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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.

Cheraw, SC Sara Margaret McDougald Stanton, 93, died Sunday, January 24, 2021. A funeral service will be held 2:00 PM, Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at Cheraw First Baptist Church, Cheraw, SC. Burial will be in Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens.

Greenville, SC Amelia (Amy) Claire Smith, 57, passed away peacefully Saturday December 19,2020. Born in McRae, GA May 20, 1963 she was the beloved daughter of the late Roy Lee Smith, Sr and Dorothy Grimsley Smith. She was raised in Cheraw, SC where she was a member of First United Methodist Church. Amy was a devoted member of the church where she enjoyed serving in Children Ministries, assisting with the annual barbeque, and many other areas of the church. For many years, Amy worked at B.C. Moores and Sons in Cheraw before moving to Greenville, SC where she enjoyed working at Hobby Lobby. Amy enjoyed spending time with her friends, family, and watching the Clemson Tigers...

Henry P. (Hal) Duvall, IV Henry Powe (Hal) Duvall, IV died on September 12, 2020 in Columbia SC. Due to Covid 19 restrictions, a burial service will be held at Old St. David's Church in Cheraw S.C. on Wednesday, September 16, 2020, at 3pm. Hal Duvall was born on November 20, 1930 in Sewanee, Tennessee. He was the son of Henry P. Duvall and Elizabeth Farmer Duvall. Shortly after his birth, the family moved to Cheraw S.C. where his father joined the family hardware business, Cheraw Hardware & Supply Company. After attending Cheraw public schools, Mr. Duvall graduated from The Citadel in 1952. He served in the US Army as an infantry officer. Following his army service, Hal returned...

Wallace, SC Mary Lynn Clark Adams, 67, died Wednesday, August 26, 2020. Born in Bennettsville, SC, she was a daughter of the late Daniel Peter and Sara M. Clark. Mary Lynn attended Pleasant Hill Methodist Church as well as Faith Fellowship Church. She had a love for being in the kitchen, traveling to the mountains and making crafts with her best friend Barbara Taylor, but most of all, she loved being a Mama and Memaw. Her children and grandchildren were her greatest joy. She is survived by her son, Jeffrey Scott (Emily) Adams of Florence, SC, her daughter, Kristy Adams (Bryan) Sweatt of Wallace, SC, a brother, Danny (Jeanne) Clark of Florence, SC, sisters, Diane (Kenny) Hanke of Clio, SC,...

Cheraw, SC Jean Abbott Leach, 82, died Tuesday, August 25, 2020. A graveside service will be held 3:00 PM, Friday, August, 28, 2020 in Old Saint David's Cemetery. The family will receive friends in the Old Saint David's Church following the service. Visit kiserfuneralhome.com to send an e-condolence.

Wallace, SC James Paul Ainsworth, 37, died Sunday August 8, 2020. He was a son of the late Christina Ainsworth and Milton G. Ainsworth, Jr. James liked football, and baseball, his favorite Pro teams were the Buffalo Bills, and the New York Yankees. He enjoyed bowling, paintball, swimming at the beach, Rap music, and hanging out with his friends. He is survived by his father listed above, brother Milton G. Ainsworth, III of Wallace, SC and a sister, Marcella M. Banach of Philadelphia, PA. He was preceded in death by his mother listed above. No arrangements have been made at this time. Kiser Funeral Home is serving the Ainsworth family. Visit kiserfuneralhome.com to send an e-condolence.

Cheraw, SC George Waddell Hartzell, 90, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, August 5, 2020. Born in Columbia, SC, he was the son of the late George Waddill Hartzell and Leonora Little Hartzell. He was raised in Cheraw by his paternal aunts Gertrude Foster and Doris "Ann" Hartzell. George attended Cheraw schools, but he graduated from Porter Military Academy. He then attended Davidson College (twice) and Appalachian State University before enlisting in the United States Army, where he was chosen to become a member of the first graduating class of the Special Forces, now known as the Green Berets. He served in the Korean Conflict from 1952 to 1953. Upon his discharge from the...

Columbia/Cheraw, SC Phillip Joseph "Joe" McLaurin, 53, died Friday, July 31, 2020 in Columbia, SC. The family will receive friends 10:00 am to 11:00 am, Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at Kiser Funeral Home, Cheraw, SC A graveside service will be held 11:00 am, Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens.

Cheraw, SC Charles Ralph Johnson 92, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at home surrounded by his family after a short illness. Born in Patrick, SC he was a son of the late Arthur W. and Julia Pankey Johnson. Ralph grew up and was educated in Hartsville. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy, first serving aboard the USS Fox, followed by the USS Houston. While serving, Ralph visited many ports of call. Among his favorites were Australia, Italy and Paris. He established several life-long friendships while serving. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 70 years, JoLynn Huggins Johnson, daughters Terrie (Ricky) Sheets of Bennettsville, Susan Johnson...

Cheraw, SC Charles Wesley Allen, 74, died Thursday, July 23, 2020. Born in Chesterfield, SC he was the son of the late Floyd N and Audrey Mae Johnson Allen. He was a Mason and Gideon. Mr. Allen was a member of Cheraw First Baptist (Friendship Sunday School Class). He was retired from J.P. Stevens/Delta Woodside. He enjoyed playing golf and watching college football, NASCAR, Soccer and basketball. He is survived by his wife Maxine L. Allen of Cheraw, SC, sisters-in-law, Carolyn (Fletcher) Barnes of Laurinburg, NC, Agnes Walters of Raeford, NC, Christine Locklear of Laurinburg, NC, brother-in-law, Cam (Pat) Locklear of Chesterfield, SC, great grandchildren of the heart, Hope Walters and Luke...

Patrick, SC Larry Richard Smith, Jr., 49 died Wednesday, June 17, 2020. Born in Cheraw, SC he was a son of Larry Richard Smith, Sr. of Patrick, SC and the late Jeannine Victoria "Vickie" Cheek Smith. He was very caring and loved spending time with family and friends, especially during cookouts. He enjoyed fishing, drag racing and NASCAR. He is survived by his son, David "D.J." (Avery Blackman) Smith, Sr. of Wallace, SC, daughters, Cortney Smith of Wallace, SC and Hannah Smith of Wallace, SC, his father listed above, a brother, Chad (Rhonda) Smith of Patrick, SC, grandchildren, Dakota Sanchez, Bryson Griggs, Abraham Griggs and David Justin Smith, Jr.,a daughter of the heart, Alexus Spencer...

Wallace, SC Amy Denise Perhealth, 49, died Friday, May 29, 2020. Born in Cheraw, SC, she was a daughter of Bill and Joyce Perhealth. She was the widow of Daniel Canter. She was a member of Faith Fellowship Church in Wallace, SC. She was a "Mama" to many children and loved them all. Surviving is her son, Anthony Tyler (Jessica) Perhealth of Wallace, SC, daughter, Ashley Renee Perhealth of Wallace, SC, parents, Bill and Joyce Perhealth of Wallace, SC, brother, Billy Donald (Kim) Perhealth Jr., of Wallace, SC, sister, Rebecca Perhealth (Thomas) Foster of Wallace, SC, grandchildren, Zachary Perhealth and Allie Ava Grace Perhealth. She was preceded in death by her husband, listed above...

John Henry Gibson, 91, passed Wednesday, May 20, 2020, at home surrounded by his family. Born in Islandton, SC he was a son of the late Brantley and Sally Sauls Gibson. He was the widower of Mary Louise Brabham Gibson. He enjoyed farming, working in his yard, fishing at Santee, gardening, going to the beach, and being outdoors. He was a baseball coaching assistant in the P-15 baseball league in Sumter. He had served as a Deacon of Cheraw First Baptist. Surviving is his son, Donald (Janice) Gibson of Atwater, CA, a daughter, Delores Gainey of Cheraw, SC, grandchildren, Amanda Gainey, Allison Gainey, Corey (Amanda) Gibson, Adam (Jamie) Gibson, great grandchildren, Cameron Gibson, Caylor...

Cheraw, SC, John Henry Gibson, died Wednesday, May 20, 2020. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, May 24, 2020 in Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens, Cheraw, SC.

Cheraw, SC Teresa Locklear Walker, 54, died Sunday, May 10, 2020. Born in Laurinburg, NC she was a daughter of the late Purnell and Lucindy Jones Locklear. She enjoyed music, riding on dirt roads, dancing and being with family. She will be missed by her cat "Precious." Surviving is her husband, Robert D. Walker of Cheraw, SC, a son, Nakita Dean Locklear of CO, a brother, Carnell (Amy) Locklear of Red Springs, NC and a sister, Denise Jones of Red Springs, NC. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Visit kiserfuneralhome.com to send an e-condolence.