Local Obituaries for Camden, SC & Kershaw County.

Oct 10, 2026

Oct 7, 2026

Myrtle B. Holmes, daughter of the late Charles and Viola Peay, was born on January 27, 1932, in Cassatt, South Carolina. She entered into eternal rest on October 7, 2026, in Camden, South Carolina. Myrtle received her education at Mt. Zion and Jackson High School. Myrtle would relocate to Connecticut where she raised her family. She was united in holy...

Oct 7, 2026

“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.” Revelations 21:4 Johnnie Boyd Drakeford, Jr. entered into eternal rest on October 7, 2026, at the Central Virginia VA Health Care System/Richmond VA Medical Center...

Sep 5, 2026

Mr. William David Fox, Sr., fondly known to most as “Bill,” departed this earthly life on September 5, 2026, at the age of 98. He was born on July 25, 1928, in Tryon, North Carolina, to Ernest Fox and Iona Berry Fox. Bill was a good-natured, laid-back man who never seemed in a hurry to get anywhere. Bill Fox attended...

Aug 28, 2026

Edward Reed was born on March 3, 1940, to the late Henry and Alice Reed. He peacefully departed this earthly life on Friday, August 28, 2026, at Springdale Nursing Home in Camden, South Carolina. Edward was educated in the Kershaw County School District and attended Jackson High School in the 1950s. Following high school, he moved to Paterson, New Jersey,...

Aug 18, 2026

Shirley Ann Campbell affectionately known Cheryl slipped into eternal rest August 18, 2026. She was born to the late Jimmy Nelson and the late Vern Stanley on April 30, 1961. She had a very strong passion for her Children and grandchildren. She enjoyed cooking and making lifetime memories with friends and loved ones. Cheryl loved to laugh and share laughter...

Aug 16, 2026

On Sunday evening, August 16, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family, Larry Darnell "Donny" White took his final breath in this earthly world and went home to rest with the Lord. Donny was born on a cold Tuesday, February 2, 1960, to the late Deacon Caleb Joshua White and the late Sister Lassiree Mozelle White. After graduating from...

Aug 8, 2026

It is with profound sorrow that the family of Anthony “Tony” aka “Chucky” Martin share his final arrangements. There will be a funeral service in Maryland on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. The family will receive friends at their home in Camden on Thursday, August 20, 2026, from 12-7 pm. Public viewing will take place at Collins Funeral Home on Friday,...

Jul 22, 2026

Mrs. Flossie B. Williams was born on October 11, 1935, in Lugoff, South Carolina to the late Carrie Jefferson Blanding. The youngest of seven children. She departed her life on July 22, 2026. She received her education in the public schools of Lugoff, South Carolina. She met and married the late Nathaniel Williams in 1956, then moved to Charlotte, North...

Jul 20, 2026

MRS. ALBERTA BLANDING BENNETT entered into eternal rest on Monday, July 20, 2026, at home surrounded by loved ones. She was born January 2, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Beauregard Sr. and Carrie Blanding. She was married to the late Willie Joseph Bennett, Sr. until his death in 1971. Alberta received her education in the Kershaw County...

Jul 12, 2026

PAUL L. DRAKEFORD, 79, the seventh child of the late Ernest Sr. and Ellen Brown Drakeford, was born May 18, 1947, in Kershaw County, South Carolina. Paul was educated in the public schools of Kershaw County, South Carolina, and graduated from Jackson High School. He went to trade school for mechanics in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania after high school and later earned...

Jul 11, 2026

Jul 9, 2026

Shanique Nicole Brittingham 42, of Camden, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2026, at Kershaw Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. Shanique was born on October 16, 1983, in Camden South Carolina, to Henry Haile III, and the late Cynthia Collins. Shanique was educated in the Kershaw County School District. She attended Camden High School. She was...

Jul 8, 2026

Nathaniel Smith, 77, of Columbia, South Carolina, entered into rest on July 8, 2026, at his residence. He was born August 12, 1948, in Beatrice, Alabama to the late Anthony L. Smith and Mamie Smith. Nathaniel spent his formative years in Beatrice, Alabama. Nathaniel attended Tuskegee University where he majored in engineering. Following the completion of his undergraduate education, he...

Jul 8, 2026

THOMAS ALEXANDER CABBAGESTALK was born on February 9, 1975, to the late James and Minnie Lee Cabbagestalk. He was educated in the Kershaw County School District and graduated from Camden High School in 1993. From an early age, Thomas had a passion for football. He played the sport throughout his youth and high school years, where he developed into a...

Jul 4, 2026

Willie James Fletcher, 76, was born August 13, 1949 to the union of the late James Brooks and Nannie Kelly Fletcher. He entered into eternal rest on July 4, 2026 after a long battle of illness. Willie accepted Christ at an early age at Bingham Chapel AME Zion Church of Westville, South Carolina. He was educated in Kershaw County schools....

Jun 16, 2026

Jun 5, 2026

Our beloved Betty Jean Canty peacefully departed this earthly life on Friday, June 5th, 2026, at the age of 80. She was born on December 21, 1945, in Warren, Ohio to the late Dud and Louise Canty. She graduated from Warren G. Harding High School and later married Albert Page. From this union were born three children. Betty relocated to...

May 30, 2026

May 16, 2026

Stephanie “Step” L. Lee, 48, of Camden, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest on May 16, 2026. A daughter of Edward J. Lee, Jr and Delia “Dee” Engram Carter, she was born in Camden, South Carolina on August 17, 1977. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at Hyco Baptist Church. Viewing is from 3...