WITHOUT A WHIMPER, sigh or moan, but quietly and serenely, Mrs. Alice Bradford Williams stepped briskly and calmly abroad the Old Ship of Zion on Thursday, July 30, 2015 at KershawHealth. Her name was checked by the celestial steward on deck, and she claimed her place among her Father’s eternal dwellers. Mrs. Alice Bradford Williams, daughter of the late Dan Bradford, Sr. and Pearl Hampton … Continue reading Alice (Bradford) Williams

A memorial service for Infant Landon William Payne will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Powers Funeral Home. The Rev. Charles Everett will officiate. Landon was the son of Cody Keith Payne and Madison Shelby Whitmire. Surviving are his parents of Bethune; sisters, Adrian Payne and Alivia Payne of Kershaw; brother, Dylan Payne and Derrick Payne of Kershaw; paternal grandparents, … Continue reading Landon William Payne

Donald Afon “Strick” Strickland, 83, of Blythewood went home to be with the Lord on July 5, 2015. Born in Blaney, SC on July 21, 1931, he was the son of the late Carl and Bertha Strickland. He completed the Dale Carnegie School of Sales in 1962, after which he was awarded the Distinguished Sales Award in January of 1968. Afon moved to Columbia 55 years ago and retired from Bagnel … Continue reading Donald Afon “Strick” Strickland

ELGIN- Funeral services for Sgt. 1st Class Charles Edward Powell U.S. Army (Ret.), 83 will be held Monday at 12:30 p.m. at Blaney Baptist Church with burial to follow in Fort Jackson National Cemetery. The Rev. Jacob Helsley and the Rev. Philp Blankenship will officiate. The family will receive friends Sunday from 4-6 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be … Continue reading Charles Edward Powell