Local Obituaries for Camden, SC & Kershaw County.

May 6, 2026

Rosa Bell Stradford, of Camden, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at the age of 72. Born on September 12, 1953, in Camden, Rosa touched countless lives through her unwavering dedication to her family, her community, and her life’s work. A proud graduate of Camden schools, Rosa devoted her professional career to social work, where she...

May 6, 2026

Grover Lee “Monk” Jackson, 75, humbly bowed to God’s will and entered eternal rest on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Sumter East Rehabilitation in Sumter, SC.  The son of the late Robert Lee and the late Janie Mae Moore Jackson, he was born July 2, 1950, in Kershaw, South Carolina.  He attended Jackson High School and Barron Dekalb High School.   ...

May 5, 2026

Alena Aurora Reign Almanzar, a precious and deeply loved infant, was born on March 6, 2026, and peacefully passed away on May 5, 2026. Though her time on this earth was brief, Alena’s life was filled with love, warmth, and a light that touched everyone around her. She had a smile that could brighten the world, and her sweet spirit...

Apr 29, 2026

Services for Ms. Eleanor Moultrie, 99, of Hampton, Virginia, formerly from Camden, South Carolina, to be announced at a later date. “A joy to be around, a dynamic educator, and a devoted servant of the Lord.” Eleanor Beatrice Moultrie was born on July 18, 1926, in Newark and raised in Camden, South Carolina. She graduated from Jackson High School and...

Apr 26, 2026

Deacon James Atkins was the son of the late Dalton Atkins and Laura Lee Atkins. He was born on March 30, 1942, and entered into eternal rest on April 26, 2026, at MUSC Health Kershaw Hospital. James was married to the late Kizzie Atkins. He was educated in the Kershaw County public schools. James was a devoted member of White...

Apr 21, 2026

Charles Paul Murphy passed away peacefully on April 21, 2026, at the age of 72. He was born on May 29, 1953, in Camden, South Carolina to the late Jerry and Lelia Thomas Murphy. Affectionately known as Paul, he lived a life that was defined by service, dedication, and a deep commitment to family and community. He was educated by...

Apr 20, 2026

Mr. Charles Christopher Williams was born on May 23, 1970, in Norwalk, Connecticut. God called him home on April 21, 2026, in Columbia, South Carolina. In his youth, Charles attended school in Norwalk, Connecticut. Later, he moved to South Carolina and attended Camden High School. Sometime following high school, he moved to Columbia, South Carolina and he worked as a...

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Apr 18, 2026

Charlene Caston was born on September 29, 1946, to the late Andrew Williams and Jennie Williams in Brooklyn, New York. Charlene attended and graduated from the New York City public school system receiving her high school diploma. In 1985 Charlene became a School Crossing Guard working for 1 Police Plaza protecting the safety of children. This was a job that...

Apr 11, 2026

On October 5, 1990, Nathaniel “Nate” Walter Brown was born to Christine D. Harris and the late Thomas Missouri. He passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026 in Lugoff, South Carolina. Nathaniel was born in Camden, South Carolina. Nathaniel grew up in Lugoff, South Carolina areas. He received his education in Lugoff and Sumter County public schools. Nathaniel discovered a...

Mar 26, 2026

Jack Sakai Ogino passed away at home with his family on March 26, 2026. He was the son of the late Kuzo and Chii Ogino and was the youngest of 7 boys. Jack served in the United States Army as a paratrooper. After the army, he attended the University of Utah and graduated with a degree in political science. He...

Mar 25, 2026

Hayward Jacobs Jr. was born on March 11, 1956, in Sumter, South Carolina, to Hayward and Mary Reid Jacobs Sr. Hayward was a 1974 graduate of Sumter High School. After graduation, Hayward went on to South Carolina State College (now known as South Carolina State University) where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. He was a member of...

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Mar 2, 2026

Mr. Thomas James, Jr., affectionately known as “Skeeter”, entered into eternal life in Manhattan, New York on Monday, March 2, 2026. Born February 11, 1943, in Camden, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Mrs. Janie Thomas James and the late Mr. Thomas James, Sr. He received his religious training at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church in Camden,...

Mar 1, 2026

Mar 1, 2026

Mr. Ernest Reynolds entered eternal rest on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at his home. He was born in Camden, South Carolina on July 2, 1939; he was the son of late Jess Reynolds and Louise Belton. Ernest attended St. Peter United Methodist Church and Kershaw County Public School at an early age. He worked for Duke Power for 25 years...

Feb 26, 2026