Debra “Debi” Arlene Langley Kennedy, 70, daughter of Frances Stanford Langley and the late Thomas Alvin Langley, peacefully passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026. She was the widow of Paul Watson Kennedy, Sr. Born in Camden, Debi graduated from Camden High School in 1973.  As a teenager, she enjoyed twirling the baton for CHS and taught baton classes at the YMCA.  She ultimately pursued a career in computer programming and specialized in public accounting software.  ...

Kelli Jean Johnson, daughter of David Calvin Johnson and Vivian Flowers Johnson, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.  In addition to her parents, Kelli is survived by her husband, Matthew David Catoe; sister, Danielle Johnson (Jeremey Wilson) of Camden; and her best friends, Shahbano Dar and Shahnoor Dar. Memorials may be made to The Kershaw County Humane Society, 128 Black River Road, Camden, SC 29020. Kornegay Funeral Home, Camden Chapel, is assisting the family.

Wade, son of Randall McAllister and the late Elizabeth Anne Thrower McAllister, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026 after a lengthy battle with PKD. Wade loved hunting, fishing and a good day at the gym. He enjoyed working on his bikes and cooking for his friends and family. His day was made if he could get his hands on a good steak burrito. He enjoyed football (Roll Tide!) and found renewed interest in wrestling watching his grandson's wrestling tournaments each weekend. Wade was ...

Funeral services for Ella Lane “Frankie” Burns, 94, will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, May 4, 2026 at Hermitage Baptist Church, 814 Jefferson Davis Highway, Camden.  Reverend Dr. Mark Hopkins will officiate.  Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.  Visitation with family will occur one hour prior to the service, from 1:00-2:00 PM in the Family Life Center.  Memorials may be made to the Hermitage Baptist Church Building Fund. Frankie, widow of Robert ...

Graveside services with military honors for Command Sergeant Major (Ret.) George Oscar Nord, 91, will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Fort Jackson National Cemetery. Reverend Roy Butler will officiate. George passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Born in Clinton, IA, on October 27, 1934, he was the son of the late Emil Walford and Emma Frances Chandler Nord. A distinguished veteran, George served 30 years in the US Army, retiring as a Command Sergeant Major.  A ...

John Christopher Pracht, IV passed away peacefully on April 20, 2026 in Camden, South Carolina.  Born on November 4, 1954, in Anderson South Carolina, he was the son of the late John Christopher Pracht, III, and Eunice Sullivan Pracht.  Chris was educated in Anderson public schools and graduated from Wofford College in 1975 with a BA in Government at the age of 20.  Chris dedicated his life to helping others and serving the public. He first entered public service when he was ...

Memorial services for Frances Baker Bray, 88, will be held at 3:00 pm on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Timrod Baptist Church, 4227 Timrod Rd., Bethune, SC 29009.  Reverend Jackie Knight and Dr. Jackie Jenkins will officiate.  The family will receive friends after the service.  Memorials may be made to Timrod Baptist Church. Frances was born on June 2, 1937, in Flint, MI, daughter of the late William Joe and Evelyn Smith Baker. She earned her associates degree and went on to ...

Thomas Carl Ritchie, 83, of Cassatt, South Carolina, passed away on April 19, 2026, in Camden, South Carolina, due to complications from colon cancer. Tom was born in Clayton, Georgia, on March 25, 1943. He married Beverly Pearl Siple on June 20, 1964, and they shared 50 years of marriage. Tom proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps and was honored to be a Marine. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing pool, and spending time with his French Bulldog, Peaches. Tom was ...

A visitation for Erika Leigh Furniss will be held Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 2-3:30 PM at Kornegay Funeral Home, Camden Chapel, 1112 Fair Street, Camden, SC 29020. Erika, formerly of Camden, is survived by her husband of 25 years Jason Furniss, of Lansing, NC: children, Isaac Barrett, of Camden, Aiden Furniss (Emma Greene) of Lansing, NC; grandchild, Oaklynn Barrett: sisters, Emily Griffin (Brian), Amanda Davis, and Allison Davis Robinson (Jim); and numerous nieces and nephews. Erika ...

David Richard Walsh, age 81, husband of Donna Baxter Walsh, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026.  Born in Syracuse, NY, he was the son of the late George Walsh and Gertrude McIntosh Walsh. In addition to his wife of 40 years, David is survived by his children, Terry, Traci, David, Joshua, Shaun, and Brent; 20 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and his twin sister, Donna Walsh. Kornegay Funeral Home, Camden Chapel, is assisting the family. Condolences may be left online for the ...