Obituaries

Jan 28, 2025

Mrs. Antionette (Toni) Simpson Snead, 89, of Great Falls, died Tuesday, January 28, 2025. Born on September 13, 1935 in Chester County, SC, she was the youngest daughter of the late Charles Betts Simpson and Antoinette “Lady” Hollis Simpson. She was a 1957 graduate of the Columbia Hospital School of Nursing. Antoinette used her nursing skills in support of...

Jan 26, 2025

Nellie Green Roof, 99, went to her heavenly home on January 26, 2025. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 31, 2025, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at Dantzler Baker Funeral Home, followed by a graveside memorial service at 2:00 p.m. at Greenlawn Cemetery, with Rev. Dr. Marty Roberts officiating.

Mrs. Roof was born on February 23,...

Jan 24, 2025

Mr. Jeffrey Peter Liptak, 58, passed away Friday, January 24, 2025. Born December 21, 1966 in Leechburg, Pennsylvania, Jeff was the son of the late Julius and Virginia Barisone Liptak. Jeff loved spending time with family and friends, whether it be watching one of his favorite teams, the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Carolina Gamecocks play or just being in each...

Jan 23, 2025

Mr. Russell Gregory Kee, 62, died Thursday, January 23, 2025 at Ridgeway Manor. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Trinity Baptist Church with Rev. Chase Catledge officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM also at the church. Interment will be private.

Mr. Kee was...

Jan 17, 2025

Susan Anjanette Baker, 60, died Friday, January 17, 2025, at MUSC Medical Center Lancaster.  All services will be private.

Susan was born May 29, 1964 in Charlotte, NC and was a daughter of Shirley Gladden Baker and the late Albertus Baker.  She was a graduate of Olympic High School in Charlotte.  Susan worked as a clerk in...

Jan 5, 2025

Elaine Blackmon Hollis, 75, died Sunday, January 5, 2025, at White Oak Manor in Lancaster. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at Dantzler-Baker Funeral Home with Rev. Henry Adams and Rev. Tommy Howell officiating. Interment will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Wednesday at...

Jan 3, 2025

Donna Rae Medlin Denton, 66, died Friday, January 3, 2025, at Springdale Healthcare Center in Camden, SC.  A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, January 9, 2025, at Greenlawn Cemetery in Great Falls with Rev. Marty Roberts officiating.  The family will receive friends at the graveside immediately following the service.

Donna was a graduate...

Dec 30, 2024

Mr. Bogan Stanley Smith, 73 died Monday, December 30, 2024 at his home. A funeral service will be held 2:00 PM, Thursday, January 2, 2025 at Trinity Baptist Church with Rev. Chase Catledge and Rev. Patrick Blackmon officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Thursday at Trinity Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery....

Dec 26, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we share that our precious sister and aunt, Ruthie Mae Catoe Alley passed away peacefully at MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center on December 26, 2024 following a brief illness. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, JB Alley; her parents, WJ and Pearl G. Catoe; her sister, Inez C. Williams; and her nephew, Keith...

Dec 23, 2024

George "Flop" Flynn, 74, went to be with his Lord on December 23, 2024 after a long illness. A celebration of life service will be held at 4:00 PM, Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at Republic Golf Course with Rev. Kenny Compton officiating, He was born in Chester, SC January 16,1950 to the late George Washington Flynn and the late Nell...

Dec 21, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of  Nancy G. Carpenter who peacefully left this world on December 21, 2024 surrounded by her loved ones. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Great Falls Presbyterian Church.  Interment will be private.  The family will receive friends in the...

Dec 18, 2024

Lee Ann Fudge Ussery

1964-2024

Lee Ann Ussery, 60, of Rock Hill, passed away peacefully on December 18th, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones singing her favorite hymns.

Lee Ann was born on September 12th, 1964 to David and Linda Fudge. She spent her childhood playing outdoors with her sister and cousins.

Dec 17, 2024

Keri Lea Lucas Johnson, 39, died Tuesday, December 17, 2024.  A visitation for family and friends will be held from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Dantzler-Baker Funeral Home.

Keri was born November 23, 1985 in Chester, SC and was a daughter of Ken Lucas of Richburg and Sandra Martineau (Dennis) of Wagener....

Nov 27, 2024

Lancaster, SC: Genevieve Sims "Jenny" Steele, 80, died Wednesday November 27, 2024 at MUSC Lancaster. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, November 30, 2024 at New Covenant Church, Catawba, SC with Reverend Carlisle Lewis officiating. The family will receive friends Saturday at the church from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Born...

Nov 21, 2024

Robert Dean Spinks, Jr. 54, of Gaffney, SC, formerly of Great Falls, went home to be with his Lord Thursday, November 21, 2024 at Spartanburg Regional Hospital. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, November 25, 2024, at Mitford Baptist Church with Rev. Marty Roberts officiating. Interment will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends...

Nov 16, 2024

Rachel Dean Whitley, 79, died Saturday, November 16, 2024 at MUSC Health Columbia Downtown. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, November 21, 2024 at Lancaster Memorial Park with Robert Rainey, Jr. officiating. Mrs. Whitley was born May 19, 1945 in Monroe, NC and was the daughter of the late KT Franklin Whitley and Victoria Deese Whitley. She...

Nov 13, 2024

Mr. Steve Wayne Varnadore, 69, died Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at MUSC Lancaster. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at Great Falls Church of God with Rev. Roy Puckett officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM in the fellowship hall of the church. Interment will follow in...

Nov 12, 2024

Mr. Lewis Nelson “Bud” Roberts, 86, died Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at MUSC Lancaster. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM. Monday, November 18, 2024 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church  with Rev. Marty Roberts officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Monday, November 18, 2024 in the fellowship hall of the church. Interment...

Nov 9, 2024

Jammie Lynn Day Walden, 46, died Saturday, November 9, 2024 at her home. All services will be private.

Jammie was born January 2, 1978 in Chester, SC and was the daughter of the late Jimmy Day and Cathy Reid Day. She attended Great Falls High School and worked mostly as a waitress and a cook. She was...

Nov 2, 2024

Kathie Ann Wright Baker, 75, died Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Wayne T. Patrick House in Rock Hill.  A graveside service will be held Saturday, November 9, 2024, at 3:00 PM at Greenlawn Cemetery with Pastor Brad Vassey officiating.

Born January 1, 1949 in Lancaster, SC, she was a daughter of the late William Ellie Wright and...