Obituaries

Benjamin Charles Tillman, Jr.

Benjamin Charles Tillman, Jr.

Apr 14, 2022

Cheraw, SC

Master Benjamin Charles Tillman, Jr., four-day old infant son of Ben & Brittany Tillman was received into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, April 14, 2022. A private family graveside service will be held in the Tillman family plot at Old St. David’s Cemetery officiated by Pastor Dr. Steve Fitzgerald.

Benjamin entered this world...

Elizabeth "Liz" Turner Raffaldt

Elizabeth "Liz" Turner Raffaldt

Apr 13, 2022

Chesterfield, SC

Ms. Elizabeth “Liz” Turner Raffaldt, age 73, entered into rest on Wednesday evening, April 13, 2022 with her family by her side. Graveside services will be 3:00 PM Saturday, April 16, 2022 at Oakland Baptist Church Cemetery by Rev. Charlie Short. The family will greet friends after the service at the cemetery and other times...

Ronald L. "Ronnie" Turnage

Ronald L. "Ronnie" Turnage

Apr 12, 2022

Chesterfield, SC

Mr. Ronald L. “Ronnie” Turnage, age 74, entered into rest on Tuesday, April 12, 2022. Funeral services will be 12:00 PM Friday, April 15, 2022 from the Chapel of Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home by Brent Taylor with burial to follow in the Bay Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 5:00 – 7:00...

Mary Lou "Mrs. Lou" Hancock

Mary Lou "Mrs. Lou" Hancock

Apr 12, 2022

This obituary is being posted as a courtesy to the Phillips and Hancock families who are beloved and long-time residents of Chesterfield. On behalf of the MRC Funeral Home family, we extend our deepest condolences and love to Mrs. Lou's family during this time. For those seeking directions or for online floral orders, please visit www.bladenfuneralhome.com

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Eunice Langley Messer

Eunice Langley Messer

Apr 9, 2022

Pageland, SC

Mrs. Eunice Langley Messer, age 69, entered into rest on Saturday, April 9, 2022 at her home. A Celebration of Life Service will be 2:00 PM Thursday, April 14, 2022 from the chapel of Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home by Michael Laney. The family will greet friends from 1:00 – 2:00 PM prior to the service at...

John Bruce Deese

John Bruce Deese

Apr 8, 2022

Pageland, SC

Mr. John Bruce Deese, age 62, entered into eternal rest on Friday, April 8, 2022. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at Union Hill Baptist Church Cemetery by Rev. Robin Hewitt. The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 2:00 PM Tuesday, prior to the service in the...

Donald "Duck" Blackwell

Donald "Duck" Blackwell

Apr 7, 2022

Chesterfield, SC

Mr. Donald “Duck” Blackwell, age 70, entered into rest on Thursday, April 7, 2022 at his home. Funeral services will be 1:00 PM Monday, April 11, 2022 from the Chapel of Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home by Pastor Tracy Gooding and Danny Wilkerson with burial to follow in the Bay Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will...

Thalia Sings Sellers

Thalia Sings Sellers

Apr 5, 2022

Cheraw, SC

Mrs. Thalia Sings Sellers, age 82, entered into rest on Tuesday, April 5, 2022. Funeral services will be 3:00 PM Friday, April 15, 2022 from the Chapel of Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home by Brent Taylor with burial to follow in the Westfield Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 2:00 – 3:00 PM...

Beverly Loraine Guyton

Beverly Loraine Guyton

Apr 5, 2022

Jefferson, SC

Miss Beverly Loraine Guyton, age 74, entered into rest on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at her home. Funeral services will be 3:00 PM Sunday, April 10, 2022 at Rocky Creek Presbyterian Church by Pastor Tommy Lee Sexton and Reverend Sue Black with burial to follow in the White Plains Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will...

Betty Eddins Davis

Betty Eddins Davis

Apr 4, 2022

Chesterfield, SC

Mrs. Betty Irene Eddins Davis, age 87, entered into rest on Monday, April 4, 2022. Funeral services will be 4 O’clock PM, Thursday, April 7, 2022 at Friendship United Methodist Church by Rev. Charles Teal and Rev. Jerry McManus with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM...

Patricia E. "Patsy" Gilbert

Patricia E. "Patsy" Gilbert

Mar 31, 2022

Chesterfield, SC

Mrs. Patricia Elaine Snipes Gilbert, age 74, entered into rest on Thursday, March 31, 2022 at McLeod Health Cheraw with her family by her side. Funeral services will be 3:00 PM Sunday, April 3, 2022 from the Chapel of Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home by Pastor Chad Vick with burial to follow in the Douglas Mill Cemetery....

Paul F. Crowley

Paul F. Crowley

Mar 29, 2022

Cheraw, SC

Mr. Paul F. Crowley, age 45, entered into rest on Tuesday, March 29, 2022. Funeral services will be 3:00 PM Friday, April 1, 2022 from the Chapel of Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home by Pastor Jared Jones with burial to follow in the Westfield Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 2:00 – 3:00...

Bryan Gainey

Bryan Gainey

Mar 24, 2022

Cheraw, SC

Mr. Bryan Keith Gainey, age 65, entered into rest on Thursday, March 24, 2022. A graveside service will be held at 4:00 PM on Thursday, March 31, 2022 at the old cemetery of Brock’s Mill Baptist Church by Pastor Mark Phillips. The family will greet friends following the service at the cemetery.

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Roger Frederick Hansen

Roger Frederick Hansen

Mar 22, 2022

The following obituary is being posted as a courtesy to the Hansen family. Mr. Hansen is the father of Pastor Alisha Hansen of St. Paul United Methodist Church, Chesterfield, SC. Pastor Alisha is a beloved friend and a treasured blessing to our town and community. On behalf of our family, we extend our love and prayers to the entire...

Linda Faye Oakley

Linda Faye Oakley

Mar 21, 2022

Cheraw, SC

Mrs. Linda Faye Oakley, age 67, entered into rest on Monday, March 21, 2022 at her home. The family will hold a memorial service at a later date.

Mrs. Oakley was born November 9, 1954 in Camden, SC a daughter of the late Johnny Clyde and Annie Mae Rivers Oakley. Mrs. Oakley retired...

Robert "Robbie" Clarence West

Robert "Robbie" Clarence West

Mar 16, 2022

Pageland, SC

Mr. Robert “Robbie” Clarence West, age 52, entered into rest on Wednesday, March 16, 2022. Funeral services will be 3:00 PM Sunday, March 20, 2022 from the Chapel of Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home by Pastor Steven Aldridge with burial to follow in the Greenlawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 PM...

Mary Glynn Johns

Mary Glynn Johns

Mar 13, 2022

Chesterfield, SC

Mrs. Mary Glynn Davis Johns, age 80, entered into rest on Sunday, March 13, 2022 at her home with her family by her side. Funeral services will be 4:00 PM Tuesday, March 15, 2022 from the Chapel of Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home by Brent Taylor with burial to follow in the Zoar United Methodist Church Cemetery....

Joseph Carey "Joe" Freeman

Joseph Carey "Joe" Freeman

Mar 11, 2022

Florence, SC

Mr. Joseph Carey “Joe” Freeman, age 66, entered into rest on Friday, March 11, 2022 with his loving wife by his side. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Monday, March 14, 2022 at Pine Grove Baptist Church Chapel by Kenneth Stafford with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The family will greet friends following...

Little Miss Averlee Dawn Gilmore

Little Miss Averlee Dawn Gilmore

Mar 10, 2022

Cheraw, SC

Little Miss Averlee Dawn Gilmore, newborn princess of Samantha Lee McMurray and Richard Everett Jones was received into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, March 10, 2022. The family will hold a memorial service at a later date.

Averlee was born March 10, 2022 in Florence, SC the daughter of Samantha Lee McMurray and...

Carolyn Hildreth Demby

Carolyn Hildreth Demby

Mar 8, 2022

Chesterfield, SC

Mrs. Carolyn H. Demby, wife of the late Olin M. Demby, passed away on March 8, 2022 with her daughter by her side. Funeral services will be Friday, March 11, 2022 at 2:00 PM from the chapel of Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home by Pastor Drew Rainwater with burial to follow in the Chesterfield Cemetery. The family will...