Obituaries
Donna Gulledge Tucker
Feb 25, 2026
Ms. Donna Gulledge Tucker, age 67, of Patrick, South Carolina, passed away on February 25, 2026, at the home of her niece. A Celebration of Life service will be arranged and announced at a later date. The family will receive friends at the home of her sister, Sherry Parnell, 1082 Highway 265, Ruby, SC 29741, and at the home of...
Hilda Faye Kissiah
Feb 25, 2026
Cheraw, SC
Mrs. Hilda Faye Kissiah, age 80, entered into rest on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at her home. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 4:00 PM in the chapel of Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home officiated by Pastor Donald Wallace, Jr. The family will greet friends from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM prior to the service...
Joanne Seegars Cain
Feb 24, 2026
Augusta, GA
Joanne Seegars Cain, 95, entered into rest on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
A lifelong educator, Joanne taught at Augusta Technical College, Williamsburg County (1st grade), Horry County (1st, 4th, and 7th grades), Chesterfield County (1st and 5th grades), and she worked as the Reading Coordinator for Edgefield County and Williamsburg County. During her tenure, the Edgefield County Reading Labs received...
Nelson Gardner
Feb 24, 2026
The following obituary is being shared as a courtesy to the local family and friends of Mr. Gardner. On behalf of the MRC Funeral Home family and the Chesterfield Community we extend our deepest sympathy to Nelson's family and friends. For online directions and floral offerings, please visit www.davenportfuneralhome.com
Nelson Gardner, 72, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at...
Gerald S. Wood
Feb 24, 2026
Chesterfield, SC – Mr. Gerald S. Wood, affectionately known as “Squirrel,” age 89, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, March 1, 2026 from the chapel of Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home by Reverend Donald Wallace, Sr. and Brent Taylor with burial to...
Sandra Lee Blake
Feb 23, 2026
Wadesboro, NC
Sandra Lee Blake, age 80, passed away on February 23, 2026, in Pineville, North Carolina. She was born on July 6, 1945, in Dayton, Ohio, to Wanda Jean Smith and James Herbert Davidson.
Sandra devoted many years of her life to being a loving homemaker, raising her three children with care, strength, and deep faith. Later, she spent several years...
Thomas "Son" Smith
Feb 18, 2026
Thomas “Tom” Smith, 79, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Born in Rockingham, NC, he was a son of the late Leo Smith and Nezzie Williams Smith.
From a young age, Tom’s goal was to provide for those he loved. He began working at James Fabrics, later renamed Highland Industries, when he was seventeen. He worked there until he was drafted...
Brenda Evelyn Fulton
Feb 17, 2026
Chesterfield, SC - Mrs. Brenda Evelyn Fulton, age 79, peacefully entered into rest on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 20, 2026, at 3:00 PM in the chapel of Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, officiated by Dr. Lindsey Powell. Burial will follow at Chesterfield Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM...
Walter Franklin "Frankie" Wallace
Feb 16, 2026
Cheraw, SC
Mr. Walter Franklin "Frankie" Wallace, age 65, entered into rest on Monday, February 16, 2026 at his home. A graveside service will be Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 3:00 PM in the Brock’s Mill Baptist Church Cemetery officiated by Pastor Jamie Gulledge. The family will greet friends immediately following the service at the graveside.
Mr. Wallace was born August 24,...
Melissa Rollins Jordan
Feb 11, 2026
With heavy hearts and warm memories, we announce the peaceful passing of Mrs. Melissa Rollins Jordan, age 63, on the evening of February 11, 2026, in her beloved home in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
A memorial service is scheduled for 6:00 PM on Friday, February 20, 2026, at Hopewell Baptist Church in Chesterfield, South Carolina. The service will be officiated...
Stephen Boyd “Steve” Tyner
Feb 11, 2026
Patrick, SC
Mr. Stephen Boyd “Steve” Tyner entered into rest on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at the age of 59. A memorial service will be 4:00 PM Sunday, February 15, 2026 at the Patrick Baptist Church officiated by Pastor Grover Johnson. The family will greet friends from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM prior to the service at the church, and also...
Teresa Eddins Preston
Feb 9, 2026
The following obituary is being shared as a courtesy to the local family and friends of Ms. Preston. On behalf of the MRC Funeral Home family, we extend our deepest sympathy to her family during this time. For directions or online floral orders, please visit www.bfhbennettsville.com
Bennettsville
Teresa Eddins Preston passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Monday, February 9, 2026....
William Danny Oliver
Feb 6, 2026
Ruby, SC
Mr. William Danny Oliver, age 71, entered into rest on Friday, February 6, 2026. Mr. Oliver will be cremated and the family will hold a private ceremony at a later date.
Mr. Oliver was born May 27, 1954 in Chesterfield, SC, a son of the late W R and Doris Allen Oliver. He was a graduate of Chesterfield High School...
Cathy "Gee Gee" Norris Leviner
Feb 6, 2026
Cathy Norris Leviner (lovingly called “GeeGee” by her grandchildren), 70, of Cheraw, South Carolina, entered into rest on February 6, 2026, following a hardfought battle with cancer. Born on January 7, 1956, in Dillon, South Carolina, Cathy was the daughter of the late Leo Edward “Gabby” Norris and Mary Lillian “Nanny” Baxley Norris. A lifelong member of the...
Thomas "Tommy" Gaskins
Feb 3, 2026
The following obituary is shared as a courtesy to the local family and friends of Mr. Gaskins. On behalf of the MRC Funeral Home, we extend our sympathy. For online floral orders or directions, please visit www.georgebrothersfuneral.com.
Mr. Thomas "Tommy" Darwin Gaskins, age 76, went Home to his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Wesley Long Community Hospital.
A funeral...
James Bailey (J.B.) Wood, Sr.
Jan 31, 2026
Chesterfield, SC
Mr. James Bailey (J.B.) Wood, Sr., age 78, peacefully entered into rest on January 31, 2026, at McLeod Health-Cheraw. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, February 5, 2026, in the Chapel of Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, officiated by Pastor Dr. Lindsay Powell and Reverend Donald Wallace, Sr. Interment will follow at Lower Macedonia Memorial Gardens...
Debra Jean Ervin Bowles
Jan 28, 2026
Mrs. Debra Jean Irvin Bowles, formerly of Chesterfield, passed away on Wednesday morning, January 28, 2026 at the age of 70. The family will host a memorial celebration at a later date.
Mrs. Bowles was born March 20, 1955 in Deaton, OH a daughter of the late Dale “Papaw” and Betty “Mamaw” Seybold.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Bowles was preceded...
Elmore "The Mayor" Robinson, Sr.
Jan 23, 2026
*Due to the weather forecast for this weekend, funeral arrangements have been updated.
Jefferson, SC
Elmore Robinson, Sr., age 77 entered eternal rest on Friday, January 23, 2026, at Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center in Hartsville, South Carolina surrounded by his family. Born on March 13, 1948 in Lancaster County, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Earlie and Flonnie-Sowell...
Roberta Kirven Polk
Jan 21, 2026
Mrs. Roberta Kirven Polk, aged 86, of Patrick, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by her beloved family.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, in the Chapel of Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, officiated by Chaplain Hank Fields, with personal remarks shared from Latasha Edwards and grandson, Charles Edwards....
Sheldon Hunter Moree
Jan 20, 2026
Jefferson, SC - It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Mr. Sheldon Hunter Moree, age 25, beloved husband of Kylie Sims Moree, who left us on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
A private funeral service will be held, officiated by his wife’s grandfather, Reverend Johnny Sims. Sheldon will be laid to rest next to his grandparents at the...

