Obituaries

Lemuel C. "Lem" Stewart, Jr.

Lemuel C. "Lem" Stewart, Jr.

Jul 10, 2025

The following obituary is being shared as a courtesy to the local family and friends of Mr. Stewart. On behalf of the MRC Funeral Home family, we extend our sympathy. 



Lemuel C. ‘Lem’ Stewart Jr.

July 31, 1946 – June 29, 2025

WEEMS, Va. — Lemuel Carl “Lem” Stewart Jr. who was born July 31, 1946, in Whiteville, N.C., passed away after a...

Thomas Curtis McLain Jr.

Thomas Curtis McLain Jr.

Jul 10, 2025

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

It is with deep sorrow that the McLain family announces the death of their beloved father, Mr. Thomas Curtis McLain...

Margaret Watts Edwards

Margaret Watts Edwards

Jul 9, 2025

Pageland, SC

      Mrs. Margaret Watts Edwards entered into rest on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at the age of 82. Funeral services will be 12:00 noon on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at Lighthouse Baptist Church in Pageland, SC by Pastor Billy Carter and Pastor Devan Madden with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends...

Melody Paasch - Preston

Melody Paasch - Preston

Jul 8, 2025

Cheraw, SC - Ms. Melody Paasch - Preston, aged 70, formerly of Florida, peacefully passed away on the morning of July 8, 2025, at McLeod Health - Cheraw. A private burial will be held at Chesterfield Cemetery.

Born on March 31, 1955, in Rochester, NY, Melody was the daughter of the late Claude Paasch and Betty Jane Wunsch Hausman. A devoted...

Joseph "Joe" M. Terry

Joseph "Joe" M. Terry

Jul 7, 2025

Cheraw, SC

Mr. Joseph "Joe" M. Terry, age 83, of Cheraw, South Carolina, peacefully passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025, at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence, surrounded by his loving family. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Lower Macedonia Memorial Gardens, officiated by Dr. Lindsay Powell. The family will greet...

Jamie Campbell

Jamie Campbell

Jul 6, 2025

Chesterfield, SC

Mr. Nick Jamie Campbell, age 47, passed away peacefully on the evening of July 6, 2025, after a short brave battle with cancer, surrounded by his devoted family. A graveside service will be held at 5:00 PM on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Shiloh Methodist Church Cemetery, officiated by Brent Taylor. Following the service, the family will greet friends.

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Paul Tipton

Paul Tipton

Jul 5, 2025

Cheraw, SC Mr. Paul Tipton, age 82, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 5, 2025 at McLeod Health - Cheraw with his family by his side.

Funeral services will be 3:00 PM Tuesday, July 8, 2025 from the Chapel of Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home officiated by Brent Taylor. The committal service will follow at Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens...

Charles W. Sellers

Charles W. Sellers

Jul 5, 2025

Ruby, SC - Mr. Charles W. Sellers, age 85, peacefully entered into rest early Saturday morning, July 5, 2025, at Springhill Assisted Living of Pageland, surrounded by his beloved wife, Carolyn.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at 6:00 PM from the Chapel of Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, with Pastor Ronald Thurman and Brent Taylor...

Julia M. Grice

Julia M. Grice

Jul 4, 2025

Cheraw, SC – Mrs. Julia M. Grice, age 90, went home to be with the Lord on July 4, 2025, at the McLeod Hospice House, surrounded by her loving family.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 7, 2025, at 2:00 PM at the Cheraw Church of God, with Pastor Ricky Cates, Bishop Tony Edwards, and Pastor Joe Grice officiating....

Harold "Hammer" Hancock

Harold "Hammer" Hancock

Jul 3, 2025

Chesterfield, SC

Mr. Harold “Hammer” Hancock, age 69, entered into rest on Thursday, July 3, 2025. In keeping with Mr. Hancock’s wishes no formal services are scheduled.

Mr. Hancock was born January 1, 1956 in Chesterfield, SC a son of the late John David and Gennie James Hancock. He was a 1974 graduate of Chesterfield High School and earned his Advance Tool...

Elmer Ray Wallace, Sr.

Elmer Ray Wallace, Sr.

Jul 1, 2025

Chesterfield, SC

Mr. Elmer Ray Wallace, Sr., age 88, entered into rest on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. Funeral services will be 3:00 PM Sunday, July 6, 2025 from the Chapel of Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home by Dr. Lindsay Powell and Brent Taylor with burial to follow in the Lower Macedonia Memorial Gardens. The family will greet friends from 1:30 – 3:00 PM...

Kathy Ann Purvis

Kathy Ann Purvis

Jun 30, 2025

Ruby, SC

Mrs. Kathy Ann Purvis, age 66, entered into rest on Monday, June 30, 2025 at her home. A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday, July 3, 2025 at Mt. Croghan Baptist Church by Pastor Rodney Nicholson with burial to follow in the Thompson Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will greet friends...

John M. Funderburk, Sr.

John M. Funderburk, Sr.

Jun 28, 2025

John Mark Funderburk, Sr., age 84, of Pageland, South Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday afternoon, June 28, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family.

John was born in Pageland, South Carolina on June 16, 1941, to the late Bon and Lala Jenkins Funderburk. John graduated from Pageland High School and shortly thereafter went on to...

Johnny Bryan Ratliff, Sr.

Johnny Bryan Ratliff, Sr.

Jun 27, 2025

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

Johnny Bryan Ratliff, Sr., 76, of Lexington County, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on June 27,...

Alan Scott Wallace

Alan Scott Wallace

Jun 25, 2025

Cheraw, SC

Mr. Alan Scott Wallace, age 59, entered into rest on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, July 5, 2025 at North Cheraw Baptist Church by Pastor Donald Wallace, Jr. and Reverend Dennis Wallace. The family will greet friends from 1:00 – 2:00 PM Saturday, prior to the service at the church...

William Dennis "Uncle DD" (Mad Dog) Davis

William Dennis "Uncle DD" (Mad Dog) Davis

Jun 25, 2025

Chesterfield, SC

Mr. William Dennis “DD” (Mad Dog) Davis, age 66, entered into rest on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at his home. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 3:00 PM Monday, July 7, 2025 at Shiloh Methodist Church by Pastor Jeff Gardner, Pastor Glenn Scott White, and Wesley Davis. The family will greet friends immediately following the service...

Margie Brower Riley Gainey

Margie Brower Riley Gainey

Jun 25, 2025

Hartsville, SC

Mrs. Margie Brower Riley Gainey, age 84, entered into rest on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. A Celebration of Life Funeral service will be 6:00 PM Monday, June 30, 2025 from the Chapel of Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home by Pastor Jonathan Bradshaw and Reverend Timothy Wayne Gainey. The family will greet friends from 5:00 – 6:00 PM Monday, prior to the...

Woody Watkins

Woody Watkins

Jun 23, 2025

Patrick, SC

Mr. Wendell “Woody” Watkins, age 71, of Patrick, South Carolina, entered into rest on the evening of June 23, 2025, at MUSC Health Florence Medical Center, surrounded by his loved ones. 

A Celebration of Life memorial service with military honors will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at Bay Springs Baptist Church by Pastor Tracy Gooding....

Raymond "Ray" Walter Young Jr.

Raymond "Ray" Walter Young Jr.

Jun 23, 2025

Mr. Raymond "Ray" Walter Young, Jr age 76, of Cheraw, South Carolina, peacefully passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025, at his home with his family by his side. Graveside services, accompanied by military honors, will be held at 3:00 PM on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Grove Hill Cemetery, Darlington, SC officiated by Brent Taylor. The family will receive...

Amy Michelle Horton

Amy Michelle Horton

Jun 22, 2025

Jefferson, SC - Ms. Amy Michelle Horton, age 40, entered into rest on Sunday afternoon, June 22, 2025 at Mcleod Regional Medical Center after a long and hard-fought health battle. There are no formal services planned. Family and friends are welcome to visit at the home (5456 Steen Road, Jefferson).

Born on January 11, 1985, Amy was the daughter of the...