Frances Juanita Burroughs Gibson, 84, passed away on July 10, 2026, at McLeod Regional Medical Center following an illness. Born on November 25, 1941, in McColl, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Alger Lowery Burroughs and Mary Elizabeth Ransom Burroughs. Frances was a faithful attendee of Eastside Baptist Church and a proud graduate of McColl High School. She served her community as a Patrol Service Officer with the Hampton Police Department. Frances found joy in ...

Bennettsville, Sonia Sue (Clough) Einfeldt, age 72, of Bennettsville, SC, entered her eternal rest with her Savior on July 10, 2026 after a lengthy bout with cancer.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Helen (Hufstetler) Clough.  She is survived by her loving and devoted husband, René Allynn Einfeldt, two sons, Ryan Allynn (Rachel) Einfeldt of Chicago, IL and Kurt Andrew Einfeldt of Cheraw, SC, and two grandchildren, Andrew and Abigail Einfeldt, ...

In Loving Memory of Donald. Just as the dark storm clouds parted to reveal clear blue skies and bright sunlight, so too did the heaviness of this world lift as our amazing Donald transitioned to Heaven on Sunday evening, June 28, 2026. Held tightly by those who loved him, Donald’s eyes shifted as if catching a glimpse of a light unseen on earth. With one final breath and a heartbeat that carried him on his new journey, his passing filled the room and our hearts with a profound and ...

Bennettsville, SC David Milton Herndon, known to most as “Hern,” passed away Saturday afternoon, June 27, surrounded by his loving family at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence. David was a husband, father, father-in-law, brother, uncle, best friend, Pops, and “Grumple.” To know him was to know he was more than just a pretty face. People often said the mold was broken when the one and only Hern was made, because the world would not have been able to handle two ...

Ann Newkirk, a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home on June 22, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on July 5, 1940, in the quaint town of Bennettsville, South Carolina, Ann was a beacon of warmth, kindness, and unwavering dedication to her family and community. Ann was the beloved daughter of the late Peter Turner Smith and Elsie Bowman Smith. She was predeceased by her devoted husband, Frank Newkirk, and her cherished ...

Bennettsville Marlene Opal Lindsey passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at McLeod Hospice House. She was 75 years old. Born in Charleston, SC on May 8, 1951, to the late Eugene Ernest and Ruth Agnus Frady Lindsey. She attended Eastside Baptist Church. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, going to the beach, going to church, and her dog. She is survived by her son, Chad Branham (Casey); brother, Ronnie Lindsey (Linda); grandchildren, Kristen Mapp, ...

Mary Douglas “Dougie” Riley Hope, 98, of Bennettsville, S.C. passed away on June 14, 2026, at her home surrounded by loving family. Dougie was born in Bennettsville, the daughter of Angus Wilson Riley and Margaret Edens Riley. While growing up in “B’ville”, she had a wonderful small-town upbringing and fun adventures with her scores of friends, cousins, aunts and uncles, and especially her beloved sisters Nancy and Margaret. While in high school, she and ...

Bennettsville, SC Curtis Eugene Creech, Jr. age 64 of Bennettsville, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 13, 2026. Curtis was born on March 28, 1962, in Hartsville, SC. He was the son of the late Curtis Eugene, Sr. and Ella Leviner Creech. Curtis was a graduate of Wallace High School, class of 1980. He worked at INA Bearing for twenty-nine years, where he clocked out for the last time, about an hour before he passed away. Before his long career at INA, He enjoyed running “Pops ...

George Herman McElveen, Jr. passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by family on June 15, 2026. Born February 16, 1938, in Florence, SC, George or Mac to those who knew him since childhood, was the son of the late Dr. George Herman McElveen, Sr. and Mrs. Elizabeth Smith McElveen of Bishopville, SC. George attended school in Bishopville and then high school at The Darlington School in Rome, Georgia. He spent many joy filled summers with his cousins at their dairy farm in Landrum, SC, ...

Bennettsville, SC Mrs. Bertha Louise Webster Hodge passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at her residence. Mrs. Hodge was 87 years old. Born in Orangeburg, SC on March 21, 1939, to the late Charlie Clifton Webster and Jessie Lois Peele Webster. She was a member of Salem Baptist Church for over 60 years. She was employed by Oak River Mills before retiring after more than 30 years of service. She enjoyed going to church, all dogs, especially Dave, being with all of her daughters, her daily ...