1936

Charles Marion “Doodle” Yarbrough was born on 12 Jan 1936 in Cassatt, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA a child of Charles Forest Yarbrough and Pauline Hilton Yarbrough.

1940

Charles M Yarbrough was counted in the census on 13 May 1940 in De Kalb, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA, as a 4-year-old, male, single, white, son. Also in the home were; his father, Charles L Yarbrough; his mother, Pauline M Yarbrough; and his sister, Margret E Yarbrough.

1950

Charles M Yarbrough was counted in the census on 13 Apr 1950 in De Kalb, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA, as a 14-year-old, male, single, white, son, farmer helper. Also in the home were; his father, Charles F Yarbrough; and his mother, Pauline H Yarbrough.

1986

On January 1, 1986, C Marion Yarbrough was mentioned as a living son in the obituary of Charles F Yarbrough.

2001

On February 2, 2001, Marion Yarbrough was mentioned as a living son in the obituary of Mrs Pauline Hilton Yarbrough.

2026

He died on 23 Jan 2026 in Cassatt, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA. He was buried on 07 Feb 2026 in Bethune, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA at Scotch Cemetery.

Charles Marion Yarbrough Obituary

Charles Marion Yarbrough, of Cassatt, SC, died peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, on January 23, 2026. A graveside memorial service with military honors for Marion, 90, will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Scotch Cemetery. Bishop Gary Rivas will officiate.

Marion was born in Cassatt, SC, the son of the late Charles F. Yarbrough and the late Pauline Hilton Yarbrough.

He was a valued and distinguished member of the Mid-Carolina Field Trial Club since 1964. In the Pointing Dog community, he was recognized as an accomplished official, participant, mentor, and treasured friend. He was inducted into the South Carolina Field Trial Hall of Fame in 2006. Marion proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War, earning a Marksman (Rifle M-1) Good Conduct Medal. He was a supervisor at DuPont for over thirty-five years (35) until retirement.  Marion, often called “Doodle” by his oldest friends, Daddy by his loving daughters, Papa by his grandchildren and Ted by his loving wife, was a cherished family man and respected member of the community of Cassatt.

Marion is survived by his wife, Dorothy Nell McClam; daughters, Sherri Dean (Reggie), of Camden, and Brenda Cincotta (John), of Ridgeway; grandchildren, Josey Dean (fiancé Brayden Lewis), of Columbia, Dr. Matthew Cincotta, of Charlotte, Jessica Cincotta, and Nicholas Cincotta, of Ridgeway.

In addition to his parents, Marion was predeceased by his sister, Margaret Yarbrough Buckholz.

The family wishes to thank and acknowledge with deep gratitude the following ladies for their dedicated and compassionate care and support given to Marion: Beverly Parks, Nicole Glee, Nyasia Joe, Dorothy Davis, Suzy Reynolds, Nora Gatlin, Narsha Washington, and Carolyn Hunter.

In lieu of flowers, donations on behalf of Marion Yarbrough may be made to Mid-Carolina Field Trial Club (c/o Roger McPherson, 197 Lucious Davis Road, Chesterfield, SC  29709), Scotch Cemetery (contact Kornegay Funeral Home), and Kershaw County Fire Service, Attn: Cassatt Fire Department,  515 Walnut St, Camden, SC 29020-3649.

Kornegay Funeral Home, Camden Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.

Memorial Service

Saturday, February 7, 2026
1:00 PM
Scotch Cemetery