Obituaries
Linda McPherson Smith
Oct 23, 2025
Cheraw, SC
Mrs. Linda McPherson Smith, age 73, entered into rest on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at her home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home. The family welcomes friends to visit them at the home of Bill and Rhonda Stokes, 1186 Hunts Mill Rd., Chesterfield, SC.
Franklin Shinn Rayfield
Oct 20, 2025
The following service details are being shared as a courtesy to the local family and friends of Mr. Rayfield. For online floral orders or directions, please visit www.longviewfuneralhome.com.
Franklin S. Rayfield known affectionately Frank, of Grandview, Missouri, passed away at the age of 91. Born on January 28, 1934, in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, the son of Bart Thomas Rayfield and...
Wayne Pate
Oct 20, 2025
Mr. Wayne Pate, aged 73, passed away on October 20, 2025, at his home in Patrick, South Carolina. The family invites all who knew him to join them for a Celebration of Life Gathering at “The Building” located at 8229 Hartsville-Ruby Road, Patrick, SC, on Thursday, October 23, 2025, starting at 2:00 PM. Steven Sellers will lead the remembrance with...
Louise King Rivers Davis
Oct 19, 2025
Chesterfield, SC – Mrs. Louise King Rivers Davis, age 102, peacefully departed this life on October 19, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loved ones. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, in the Rivers Family Cemetery, located within Zoar Methodist Church Cemetery. The service will be officiated by Hospice Chaplain Hank...
Melvin "Gene" Polson, III
Oct 18, 2025
Melvin Eugene “Gene” Polson III passed away peacefully at his home on October 18, 2025 following a brief illness. He was the son Agnes Polson and the late Melvin Eugene Polson, Jr.
Gene was preceded in death by his father listed above, maternal grandparents, Edwin Harold Odom, Sr. & Ina Mae Odom, paternal grandparents, Melvin Eugene Polson Sr., Doris Polson Hudson...
Patsy Dyches
Oct 18, 2025
Chesterfield, SC
Mrs. Patsy Williams Dyches, age 64, entered into rest on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at her home. In accordance with Mrs. Patsy’s wishes, the family will celebrate her life privately at a later date. The family does welcome anyone who would like to pay their respects to visit them at Mrs. Patsy’s home.
Mrs. Dyches was...
Samantha Ann McManus
Oct 15, 2025
Pageland, SC
Ms. Samantha Ann McManus, age 46, entered into rest on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 6:00 PM Sunday, October 19, 2025 from the Chapel of Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home by Brent Taylor. The family will greet friends immediately following the service at the funeral home.
Ms. McManus was born November 5, 1978 in...
Kelley M. Jones
Oct 14, 2025
Chesterfield, SC
Ms. Kelley M. Jones, age 39, entered into rest on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. Funeral Services will be 3:00 PM on Sunday, October 19, 2025 from the chapel of Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home by Pastor Ricky “Sweet” Jenkins and Brent Taylor with burial to follow in the Mt. Olivet Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:00...
Stephen "Steve" Reece Roscoe
Oct 14, 2025
Cheraw, SC
Stephen “Steve” Reece Roscoe passed away leaving behind a legacy of laughter, kindness, and unforgettable memories. To know Steve was to love him — and anyone who ever met him did just that. He had a way of turning strangers into friends, and friends into family.
Steve was a fun-loving man with a personality larger than life. His smile could...
Carolyn Stogner Griggs
Oct 9, 2025
Ruby, SC
Mrs. Carolyn Stogner Griggs, age 57, entered into rest on Thursday, October 9, 2025. Graveside services will be 3:00 PM Monday, October 13, 2025 at White Oak Presbyterian Church Cemetery by Rev. Kyle Stogner, Rev. Johnny Cassada, and Rev. William Griggs. The family will greet friends immediately following the service at the cemetery.
Mrs. Griggs was born March 20, 1968...
Bruce Hudson McCarty
Oct 7, 2025
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Hartsville, SC
Mr. Bruce Hudson McCarty entered into rest on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at the age of 59. Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 in the chapel of Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Oakland Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 11:00 AM...
Tammy Phillips Gathings
Oct 1, 2025
Wadesboro, NC
Mrs. Tammy Phillips Gathings, affectionately known as “Mama” and “Granny”, entered into rest on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at the age of 59. A celebration of life service will be at 2:00 PM on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at Deep Creek Baptist Church, 1280 Beck Rd. Wadesboro, NC 28170, by Maresa Dutton Phillips, Melissa Davis, and Lucas...
Danny Ray Sellers
Oct 1, 2025
Chesterfield, SC
Mr. Danny Ray “Dat Rat” Sellers, age 64, entered into rest on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at his home. A celebration of life service will be at 4:00 PM on Sunday, October 5, 2025 in the chapel of Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home by Pastor Jamie Gulledge. The family will greet friends from 3:00 to 4:00 PM prior...
Lawrence Thomas "Tom" Rayfield
Sep 29, 2025
Grandview, MO – Mr. Lawrence Thomas “Tom” Rayfield, age 59, passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. The family will honor his memory with a Celebration of Life, to be held at their home in Grandview, MO, on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
A graveside service with inurnment will take place at the Shiloh Methodist Church...
Brody Brandon Langley
Sep 28, 2025
Mr. Brody Brandon Langley, age 9, of Pageland, South Carolina, passed away on Sunday morning, September 28, 2025. A graveside service to celebrate his life is scheduled for Thursday, October 2, 2025, at 4:00 PM at Center Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, officiated by Brent Taylor. The family will greet visitors from 3:00 to 4:00 PM Thursday at the cemetery prior...
Ruby Ivy Jenkins Sims
Sep 27, 2025
Mrs. Ruby Ivy Jenkins Sims was born on June 25, 1934, in Jefferson, S.C. She was the daughter of the late Sam and Rosie Jenkins. She was married to the late Billy K. Sims on November 13, 1955. They were the first couple married at Fairview Baptist Church and had 49 ½ years together until his passing on July 13,...
William "Don" Donald Sellers
2025
The following obituary is being shared as a courtesy to the local family and friends of Mr. Sellers. On behalf of the MRC Funeral Home Family, we extend our sympathy. For online floral orders or directions, please visit www.colonialfh.net.
MADISON – William “Don” Donald Sellers, 82, died on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at Moses Cone Hospital.
The funeral service will be held...
Cora Lee Crowley
Sep 20, 2025
Patrick, SC
Mrs. Cora Lee Crowley entered into rest on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at the age of 77. Funeral services will be 12:00 PM Tuesday, September 23, 2025 from the chapel of Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home by Brent Taylor, Monica Earle, and Pastor Danny Malloy with committal to follow in the Grace & Mercy Worship Center Cemetery. The family...
Jared Seth Smith
Sep 19, 2025
Jared Seth Smith, 41, of Concord, passed away peacefully at home in the early morning hours of September 19, 2025.
Born on September 18, 1984, in Concord, North Carolina, Jared was the beloved son of Kenneth Lee Smith and the late Cynthia Webster Smith. A proud graduate of Northwest Cabarrus High School, Class of 2003, he later pursued studies in Electrical...
Vondell J. Turnage
Sep 17, 2025
Patrick, SC
Mrs. Vondell J. Turnage, age 75, entered into rest on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. The service details will be forthcoming.
Mrs. Turnage was born on September 2, 1950 in Cheraw, SC; she was a daughter of the late Francis and Loree Johnson.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Turnage was preceded in death by her husband, Maxie Gardner Turnage; siblings, Maxine...

