Obituaries

Steve Allen Crenshaw

Steve Allen Crenshaw

Jul 24, 2025

Hartsville, SC

Mr. Steve Allen Crenshaw entered into rest on Friday, July 18, 2025 at the age of 61. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 25, 2025 at 4:00 PM in the chapel of Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home by Brent Taylor with a private burial to follow in the Patrick Cemetery. The family will greet friends immediately following the service...

Vernitta S. Burr

Vernitta S. Burr

Jul 24, 2025

Chesterfield, SC - Mrs. Vernitta S. Burr, age 72, peacefully passed away on Thursday morning, July 24, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving son, Justin, and her cherished dog, Abby. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday, July 27, 2025 at Cross Roads Baptist Church by Pastor Max White. The family will greet...

Judge Gary Rickey Faulkenberry

Judge Gary Rickey Faulkenberry

Jul 23, 2025

Judge Gary Rickey Faulkenberry, age 64, of Patrick, South Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. His life will be celebrated in a funeral service at 3:00 PM on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in the Chapel of Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home. The service will be officiated by the Honorable Judge Paul M. Burch and Brent...

Ernest "Ernie" N. Bailey

Ernest "Ernie" N. Bailey

Jul 23, 2025

Cheraw, SC

Mr. Ernest "Ernie" N. Bailey, age 79, formerly of Patrick, SC, entered into rest on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 surrounded by his loved ones. A Celebration of Life Graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, July 26, 2025 at Patrick Cemetery by Pastor Marty Shaw and Brent Taylor. The family will greet friends immediately following the service...

Bernice Catherine Bailey Griggs

Bernice Catherine Bailey Griggs

Jul 22, 2025

Chesterfield, SC – Ms. Bernice Catherine Bailey Griggs, age 86, went to her heavenly home on the evening of July 22, 2025. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 25, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Cross Roads Baptist Church, officiated by Pastor Max White and Brent Taylor. Following the service, Ms. Griggs will be laid to rest in the...

Jim Norris

Jim Norris

Jul 20, 2025

Wallace, SC

     Mr. Jim Norris entered into rest on Sunday, July 20, 2025 at the age of 81. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Cheraw Church of God by Pastor Billy Norris and Reverend Kevin Rummage. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 PM prior to...

Susan Stafford Davis

Susan Stafford Davis

Jul 20, 2025

Cheraw, SC 

Ms. Susan Stafford Davis, age 61, entered into rest on Sunday, July 20, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services will be held at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 4:00 PM by Pastor Jamie Gulledge and Brent Taylor. The family will receive visitors from 5:00 - 7:00 PM on Tuesday, July 22, 2025...

Jeffery Lloyd Hendrix

Jeffery Lloyd Hendrix

Jul 19, 2025

Pageland, SC

Mr. Jeffery Lloyd Hendrix, age 45, entered into rest on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at his home. A viewing, visitation with the family and sharing of memories will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 PM Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home.

Mr. Hendrix was born October 29, 1979, in Monroe, NC a son of Mack Lloyd Hendrix and...

Bruce H. Hosner

Bruce H. Hosner

Jul 17, 2025

Pageland, S.C. – Missionary, Bruce H. Hosner embarked into eternity with the Lord on the evening of Thursday, July 17, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at his earthly home. While his earthly departure deeply saddens us, we are comforted to know that Bruce is dancing with Jesus on streets of gold.

Bruce was born on November 10,1949 in Allegan, Michigan...

John C. "Jack" Parker, Jr.

John C. "Jack" Parker, Jr.

Jul 17, 2025

Patrick, SC

Mr. John C. "Jack" Parker, Jr., age 84, of Patrick, South Carolina, peacefully passed away on the evening of July 17, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his beloved family. The family will host a private memorial service at a later date.

Mr. Parker was born on January 26, 1941 in Wilkes-Barre, PA. He was a son of the late...

Richard Lee Grice

Richard Lee Grice

Jul 17, 2025

Wallace, SC

Mr. Richard Lee Grice, age 66, of Wallace, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on the morning of July 17, 2025, at the McLeod Hospice House, surrounded by his loving family. In honoring Richards wishes, there will be no public services. 

Mr. Grice was born on December 4, 1958 in Dillon, SC to the late Reverend R.P. Grice and Julia M....

Elijah Dixon

Elijah Dixon

Jul 17, 2025

Chesterfield, SC - Mr. Elijah Dixon, age 87, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, July 17, 2025, at the MUSC Florence Medical Center.

Funeral services will be held at 3:30 PM on Saturday, July 19, 2025, in the Chapel of Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, conducted by Brent Taylor, with burial to follow at McBee Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 3:00...

Jane Copeland Benovitz

Jane Copeland Benovitz

Jul 16, 2025

Elizabethtown, NC

Mrs. Jane Copeland Benovitz, age 87, passed away on July 16, 2025, at the Angel House Hospice Care Center in Whiteville, North Carolina. In accordance with Mrs. Benovitz’s wishes, she will have a private graveside service at the Ruby Cemetery in the coming days.

Mrs. Benovitz was born June 17, 1938 in Chesterfield County, SC a daughter of the late...

Danny Ray McLain

Danny Ray McLain

Jul 16, 2025

Hartsville, SC - Mr. Danny Ray McLain, age 63, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at St. John Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery, officiated by Pastor Grover Johnson. Following the service, the family will greet friends at the cemetery. A viewing will...

George Reid Kennedy

George Reid Kennedy

Jul 16, 2025

Chesterfield, SC - Mr. George Reid Kennedy, age 87, entered into rest on Wednesday morning, July 16, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his beloved wife. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday, July 26, 2025 at St. Paul United Methodist Church officiated by Pastor Alisha Hansen. The family will greet friends from 12:00 -...

Richard "Rickey" Yow

Richard "Rickey" Yow

Jul 14, 2025

Cheraw, SC - Mr. Richard "Rickey" Yow, age 74, passed away peacefully on the evening of July 14, 2025, at McLeod Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.

Funeral services will be held at 11:30 AM on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at Hopewell Baptist Church, with Pastor Mark Phillips, the Honorable Rep. Richie Yow, and Brent Taylor officiating. Burial will...

Johnnie J. Steen

Johnnie J. Steen

Jul 12, 2025

Mt. Croghan, SC – Mrs. Johnnie J. Steen, age 87, peacefully departed this life to be with the Lord on Saturday evening, July 12, 2025, at the Legacy of Hartsville.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 18, 2025, at 3:00 PM at Fairview Baptist Church, officiated by Pastor Kyle Oliver and Reverend Sweet Jenkins. Interment will follow in the...

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...