Caughman-Harman Funeral Home - Lexington Chapel

10/14/2025

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10/08/2025

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10/08/2025

Louis Marie Raneri Memorial Service

10/07/2025

10/07/2025

Sara Frances Covington Jennings Remembrance Service
Tuesday October 7th, 2025 At Mt.Horeb Church
1205 Old Cherokee Road
Lexington SC, 29072

10/06/2025

David Bennett
February 8, 1964 – September 30, 2025

David J. Bennett, 61, of Pelion, South Carolina (formally of Hillcrest, NY) passed away September 30, 2025. He was predeceased by his wife, Judy, the love of his life; his parents, James & Barbara; and in-laws, Paul & June Niles.

Dave graduated from Chenango Valley Hillcrest, NY. He served in the US Army as a diesel mechanic. He was employed by Dick Smith Ford. Dave loved the outdoors and sitting on the patio with his canine companions. He also loved listening to either a Yankees game, Bills game, or NASCAR race or listening to Clemson tiger football.

Dave is survived by his sons, Elliott Bennett of Pelion, SC and Ivan Niles of Binghamton, NY; a sister, Cindy of Great Bend, PA; sisters-in-laws, Karen (Steve) of Irmo, SC and Amy (Dave) of Webster, NY; and his canine companions, Abby, Hugo and Toby!

At his request there will be no services.

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/lexington-sc/david-bennett-12541516

10/06/2025

Lois Marie Raneri
February 19, 1938 – October 3, 2025

Lois Marie Shull Raneri, 87, passed away Friday, October 3, 2025 in her niece’s home surrounded by family and love. Marie was born in Columbia, SC on February 19, 1938 to the late Lois Margaret Kelly Shull and Perry Kaminer Shull, Sr. She is the widow of John Russell Raneri and they resided in White Plains, New York.

She retired to Hilton Head Island in 1993, most recently in Sun City Hilton Head. Marie was a graduate of Columbia High School. She was employed by the Bank of New York for 33 years and retired as a Vice President. She was a member of The Business and Professional Women’s Club, The Sons of Italy and many other Italian Organizations.

Lois was a strong independent lady who lived an amazing life. She loved to travel and through her work with the Sons of Italy, the group had a private meeting with the Pope and she got to shake his hand, a memory that she forever held dear and the picture remains hanging in her home. Marie was a faithful servant to her Lord. She was a member of North Island Baptist Church in Hilton Head.

In addition to her parents and husband she was predeceased by her brothers; Perry Kaminer Shull, Jr, and Johnny Pierce Shull; sisters, Margaret Ann Shull and Alice Faye Shull Cook; nephews, Ronald William Cook, Jr. and James Brent Shull.

She is survived by her nephews, Perry Kaminer Shull, III, Brian A. Shull (Rayanne), and John Phillip Shull (Ashley); her devoted niece and namesake, Tami Marie Cook Hinson (Gregg) with whom she always had a very special bond and who lovingly cared for her for many years; great-nephews Jackson William Hinson (Alex), Landon Ronald Hinson, William Cullen Cook, Brent Shull and Matthew Shull; great-nieces Mayson Elizabeth Cook and Savannah Shull; great, great-nephews Riley David Hinson and Hilton Harold Hinson who was born on her birthday. Marie is also survived by her beloved cousin Nettie Neeley White. She is survived by a host of nieces and nephews from the Raneri side of the family.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. with visitation one hour prior to the service at Caughman Harman Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel, 503 N. Lake Dr., Lexington, SC 29072, with burial to follow in St. David Lutheran Church cemetery.

Memorials may be made to North Island Baptist Church, Hilton Head Island.

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/lexington-sc/lois-raneri-12545961

10/04/2025

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Thursday October 7, 2025 at 11:30 am

10/02/2025

Sara Frances Covington Jennings
April 7, 1940 – September 27, 2025

Our precious Sara, age 85, was called to her Heavenly home on 27 September 2025.

She resided at Lexington Medical Center Extended Care, Carroll Campbell, Ellis Crossing since July 26, 2022. As her condition deteriorated, hospice care began August 9, 2023.

Sara’s compassionate, courageous, unwavering love, dedication, Christian values and tenacity exemplified her life. She was married to Edward Jennings on December 7, 1962, a marriage lasting 64 years. They had two children, Lisa and Stan and a granddaughter, Haven.

She graduated from Rock Hill High School in 1958. She began her professional career in Gynecology and Obstetrics after graduating as Registered Nurse from Kershaw General Hospital in 1961, then worked at York County General Hospital, Rock Hill, S.C., followed by Elizabeth City General Hospital, N.C. After moving to Lexington, S.C., Sara continued her career at Baptist Hospital, Columbia, S.C. She later worked in Obstetrics office for Dr’s. Hahn and Powell. Her final employment was Blue Choice Health Plan as Maternity Management Coordinator for Health and Disease Management. Sara retired in 2016 after a stellar career. She was loved and respected by her patients and co-workers. Her work ethic and sense of humor was admired by all.

Sara was preceded in death by her mother, Ella Minerva Fox Covington; father, Guy B. Covington; husband, Ernest Edward Jennings; brothers, Ray Lyle Covington, Paul Clyde Covington, William (Bill) Cork Covington, Col. Donald Covington, Chaplin USA, Tommy Ronald Covington and Carl Hovis Covington. All of Sara’s brothers served in US military. She was also predeceased by her sisters, Elizabeth (Libby) Alice Harrison and Betty Jean Adickes.

She is survived by children, Lisa Ann Jennings Griffis and Stanley Edward Jennings, and granddaughter, Haven Shea Jennings; sisters, Mary Ella Lovett and Capt. Norma Ann Covington, NCUSN Ret; and brother, COL Wayne Ralph Covington, USA Ret.

Sara’s Remembrance Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at Mt. Horeb Church. Rev. Faye Stephens, Congregational Care Associate, will be officiating the service. There will be a viewing at the church one hour prior to service.

In lieu of flowers, any gifts or donations should be sent to Mt. Horeb Special Needs Ministry located at 1205 Old Cherokee Road, Lexington, South Carolina 29072.

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/lexington-sc/sara-jennings-12539361

10/02/2025

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