Obituaries

Kirk Matthew Schauer, II

Kirk Matthew Schauer, II

Aug 8, 2025

Cheraw, SC – Mr. Kirk Matthew Schauer, II, age 50, passed away peacefully on the evening of August 8, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his beloved family. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at Reformation Church, officiated by Bishop T.C. Holmes, with special music arranged and led by Reverend...

Edward "Ed" Arnold Teal

Edward "Ed" Arnold Teal

Aug 8, 2025

Columbia, SC

Mr. Edward “Ed” Arnold Teal, age 73, entered into rest on Friday, August 8, 2025. A graveside service will be 11:00 AM Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at Westfield Creek Baptist Church Cemetery officiated by his brother, Richard Gerald Teal and Brent Taylor. The family will greet friends following the service at the cemetery.

Mr. Teal was born March 27, 1952...

Patsy Mangum Watson

Patsy Mangum Watson

Aug 7, 2025

Pageland, SC

Mrs. Patsy M. Watson, age 85, entered into rest on Thursday, August 7, 2025 at her home. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, August 17, 2025 at Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery officiated by Brent Taylor. The family will greet friends immediately following the service at the cemetery.

Mrs. Watson was born April 17, 1940 in Angelus,...

William “Bill” Thomas Brooks

William “Bill” Thomas Brooks

Aug 4, 2025

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

POLKTON – On Monday, August 4, 2025, Mr. William “Bill” Thomas Brooks, 90, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his...

William Barney Purvis

William Barney Purvis

Aug 4, 2025

Chesterfield, SC - Mr. William Barney Purvis, 80, went home to be with the Lord on Monday evening, August 4, 2025. A Celebration of Life service will be held at Westfield Creek Baptist Church on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at 2:00 PM, officiated by Pastor Jason Pope, Pastor Doug Anderson, and Brent Taylor. The family will greet friends from 1:00...

Linda F. Mullis

Linda F. Mullis

Aug 3, 2025

Linda Flowers Mullis, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and faithful servant of the Lord, entered her heavenly home on August 3, 2025, at the age of 82.

Born on March 11, 1943, to Mary Stogner Flowers and Woodrow Flowers, Linda lived a life marked by deep devotion to her family, her church, and her Savior. For 63 years, she was the...

Shirley Sullivan Carter

Shirley Sullivan Carter

Aug 1, 2025

Pageland, SC

Mrs. Shirley Sullivan Carter entered into rest on Friday, August 1, 2025 at the age of 80. The Celebration of Life Service will be held in the First Baptist Church Pageland sanctuary with Dr. Joel Dale officiating on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 3:00 PM. The family will receive friends between the hours of 1:00-3:00 PM, prior to the...

Sandra J. Brock

Sandra J. Brock

Jul 31, 2025



Ms. Sandra J. Brock, age 74, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at her home in Lexington, SC. The family will hold a memorial service at a later date.

Born December 12, 1950 in Florence, SC she was the daughter of the late Mrs. Donnie R. Griggs. Sandra was raised in Cheraw and like our mother, was not afraid of...

Barbara Murdock

Barbara Murdock

Jul 31, 2025

Chesterfield, SC

Mrs. Barbara Murdock, age 65, entered into rest on July 31, 2025 at Mcleod Health-Florence, surrounded by her loving family. The family will host a Celebration of Life Memorial Service at 12:00 PM on Saturday, August 16th, 2025 at the Church of Latter-day Saints, 1607 State Rd #13-341, Cheraw, SC.

Born on August 25, 1959 in Sanford, NC, Mrs. Murdock...

William F. "Billy" Adams

William F. "Billy" Adams

Jul 29, 2025

Mt. Croghan, SC - Mr. William F. “Billy” Adams, age 85, peacefully entered into rest at his home on Tuesday, July 29, 2025.

Funeral services will be 3:00 PM Friday, August 1, 2025 from the Chapel of Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home by Pastor Rodney Nicholson with burial to follow in the Mount Croghan Memorial Park. The family will greet friends from 2:00...

Dorothy "Dot" Burr

Dorothy "Dot" Burr

Jul 27, 2025

Chesterfield, SC

Dorothy Jordan Burr, affectionately known as “Dot”, was a beloved sister, mother, grand- great-grand, great-great grandmother, and friend. She ‘loved this life she lived’ and was so grateful for the approximately 84 years (8/23/1941 - 7/27/2025) that God gave to her here on Earth. She realized, “How very special are we for just a moment to be part of...

Beverly "Cookie" Stroud Russell

Beverly "Cookie" Stroud Russell

Jul 26, 2025

Beverly Stroud Russell, affectionately known as “Cookie,” passed away peacefully at the age of 75, leaving behind a legacy of love, music, and unshakable kindness. A native of Chesterfield South Carolina, Cookie was known far and wide for her radiant smile, boundless energy, and the way she made everyone feel like family.

A memorial service celebrating her life will be held...

John A. "Big John" Lane

John A. "Big John" Lane

Jul 25, 2025

Chesterfield, SC – Mr. John A. “Big John” Lane, age 51, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025. A funeral service to honor his life will be held at 4:00 PM on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at the Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home chapel, officiated by Pastor Jeff Gardner and Pastor Glenn Scott White. Burial will take place in White Hill Cemetery...

Rhonda Michelle Guinn

Rhonda Michelle Guinn

Jul 25, 2025

The following obituary is being shared as a courtesy to the local family and friends of Ms. Guinn. On behalf of the MRC Funeral Home family, we extend our deepest sympathy to the family during this time. 

Rhonda Michelle Guinn, age 55 of McColl, SC passed away on July 19, 2025.

She was the adored daughter of Tink Guinn and Teresa “Diane”...

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...