Miriam Center Cooper, 94, of Winnsboro passed away on Monday, October 12, 2020 surrounded by family.  Born in Winnsboro on May 20, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Marion and Alma Dixon Center.  She is survived by her husband, Heyward C. Cooper; and son, Heyward Clinton “Clint” Cooper, Jr. and his wife Jill of Lexington, SC. In addition to her parents, Miriam is predeceased by her sisters Katherine, Alma, Mary Lee, Tallulah, Marion, and brother Thomas. A...

  George H (Binks) Franklin, Jr. was born in Fukuoka, Japan to LTC George H Franklin, USA (Ret.) and Gladys Anita Franklin in 1948 while his father proudly served with the United States Army in the rebuilding of Japan after WWII. Binks fondly told stories of growing up in Germany, Texas, and South Carolina. He passed away October 11, 2020 at Lexington Memorial Hospital in the arms of his adoring wife, Pam. Binks had a love and respect for education. He graduated from Dentsville High...

Carmen Smith-Bagwell, 44, of Ridgeway passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2020.  Born in Columbia, she was the daughter of Larry B. Smith (Joan) and Patti Chitwood (James).  In addition to her parents, Carmen is survived by her husband, Floyd W. Bagwell, Jr. ; mother and father-in-law, Floyd W. and Betty Jo Bagwell, Sr.;  brothers, Russell Bagwell (Jill), Jeremiah Bagwell (Erin), and Ryan Chitwood (Ashley); sisters, Hannah Schultz (Ryan), Ashley Smith, and Jennifer...

Mr. George Davis Robinson, 81, of Winnsboro passed away on Monday, September 28, 2020.  Born and raised in Winnsboro, he was the son of the late Lester Blair Robinson and Marjorie Perry Robinson Lewis.  He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Anne B. Robinson; daughter, Lisa R. Carver (Calvin); son, Robert Lester Robinson (Jennifer Fisher); sister in law, Vicki Robinson; and a host of loving nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends In addition to his parents, Davis is...

Bianca “Bonny” Pickett Fowler, age 73, of Lenoir, passed away Monday, September 21, 2020 at Grandview Villa Assisted Living of Lenoir. She was born May 19, 1947 in Forsyth County to the late John Thomas and Louise Coleman Fowler. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her previous husband, Howard Carriker; one brother, Ed Fowler; and one sister, Dotty Daniell. Bonny was an avid reader, cross-stitcher, and Bingo player. She enjoyed family gatherings the most,...

  Erma Mae Goldman Aragon, 90, of Winnsboro passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 20, 2020.  Born in Charleston, she was the daughter of the late Dempsey E Lee and Della Hickman Goldman.  She is survived by her three sons, Bennie Aragon (Mia), Dempsey Aragon (Joyce), and Bonnie Aragon (Debbie); three daughters, Madeline Jackson, Melissa Aragon, and Marie Loner; sister, Ernestine Hewitt (Lamar); 21 grandchildren, 52 great grandchildren, and 29 great-great...

Ronald Gene Gantt “Mo” of Winnsboro, SC passed away September 16, 2020. Ronald is survived by his wife of 34 years Tracey; his children, Sarah (Terry), Sam (Anna); his grandchildren, JohnThomas, Landen, Ruby, Annalise and Mason; his brothers, Steve (Deborah) and Brian (Nadine) along with nieces and nephews. He was preceded by his parents Lester and Ruby Gantt. He loved hunting, fishing, cars, amateur radio and Bluegrass music. A graveside service will be held at Union Memorial...

Ronald David Boan, 69, of Winnsboro passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2020.  Born in Columbia, he was the son of the late Elbert Carson and Maude Turnage Boan, Sr.  He is survived by two sons, Ronald David Boan, II (Sabrina) and Andrew Ryan Boan (Stephanie); daughter, Amanda Gayle Guerdan (Mark); two brothers, Dan Boan and Michael Boan (Lynn); and two grandchildren, Tristan, and Austin Boan.  In addition to his parents, Ronald is predeceased by a brother, Kit...

Frank “Perry” Speagle, 65, of Winnsboro passed away on Friday, September 11, 2020.  Born in Concord, NC, he was the son of the late Frank and Beulah Leigh Speagle.  He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Jody H. Speagle; son, Kyle Perry Speagle; brother, Jamie Speagle; and sister, Starr Connor.  In addition to his parents, Perry is predeceased by one brother, Dennis Speagle; and two sisters, Deborah Speagle and Dennie Marthers. A graveside memorial will be held...

James Leonard “Jimmy” Cail, Jr., 56, of Winnsboro passed away on Friday, September 11, 2020.  Born in Winnsboro, he was the son of James Leonard and Minnie Smith Cail, Sr.  He is survived by son, Dillon Cail “Ivy”; sister, Stacy C. Branham (David); grandson, Connor Cail; and two nieces, MacKenzie and Cassidy Branham.  Jimmy is predeceased by his wife, Sharon Perez Cail.  Graveside services will be held at 2 o’clock PM Sunday, September 13,...