Kendrick McCarty Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Kendrick McCarty (Saluda, South Carolina), who passed away on January 23, 2026, at the age of 54, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parent Shirlen Etheredge McCarty. He is survived by: his father Henry McCarty (Jack) of Saluda, SC; his wife Carolyn Hill McCarty of West Columbia, SC; his daughters, Keshawn Hagood (DeAndre) of Gaston, SC and Ashley Vareen of Cayce, SC; his stepchildren, Corddaryl Ouzts of West Columbia, SC and Consqula Smokes of Saluda, SC; his close friend Shalonda G. Baker; his siblings, Timothy McCarty of Saluda, SC, Steven Harris (Bernadette) of Colorado, Sheila M. Abney (Clint Gilliam) of Saluda, SC and Gloria Odom (Clayton) of Columbia, SC; his aunts and uncles, Virginia Foulks, Jeanette Etheredge, Leora D. McCarty, Joyce McLeveen, Archie Hill (Man) and Freddie Hill (Skip); Artavias Simmons of Saluda, SC, JaQuarius Baker of Saluda, SC, Jabari Baker of Saluda, SC, Shania Baker of Saluda, SC, Montrevious Baker of Saluda, SC and Ethan Holmes of Saluda, SC. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and sorrowing friends.