High School Football

Cardinal Newman vs. Hammond SCISA clash among this week’s must-see HS football games

Cortez Lane has played in his share of big games during his high school career. As a sophomore at Camden, Lane played in the Class 3A championship game and then in the lower state semifinals last season. This year, the senior has some advice for his new team Cardinal Newman when it plays in one of the biggest games in quite some time. The Cardinals … Continue reading Cardinal Newman vs. Hammond SCISA clash among this week’s must-see HS football games

Roger Stanley, Sr

February 1, 1954 – October 4, 2023 Obituary for Roger Stanley, Sr No obituary found for this tribute. ViewingOCT 12. 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM (ET)Collins Funeral Home, Inc714 W. Dekalb StreetCamden, SC 29020 Funeral ServiceOCT 13. 1:00 PM (ET)St. Paul United Methodist Church511 Knights Hill RoadCamden, SC 29020 IntermentOCT 13 (ET)St. Paul United Methodist Church CemeterySt. Paul RoadCamden, SC 29020 Continue reading Roger Stanley, Sr

Wesley Lee Marthers, Sr.

1936 Wesley Lee Marthers Sr was born on 15 Oct 1936 in Winnsboro, Fairfield, South Carolina, USA a child of Arthur Lee Marthers and Laura Raines Marthers. 1940 Junior Lee Marthers was counted in the census on 09 May 1940 in Fairfield, South Carolina, USA, as a 3-year-old, male, single, white, son. Also in the home was his father, Arthur Lee Marthers; and his mother … Continue reading Wesley Lee Marthers, Sr.

Lisa Roberts Staszak

2022 On September 13, 2022, Lisa Staszak was mentioned as a living sister in the obituary of Penny Denise Roberts. 2023 Obituary of Lisa Roberts Staszak LUGOFF- Lisa Roberts Staszak, 60, of Lugoff, passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. Born in Columbia, she was the daughter of Maxine Senn Roberts and the late Edward Eugene Roberts, Sr. Lisa was a beloved wife, mother and … Continue reading Lisa Roberts Staszak

Betty Lanora Shrader Haston

2023 Obituary of Betty Haston LUGOFF – Betty Lanora Shrader Haston, 71, born on September 16, 1952 was the daughter of Maxine Epling Shrader and the late Joseph J. Shrader. Surviving are her husband, Leonard “Lenny” Haston; mother, Maxine Shrader; sons, Kevin Haston (Heather) and Michael Haston (Carrie); grandson, Alex Haston; sister, Linda Rabon (Harold); and brothers, Paul Shrader (Patti), Wayne Shrader, and Donald Shrader.  … Continue reading Betty Lanora Shrader Haston

Richard Claude Ammons, Jr.

1940 Richard Claude Ammons Jr. was born on 14 May 1940 in Lugoff, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA a child of Richard Claude Ammons Sr and Naomi Dalma Ross Ammons Lattimore. 1950 Richard C Ammons was counted in the census on 10 Apr 1950 in Wateree, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA, as a 9-year-old, male, single, white, son. Also in the home was his father, Claude R … Continue reading Richard Claude Ammons, Jr.

Pamela Simone “Pam” Drakeford

Obituary of Pamela Simone “Pam” Drakeford “God saw the road was getting weary, so He did what He thought best, God stood beside my hospital bed and said, come and rest.” On Tuesday, October 3, 2023, Pamela Simone Drakeford, mostly known as “Pam” was called home to rest. Pam was born December 11, 1958, in Camden, SC. She was the daughter of the late Frank … Continue reading Pamela Simone “Pam” Drakeford

Cardinal Newman standout voted Midlands high school volleyball player of week

The votes have been tabulated and Kellee Craig of Cardinal Newman is the winner in The State’s Midlands high school volleyball Player of the Week for Sept. 25-30. Thanks to everyone who voted for the poll. A new one will be out next week. If you have a nominee for next week, please send them to Chris Dearing at dear82c@gmail.com by Monday morning at 9 … Continue reading Cardinal Newman standout voted Midlands high school volleyball player of week

Evelyn Timmons Baker

Obituary Funeral services for Evelyn Timmons Baker, 92, will be held on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at Kornegay Funeral Home, Camden Chapel, with visitation at 10:00 AM and service at 11:00 AM.  Burial to follow at Evergreen Memorial Park, 802 N. Guignard Drive, Sumter, SC. The  Rev.  David Brannen will officiate. Evelyn Timmons Baker passed away on October 3, 2023. She was born in Sumter, … Continue reading Evelyn Timmons Baker