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10/29/2025

Mr. Casey Southworth,61, of Lancaster, SC, passed away Sunday, October 26th, 2025, in his home under the care of Agape Hospice.

He was born on Monday, September 28, 1964, in Akron, Ohio, to the late Donald and Joyce Southworth. Casey was an Electrician for countless years, serving multiple companies as a contractor. He was a devoted husband and friend. Casey had a generous heart and a deep love for helping others. A jack of all trades, if it was broken, he could fix it. Casey was a member of Friendship Baptist church. He was a bright shining light to everyone, and he never met a stranger. His enthusiasm for life and warm spirit will be missed by all who were blessed to have known him.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sisters, Recka Holloway and Cheryl Meade.

Casey is survived by his wife of 16 years, Jodey Lowery Southworth; son, Brian McInnis; granddaughters, Alexis Truesdale (David) and April Hudson; great granddaughter, Paisley Davis; a very special friend Alex Altieri (Debbie); niece, Laura Lobetti (Gary); nephew, James Holloway; great niece, Bree Lobetti; as well as numerous other family members and dear friends.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 pm on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Friendship Baptist Church, with Rev. Donnie Birchfield, Sr. officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the sanctuary.

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10/29/2025

If home is where the heart is, A Simple Service Burial and Cremation has held untold hearts throughout the years. In our foyers, visitation rooms, and chapel, we strive to create a peace-filled space that makes it easy for a family to reflect and remember. Call (803) 283-3344 to learn more.

10/27/2025

At family-owned A Simple Service Burial and Cremation, Funeral Directors like Chad Cotton can be a valuable resource. If you have questions about planning a funeral or want to discover your options, call (803) 283-3344. Our Funeral Directors are here for you.

10/25/2025

Mary Lou Gaddy Washburn, affectionately known as “Mac”, 67, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025.

Mac was born on Thursday, March 27, 1958, in Brevard, NC, to the late Clyde Nicholas and Eulalia Elizabeth Gaddy. Throughout her life, she has always been known for her exceptional personality and sense of humor. A lover of all things outdoors, she was an avid gardener and loved to take trips to the beach. Christmas was her favorite time of year, and she would start decorating her house inside and out by Halloween. She would have so many decorations up that it would take her at least three to four months to take them all back down. Family was of great importance to her. She would always make sure each one knew how much she loved them every opportunity that came along. Mac leaves behind an impression of love on the hearts of many and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

In addition to her parents, Mac is preceded in death by her brothers, Larry, Edward, and Clyde Gaddy Jr., as well as a beloved sister-in-law, Martha Gaddy.

Left to cherish her memory, are her loving companion of twenty-seven years, Mark Weaver; daughters, Rebecca Ramsey, son-in-law, John, and Betsy Politsch, son-in-law, Jeff; brother, Lawrence Gaddy; sister, Gina Harmon (Dennis); grandsons, Brandon Price (Amanda Evans), Preston, Carson and Harrison Politsch; as well as a great grandson, Landon Evans; also left to cherish her memory are numerous other family members and dear friends.

The family will receive friends from 6 – 7:00 pm on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at Simple Service Burial & Cremation of Lancaster. A chapel funeral service will be held immediately following at 7:00 pm, with Chaplain Chad Cotton officiating.

The family would like to extend their sincerest gratitude to the staff of Lancaster Hospice & the Piedmont, especially her nurse, Morgan, for the exceptional care they provided Mac and her family.

Arrangements are under the direction of A Simple Service Burial & Cremation – Lancaster, SC

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10/24/2025

We are proud to share that Chad Cotton has officially received his South Carolina Funeral Director’s License! Chad considers it a privilege to serve families in our community, treating each as if they were his own. Since becoming lead director in March of 2024, he has shown sincere dedication to guiding families through the hardest moments of life with compassion and care. Alongside his wife Selena and daughter Milani, Chad is grateful to call Lancaster home and looks forward to serving this community for generations to come. Please join us in congratulating Chad on this important achievement!

10/24/2025

On behalf of our staff, we would like to congratulate the Lancaster County Coroner’s Office on the ground breaking of their new facility this morning! We appreciate all that our Coroner Karla Deese and her team does for our community!

10/22/2025

Each person we honor carries a one-of-a-kind legacy filled with stories and milestones. It's why Funeral Director Jacquelyn Duncan is dedicated to assuring every aspect of what we do mirrors a life well lived. Call A Simple Service Burial and Cremation at (803) 283-3344.

10/21/2025

Mrs. Carolyn Lelita (Patterson) Dwiggins, 81, went home to be with her Lord on Friday afternoon at 12:02 pm, October 17th, 2025, while at home, with her family.

Mrs. Dwiggins was born in Norfolk, Virginia, the daughter of Margaret & Charles Edward Patterson. She was preceded in death by her parents and grandmother, Estella Williams. Carolyn loved to sing, act, and write poetry. She will be fondly remembered for her remarkable talents in drama ministry and poetry, which showcased not only her artistic skills but also her dedication to her church and faith in her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Carolyn was a member of Word of Life Fellowship Church in Cheraw, SC, and worshipped every Sunday. She loved her church family, and it was evident that her church family loved her with the many visitors that came to visit her. Anyone who knew her knew that she had a great love for animals and for all people. She will be remembered most for her sweet spirit and faithful follower of Christ.

She is survived by her loving husband Douglas Dwiggins, one and only sister Vickie Mosby, two daughters, Felicia Walker and Crystal Powell; four grandchildren, Cristina Harris, George Harris and his wife Stacy, Ariel Walker and Gabriel Walker; six great grandchildren; one beloved nephew Ricardo Mosby and his wife Sharon. A host of great nieces and nephews.

Her celebration of life memorial service will be conducted at 11:00 am on Saturday, December 6th, 2025, at A Simple Service Burial and Cremation, 201 N. Catawba St., Lancaster, SC 29720. Reverend James Redfearn, Jr. and wife Catherine Redfearn from Word of Life Fellowship Church will officiate the celebration of life service. A luncheon will be held immediately following the service in the funeral home's banquet hall. All who wish to celebrate Carolyn are most welcome to attend.

The family wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude to Agape Care Group in Lancaster, SC, for their compassionate home hospice care during her illness. They would also like to thank Holly Patrick (Hospice Liaison), Laura Holt (RN), Jesse Grainger (Social Worker), and Latoya Kind (CNA) for their exceptional support and care.

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10/20/2025

If you've preplanned with another funeral home and now circumstances have changed, you can transfer it to A Simple Service Burial and Cremation. We do everything. You only have to call (803) 283-3344. We take care of the rest.

10/16/2025

This morning, Jackie & Chad had the privilege of being apart of the Lancaster County Indigent Burial Ceremony in the Kershaw City Cemetery along side of five other funeral Service providers and colleagues in our area. We are honored to have been able to assist in laying these thirty-two souls to rest. Lancaster County is truly blessed to have such a compassionate, loving and caring Coroner’s office team. These folks went above and beyond to lay these that went unclaimed in death to rest with the dignity and honor that they deserved. May they rest in peace and know that they were loved but most of all, not forgotten.

10/15/2025

Whether you want to celebrate with others or reflect in solitude, A Simple Service Burial and Cremation has the accommodations to do both. Our chapel, comfortable visitation rooms, and quiet corners make it your place of peace. To learn about our facilities, call (803) 283-3344.

10/13/2025

Sometimes the ability to honor a life well-lived feels limited by cost. At A Simple Service Burial and Cremation, our mission is to offer the very best funeral value. That means making our facilities and services available and affordable. For pricing or arrangements, call (803) 283-3344.