Obituaries
Anne Townsend
Jun 24, 2017
Cheraw, SC
Anne Whitehead Bassford Townsend, 79, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2017, in the MICU of McLeods in Florence with her family by her side.
Anne was born January 21, 1938 to Charles Russell Bassford, Sr. and Annie Glenn Whitehead of Dunn, NC. She graduated as an RN from the Duke School of Nursing....
Ralph H. Pridgen
Jun 23, 2017
Cheraw, SC
Ralph H. Pridgen, 91, left his diseased body to live forever with his Savior Jesus Christ on June 23, 2017. He was born at home in Green Sea, SC to James & Katie Pridgen on January 26, 1926, the fourth of nine children.
Ralph served his country in the Navy with two periods...
Linda Touchberry
Jun 23, 2017
Hartsville, SC
Linda Dolores Johnson Wallace Touchberry, 69, died Friday, June 23, 2017. Born in Cheraw, SC she was a daughter of the late John Wesley and Mary Sue Davidson Johnson. She was a member of Lake Robinson Independent Baptist Church, Hartsville, SC. She was on the Dean’s List of C-M Tec (1993-1995). She enjoyed sewing, crocheting,...
Sarah Hartzell
Jun 18, 2017
Chesterfield, SC
Sarah Kent Hartzell, 47, died June 18, 2017, at her home. Sarah was born May 3, 1970, to the late Alice Gamble Kilgo and George Waddell Hartzell. She attended Cheraw High School, but graduated from The Grier School. She attended the University of South Carolina and Northeastern Technical College. Sarah worked many jobs starting in...
Connie Diane Boatwright
Jun 11, 2017
Cheraw, SC
Connie Diane Boatwright, 61, died Sunday, June 11, 2017. Born in Marion, SC she was a daughter of the late Gary Lee and Ernestine Rebecca Todd McElveen. She was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother.
Surviving is her husband Tony D. Boatwright, Sr. of Cheraw, SC, sons, Tony (Hannah) Boatwright, Jr. of Chesterfield,...
William Bennett Byrd
May 31, 2017
Wallace, SC
William Bennett Byrd, 72, died Wednesday, May 31, 2017. Born in Lumberton, NC he was a son of the late William Burgess and Pauline Barnes Byrd. He was a Disabled Veteran of the US Army and served two tours in Vietnam. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking and gardening.
Surviving is his wife of 53...

Emma Frances Gaines Creech
May 26, 2017
Cheraw, SC
Emma Frances Gaines Creech, 76, died on Friday, May 26, 2017. Born in Marlboro County, SC, she was a daughter of the late Charlie Gaines and Lula Mae Quick. Mrs. Creech enjoyed playing with her grandchildren and spending time with her family. She enjoyed crafts and puzzles.
Surviving are her sons, John (Jaqueline)...
Glynn Burch Sikes
May 26, 2017
Chesterfield, SC
Glynn Burch Sikes, 75, died Friday, May 26, 2017. Born in Kannapolis, NC, he was the son of the late Tracey and Analiza Burch Sikes. He was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church in Chesterfield, SC. Mr. Sikes enjoyed driving his tractor, NASCAR racing, gardening and fishing. He loved spending time at the beach and...
Miriam Gulledge
May 23, 2017
Cheraw, SC
Miriam Waller Gulledge, 56, died, Tuesday, May 23, 2017. Born in Gulfport, Mississippi, she was a daughter of Lula Mae Wilson and the late Charles Waller. She enjoyed playing computer games. She loved her family and enjoyed spending as much time with them as she could.
Surviving are her son, Gary P. Fitzgerald, Jr., of Venice, Louisiana,...
Kenward Roscoe
May 22, 2017
Charlotte, NC
Kenward Anthony Roscoe 38, died Monday, May 22, 2017. Born in Charlotte, NC he was the son of William Kenneth and Patricia Lynn Quick Roscoe of Charlotte, NC. He was a Dallas Cowboy Fan. He enjoyed playing soccer and video games. He liked motor-cross and was an avid learner. He read his Bible.
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Jessie "Phyllis" Shaw
May 18, 2017
Wallace, SC
Jessie "Phyllis" M. Shaw, 76, died Thursday, May 18, 2017. Born in Cheraw, SC she was a daughter of the late Henry Freeman and Rosa Lee Jacobs. She was a member of Oak Grove United Methodist Church, Wallace, SC. She enjoyed to read, watch TV, travel and loved spending time with family. She was an...
Jonas "Mr. Pete" Owens
May 18, 2017
Cheraw, SC
Jonas Goodman “Mr. Pete” Owens, 95, (formally of Cordele, GA) died Thursday, May 18, 2017. Born in Edgecombe County, NC he was the son of the late Jonas Goodman and Martha Norville Owens and the widower of Mary Elaine Wells Owens. He was retired from Moore Brothers (Department Stores) with over 55 years of service....
Kenneth Johnson
May 14, 2017
Wallace, SC
Kenneth Newton Johnson, 73, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 14, 2017. Born in Hartsville, SC, he was a son of the late Leo Johnson and Hattie Freeman Short. He was a retired supervisor from Marley Electric Heating of Bennettsville, SC. He attended the Hartsville Church of God. He loved hunting, working...
Joseph L. Baumgardner
May 12, 2017
Cheraw, SC
Joseph L. Baumgardner, 70, died Friday, May 12, 2017. Born in Gastonia, NC he was a son of the late Benjamin Thomas and Gertie Elmina Hamm Huffstatler Baumgardner. He was retired from Ina Bearing.
Surviving is his wife, Judy Payne Baumgardner of Cheraw, SC, a son, Joey (Augusta) Baumgardner of Bennettsville, SC, daughters,...
Rudy Frank Quick
May 11, 2017
Wallace, SC
Rudy Frank Quick 61, died Thursday, May 11, 2017. Born in Marlboro County, SC he was a son of the late Harrison Matthew and Gladys Mae Mannis Quick. He was a carpenter.
Surviving is his brother, John W. “Doug” Quick, sisters, Kaye Quick Stubbs and Faye Quick all of Wallace, SC, three children...
Bonnie Rose
May 7, 2017
Wallace, SC
Bonnie J. Rose, 76, died Sunday, May 07, 2017. Born in Toms River, NJ she was a daughter of the late John and Josphine Grant Hudler. She was a retired medical clerk.
Surviving is her husband, Marvin A. Rose of Wallace, SC, a son, Scott A. Tarte of Fayetteville, NC, daughters, Debbie Brower...
Michael Pierce
May 6, 2017
Cheraw, SC
Michael Otis Pierce, 63, died Saturday, May 6, 2017. Born in Yokohama, Japan he was a son of Margaret Curry Pierce of Cheraw, SC and the late Marion Eugene Pierce. He was a member of North Cheraw Baptist Church. Michael played football at Cheraw High School and was a graduate of Cheraw High Class of...
Randy Wilson English
May 1, 2017
Griffin, GA
Randy Wilson English, 58, died Monday, May 1, 2017. Born in Cheraw, SC, he was a son of Betty English and the late Zeb W. English. He was a graduate of Wallace High School and an All-American high school football player. Mr. English was an avid college football fan. He was a member of Oak...

Woodrow Harpe
Apr 29, 2017
Cheraw, SC
Woodrow Howard Harpe, 82, died Saturday, April 29, 2017. Born in Chesterfield, SC he was a son of the late William Theodore and Dorothy (Theo) Polson Harpe. He was a retired Jet Dyer with Delta Finishing. He was a member of Cheraw Church of God.
Surviving is his son, Shane Harpe of Cheraw,...
Ginger Ellen England
Apr 25, 2017
Wallace, SC
Ginger Chavis England, 69, died, Tuesday, April 25, 2017. Born in Bennettsville, SC she was a daughter of Irene Mayes and the late Henry Rufus Chavis. She was a Certified Nursing Assistant. She enjoyed crocheting and reading books.
Surviving is her husband Perry Marshall England, III, of Wallace, SC, her mother listed above,...