Obituaries

Floyd Hunley Boatwright

Floyd Hunley Boatwright

Feb 24, 2025

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

It is with deep sorrow that Mrs. Dianne Oliver Boatwright and her family announce the death of her...

William D. "Bill" Merriman

William D. "Bill" Merriman

Feb 24, 2025

Chesterfield, SC   Mr. William D. "Bill" Merriman, age 87, entered into rest on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at McLeod Health - Cheraw with his family by his side. A celebration of life service will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at Shiloh Methodist Church by Brent Taylor, with the eulogy being delivered by his son, John Merriman. The...

Bruce Archie Lett

Bruce Archie Lett

Feb 20, 2025

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

Bruce Archie Lett, 76, of High Point, passed away Thursday, at his home.

Born October 31, 1948, in Chesterfield, South...

Mary Evelyn Sings

Mary Evelyn Sings

Feb 19, 2025

Cheraw, SC 

Mrs. Mary Evelyn Sings, age 83, entered into rest on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at her home. Funeral services will be 4:00 PM on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at Westfield Creek Baptist Church by Pastor Jason Pope and Brent Taylor with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The family will greet friends from 3:00 – 4:00 PM Sunday...

Betty Jean Rivers Ratliff

Betty Jean Rivers Ratliff

Feb 14, 2025

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

WADESBORO – On Friday, February 14, 2025, Mrs. Betty Jean Rivers Ratliff, 89, passed away peacefully at Atrium Health...

Huitt "Gary" Chisholm

Huitt "Gary" Chisholm

Feb 14, 2025

Patrick, SC

 

 Mr. Huitt G. “Gary” Chisholm, age 59, entered into rest on Friday morning, February 14, 2025 with his family by his side. The family will receive friends between 3:00 – 5:00 PM Sunday, February 16, 2025 at their home. A private celebration of life service will be held at a later date. 

 

 Mr. Chisholm was born November 21, 1965 in...

Joseph Wesley Howard, Jr.

Joseph Wesley Howard, Jr.

Feb 12, 2025

Ruby, SC.

     Beloved and Hilarious Son, Husband, Father, Brother, Pappy, Uncle, and Friend.

     Joe was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, to Joseph Howard Sr. and the late Celia [Rappe] Howard. He attended Sun Valley High School in Indian Trail, North Carolina, and graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 1987 with his Bachelors in Anthropology...

Gertrude "Gertie" Grooms Turnage

Gertrude "Gertie" Grooms Turnage

Feb 12, 2025

Chesterfield, SC 

   Mrs. Gertrude “Gertie” Grooms Turnage, entered into rest on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at the age of 82. The funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at the Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel by Brent Taylor, with burial to follow in the Bay Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive visitors one...

Charles Stephen "Steve" Gulledge

Charles Stephen "Steve" Gulledge

Feb 8, 2025

Ruby, SC   Mr. Charles Stephen "Steve" Gulledge, age 72, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at his home with his family by his side. The family will greet friends for a time of visitation and time of remembrance from 5:00 -7:00 PM on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home. 

It is with heavy hearts...

Estelle Melton Sullivan

Estelle Melton Sullivan

Feb 8, 2025

Jefferson, SC - Mrs. Estelle Melton Sullivan, age 96, peacefully entered into rest on February 8, 2025. The funeral service will be held at Fork Creek United Methodist Church on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at 3:00 PM, officiated by her nephew, Reverend Dan Sullivan. Her great-grandson, Clark Graves, will deliver the eulogy. Following the service, burial will take place in...

Willie Len Hicks

Willie Len Hicks

Feb 7, 2025

Jefferson, SC 

 

 Mr. Willie Len Hicks, age 82, entered into rest on Friday evening, February 7, 2025 at his home. Funeral services will be 12:00 PM Monday, February 10, 2025 at Jefferson Church of God by Pastor David Grubbs and Reverend Tony Brewer with burial to follow in the Jefferson Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 11:00 am – 12:00...

Cynthia "Cindy" Johnson

Cynthia "Cindy" Johnson

Feb 7, 2025

Patrick, SC 

 

 Ms. Cynthia “Cindy” Lewis Johnson, age 57, entered into rest on Friday, February 7, 2025 at her home. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, February 11, 2025 from the Chapel of Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home by Dr. Robert Pothoff with burial to follow in the Cedar Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. The family invites friends to visit at the home...

Warren J. "Jerry" Sands

Warren J. "Jerry" Sands

Feb 7, 2025

Chesterfield, SC

     Mr. Warren J. “Jerry” Sands, age 68, entered into rest on Friday, February 7, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family. A memorial service will be 1:00 PM on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at the Chesterfield Church of God by Pastor Michael Davis and Rev. Jerry McManus. The family will greet friends from 12:00 - 1:00...

Teresa Kimrey English

Teresa Kimrey English

Feb 6, 2025

Cheraw, SC 

 

 Mrs. Teresa Kimrey English, age 68, entered into rest on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at her home. A Celebration of Life service will be 4:00 PM Sunday, February 9, 2025 from the Chapel of Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home by Brent Taylor. The family will greet friends from 3:00 – 4:00 PM Sunday, prior to the service at the funeral home...

Nicholas Matthew Krest, III

Nicholas Matthew Krest, III

Feb 4, 2025

The following obituary is being shared as a courtesy on behalf of the local friends & family of Mr. Krest. On behalf of the MRC Funeral Home family our deepest condolences and sympathies are with the family. For online floral offerings or directions, please visit www.hollandfuneralservice.com

Mr. Nicholas Matthew Krest III Obituary

IN LOVING MEMORY OF NICHOLAS MATTHEW KREST III, 58, WHO PASSED...

William "Bill" Calvin Sikes

William "Bill" Calvin Sikes

Feb 3, 2025

Mt. Croghan, SC

Mr. William “Bill” Calvin Sikes, entered into rest on Monday, February 3, 2025 at the age of 82. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Mt. Croghan Memorial Park by Reverend Harold Cooke and Reverend Dewayne Evans. 

 

 Mr. Sikes was born on December 4, 1942 in Florence, SC, to the late Tracy...

John Olin Hurst

John Olin Hurst

Feb 1, 2025

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Mr. John Olin Hurst, age 90, of Patrick, South Carolina, peacefully entered into rest on February 1, 2025, at his home. He was born on August 13, 1934, in Chesterfield, South Carolina, to the late Weldon Miles Hurst and Ada Lee Jones Hurst.

 

Mr. Hurst proudly served in the South Carolina National Guard and was a...

Bennie Lou "Toonie" Shaw Moore

Bennie Lou "Toonie" Shaw Moore

Jan 30, 2025

Cheraw, SC 

Mrs. Bennie Lou Shaw Moore, age 83, affectionately known as “Toonie,” peacefully entered into rest on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at her home. A Celebration of Life service is scheduled to be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, February 3, 2025, in the chapel of Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, officiated by Brent Taylor. The family will greet friends immediately following...

John "Johnny" Edward Lindsey

John "Johnny" Edward Lindsey

Jan 28, 2025

Mt. Croghan, SC 

 

 Mr. John “Johnny” Edward Lindsey, affectionately known as “Curly” by his hunting buddies and friends went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 with his family by his side. Funeral services will be 1:00 PM Saturday, February 1, 2025 from the Chapel of Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home by Pastor Scott Gibson and Brent Taylor with...

Shirley Brock Barnes

Shirley Brock Barnes

Jan 26, 2025

Chesterfield, SC 

 

 Ms. Shirley Anne Brock Barnes, age 78, entered into rest on Sunday, January 26, 2025 at Cheraw Healthcare. The family will hold a memorial service to celebrate her life at a later date.

 

Ms. Barnes was born August 16, 1946 in Chesterfield, SC, a daughter of the late Samuel Walker and Bessie Leona Pressley Brock. She was a former employee...