Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Camden, SC & Kershaw County.

Steven R. Turk

Steven R. Turk

Nov 30, 2019

Dr. Steven Robert Turk entered into rest on November 30, 2019. He is survived by his daughters, Danielle Neal, Amanda Villaneuva and Erin Turk. At his request, there will be no public services.

Daniel Smith

Daniel Smith

Nov 26, 2019

Mr. Daniel Smith entered into eternal life on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at Providence Health in Columbia, South Carolina. Born April 6, 1954 in Kershaw County, he was a son of the late Mr. Johnnie Smith, Sr and the late Bessie Reed Smith. As a young man and throughout his adulthood he served faithfully at St. Peter United Methodist Church....

Karen Denise Miller-Smarr

Karen Denise Miller-Smarr

Nov 26, 2019

Karen Denise Miller-Smarr, 63 of Hopkins, South Carolina entered into rest on November 26, 2019. She was born April 11, 1956 in Rock Hill, South Carolina to the late Clarence and Lyla Roell. She leaves to cherish her memories, sons, Ernest Miller (Shameka), Terrrance Miller (Stephanie), Ivon Miller (Monique Nelson Miller), and Gamall "Nelson" Miller; grandchildren, Terrance Miller, Jakerria Cunningham,...

Donald Roberts

Donald Roberts

Oct 31, 2019

Donald Lee Roberts, son of the late Duane Lee Roberts and Frances May Redman Roberts was born May 16, 1951 in Ione, Washington. Following high school, Donald went to work in the fishery business. He was a master watercraft mechanic and worked as a commercial fisherman. Donald was married to his love, Mary Jo Roberts. He departed this earthly life...

Roger Taylor Belton

Roger Taylor Belton

Oct 27, 2019

Roger Taylor Belton, 55, formerly of Camden, South Carolina entered into rest October 27, 2019. He was born August 4, 1964 in Camden, South Carolina to the late Taylor Belton, Jr and Hattie Mae McClinton Belton. He was reared by his maternal grandparents, George and Lizzie McClinton due to the early death of his parents. Roger received his early Christian...

Reese Brown

Reese Brown

Oct 5, 2019

Reese Edward Brown went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 5th, 2019, at Prisma Health Richland Hospital in Columbia, South Carolina. He was the son of the late James Preston Brown and Bertha Thompson Brown, born January 15, 1949 in Newport News, Virginia. Reese attended Mayo High School and St. Paul College. He was a standout football...

Jane Lois Anderson

Jane Lois Anderson

Oct 3, 2019

Jane Marie (Lois) Anderson was born July 11,1964 in Kershaw county to the late Helen Anderson and James Jones. She entered eternal rest on October 3, 2019 at home in Camden, SC. Jane received her early education in the public school system of Kershaw county and completed her education at Camden High School in Camden SC. Jane loved the lord...

Goldia Davis Osborne

Goldia Davis Osborne

Oct 1, 2019

The family of Mrs. Goldia Davis-Osborne have selected to have a memorial service at a later date.

Mary L. Hutchinson

Mary L. Hutchinson

Sep 28, 2019

Services will be held in Brooklyn NY with burial in New Jersey.

Amelia Loynes Alexander

Amelia Loynes Alexander

Sep 4, 2019

Born in Kershaw County, Mrs. Amelia Alexander was the daughter of the late Josephine Evans Loynes and the late Willie Loynes. She began her religious journey at a very early age as a member of St. John Baptist Church where she was very active until she relocated to New York. She was a member of the Adult Choir for over...

Minister James Drakeford

Minister James Drakeford

Aug 29, 2019

Minister James "Red" Drakeford humbly bowed to God's will and peacefully and quietly entered into eternal rest at his home in Camden, South Carolina on Thursday, August 29, 2019. Born June 4, 1936 in Camden, South Carolina, he was the son of the late John Drakeford and the late Clemmie Anderson Drakeford. He was educated in the Kershaw County public...

Dorothy Drakeford

Dorothy Drakeford

Aug 19, 2019

Dorothy Amanda Drakeford, 83 of Cassatt, South Carolina, daughter of the late Deacon Frederick Berry Drakeford and Julia Gladys Lawhorn Drakeford entered into rest August 19th, 2019. She was born on September 22nd, 1935 in Cassatt, South Carolina. She received her early education in Kershaw County public schools and graduated from Jackson High School. Dorothy went on to attend and...

Lula Mae Dyers

Lula Mae Dyers

Aug 14, 2019

Mother Lula Mae McCaskill Dyers was born on December 12, 1913 in Bethune South Carolina, the oldest child of the late Reverend Daniel McCaskill and the Late Laura Beckham McCaskill. She departed this life on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at Heritage Home of Florence, South Carolina. She attended the public schools in the community in her childhood years. She was...

Myra Cantey Thompson

Myra Cantey Thompson

Aug 8, 2019

My wife of 19 years, Myra Cantey Thompson, went to her heavenly reward on August 8, 2019. Myra was more than my wife, she was my friend and my confidant. She had a beautiful smile and a way of disengaging even the most fierce critic. Her loyalty was not only to me, but to her family and her friends. She...

Ms Nechanda Marie Hampton

Ms Nechanda Marie Hampton

Jul 24, 2019

On July 14, 1972, in Paterson, New Jersey, God gave Dea. Clarence Hampton, Sr and Rev. Hattie Hampton a bundle of Joy and love, a baby girl they named Nechanda Marie Hampton. Nechanda graduated from Eastside High School and Virginia State College where she majored in Physiology. Nechanda received her early religious training at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Patterson,...

Allen Polite

Allen Polite

Jul 1, 2019

Allen Polite, Jr was born January 18, 1951 to Allen Polite, Sr and Marguerite Austin Polite on St. Helena Island. He went home to be with the Lord on July 1, 2019 in Columbia, South Carolina at Prisma Health Richland Hospital.Allen received his education in the St. Helena Public school system. He was a humble, selfless individual that would give...

Sally (Stover) Turner

Sally (Stover) Turner

Jun 28, 2019

Sally Stover Turner was born on January 31, 1939 to Eddie Stover,Sr and Cornelia Loynes Stover. She departed this earthly life on June 28, 2019 at Prisma Health Baptist as she accepted her offer of total healing from the Lord. Sally attended and graduated from Jackson High School. She worked at Diana's retail store for several years. She worked at...

Gladys (Robinson) Pearson

Gladys (Robinson) Pearson

Jun 25, 2019

MRS. GLADYS ROBINSON PEARSON, 87, of Sumter, SouthCarolina entered into rest on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at OpusPost-Acute Rehabilitation Center, West Columbia, SouthCarolina. She was born February 11, 1932 in Kershaw Countyto the late Hazel Robinson and Elizabeth Brown Robinson.Mrs. Pearson received her early education in the publicschools of Bishopville, South Carolina. She would meet andmarry the late Reverend Willie...

Cynthia Raysor

Cynthia Raysor

Jun 24, 2019

Cynthia Teresa “Resa” Raysor entered into this life on April 28, 1969. She was the daughter of the late Marie Raysor Capers and the late Johnny Capers. On Monday June 24, 2019, Cynthia departed this life at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital in Sumter, South Carolina.   â€œResa” was educated in the public schools of Sumter County. She confessedChrist as her personal...

Henrietta Lyles Gray

Henrietta Lyles Gray

Jun 24, 2019

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Steven R. Turk

Steven R. Turk

Nov 30, 2019

Dr. Steven Robert Turk entered into rest on November 30, 2019. He is survived by his daughters, Danielle Neal, Amanda Villaneuva and Erin Turk. At his request, there will be no public services.

Daniel Smith

Daniel Smith

Nov 26, 2019

Mr. Daniel Smith entered into eternal life on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at Providence Health in Columbia, South Carolina. Born April 6, 1954 in Kershaw County, he was a son of the late Mr. Johnnie Smith, Sr and the late Bessie Reed Smith. As a young man and throughout his adulthood he served faithfully at St. Peter United Methodist Church....

Karen Denise Miller-Smarr

Karen Denise Miller-Smarr

Nov 26, 2019

Karen Denise Miller-Smarr, 63 of Hopkins, South Carolina entered into rest on November 26, 2019. She was born April 11, 1956 in Rock Hill, South Carolina to the late Clarence and Lyla Roell. She leaves to cherish her memories, sons, Ernest Miller (Shameka), Terrrance Miller (Stephanie), Ivon Miller (Monique Nelson Miller), and Gamall "Nelson" Miller; grandchildren, Terrance Miller, Jakerria Cunningham,...

Donald Roberts

Donald Roberts

Oct 31, 2019

Donald Lee Roberts, son of the late Duane Lee Roberts and Frances May Redman Roberts was born May 16, 1951 in Ione, Washington. Following high school, Donald went to work in the fishery business. He was a master watercraft mechanic and worked as a commercial fisherman. Donald was married to his love, Mary Jo Roberts. He departed this earthly life...

Roger Taylor Belton

Roger Taylor Belton

Oct 27, 2019

Roger Taylor Belton, 55, formerly of Camden, South Carolina entered into rest October 27, 2019. He was born August 4, 1964 in Camden, South Carolina to the late Taylor Belton, Jr and Hattie Mae McClinton Belton. He was reared by his maternal grandparents, George and Lizzie McClinton due to the early death of his parents. Roger received his early Christian...

Reese Brown

Reese Brown

Oct 5, 2019

Reese Edward Brown went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 5th, 2019, at Prisma Health Richland Hospital in Columbia, South Carolina. He was the son of the late James Preston Brown and Bertha Thompson Brown, born January 15, 1949 in Newport News, Virginia. Reese attended Mayo High School and St. Paul College. He was a standout football...

Jane Lois Anderson

Jane Lois Anderson

Oct 3, 2019

Jane Marie (Lois) Anderson was born July 11,1964 in Kershaw county to the late Helen Anderson and James Jones. She entered eternal rest on October 3, 2019 at home in Camden, SC. Jane received her early education in the public school system of Kershaw county and completed her education at Camden High School in Camden SC. Jane loved the lord...

Goldia Davis Osborne

Goldia Davis Osborne

Oct 1, 2019

The family of Mrs. Goldia Davis-Osborne have selected to have a memorial service at a later date.

Mary L. Hutchinson

Mary L. Hutchinson

Sep 28, 2019

Services will be held in Brooklyn NY with burial in New Jersey.

Amelia Loynes Alexander

Amelia Loynes Alexander

Sep 4, 2019

Born in Kershaw County, Mrs. Amelia Alexander was the daughter of the late Josephine Evans Loynes and the late Willie Loynes. She began her religious journey at a very early age as a member of St. John Baptist Church where she was very active until she relocated to New York. She was a member of the Adult Choir for over...

Minister James Drakeford

Minister James Drakeford

Aug 29, 2019

Minister James "Red" Drakeford humbly bowed to God's will and peacefully and quietly entered into eternal rest at his home in Camden, South Carolina on Thursday, August 29, 2019. Born June 4, 1936 in Camden, South Carolina, he was the son of the late John Drakeford and the late Clemmie Anderson Drakeford. He was educated in the Kershaw County public...

Dorothy Drakeford

Dorothy Drakeford

Aug 19, 2019

Dorothy Amanda Drakeford, 83 of Cassatt, South Carolina, daughter of the late Deacon Frederick Berry Drakeford and Julia Gladys Lawhorn Drakeford entered into rest August 19th, 2019. She was born on September 22nd, 1935 in Cassatt, South Carolina. She received her early education in Kershaw County public schools and graduated from Jackson High School. Dorothy went on to attend and...

Lula Mae Dyers

Lula Mae Dyers

Aug 14, 2019

Mother Lula Mae McCaskill Dyers was born on December 12, 1913 in Bethune South Carolina, the oldest child of the late Reverend Daniel McCaskill and the Late Laura Beckham McCaskill. She departed this life on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at Heritage Home of Florence, South Carolina. She attended the public schools in the community in her childhood years. She was...

Myra Cantey Thompson

Myra Cantey Thompson

Aug 8, 2019

My wife of 19 years, Myra Cantey Thompson, went to her heavenly reward on August 8, 2019. Myra was more than my wife, she was my friend and my confidant. She had a beautiful smile and a way of disengaging even the most fierce critic. Her loyalty was not only to me, but to her family and her friends. She...

Ms Nechanda Marie Hampton

Ms Nechanda Marie Hampton

Jul 24, 2019

On July 14, 1972, in Paterson, New Jersey, God gave Dea. Clarence Hampton, Sr and Rev. Hattie Hampton a bundle of Joy and love, a baby girl they named Nechanda Marie Hampton. Nechanda graduated from Eastside High School and Virginia State College where she majored in Physiology. Nechanda received her early religious training at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Patterson,...

Allen Polite

Allen Polite

Jul 1, 2019

Allen Polite, Jr was born January 18, 1951 to Allen Polite, Sr and Marguerite Austin Polite on St. Helena Island. He went home to be with the Lord on July 1, 2019 in Columbia, South Carolina at Prisma Health Richland Hospital.Allen received his education in the St. Helena Public school system. He was a humble, selfless individual that would give...

Sally (Stover) Turner

Sally (Stover) Turner

Jun 28, 2019

Sally Stover Turner was born on January 31, 1939 to Eddie Stover,Sr and Cornelia Loynes Stover. She departed this earthly life on June 28, 2019 at Prisma Health Baptist as she accepted her offer of total healing from the Lord. Sally attended and graduated from Jackson High School. She worked at Diana's retail store for several years. She worked at...

Gladys (Robinson) Pearson

Gladys (Robinson) Pearson

Jun 25, 2019

MRS. GLADYS ROBINSON PEARSON, 87, of Sumter, SouthCarolina entered into rest on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at OpusPost-Acute Rehabilitation Center, West Columbia, SouthCarolina. She was born February 11, 1932 in Kershaw Countyto the late Hazel Robinson and Elizabeth Brown Robinson.Mrs. Pearson received her early education in the publicschools of Bishopville, South Carolina. She would meet andmarry the late Reverend Willie...

Cynthia Raysor

Cynthia Raysor

Jun 24, 2019

Cynthia Teresa “Resa” Raysor entered into this life on April 28, 1969. She was the daughter of the late Marie Raysor Capers and the late Johnny Capers. On Monday June 24, 2019, Cynthia departed this life at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital in Sumter, South Carolina.   â€œResa” was educated in the public schools of Sumter County. She confessedChrist as her personal...

Henrietta Lyles Gray

Henrietta Lyles Gray

Jun 24, 2019

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