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Charles Herbert "Herb" Matthews, Jr.

Charles Herbert "Herb" Matthews, Jr.

Mar 4, 2025

Charles “Herb” Matthews, Jr, 82, of Columbia passed away unexpectantly on December 18, 2024. 

Celebration of Life Services will be held 2:00 pm on Monday, December 23, 2024, at Temples-Halloran Funeral Home with Reverend Richard Humphries officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm. 

The service of committal will be at 2:00 PM Saturday, March 8, 2025 at...

Alice E. Hadley

Alice E. Hadley

Mar 4, 2025

Ruby, SC   

Mrs. Alice E. Hadley, entered into rest on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at the age of 93. The family will host a private memorial service at a later date. 

 

 Mrs. Hadley was born on January 1, 1932 in Seymour, Connecticut to the late Clarence and Eleanor Greene Clark. Mrs. Hadley was very family oriented and was a loving mother...

Richard "Rick" David Tucker

Richard "Rick" David Tucker

Mar 3, 2025

Chesterfield, SC

 

 Mr. Richard “Rick” David Tucker, age 57, entered into rest on Monday, March 3, 2025. A graveside service will be 3:00 PM Friday, March 7, 2025 at Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery officiated by Pastor Robbie Taylor. The family will greet friends immediately following the service at the cemetery and other times at the home of his sister, Vicki...

Kathy Lee Wilkerson

Kathy Lee Wilkerson

Mar 1, 2025

Chesterfield, SC

 

 Ms. Kathy Lee Wilkerson, aged 68, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, March 1, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. A Celebration of Life service is scheduled for 5:00 PM on Monday, March 3, 2025, at the Chapel of Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, officiated by Pastor Trey Thompson and Brent Taylor. The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 5:00...

Helen Elizabeth Steen Gardner

Helen Elizabeth Steen Gardner

Feb 28, 2025

Chesterfield, SC

Mrs. Helen Elizabeth Steen Gardner, age 87, entered into rest on Friday, February 28, 2025 at her home. A graveside funeral service will be 10:00 AM on Monday, March 3, 2025 at Cedar Creek Baptist Church Cemetery by Pastor Scott Wallace. Family and friends are welcome to visit the family at Mrs. Helen’s home, (2108 Hunts Mill Road, Chesterfield).

 

Mrs....

Wanda Boatwright Lewis

Wanda Boatwright Lewis

Feb 28, 2025

Chesterfield, SC - Mrs. Wanda Boatwright Lewis, age 79, peacefully passed away to be with the Lord on February 28, 2025. A funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, March 2, 2025, in the Chapel of Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, led by Pastor Dr. Lindsey Powell, Pastor Ricky “Sweet” Jenkins, and Brent Taylor, with burial following in the...

Margaret Elizabeth Cassidy

Margaret Elizabeth Cassidy

Feb 26, 2025

Patrick, SC

     Ms. Margaret Cassidy, age 70, entered into rest on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. A private graveside service will be held at the Bay Springs Baptist Church Cemetery.

     Ms. Cassidy was born August 12, 1954 in Chesterfield, SC a daughter of the late Sid Berry and Hazel Wilkerson Cassidy. She loved being outdoors where she would appreciate...

Alex Spears

Alex Spears

Feb 25, 2025

Alex Spears (1938-2025)

Vernon Alexander “Alex” Spears passed away peacefully on February 15, 2025, in Walterboro, SC with family members at his side. Born on February 19, 1937, in the Chesterfield, SC home of his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Eugene Stephenson, Alex was the eldest of five children of Vernon and Edna Spears of Columbia, SC. He grew up...

Bobby B. Price

Bobby B. Price

Feb 25, 2025

Jefferson, SC

 

 Mr. Bobby B. Price, age 87, entered into rest early Tuesday morning, February 25, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family. A Graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM Monday, March 3, 2025 at Fork Creek United Methodist Church Cemetery officiated by his daughter, Dawn Steen. The family will greet friends following the service at the...

Floyd Hunley Boatwright

Floyd Hunley Boatwright

Feb 24, 2025

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

It is with deep sorrow that Mrs. Dianne Oliver Boatwright and her family announce the death of her...

William D. "Bill" Merriman

William D. "Bill" Merriman

Feb 24, 2025

Chesterfield, SC   Mr. William D. "Bill" Merriman, age 87, entered into rest on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at McLeod Health - Cheraw with his family by his side. A celebration of life service will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at Shiloh Methodist Church by Brent Taylor, with the eulogy being delivered by his son, John Merriman. The...

Bruce Archie Lett

Bruce Archie Lett

Feb 20, 2025

The following obituary is being shared as a courtesy to the local family and friends of Mr. Lett. On behalf of the MRC Funeral Home Family, we extend our love, prayers and sympathy. For online floral orders or directions, please visit www.wrightfs.com. 

Bruce Archie Lett, 76, of High Point, passed away Thursday, at his home.

Born October 31, 1948, in Chesterfield, South...

Mary Evelyn Sings

Mary Evelyn Sings

Feb 19, 2025

Cheraw, SC 

Mrs. Mary Evelyn Sings, age 83, entered into rest on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at her home. Funeral services will be 4:00 PM on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at Westfield Creek Baptist Church by Pastor Jason Pope and Brent Taylor with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The family will greet friends from 3:00 – 4:00 PM Sunday...

Betty Jean Rivers Ratliff

Betty Jean Rivers Ratliff

Feb 14, 2025

The following obituary is being shared as a courtesy to the local family and friends of Mrs. Ratliff. On behalf of the MRC Funeral Home Family, we extend our love, prayers and sympathy. For online floral orders or directions, please visit www.leavittfh.com.

WADESBORO – On Friday, February 14, 2025, Mrs. Betty Jean Rivers Ratliff, 89, passed away peacefully at Atrium Health...

Huitt "Gary" Chisholm

Huitt "Gary" Chisholm

Feb 14, 2025

Patrick, SC

 

 Mr. Huitt G. “Gary” Chisholm, age 59, entered into rest on Friday morning, February 14, 2025 with his family by his side. The family will receive friends between 3:00 – 5:00 PM Sunday, February 16, 2025 at their home. A private celebration of life service will be held at a later date. 

 

 Mr. Chisholm was born November 21, 1965 in...

Joseph Wesley Howard, Jr.

Joseph Wesley Howard, Jr.

Feb 12, 2025

Ruby, SC.

     Beloved and Hilarious Son, Husband, Father, Brother, Pappy, Uncle, and Friend.

     Joe was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, to Joseph Howard Sr. and the late Celia [Rappe] Howard. He attended Sun Valley High School in Indian Trail, North Carolina, and graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 1987 with his Bachelors in Anthropology...

Gertrude "Gertie" Grooms Turnage

Gertrude "Gertie" Grooms Turnage

Feb 12, 2025

Chesterfield, SC 

   Mrs. Gertrude “Gertie” Grooms Turnage, entered into rest on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at the age of 82. The funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at the Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel by Brent Taylor, with burial to follow in the Bay Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive visitors one...

Charles Stephen "Steve" Gulledge

Charles Stephen "Steve" Gulledge

Feb 8, 2025

Ruby, SC   Mr. Charles Stephen "Steve" Gulledge, age 72, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at his home with his family by his side. The family will greet friends for a time of visitation and time of remembrance from 5:00 -7:00 PM on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home. 

It is with heavy hearts...

Estelle Melton Sullivan

Estelle Melton Sullivan

Feb 8, 2025

Jefferson, SC - Mrs. Estelle Melton Sullivan, age 96, peacefully entered into rest on February 8, 2025. The funeral service will be held at Fork Creek United Methodist Church on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at 3:00 PM, officiated by her nephew, Reverend Dan Sullivan. Her great-grandson, Clark Graves, will deliver the eulogy. Following the service, burial will take place in...

Willie Len Hicks

Willie Len Hicks

Feb 7, 2025

Jefferson, SC 

 

 Mr. Willie Len Hicks, age 82, entered into rest on Friday evening, February 7, 2025 at his home. Funeral services will be 12:00 PM Monday, February 10, 2025 at Jefferson Church of God by Pastor David Grubbs and Reverend Tony Brewer with burial to follow in the Jefferson Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 11:00 am – 12:00...

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