Area Obituaries

Margaret Morrison Whether she was selling a family their new home as a Realtor, hosting the annual neighborhood holiday caroling party, or making her daughters’ friends feel welcome in her own home, Margaret Morrison was all about community. Margaret Duvall Morrison died Friday, March 22, 2024, in Charlotte, one month shy of her 84th birthday.…

Carolyn Griggs Agerton Mrs. Carolyn Griggs Agerton, 87 of Pageland, South Carolina passed away peacefully on Monday March 18, 2024 at home unexpectedly. Mrs. Agerton was born on May 20, 1936 in Charlotte, North Carolina to the late Dr. D.C Griggs and Gladys West Griggs. Carolyn devoted her life to her family. She was a…

Beulah Creech Black BENNETTSVILLE – Beulah Creech Black, age 89 of Bennettsville, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, after an extended illness. Beulah was born on March 2, 1935, in Bennettsville. She was a daughter of the late Hardin and Mary Quick Creech. Beulah was a member of the Bennettsville High School class of…

Tracy Allen Foster CHERAW – Tracy Allen Foster, 58, died on Friday, February 9, 2024. Born, January 16, 1966, in Cleveland, OH, he was a son of Kenneth Lee Foster, Jr. and Karen Sue Miller Price. For my father, everything was an adventure. Thinking back on his life, talking with friends and family about memories…

Margaret Joyce McQuage BENNETTSVILLE – Ms. Margaret Joyce McQuage, 73, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024. Margaret was born on August 28, 1951, in Bennettsville, South Carolina to the late George and Margaret Chavis. She was a devoted member of Mechanicsville Baptist Church and faithfully attended Ebenezer United Methodist Church. Joyce lived a life…

Sandra Vause Coker CHERAW – Sandra Vause Coker, 83, passed away peacefully at home in the early morning hours of February 20, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Born October 3, 1940 to parents Woodrow James Vause and Lutricia Oliver Vause, Sandra was raised in the Vausetown area of Florence County along with her two…

Cydnee Taylor Dutton PAGELAND – Miss Cydnee Taylor Dutton, age 24, entered into rest on Sunday, February 11, 2024. Funeral services were held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at First Baptist Church of Pageland, officiated by Pastor Joel Dale. Burial followed in the church cemetery. The family received friends from 5:00 PM…

Charles Junior Cassidy PATRICK – Mr. Charles Junior Cassidy, age 89, entered into rest on Thursday, January 25, 2024 at his home. Funeral services were held at 2:00 PM Monday, January 29, 2024 at Palmetto Baptist Church by Pastor Drake Horton and Reverend William Griggs with burial following in the church cemetery. The Masonic Rites…

Callahan Johnson CHESTERFIELD – We are saddened to announce the loss of baby Callahan Johnson, who was welcomed into the arms of Jesus. Callahan was the beloved, expectant child of Seth and Grace Johnson. “Our precious child was called to Heaven sooner than we would have ever thought, though the pain of today is unbearable…

Alvin L. ‘Skeeter’ Boswell RUBY – Mr. Alvin L. “Skeeter” Boswell, age 77, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at 3:00 PM at Ruby Baptist Church. The service was officiated by Pastor Ronald Thurman and Brent Taylor, with burial following in the Ruby Cemetery. Prior…