Bennettsville, SC Virginia McCall Rivers, age 81 of Bennettsville, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at MUSC in Florence. Virginia was born on December 28, 1944, in Marlboro County. She was a daughter of the late Henry Irvin and Olie Blanche Hatcher McCall. Virginia spent her career in the food service business. She began her career at Farron’s Restaurant at the age of 14. She then went on to work in and manage the cafeteria at Bennettsville High School. After Virginia left ...

Bennettsville, SC Jessica Craft Marlowe passed away Monday, March 2, 2026, at Bennettsville Health & Rehab after a brief illness. She was 79 years old. Born April 11, 1946, in Bennettsville, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Craft and Pearl Alexson Tesluck. Jessica was a member of Bennettsville Second Baptist Church and worked for many years as a retail manager. She enjoyed baking, crafting, crocheting, watching sports, cheering on Duke basketball, and supporting ...

Curtis Eldridge Jones passed away on March 3. He was born on October 20, 1937, in Blenheim, South Carolina, the son of the late Arthur Joe and Viola Pope Jones. Curtis was a graduate of Lower Marlboro High School, where at just sixteen years old he drove the school bus while also playing basketball, football, and baseball. His love of baseball continued at the University of South Carolina, where he lettered from 1957 to 1959 and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business and ...

Bill Caulder William Hamer "Bill" Caulder, 92, passed away at Karesh Long Term Care and Rehab on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 surrounded by family. Born in Dillon County, S.C. he was a son of the late Norman and Annie Oxendine Caulder. Bill, husband of the late Dorothy Caulder, was the founder of Caulder Plumbing which he opened in 1962, which he owned and operated until his retirement. Bill has a passion for cars, he enjoyed racing cars, classic cars and collecting ...

Wallace, SC Johnny Ray McCune passed away at his residence in Wallace, SC, on February 24, 2026. He was 64 years old. Born September 27, 1961, in Bennettsville, Johnny was the son of Katie Creech McCune and the late John William McCune. He was a welder employed by PWS and enjoyed building, woodworking, and working on cars. Along with his father Johnny was predeceased by his granddaughter, Daisy Jackson. He is survived by his mother listed above; wife, Margie Goins McCune of Wallace; ...

Richard Quick passed away Thursday, February 19, 2026, at his residence after an illness. He was 84 years old. Born January 17, 1942, in McColl, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Colon Wallace “Jack” Quick and Virginia Lorraine Snipes Quick. Richard was a faithful member of Eastside Baptist Church in McColl and proudly served in the National Guard. Richard dedicated his life to public service. He served as Chief of the Bennettsville Fire Department and devoted 30 years ...

Charles McGirt Graham III, 59, passed away on February 21, 2026 in Columbia, SC. Born on December 9, 1966, Charles was a son of the late Charles M. Graham, Jr. and Frances Kirkwood Graham. He graduated from Richland Northeast High School in Columbia, SC and was a proud member of the class of 1989 at The Citadel. Charles loved his dogs, his family, camellias, antiques, fishing in the South Carolina Low Country, and hunting at the family farm in Marlboro County. Charles is survived by a ...

Bennettsville, SC Howell “Hal” Francis Kifer, Jr. of Bennettsville entered into the presence of the Lord on Friday, February 13, 2026, at the age of 84. Hal was born March 1, 1941, in Baltimore, MD. He was the son of the late Howell Francis, Sr., and Ruth Cleveland Kifer. Hal was a proud veteran who faithfully served his country in the United States Army. He was a graduate of Central Wesleyan College. Hal served the Lord in the Gospel ministry. He pastored churches in Virginia, ...

Mt. Holly, NC Thomas Milton Stubbs, Sr., age 85 of Mt. Holly, NC, formerly of Bennettsville, passed away at his residence on February 10, 2026. Milton was born February 18, 1940, in Bennettsville. He was a son of the late Woodrow and Harriett Brewer Stubbs. Milton was a graduate of Bennettsville High School and was a former Green Gremlin football player. He was known as a “Fatback” to his teammates. Milton always looked forward to class reunions so he could reconnect with old ...

Bennettsville, SC Ethel Fairchild Crowley Quick, age 80 of Bennettsville, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at her residence. Ethel was born April 16, 1945, in Chesterfield County. She was a daughter of the late Gary Crowley and Florence Virginia Jordan Crowley Montgomery. Ethel worked many years in textiles. She enjoyed sewing, doing crossword puzzles, and singing. Ethel also enjoyed being outdoors and gardening. Most of all, Ethel loved spending time with her grandchildren and ...