Obituaries

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Craig Wayne Hopkins

Craig Wayne Hopkins

Aug 10, 2026

We are honored to share the obituary as a courtesy to the family and local friends of Craig Hopkins, our heartfelt condolences are extended to the Hopkins family.

Craig Wayne Hopkins of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina passed away on August 10th, 2026 at the age of 51.

Craig was born on August 7th, 1975 in Sumter, South Carolina. He had a wonderful...

Shaquander Shavon Mixon

Shaquander Shavon Mixon

Aug 9, 2026

Bishopville, SC

     Shaquander Shavon Mixon was born on March 2, 1983, in Sumter, South Carolina, and grew up in Bishopville, South Carolina, where she was well known and loved throughout the community.

     Shaquander graduated from Lee Central High School in 2001. She later began a career in the insurance industry, where she was known as a hardworking and...

Carolyn Ruth Poston Hall

Carolyn Ruth Poston Hall

Aug 9, 2026

Hartsville, SC

     It is with heavy hearts that we share with you the passing of Mrs. Carolyn Ruth Poston Hall. Mrs. Hall passed away Sunday morning, August 9th, 2026, at the age of 70.

     A native of Rockingham, NC, Mrs. Hall was a daughter of the late Henry & Amy Boan Poston. She loved to be outdoors, sitting...

Betty Jean Hall Sarasin

Betty Jean Hall Sarasin

Aug 8, 2026

Betty Jean Sarasin, wife, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away after a short illness on August 8, 2026, at Carolina Pines Hospital in Hartsville.

She was born on the Fourth of July in 1934 in Hartsville, South Carolina. She was predeceased by her husband, Stuart (affectionately known as Curly) Sarasin, her sisters Mazalee Hall Vaughn and Carolyn Hall Mollo, and her...

Joan Marie Pack

Joan Marie Pack

Aug 5, 2026

     Joan Marie Pack, 92, of Bethea Retirement Center in Darlington, SC, passed away among family on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at McLeod Hospice Home in Florence, SC.

     A family-led memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m., Friday, August 7, 2026, at the Bethea Retirement Center chapel. It will be conducted by Doctor Jeff Cockrell.

     Joan...

Wyman Preston Cole, III

Wyman Preston Cole, III

Aug 3, 2026

Hartsville, SC

Mr. Wyman Preston Cole III, age 85 went peacefully to his heavenly home on August 3rd while at Carolina Pines Hospital surrounded by his loved ones. Funeral services will be held at Lakeview Baptist Church on Saturday August 8 at 1:00pm. Reverend Ken Hughes will officiate. Visitation will be one hour prior to service at the church.

Preston was born...

Audrey Tyner

Audrey Tyner

Aug 2, 2026

Florence, SC

     Audrey Tyner, 68, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family. She is remembered as a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, whose kindness and strength touched everyone who knew her.

     She was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Blanche "Skeetie" Scott and Woodrow "Papa" Tyner, and by her beloved brother,...

Pauline Hull Murray

Pauline Hull Murray

Aug 2, 2026

Hartsville, S.C.

Mrs. Pauline Hull Murray, age 83, went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 2, 2026 while at Carolina Pines RMC with her loving family by her side.

Funeral services will be held Thursday August 6, 2026 at 3:00 at the Forest Hills Baptist Church. Rev. Jim Murray will officiate. Burial will be in the Westview Memorial Cemetery...

Lide Hosea Johnson

Lide Hosea Johnson

Jul 30, 2026

Hartsville, S.C.

It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of Mr. Lide Hosea Johnson on July 30, 2026 while at his residence with his loving family by his side.

Lide was born in Hartsville a son of of the late Coyt and Mary Grantham Johnson. He was a lifelong farmer and a devoted husband, father, and loving grandfather.

Surviving is...

John Wilson Isgett

John Wilson Isgett

Jul 30, 2026

Hartsville, SC

John Wilson Isgett, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully at his residence on July 30, 2026, at the age of 74. Born on August 8, 1951, in Hartsville, South Carolina, John lived a life rich in love, faith, and fellowship, always holding his family close to his heart.

John is survived by his devoted wife, Cynthia...

Richard Charles Putnam

Richard Charles Putnam

Jul 29, 2026

Hartsville, S.C.

It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of Mr. Richard Charles Putnam on July 29, 2026 while at McLeod RMC.

Richard was born in Hartsville a son of the late Donald David Putnam, Sr. and Mary Etta Langston Putnam. He loved the Carolina Gamecocks, loved gardening and had a green thumb for anything that he grew. He...

Thomas A. Zompanis

Thomas A. Zompanis

Jul 27, 2026

Thomas A. Zompanis, born on February 21, 1942, passed away on July 27, 2026. His life was marked by unwavering devotion to family, remarkable achievements, and a spirited personality that left a lasting impression on all who knew him.

Thomas spent over two decades working at Rikers Island, dedicating 20 years to a career that exemplified his strong work ethic and...

Jewel Ann Campbell

Jewel Ann Campbell

Jul 26, 2026

Hartsville, S.C.

It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of Mrs. Jewel Ann Campbell, age 83. Mrs. Campbell went to her heavenly home on July 26 while at her residence with her loving family by her side.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11:00 at the Chapel Hill Baptist Church. Rev. Rusty Conyers will officiate. Burial will be...

Virginia L. Stiltz

Virginia L. Stiltz

Jul 21, 2026

Hartsville, SC

     It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mrs. Virgina L. Stiltz. Virginia passed away on Tuesday, July 21st, 2026, while at home with her family. She was 64 years old.

     Born in Hartsville, Mrs. Stiltz was a daughter of the late Richard Lee and Helen Boan Wallace. Virginia enjoyed fishing and spending...

Rodney Wyatt Kinard

Rodney Wyatt Kinard

Jul 21, 2026

Hartsville, S.C.

Rodney Wyatt Kinard, born September 9, 1953, in Fairfax, South Carolina, passed away surrounded by the love of his family.

He was the beloved son of the late Grady Coldred Kinard and the late Ruby Lou All Kinard.

Rodney devoted more than 45 years of his life to serving families through the life insurance industry. He began his career with Liberty...

Kevin Leroy Ward

Kevin Leroy Ward

Jul 20, 2026

Bishopville, S.C.

It is with sad hearts that we announce the death of Mr. Kevin Leroy Ward, age 65. Mr. Ward passed away July 20, 2026 while at Carolina Pines RMC.

Kevin was born on March 3, 1961, in Charleston, South Carolina, Kevin was the son of the late William Rhodus Ward Jr. and Minnie Lou Sides McCoon. Kevin dedicated many years...

Norman Wayne Helms

Norman Wayne Helms

Jul 19, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Wayne Helms who passed away on Sunday July 19th at the age of 82, with his loving wife and son by his side. Wayne was born on February 17th, 1944, in Charlotte, NC to Enda Ferguson Helms and Norman Helms. Throughout his life, Wayne was a native of Midland,...

Frances Antoinette Boettger

Frances Antoinette Boettger

Jul 18, 2026

In loving my memory of our mother, Frances A. Boettger, who passed away July 18th, 2026.

Fran was devoted wife of David H. Boettger in loving mother of Teresa, David and Robert. Grandmother of Jenifer Noro, Robin Powell, Jaime Boettger and Jesse Wallace. Fran will be deeply missed by all that knew her. Our mother was a kind, caring and giving...

Daniel Elihu Rhoad, Sr.

Daniel Elihu Rhoad, Sr.

Jul 18, 2026

Mr. Daniel (Danny) E. Rhoad, Sr of McBee, SC passed away peacefully at home on July 18, 2026 at the age of 75.

He was born on December 19, 1950 to DT and Catherine Rhoad. He met his soulmate,Jenny, while attending McBee High School. After graduating, he continued to pursue a career in logging and eventually started his own business, Rhoad...

James Allen "Buddy" Jones

James Allen "Buddy" Jones

Jul 15, 2026

James Allen (Buddy) Jones age 66 formally of Hartsville, passed away July 15, 2026 in Kings N.C.

Buddy was born in Hartsville the son of Juanita Gainey Jones and the late James Woodrow Jones.

Surviving is his long time companion, Trish Greenwood, Kings Mountain, N.C.; his mother of Hartsville; one son Allen Jones of Hartsville; one grandson, Joseph “JoJo” Jones, Hartsville; his...