Patrick, SC. As a child, he spent his summer days with a cane pole and a can of worms at Campbell's Lake or Sugar Loaf Mountain Pond. Otherwise, you would find him swimming with his buddies at Ingram's Mill. Kenneth cherished those friendships and memories of his childhood. This carried over into adulthood where his love of community inspired his service as Mayor of Patrick for two terms. His career in Textile Management lasted over four decades beginning with Cheraw Yarn Mill and ending with Highland Industries. During his...

Marietta, GA William Norman Matheson, 89, died Thursday, April 13, 2023. Born in Cheraw, SC, he was a son of the late Johnny Culpepper and Rosa Mae Tyson Matheson. As a US Army Veteran, he served as an Infantryman during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of First Baptist of Marietta. William enjoyed camping, square dancing, traveling and bowling. He is survived by his Son, Dennis (Rebecca) Matheson, of Marietta, GA, two grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Isgett Matheson, a son, Kent Matheson, brothers, David, Doc, Elliot, Ernest, Leslie, and Roy Matheson, and sisters, Clara Matheson, Dorothy Brown, Rosa Mae Craft and Lily...

Jefferson, SC Mrs. Mary Ethel Miller, 75, died on Sunday, March 26, 2023. Born May 30, 1947, in Logan, WV, she was a daughter of the late Dan and Lena Rigby Cooper. Mary played softball, and bowled at a high level and loved to watch all sports. Along with her parents, listed above, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Richard, George, Jim, and Danny; and sisters, Carol, and Libby. Mary leaves behind to cherish her memory, a son, Brady Miller, III of Corvallis, MT; a daughter, Celena Petrucci and husband, Robert of Jefferson, SC; a sister, Diane Holcomb and husband, David of Kingsport, TN; grandchildren, Alex Marvelle, and Gregory Miller; and great-grandchildren, Amelia Miller,...

Jefferson, SC Mrs. Mary Ethel Miller, 75, died on Sunday, March 26, 2023. Born May 30, 1947, in Logan, WV, she was a daughter of the late Dan and Lena Rigby Cooper. Mary played softball, and bowled at a high level and loved to watch all sports. Along with her parents, listed above, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Richard, George, Jim, and Danny; and sisters, Carol, and Libby. Mary leaves behind to cherish her memory, a son, Brady Miller, III of Corvallis, MT; a daughter, Celena Petrucci and husband, Robert of Jefferson, SC; a sister, Diane Holcomb and husband, David of Kingsport, TN; grandchildren, Alex Marvelle, and Gregory Miller; and great-grandchildren, Amelia Miller,...

Jefferson, SC Mrs. Mary Ethel Miller, 75, died on Sunday, March 26, 2023. Born May 30, 1947, in Logan, WV, she was a daughter of the late Dan and Lena Rigby Cooper. Mary played softball, and bowled at a high level and loved to watch all sports. Along with her parents, listed above, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Richard, George, Jim, and Danny; and sisters, Carol, and Libby. Mary leaves behind to cherish her memory, a son, Brady Miller, III of Corvallis, MT; a daughter, Celena Petrucci and husband, Robert of Jefferson, SC; a sister, Diane Holcomb and husband, David of Kingsport, TN; grandchildren, Alex Marvelle, and Gregory Miller; and great-grandchildren, Amelia Miller,...

Wallace, SC Charles S. McLendon, 78, died Saturday, January 28, 2023. Born in Bennettsville, SC, he was the son of the late Charlie Garrett and Ruby Hatcher McLendon. Charles proudly served in the United States Army and then went on to work many years in various managerial roles in manufacturing plants. Charles enjoyed spoiling his family, loving on his beloved cat "Scooter", and feeding any animal that wandered in his yard. He loved to fish, hunt, pick his guitars, and be outside tinkering. His doting wife of fifty-four years, two sons, and granddaughter loved him so much. He used every opportunity he had to raise hell and he will be sorely missed everyday. Surviving is his wife...

Goose Creek, SC Shirley Wise Tinkham, 74, died on Tuesday, December 27, 2022. Born, August 22, 1948, in Marlboro County, SC, she was a daughter of the late Percy Hayden and Claryne Griggs Wise. Mrs. Tinkham was a Member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, where she was an active member. She lived a life of service to others and enjoyed walking and going to the gym, as well as cooking. Her greatest joy in life was spending time with her children and grandchildren. Along with her parents, listed above, Shirley was preceded in death by her loving husband of 48 years, Keith Lanier Tinkham; and a sister, Janet Wise. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her children,...

Wallace, SC Mr. Edward Walter "Junior" Craven, Jr., 71, died on Wednesday, October 19, 2022. Born, April 12, 1951, in Pinehurst, NC, he was a son of the late, Edward Walter Craven, Sr. and the late Mary Ellen Gibson. Junior loved racing cars and watching NASCAR. He also enjoyed watching Westerns and enjoyed working in his auto shop. Junior was an expert in car repair, and everyone around knew that he was the one to come to for vehicle sales and repair. He worked for may years in sales and with Nivens Hardware and Edwards Wholesale. Junior will be remembered as always willing to help others. Along with his parents, listed above, he was preceded in death by his stepfather, Charles...

Cheraw, SC Geneva "Nene" McDougald McGilvray, 94, died Wednesday, October 19, 2022. Born, July 13, 1928, in Rockingham, NC, she was a daughter of the late Clyde D. "CD" and Sarah F. Rainwater McDougald. She was a member of Cheraw First Baptist Church where she had served in the sanctuary choir, the Henrietta Isgett Sunday School Class, Finance Committee, and the WMU. She retired from APAC as an accountant controller. Along with her parents, listed above, she was preceded in death by her husband, James F. "Ben" McGilvray; a son, Michael Gene McGilvray; brothers, Richard E. McDougald, Gene C. McDougald, and Boyce A. McDougald; a sister, Sara M. Stanton. Mrs. McGilvray leaves behind to...

Cheraw, SC Susan "Gilmour" Eschenfelder, 55, died on Friday, September 30, 2022. Susan was a daughter of Faye and the late Robert John Eschenfelder. She spent her early years in Pennsylvania. Susan was a member of the S.C. Broadcasters' Association and was instrumental in helping develop WCRE into an award-winning station. She could be found in the radio station running the board most Friday nights during Cheraw Braves football broadcasts. Before coming to WCRE, she worked at Z103 in Cheraw and WFMO and Z101 in Fairmont, N.C. Susan liked to say she got her start in broadcasting because she could read, and her voice on the radio was often the calm in literal storms as she advised people...

Cheraw, SC Mrs. Hedwig "Hedy" Barbara Unsin Waller, 96, died on Saturday, August 6, 2022. Born, August 30, 1925, in Grobenzell (Munich), Germany, she was the daughter of the late Karl and Barbara Unsin. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, William Wright Waller, Jr. (Jerry); a daughter, Glenna Calvin; a sister, Irmgard Donhauser; and a daughter-in-law, Martha Waller. Hedy is survived by a daughter, Jane Levans (Michael) of Rock Hill, SC; her sons, Tom Waller (Karen) of Chesterfield, SC and John P. Waller (Tonya) of Chattanooga, TN; 11 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Hedy was as an avid gardener, a master chef, and a lover of animals....

Society Hill, SC Sara Mathis Starling, 70, died Tuesday, July 12, 2022. Born in Cheraw, SC. A funeral service will be held 2:00 PM, Friday, July 15, 2022, at Harris Creek Baptist Church, Society Hill, SC. Burial will be in Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens, Cheraw, SC. Visit kiserfuneralhome.com to send an e-condolence.

Ann Warren (Nancy) Rice Duvall of West Columbia, SC, died on June 19, 2022. She had been a resident of Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community since 2018. Born on August 16, 1936, in Charleston, SC, Nancy was the eldest child of William Lawton Rice and Annie Harleston Warren Rice. Nancy attended Charleston public schools and studied for two years at the College of Charleston before marrying Charles Farmer Duvall on June 2, 1957. In addition to her roles as wife and mother, she worked as a secretary at the Pentagon, was a writer and then editor of the diocesan newspaper of the Episcopal Diocese of East Carolina, and an administrative assistant in the Communications Department of Converse...

Cheraw, SC/Marietta, GA Frances Isgett Matheson, 89, died Sunday, May 15, 2022. Born in Cheraw, SC she was the daughter of the late Oscar Lee and Irene Hall Isgett. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Marietta, GA. She was graduate and valedictorian of Cheraw High School and obtained her Bachelor of Education from Coker College. She was a retired administrator in education. Surviving is her husband, William N Matheson of Marietta, GA, a son Dennis Matheson of Marietta, GA, a stepdaughter, Becky Matheson of Marietta, GA, nieces and nephew, Sharron McMurray, Stephine Isgett and Scott Isgett. A graveside service will be held 2:00 PM Thursday, May 19, 2022, in Chatham Hill Memorial...

Camden, SC Our Mother & Matriarch of our family, Linda Faye Johnson, of Camden, South Carolina, was welcomed into Heaven and into her mother's arms on the morning of March 11th, 2022. She was the mother of six children, whom she called her life's greatest accomplishment. She is survived by her six children Jessica Branham Jay (Jason), Kelsey Branham Kinsey (James "JB"), Abish Branham Meldrum (John), Kenton Seth Branham (Madison), Emma Kaye Branham (Grant), and her baby boy Ayken Riley Branham. Also, four grandchildren, Gentry, Sutton, Krauss and her namesake Marrett JoLin Jay. Our Mom was a school bus driver for the Kershaw County School District for 19 years and during that...

Joseph Kershaw Newsom, MD quietly "slipped the surly bonds of earth" on 24 January 2022 following a protracted illness. Dr. Joe was born 2 August 1931 in Kershaw County in the home where his mother's family had lived for generations. He was the only child of Roger Acra Newsom and Lula Belle McKinnon. Raised on their modest family farm in Lee County, he attended public schools in Bishopville, playing baseball and football and driving a school bus. Following graduation from The Citadel, he married Martha Elizabeth Young of Mayesville, and the couple was stationed in Germany where a son, JK "Shaw" Newsom Jr., joined the command. While enrolled at Tulane School of Medicine in New Orleans,...

Cheraw, SC Mr. Darryl Allen McGrath, 67, died on Friday, January 7, 2022. Born, February 24, 1954, in Alliance, Ohio, he was a son of the late Lee Roy and Clara (Binius) McGrath. Darryl was a loyal and hardworking employee of Jones Fencing where he worked for 31 years. He was a loving husband, a great dad, and a very proud grandfather. Darryl was an avid reader and enjoyed cornhole, fishing, and the outdoors. He also loved his chickens and his dog, Boo. He was a fighter and he fought to the very end. Along with his parents, listed above, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Bonna Jean McGrath, Marilyn (Jim) Funkhouser, and a brother, Bill (Sharon) McGrath and his daughter,...

Cheraw, SC Mr. Darryl Allen McGrath, 67, died on Friday, January 7, 2022. Born, February 24, 1954, in Alliance, Ohio, he was a son of the late Lee Roy and Clara (Binius) McGrath. Darryl was a loyal and hardworking employee of Jones Fencing where he worked for 31 years. He was a loving husband, a great dad, and a very proud grandfather. Darryl was an avid reader and enjoyed cornhole, fishing, and the outdoors. He also loved his chickens and his dog, Boo. He was a fighter and he fought to the very end. Along with his parents, listed above, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Bonna Jean McGrath, Marilyn (Jim) Funkhouser, and a brother, Bill (Sharon) McGrath and his daughter,...

Mrs. Barbara Ratliff Henry, 85, died on Monday, September 20, 2021. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Online condolences may be made at www.kiserfuneralhome.com.