Obituary of Larry Franklin Catoe TEN MILE, TN – Larry Franklin Catoe, 75, passed away Monday, March 23, 2020. Born on July 29, 1944 in Lancaster, S.C., he was a son of Thomas Franklin Catoe and Lois Bernice Simms. Mr. Catoe served in the U.S. Navy and enjoyed working, nature, and being outdoors. Surviving are his wife, Terry Newman Catoe; children, Angela Denise Francis (Scott) … Continue reading Larry Franklin Catoe

Mattie Mae Johnson “Sweet Mattie”, a native of Rembert, SC, was born on August 13, 1944, to the late Willie and Rebecca Keith. On March 22, 2020, she departed her earthly life at Prisma Health Richand, in Columbia, South Carolina. In her early life, Mattie held various positions through her career. She was employed within the school system in Washington, DC for many years, before … Continue reading Mattie Mae Keith Johnson

Jeffrey “Jeff” Neal Sweat, 53, of Camden, SC, died Sunday, March 22, 2020. Born on September 5, 1966 in Columbia, SC, he was the son of Samuel Sweat and the late Martha Wilson Sweat. Jeff was a retired iron worker and member of California Iron Workers Union, who had worked for Fluor Daniels and had also worked on Williams Brice Stadium, the State House dome … Continue reading Jeffrey “Jeff” Neal Sweat

Due to the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic, the funeral services for Mrs. Drakeford will be private. Family and friends of Mrs. Drakeford that would like to pay their respect to Mrs. Drakeford are encouraged to do so at her public viewing. Public viewing at Collins Funeral Home will be from 3 PM until 7 PM on Thursday, March 26, 2020. As a part of our social … Continue reading Alberta Duren Drakeford

Leonard Joseph “Len” Hefner, 84, of Lake Wateree, SC, died Friday, March 20, 2020. Born on August 10, 1935 in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late Hilda and Leonard V. Hefner. Len is survived by his wife, Carol Dyl Hefner; children, Natalie Holm (Chris) and Eric Bogal; sisters, Judith Harris, Betty Reiter (Leo), and Barbara Wojcik (Chet); sister-in-law, Polly Hefner; nieces and … Continue reading Leonard Joseph “Len” Hefner

1941 Claude LeRoy Belk was born in 1941 in Camden, he was the son of the late Lewis LeRoy Belk and Lena Corbett Belk. 2020 Claude LeRoy Belk, 78, of Lugoff, passed away at home on Friday, March 20, 2020. He was an avid Gamecock fan. He enjoyed trains, but most of all his family. Visitation for Mr. Belk, was held on Monday, March 23, … Continue reading Claude LeRoy Belk

Marion Black Montgomery, 86, of Camden, SC, died Thursday, March 19, 2020. He was born on August 23, 1933 in Anderson, SC to the late James Robert and Sara Black Montgomery. Marion is survived by his wife of 58 years, Ann Caldwell Montgomery; son, David Montgomery (Jackie), of Camden; grandchildren, Robert Cameron “Cam” Montgomery, of Camden, Kathryn Elle “Katy” Montgomery, of Mt. Pleasant, Alicia Glen … Continue reading Marion Black Montgomery

Maggie L. Holmes April 7, 1943 – March 18, 2020 Graveside services for Mrs. Maggie L. Holmes, 76, of Camden, SC will be private. Mrs. Holmes attended Hickman school in Cassatt, SC and retired from the SC DOT. Maggie enjoyed fishing and spending time with family and friends. She was a member of Nazareth Baptist Church. She will be dearly missed. Maggie is survived by … Continue reading Maggie L Holmes

Janice Portee Jackson was born August 22, 1965, in Camden, she was a daughter of Alfius Reddick and Lucinda Portee. Janice Portee Jackson, 54, of Cassatt passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2020. Mrs. Jackson was a member of Sweet Home Baptist Church and Little Zion Missionary Baptist Church. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Surviving were her husband of 38 years, Michael Jackson; mother, … Continue reading Janice Portee Jackson

June 7, 1940 ~ March 17, 2020 (age 79) It is with deepest sympathy that we announce the passing of Mrs. Dorothy T. “Red” Davis of 1924 Niagara Drive, Camden. Mrs. Davis entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at KershawHealth. God saw the road was getting weary, so He did What He thought was best.  God came and stood beside me and whispered, “Come and … Continue reading Dorothy Thompson “Red” Davis