Mr. Joshua Lee Matthews, 39, of Lancaster passed away Saturday, April 4, 2026. He was born May 3, 1986 in Jacksonville, NC a son of Daton Scott Matthews and Rhonda Garmon Matthews. Joshua had a very charismatic personality. He was independent, smart, very head strong, and always wore his heart on his sleeve. He loved the beach, animals, and card games, especially playing with his two boys, Ian and Cameron.
Joshua is survived by his significant other, Raven Baucom; his two sons, Ian Lee Matthews and Cameron Vance Matthews; and his parents, Daton and Rhonda Matthews.
Lancaster Funeral Home & Cremation Service is serving the family of Joshua.
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Thomas Hyslip lives in Tega Cay with his wife and daughter. After 27 years in the U.S. Army and Federal Law Enforcement, he retired to pursue his passion for teaching. Tom is now an Assistant Professor of Instruction at the University of South Florida. In 2 short years he has won 10 awards from the South Carolina Press Association, including first place in column writing, education beat reporting and best podcast.
