Thomas Goulding Douglas, 77, died on Friday, November 15, 2019. He was born on May 11, 1942 in Winnsboro, SC.  He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Carole Love Douglas. A son, Gregg (Andrea) Douglas of Ridgeway, SC; daughters, Denise (Alan) Dale of Blythewood, SC, and Lisa (Rick) Noyes of Pinehurst, NC. 6 Grandchildren, Hayden Dale, Alexander Douglas, Zoe Dale, Palmer Noyes, Jonathan Douglas, and Sally Noyes. Brothers, Marion (Peach) Douglas, Belvedere, SC; Wallace S. (Jean)...

Claudia Thomas McLendon, 84, of Lake Wateree passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2019.  Born in Winnsboro, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Mildred Powell Thomas. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Charles H. McLendon; two sons, Charles S. McLendon and Matthew G. McLendon (Bianca); sister, June Thomas Hedges (David); and one granddaughter, Sophia P. McLendon.  In addition to her parents, Claudia is predeceased by a brother, Dan L. Thomas; and sister, Judy...

  William Smith, Jr., 82, of Winnsboro passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2019. Born in Winnsboro, he was the son of the late William and Flona Reynolds Smith, Sr.  He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 64 years, Erline S. Smith; three sons, Tommy, Steve, and Brian Smith; daughter, Janice Talbert (Jimmy); sister, Hazel B. Christianson; five grandchildren, Christon Gaddy (Manley), Randy Branham (Heather), Abigail H. Smith, Jeff Talbert (Jackie), “lil”...

Rebecca Ann Cassellas, 44, of Blythewood passed away on Monday, November 4, 2019.  Born in Winnsboro, she was the daughter Donald Jeffrey (Carol) Anderson and Caroline Powers Smith.  In addition to her parents, Rebecca is survived by her husband of 19 years, Demetrius D. Cassellas; two sons, Demetrius D. Cassellas, Jr. and Donovan Drake Cassellas; brother, James D. Sims (Callie); sister, Ashley Suzanne Hill (Wayne); maternal grandmother, Annie P. Douglas; and paternal grandmother,...

Mr. George L. Windham, 72, of West Columbia passed away on Monday, November 4, 2019.  Born in Winnsboro, he was the son of the late Willie J. and Bertha l. Windham.  He is survived by his two daughters, Samantha Warren and Amber Byrnes; three brothers, Liston, Pervis, and Hubert Windham; six grandchildren, and one great grandchild. In addition to his parents, George is predeceased by a brother, Lannie Ray Windham; and sister, Mary Ann Windham Ott. ...

Mr. James L. “Jim” Hill, 92, of Winnsboro, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2019.  Born in Florence, he was the son of the late Dudley William Hill and Harriett Brown Hill. He was married to the love of his life, Margaret Calcutt Hill, for 71 years.  He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.  He enjoyed being with his family and his church family at Washington Street Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon.  He built handicap ramps with the men of...

    Mrs. Carol White Keever, 77, of Winnsboro passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2019.  Born in Columbia, she was he daughter of the late Albert and Doris Shull White.  Carol had a cheerful outlook on life and ministered to everyone she came in contact with. She enjoyed working outside in her gardens and keeping up her little greenhouse. She enjoyed the company of her family and her husband, Ira, of 57 years.  She was happy taking care of her cats and her little...

Mr. Samuel Robert Ramsey, 94, of Winnsboro passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2019.  Born in Winnsboro, he was the son of the late John Weldon and Martha Phillips Ramsey.  Samuel “Robert” Ramsey is survived by his brother, John “Jack” Ramsey (Betty) and numerous loving nieces and nephews.  In addition to his parents, Robert is predeceased by two brothers, James “Pat” Ramsey, Jean Ramsey; and three sisters, Mary Eliza “Peggy”...

Mary Elizabeth Akins, 80, of Winnsboro passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2019. Born in Tampa FL, she was the daughter of the late Jimmie and Lillie Woods Akins. Mary is survived by her daughter, Mary Renee Mincey, son-in-law Brad Mincey; two sisters, Laura LeGrand and Colleen Carter; and two loving granddaughters, Ashlyn and Alexis Mincey. In addition to her parents, Mary is predeceased by two brothers, James Akins and Marshall Akins; and sister, Cassie Rumore. Mary worked for more than...

  Robert Elliott Matthews, Jr. died peacefully on October 5, 2019 after an eighteen-month battle with cancer.  Born July 8, 1949 in Charlotte, NC, he was he oldest son of Robert Elliott Matthews and Carolyn McCutchen Matthews.  A graveside service will be held at Mount Olivet Presbyterian Church in Fairfield County on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at 2 o’clock PM.  The Very Reverend Ken Weldon will officiate.  Bobby graduated from Great Falls High School and...