Area Obituaries

Leroy Cheek Jr. WALLACE – Mr. Leroy Manton Cheek, Jr., 65, died on Friday, October 21, 2022. Born, December 27, 1956, in Marlboro County, SC, he was the son of the late Leroy Manton “Buddy” Cheek Sr. and the late Hazel Lenora Wiggins Cheek.  Leroy worked for Delta Mills and Carolina Canners. Along with his parents,…

Faith Jost CHERAW – Faith Eloise Skye was born to us, her mommy and daddy, on August 12, 2022. We were delighted to have another little girl, a sister for Freyya. Her short life was all a big miracle, and we were able to bring her home from the hospital just 11 days after she…

Delmond Walter ‘D.W.’ Carpenter WADESBORO – On Thursday morning, October 6, 2022, Rev. Delmond Walter “D.W.” Carpenter, went home to be with his Lord and Savior while being cared for by his family at his home. His family rejoices that he has seen his Savoir face to face and that he has been reunited with…

Susan “Gilmour” Eschenfelder CHERAW – Susan “Gilmour” Eschenfelder, 55, died on Friday, September 30, 2022. Susan was a daughter of Faye and the late Robert John Eschenfelder. She spent her early years in Pennsylvania. Susan was a member of the S.C. Broadcasters’ Association and was instrumental in helping develop WCRE into an award-winning station. She…

Floyd Samuel ‘Jack’ Douglass Jr. CHESTERFIELD – Mr. Floyd Samuel “Jack” Douglass, Jr., age 74, entered into rest on Monday, September 19, 2022 at his home. Funeral services were held at 3:00 PM Friday, September 23, 2022 at Shiloh United Methodist Church by Pastor Fred McDaniel and Reverend Bill Brock with burial following in the…

Lucille Gaskins Mrs. Lucille Gaskins, 97, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, September 12, 2022, with her family by her side. Born August 21, 1925, in Salina Kansas, she was a daughter of the late Marcus Dean and Alice E. Rinquist. “Grandma” as she was affectionately known by many of…

Edith Ann Dixon CHERAW – Edith Ann Dixon, 67, passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2022. She was born August 29, 1955, to the late Peggy and Junior L. Roscoe. Edith loved spending time with her family especially her grandchildren. She was known to be found out in her yard, where she loved to work…

Ms. Sheila June Davidson, age 69, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2022, in Charleston, SC. Ms. Davidson was born September 19, 1952, in Chesterfield County, SC, a daughter of Barbara Smith Davidson and the late J. T.  Davidson. She was a retired employee of Roper Hospital, Charleston, SC, with over 37 years of service. Her…

Margaret Steen Chavis BENNETTSVILLE – Mrs. Margaret Steen Chavis, 98, died on Sunday, August 21, 2022.  Born, July 7, 1924, in Marlboro County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Hope and Minnie Roscoe Steen.  Mrs. Chavis attended Ebenezer United Methodist Church in Wallace, SC when she was able.  She will be remembered as…