Elgin, SC David Thomas Phillips, III, 59, of Elgin, SC passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at McLeod Regional Medical Center after an illness. He was born July 27, 1962 in Bennettsville, SC the son of Rita K. Wooten Phillips and the late David Thomas Phillips, Jr. David was a loving brother and fiance’, who loved carpentry and enjoyed life. He attended Bennettsville Public Schools. He is preceded in death by his father, David T. Phillips, Jr. and a brother-in-law, Brick Hyduke. David...

Bennettsville Mr. Roger Dwayne Hudgins went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was 59 years old. Roger was born in Bennettsville, SC on October 12, 1961, to the late Gordon P. and Mable Wilkes Hudgins. He was a lifelong member of Shiloh United Methodist Church. He enjoyed being a community servant, working in several different capacities throughout his community. He enjoyed Alabama Football, and...

Bennettsville, SC Patricia Goodson Killingsworth, 83, of Bennettsville, SC passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021 in Hartsville, SC after an illness. She was born February 27, 1938 in Bennettsville, SC a daughter of the late Wylie Henry Goodson and the late Lillian Bair Goodson. Patricia was a member of Thomas Memorial Baptist Church where she served as a Deacon and worked with the youth. She served as the interim church secretary and continued as the part time secretary. Patricia retired...

Clio, SC   Mr. Jerry Wayne Dowdy, 67, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family on Monday, July 26, 2021.  Born, January 8, 1954 in Bennettsville, SC he was a son of the late Marvin Larue Dowdy and the late Jenny Lafaye Collins.  Jerry served his country proudly in the South Carolina National Guard, retiring after many years of service.  During his time in the Guard, he served in Operation Iraqi Freedom, and was known by his fellow Guardsmen as “Outlaw...

Bennettsville, SC Patricia Chavis Gehm, 81, of Bennettsville, South Carolina died on 23 July, 2021 at her home with her family and care givers. She was born Patricia Gail Rayfield in Newberry, SC on August 12, 1939 to Horace Bivens (HB) Rayfield and Maggie Lee Stribble Rayfield. She graduated from Newberry High School in 1957, and later took courses in her profession of social work at Clemson University, Memphis State University, and The University of South Carolina. Patricia was a retired...

Consulla Hubbard Hamilton of 706 Lakeshore Drive, Bennettsville, SC passed away after a very brief illness on Tuesday, July 6, 2021. She was a daughter of the late Leroy Keith & Bessie McRae Hubbard. As a long-standing member of Marlboro County, she will always be remembered for her vibrant smile, enthusiastic spirit, infectious love of life, and love for her family and friends. Funeral Services will be held at First United Methodist Church, 311 East Main Street, Bennettsville, SC, 29512...

Bennettsville Mrs. Jerri Ann Hayes McCall passed away, Sunday, July 4, 2021, at McLeod Health Cheraw after an illness. She was 48 years old. Jerri was born in Bennettsville, SC on July 8, 1972, to Betty Ann Chavis Hayes and the late Thomas Paul Hayes. She was a member of Kingdom Life World Outreach. She worked as a machine operator with MoHawk Oak River for many years, before starting her own decoration business from home. She enjoyed making any and everything she could. She loved spending...

Rowland, NC Mrs. Ada Louise Johnson Preston passed away, Monday, June 28, 2021, at her residence after an illness. She was 79 years old. She was born in Marlboro County, SC on July 24, 1941, to the late Benjamin Franklin and Ruth Ellen Driggers Johnson. She was a member of Hickory Grove Baptist Church.  She was a former cook and truck driver. She enjoyed cross word and word search puzzles, living life to the fullest, and spending time with her family and friends. She leaves behind to...

McColl, SC Michael Allen Ray, 32, of McColl, SC passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2021 in McColl, SC. He was born September 27, 1988 in Cheraw, SC a son of Harley Bishop Ray, Jr. and the late Elizabeth Ann Hunt Ray. He was a member of Oak Hill Church of God. Michael enjoyed fishing, hunting and working on cars. He is preceded in death by his mother, Elizabeth Ann Hunt Ray; a brother, Harley B. Ray, III; and maternal grandfather, Thurmon Locklear. He is survived by his father, Harley Bishop...

McColl, SC Rickey Vann Jacobs was born in Bennettsville, SC, May 14, 1948. He was the son of the late Walter and Blanche Jacobs. Rickey went to his heavenly home on Saturday, June 19th, 2021, at UNC Chapel Hill Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Rickey was a member of the McColl Church of God where he served as a Council Member and Usher. He was the President of the Marlboro Men’s Ministry and loved attending Wednesday morning breakfasts at the Clio Men’s Fellowship. Mr....