Robert Frederick Gay, 77, of Blythewood, South Carolina, passed away November 14, 2023. Born in Morris, Minnesota, Bob grew up in a small prairie town, riding his bicycle all over, playing with his dog, and climbing over huge barn lofts with his friends. He was well loved by his parents—Clayton, a judge in town who […]
Ann Elizabeth Adair Cail
Ann Elizabeth Adair Cail, 88, of Charleston, formerly of Winnsboro, passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, she was the daughter of the late James and Ivy May Short Adair. She is survived by her daughter, Marie Cail Taylor, grandson, Joseph Ian Taylor (fiancée Emily Cunningham) and great grandson Joseph Liam […]
Joe John Stephenson
On Wednesday, December 6, 2023, as we enter the Advent Season of Rejoicing and Hope, Joe John Stephenson peacefully went home to be with his Lord and Savior. Surrounded by his adoring family, they shared a very special time of heartfelt goodbyes and gratitude for his life. Born on June 11, 1932, Joe was the […]
Meredith A.Benjamin
Meredith A. Benjamin passed away on Oct. 27, 2023. She leaves to cherish her fond memories her son, Jon-Christian A. Benjamin, Atlanta, GA her daughters: Gabrielle A. Benjamin, Fayetteville, AK, Lauren A. Benjamin of Las Vegas, NV and Adriauna A. Benjamin, Atlanta, GA; her fiancé, Adrian A. Hunte, Cordova, SC, her bonus children: Jonathan A. […]
Charles Edward Kelly
BLYTHEWOOD – Charles Edward Kelly, Jr., 73, of Blythewood, SC, passed away peacefully on the evening of November 30, 2023 with his loving wife Faye by his side. Mr. Kelly was born in Columbia, SC and was a son of the late Charles E. Kelly, Sr. and Susie Rogers Kelly. He retired from US Foods […]
Dail Kaigler McDonald
LAKE WATEREE – Dail Kaigler McDonald, a long-time resident of Lake Wateree, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023. Born in Columbia, SC on September 17, 1930, she was the daughter of Benjamin Haughabook Kaigler and Lillie Dail Arledge Kaigler. A 1947 graduate of Dreher High School, Dail worked as Administrative Assistant and personal secretary […]
John McNair Turner, Jr.
John McNair Turner, Jr., 59, of Adger Farm, Winnsboro, S.C., passed away on November 24, 2023, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. Born May 28, 1964, in Winnsboro, S.C., he was the son of the late Jane Bethea Lewis Turner and John McNair Turner, Sr. John Turner attended West Florence High School (Class of […]
James Rodney Johnson
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of James Rodney Johnson. Our husband, father and grandfather was called home by his creator on Friday, November 17th. He passed peacefully from the comfort of his Blythewood, SC home. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Pauline; children and their spouses […]
Joyce Carroll Turner
Joyce Carroll Turner, 91, of Winnsboro passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023. Born in York, S.C., she was the daughter of the late Meek Wallace and Mary Gardner Carroll. She is survived by her daughters, Kit Turner, and Edy Mimms (Chuck); sister, Agnes Roller; two grandchildren, Rion Mimms (Lauren), and Elliott Mimms (Baley); and four […]
Pet Obituary: Grizzy Lyles
For two or three years I have nursed my old cat Grizzy through bladder stones, diabetes onset, loss of hair, skin disease, partial blindness, and Cushings Disease. I dosed and treated her through many infections and illnesses. She was so patient and cooperative through it all, and she even got used to my bathing her, […]