Obituaries

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...

Oct 25, 2024

Mr. Robert Britton Sealy, 84, died Friday, October 25, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at Riverland Hills Baptist Church with Rev. Bill Haselden officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the atrium of the church.

Mr. Sealy was born October 30, 1939 in Great Falls,...

Oct 21, 2024

William Russell “Rusty” Lane, 57, died Monday, October 21, 2024 at MUSC Charleston. The family will receive friends Friday, October 25, 2024 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at Dantzler Baker Funeral Home.

Mr. Lane was born July 19, 1967 in Chester County, SC and was the son of the late William Linton Lane and Linda Faye...

Oct 10, 2024

Mr. Andrew “Scott” Williams Sr., 69, died peacefully at his home on Thursday, October 10, 2024.  Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm Sunday, October 13th, at Trinity Baptist Church with Pastor Chase Catledge and Pastor Patrick Blackmon officiating. Interment will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm Sunday at...

Oct 4, 2024

RUTH ELIZABETH HOKE THOMAS GREAT FALLS Mrs. Ruth Thomas, 83 died Friday October 4th, 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held at 3pm on Wednesday October 9th, 2024, at Trinity Baptist Church with Rev Chase Catledge officiating. Interment will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday October 7th and Tuesday October...

Oct 2, 2024

Great Falls

Mrs. Viola Oliver Sims, 88, died Thursday, October 3, 2024 at Prisma Health Richland Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM. Monday, October 7, 2024 at Tabernacle Ministries with Rev. Ken Compton officiating. Interment will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Monday, October 7,...

Sep 29, 2024

Mrs. Gloria Jean Reid Price, 74, died Sunday, September 29, 2024 at her home. A memorial service will be held at 12:00 PM, Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at Dantzler Baker Funeral Home with Rev. Michael Shaffer officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM to 12:00  PM on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at Dantzler Baker Funeral Home. Interment...

Sep 29, 2024

Charlotte Estelle Doster Taylor, 77, died Sunday, September 29, 2024, at her home. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM Thursday, October 3, 2024, at Mitford Baptist Church with Rev. Marty Roberts and Rev. Henry Adams officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Chester, SC. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Thursday at Mitford...

Sep 27, 2024

Mr. Raleigh Harvey Rainey, 53, died Friday, September 27, 2024 at his home. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM, Saturday October 5, 2024 at Greenlawn Cemetery with Rev, Michael Morrison officiating.  The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Friday, October 4, 2024 at Dantzler Baker Funeral Home .

Raleigh was...

Sep 18, 2024

David Walker Baker, Jr., 87, died Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at his home.  A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, September 21, 2024, at Lake Wateree Baptist Church with Rev. Chase Catledge officiating.

David was born July 20, 1937 in Great Falls, SC and was a son of the late David Walker Baker, Sr....

Sep 17, 2024

Phillip Thomas Trotter, 69, died Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at MUSC-Lancaster Medical Center.  A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, September 21, 2024 at Greenlawn Cemetery with Rev. John David Wilson officiating.

Mr. Trotter was born February 23, 1955 in Chester County, SC and was a son of the late CB Trotter and Doris...