All Obituaries

Mr. Raymond Willie Lee Ashford entered his earthly life on October 16, 1944. The son of the Late Ms. Lula Mae Henderson, whose life journey was impeded at his sixth month of infancy, He was reared in the nuturing and loving home of his maternal grandparents, the Late Abe and Lizzie Hightower. Known to many friends and family as “Willie,” he was educated in the public schools of Richland County SC. Having graduated from C. A. Johnson High School, he entered the Armed Forces...

Mildred Vernice Turner Heath 94, was born in Winnsboro, SC on April 19, 1927 and was a daughter of the late Dock Alexander and Lillie Ray Alexander. She went to be with the Lord on Sunday January 16, 2022 peacefully at her home. She is survived by her loyal and only son, James Kelvin Heath of the home and niece, Sharon (Reggie) Thomas. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. The Lord blessed her with 3 grandchildren, Jorel Heath, Tyler Heath and Jalen Heath, 2 great grandchildren,...

Mrs. Shirley Virginia O’Neal Holmes of Columbia SC passed away on January 14, 2022.  She was born on May 5, 1951 in Richland County to the late Issac and Mattie O’Neal. She was a graduate of McCorey-Liston High School class of 1969, and was employed at Standard Products of Winnsboro SC. She was a member of Morris Creek Baptist Church where she sang in the choir. A fun- loving person, Shirley will be deeply missed. She is survived by her son, Cornelius (Stephanie)...

Laura Mae Stewart Harts, who has given the world 85 years of love and support, passed away on January 11, 2022. She attended Fairfield County School. She was a homemaker and devoted mother. She was born in the Greenbrier Community; she was the daughter of the late Alvin Stewart and Caroline C. Stewart. To this union 9 children was born. 5 sons, Wade V. Herndon of Columbia, SC, Billy A. Harts of Jenkinsville, SC, Linnalis C. Harts of Jenkinsville, SC, Paul (Tonya) Harts of...

Thomasina McCants Mobley February 25, 1935 – January 7, 2022 Thomasina Mobley, who has given the world 86 glorious years of love and support, passed away on January 7, 2022. She was born on February 25th, 1935, and grew up in Winnsboro, SC, the daughter of the late John H. and Della McCants. This tight-knit family of five children was built on a foundation of love, support, and care. And when the time came, this loving daughter and caring sister, created a 64-year blessed union...

Mrs. Carrie Louise Dixon was the daughter of the late Joe and Leola Harrison-Irvin of Columbia, SC. She was born on September 28, 1942 in Fairfield County. Mrs. Carrie Dixon was married to the late Mr. David Dixon, and to this union came four children. Mrs. Dixon attended C.A. Johnson High School in Columbia, SC and she retired from Fairfield County School District as a cafeteria worker. She leaves to mourn her passing; two sons, Thomas G. Irvin (Judy) of Columbia, SC, and Van Dixon...

Mr. Kerry Lorenzo Camack was born September 25, 1971 in Winnsboro, SC. He was the middle child of three children born to Carrie and the late Ralph Camack. He passed away peacefully at Prisma Health Baptist Richland Hospital on Thursday, December 16, 2021. Kerry joined Zion Hopewell Baptist Church at an early age. He was a graduate of Fairfield Central High School class of 1990. Kerry was employed at NAPA Auto Parts for many years and then later joined...

Mrs. Shirley Ann Wilson Byrd 80, of 4468 Old Airport Rd. Winnsboro SC entered into eternal life on Saturday December 11, 2021. She is survived by her husband, Willie Byrd Jr. of the home, six sons, Rashin Muhammed of Columbia SC, Ronnie Byrd of Winnsboro SC, Timothy Byrd of Orlando FL, Willie Byrd III of Winnsboro SC, Terrence Byrd of Columbia SC and Dennis Byrd of Winnsboro SC, four daughters, Marilyn Byrd of Winnsboro SC, Deborah Byrd of Columbia SC, Michelle Manigault (Dwayne) of Laurel...

Mrs. Valeria Elaine Young Butler affectionately known as E-mom, was born on August 27th, 1936, in Blair, SC, and peacefully entered eternal rest on Thursday, October 28th, 2021, at the age of 85. She was the daughter of the late Heck Young Sr. and the late Sonnie McDuffie Young. She was educated in the public schools of Fairfield County where she enjoyed learning and playing basketball. She was one of the first women to become a school bus driver for the local county school system. After...

Ms. Jeanette Davis of 224 N. Garden St. Winnsboro SC passed away on October 22, 2021. She was born on January 24, 1946 to the late Lillie Ruth Coleman. Jeanette was a member of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church where she served on the Missionary Society, Gospel Choir, and the Pastoral Aid Ministry until her health slowly declined. She is survived by two loving daughters, Lavonne D. Squirewell of Winnsboro SC, and Terri M. Davis (Anthony Sutton) of Winnsboro SC, three brothers, James E....