BLYTHEWOOD – Melvin Freeman, 94, of Blythewood, died on Monday, September 18, 2023. Born in Blythewood on June 12, 1929, he was a son of the late Rufus and Carrie Branham Freeman. Mr. Freeman graduated from Blythewood High School, Class of 1947. He served in the United States Army and was a Korean War Veteran. […]
Gabriele Entzminger
Gabriele Entzminger, 97, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 8, 2023 surrounded by love. Gabriele was born in Munich, Germany on December 5, 1925 to Konrad and Maria Theresa Wild. After completing all her schooling in Germany, she worked for the German government. After World War II ended, she met Frank Entzminger, an American soldier. […]
Perry Levone Adams
LANCASTER – Mr. Perry Levone Adams, 64, of Lancaster passed away Friday, August 25, 2023. He was born December 14, 2023 in Winnsboro, a son of the late JC Adams and Marion Kelly Adams. Mr. Adams loved watching NASCAR and football. He enjoyed helping people as much as he could and spending time with his […]
Emmett Elmer Craven
Emmett Elmer Craven, 83, of Winnsboro passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023. Born in Micanopy, FL, he was the son of the late Ervin M. and Edith Chauncey Craven. Emmett is survived by his wife of 60 years, Alice Strickland Craven; son, Emmett Roger Craven (Deidre); daughter, Tracy Marie Hacker; brother, Jimmy Craven (Jean); […]
Jeannette Williams Jordan
Jeannette Williams Jordan, 87, of Winnsboro passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, surrounded by her family. Born in Winnsboro, she was the daughter of the late Carless Haylon and Lillian Abbott Williams. She is survived by her daughters, Susan Jordan, and Valerie Jordan Sandifer; brother, Otis Beaufort Williams (Carmen); six grandchildren, Christian Jordana (Josh) […]
Joel Ashford Castles
Joel Ashford Castles, Sr., 86, of Winnsboro passed away on Monday, June 12, 2023, surrounded by his family. Born in Fairfield County, he was the son of the late Rufus Arledge and Mary Lou Ashford Castles, Sr. Joes was a member of Stephen Greene Baptist Church where is served as Deacon, Brotherhood director, Sunday school […]
Richard George Soloway
Richard George “Dick” Soloway, 93, of Lake Wateree passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2023. Born in Jersey City, NJ, he was the son of the late Harry E. and Florence Gilbert Soloway. Dick attended and graduated from Midlands Technical College and the University of South Carolina, receiving degrees from both institutions. Enlisting in the […]
John Allan Ferguson
RIDGEWAY – John Allan Ferguson,75, of Ridgeway, died on Sunday, August 20, 2023. Born on August 8, 1948, in Memphis, Tennessee, he was a son of the late Sidney Ray Ferguson and Marion Bowen Ferguson. John moved to Columbia with his family at the early age of five. He attended public schools in Columbia, graduated […]
Janet Plyler Davis
Janet Plyler Davis of Summerville, SC passed away on July 26th, 2023. She was born on July 18th, 1952 in Winnsboro, SC. She was the daughter of the late George and Bernice Plyler of Winnsboro, SC. She is survived by a daughter Shannon Davis of Summerville, SC, and son Tommy Davis of Goose Creek, SC […]
Gene Esten Mincey
LEXINGTON – Gene Esten Mincey was called home surrounded by family on Monday, August 14, 2023. A graveside service will be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday, August 20, 2023 at Stephen Greene Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends following the service at Steven Greene Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Memorials may be made to the Richland […]