Obituaries

Florrie Crowley Cassidy

Florrie Crowley Cassidy

Dec 22, 2025

Hartsville, SC

Mrs. Florrie Crowley Cassidy, age 95, went home to be with her Lord and Saviour on Monday morning, December 22, 2025 at her home. The funeral arrangments and full obituary are incomplete at this time and will be announced by Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home. 

Phillip C. Caulder, Jr.

Phillip C. Caulder, Jr.

Dec 22, 2025

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Mr. Phillip C. Caulder, Jr., the former owner of Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home. This is a profound loss for the Caulder family, for our funeral home staff, and for the entire Chesterfield County community. 

We mourn his passing, honor his life, and give thanks for the many years he dedicated to serving others with grace...

Judy Lynne Thomas

Judy Lynne Thomas

Dec 21, 2025

Cheraw, SC

Mrs. Judy Lynne Thomas, age 66, entered into rest on Sunday evening, December 21, 2025 at her home. Graveside services will be 1:00 PM Friday, December 26, 2025 at Lower Macedonia Memorial Gardens officiated by Pastor Dr. Lindsey Powell. The family will receive friends from 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Friday at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home prior to the procession...

Betty H. Sherrin

Betty H. Sherrin

Dec 20, 2025

Pageland, SC - Mrs. Betty H. Sherrin, age 92, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2025, at Atrium Health - Monroe. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Liberty Hill Baptist Church, officiated by Pastor Mack Mullis and Brent Taylor, with interment to follow at Mount Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetery. The family...

Lexie Jean Lewis

Lexie Jean Lewis

Dec 20, 2025

Chesterfield, SC 

Mrs. Lexie Jean Lewis, age 77, passed away at her home on Saturday evening, December 20, 2025 with her loving family by her side. 

The family respectfully requests no visitors at the home during this time, but welcomes you to share memories of Mrs. Lewis on the MRC Funeral Home web page. 

The complete obituary will be announced on Monday. 

Charlotte Fields Middleton

Charlotte Fields Middleton

Dec 19, 2025

Charlotte Fields Middleton

It is with great sadness that the family marks the passing of Charlotte Fields Middleton. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at Macedonia Baptist Church, Jefferson, SC. The Reverend David James Sanders and Reverend John Helms will officiate. Interment will be in the church cemetery. The family will greet friends from 1:00...

Howard L. Jordan

Howard L. Jordan

Dec 18, 2025

Jefferson, SC

Mr. Howard L. Jordan, age 94, husband of the late Grace O. Jordan, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at Cheraw Healthcare. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Monday, December 22, 2025 at Bethel Baptist Church by Pastor Curtis Laney and Reverend Charles Terry with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The...

Jane Sowell Sox

Jane Sowell Sox

Dec 17, 2025

The following obituary is shared as a courtesy to the local family and friends of Mrs. Sox. On behalf of MRC Funeral Home, we extend our care and sympathy. For online floral orders or directions, please visit www.nortonfh.net.

Jane Sowell Sox passed away peacefully on December 17, 2025, at her home in McBee, SC.

Born on November 18th, 1930, to Charlie Dewey...

Olin David Johnson, Sr.

Olin David Johnson, Sr.

Dec 17, 2025

The following obituary is being shared as a courtesy to the Johnson family. On behalf of the MRC Funeral Home family, we extend our deepest sympathy to the friends and family of Mr. Johnson. For online directions or floral offerings, please visit www.bpafuneralhome.com.

It is with deep sorrow that the Johnson family announces the death of their beloved father, Mr. Olin...

Genevia Brewington Hendricks

Genevia Brewington Hendricks

Dec 17, 2025

Patrick, SC

Mrs. Genevia Brewington Hendricks, age 85, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. Lower Macedonia Baptist Church will host a service for the family to celebrate the life of Mrs. Hendricks on Sunday, December 21, 2025., with Pastor Lindsey Powell officiating. A time of viewing and visitation with the family will be held on Monday, December 22, 2025 at...

Stephen Thomas “Coach T” Taneyhill

Stephen Thomas “Coach T” Taneyhill

Dec 15, 2025

The following obituary is being shared as a courtesy to the local friends of Coach Taneyhill. On behalf of the Chesterfield Community our love, sympathies and condolences are with Coach T's family. A register book will be available at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home and in the foyer of Chesterfield High School the week of January 5 - 9, 2026. Each condolence...

Mark Edward Ossmann

Mark Edward Ossmann

Dec 12, 2025

Pageland, SC

Mr. Mark Edward “Yankie” Ossman, age 64, entered into rest on Friday, December 12, 2025 at his home. A celebration of life service will be held at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 by Pastor Timmothy Mobley in the chapel of Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home. The family will greet friends from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM prior to the...

Tony Rex Price

Tony Rex Price

Dec 12, 2025

Jefferson, SC – Mr. Tony Rex Price, age 60, peacefully entered into rest on Friday, December 12, 2025, at Atrium Health – Charlotte, surrounded by his loving family.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM on Monday, December 15, 2025, at Bethel Baptist Church, with Pastor Curtis Laney officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive...

Mary Ussery Smith

Mary Ussery Smith

Dec 9, 2025

Mrs. Mary Ussery Smith, affectionately known as “Ma,” passed away peacefully at her home on December 9, 2025, at the age of 81. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Lower Macedonia Memorial Gardens, officiated by Brent Taylor. The family will greet friends immediately following the service at the cemetery.

Born on December...

Billy Leon Blackwell

Billy Leon Blackwell

Dec 9, 2025

Chesterfield, SC

Mr. Billy Leon Blackwell, age 77, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, December 9, 2025 at his home. Funeral Services will be 1:00 PM on Saturday, December 13, 2025 in the chapel of Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home by Pastor Tracy Gooding with burial to follow in the Bay Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 12:00 PM...

Travis Dale Rivers

Travis Dale Rivers

Dec 8, 2025

Chesterfield, SC – Mr. Travis Dale Rivers, age 43, peacefully passed away on December 8, 2025, at his home. A Celebration of Life will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, December 14, 2025, in the Gymnasium of Chesterfield – Ruby Middle School, with Pastor Jamie Gulledge officiating. Friends Chad Lee, Darvius Colyer, Charles E. Redfearn, Ceili Hasul, and his...

Bonnie Lou Blackburn Davis

Bonnie Lou Blackburn Davis

Dec 6, 2025

Mrs. Bonnie Lou Blackburn Davis, age 77, of Ruby, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on the evening of December 6, 2025, at McLeod Health – Cheraw. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at 3:00 PM at Elizabeth Baptist Church Cemetery, officiated by Brent Taylor. Friends are invited to visit Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home on Wednesday between...

Teresa Darlene Baskins

Teresa Darlene Baskins

Dec 3, 2025

Hartsville, SC

Mrs. Teresa Darlene Baskins, age 58, known affectionately as Darlene, passed away on December 3, 2025, at Prisma Health Richland Hospital. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, December 8, 2025 in the chapel of Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home with Dr. Kenneth Lynch and Reverend Dean Parker officiating. The family will receive friends on Monday, December...

Dale R. Hawksworth

Dale R. Hawksworth

Nov 30, 2025

McBee, SC - Mr. Dale R. Hawksworth, age 64, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at the Richmond County Hospice House of Rockingham, NC, surrounded by his loving family. A Celebration of Life service is scheduled for 5:00 PM on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at Macedonia Baptist Church, with Pastor David Sanders officiating. The family will receive friends at...

Brenda Faye McLaurin

Brenda Faye McLaurin

Nov 30, 2025

Cheraw, SC — Mrs. Brenda Faye McPherson McLaurin, age 70, peacefully departed this life on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at her home.

A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be held on Friday, December 5, 2025, at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home. Dr. Steve West will officiate the service. The family will greet friends from 1:00 PM...