Mrs. Peggy Gladden Hensley, 79, of Winnsboro passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025.  Born in Lee County, she was the daughter of the late Mendel Gladden and Maude Bass Gladden.  She is survived by her husband, Richard (Dick) Samuel Hensley; son, Guerry Hensley (Kay); sister, Carolyn Edens; and two grandchildren, Richard Gunnar Hensley (Katie); and […]

Benjamin Edward “Ted” Evans, 87, of Orangeburg, SC, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2025.   He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 60 years, Mary “M.C.” Evans, and is survived by his three daughters, Marcy Evans Wohlford (Mike), Molly Evans Tulowitzky (Jeff), and Jenny Evans Smith (Jim). Ted was born in Canon City, […]

Jesse Lee Douglas, 82, of Winnsboro passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 22, 2025. Born October 15, 1942 in Winnsboro, he was the son of the late Joseph E. and Sarah Branham Douglas. He is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Brenda Starnes Douglas; a daughter, Margaret Lynn Douglas Branham (Mike); two grandchildren, […]

Fairfield County’s oldest citizen, Geneva Bell, 108, of Ridgeway, South Carolina, passed away Sunday, March 23, 2025. Mother Bell leaves behind a legacy of faith, love, and wisdom.  Born in a time of great change, she lived a life filled with grace, devotion, and an unwavering love for her family. Mother Bell found her greatest […]

Mr. Joseph Wellington Frederick, Sr., 90, of Bly­thewood, passed away on March 18, 2025. Joe was born on December 3, 1934, in Akron, Ohio. Joe went to high school in Harrisburg, Illinois and graduated in 1953. Upon graduation, he accepted a football scholarship and lettered at the University of South Carolina, where he earned a […]

Otis Buford Williams, 83, of Winnsboro passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025. Born in Fairfield County on April 12, 1941, he was the son of the late Carless Hay­lon Williams and Lillian Idell Abbott Williams. He is survived by his lov­ing wife of 62 years, Maria del Carmen Parrao Williams; children, Carmen Lillian Wil­liams […]

Billie Duensing Wofford, 78, of Blythewood, died on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. Born in Columbia, SC, on December 17, 1946, she was a daughter of the late E.W. “Bill” Duensing and Mary Campbell Duensing. Mrs. Wofford spent her ca­reer as a registered nurse, beginning as soon as her graduation and until her retirement in 2008. […]

James “Jim” Gary Futrell of Winnsboro passed away peacefully on Monday, February 24, 2025 at the age of 84 after suffering from Alzheimer’s. Born on September 14, 1940 in Potecasi, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Simon Luter and Emma Wright Futrell.   He is survived by his beloved wife, Jo Ann […]

It is with profound sadness that the management (Eddie & Jackie Nelson) regretfully announce the passing of Ms. Sonya Kennedy, 64, of Winnsboro, South Carolina.  Ms. Kennedy passed Thursday, January 16, 2025. Sonya Kennedy, a beloved daughter, friend, mentor, and pillar of her community.  Sonya departed this life peacefully leaving behind a legacy of service, […]

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Mama, Mrs. Ethel Eloise Morris Stevens, formerly of Blythewood, SC, also known as Grandma, Nana, and Nene.  Mama was born in Fair Bluff, NC, a daughter of Arthur Edward and Ethel Lucille Morris on March 8, 1930.  She was the last surviving member […]