Obituaries

Oct 24, 2025

Elizabeth Ann (Betty) GaetanElizabeth Ann (Betty) Gaetan, a loving wife, mother, sister, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2025, at the age of 81. She has gone to heaven to join her beloved husband, Manuel Gaetan, with whom she shared 57 years of devoted marriage.Born in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, on July 24, 1944, Betty was the daughter of the...

Oct 20, 2025

It is with a heavy heart that Jeffrey D. Hemming, 56, passed away surrounded by love on Monday, October 20, 2025 after a strong fight against pancreatic cancer. He was born on December 16, 1968 in Mt. Clemens, Michigan. Jeff was known for his compassionate heart, kind soul, and unwavering faith. His wise words and endless empathy made those around...

Oct 11, 2025

Earl W. York, Jr., 89, of Pawleys Island, SC, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2025. He was born in Mansfield, Ohio in 1936 to Earl and Lena York. Preceded in death by son Brian and brother Chuck. Earl is survived by his beloved wife Lynda of 33 years, son Jonathan (Jennifer), 4 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, and 2 stepchildren....

Oct 11, 2025

Mrs. Betty Jean Spires, 72, went home to be with Jesus on Saturday October 11, 2025.

Left to cherish Betty’s memories are her loving husband of 15 years, Phillip Spires, children: Donald Sox and his wife Kim, Eric Sox and his wife Kristina, Clint Spires, grandchildren: Corey Sox, Luke Sox, Marshall Sox, & Gabby Sox, brother: Johnny Hunter, fur baby: Jack.

Betty...

Oct 6, 2025

Jonathan William Gunter, 41, of Gaston, South Carolina, passed away on October 6, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and hands-on skill that touched everyone who knew him. He was preceded in death by his mother, Cathey Gunter. He is survived by his beautiful daughters Bailey Gunter and Aubrey Gunter, father, Darel Gunter and his wife, Dora Gunter;...

Sep 22, 2025

Sep 19, 2025

Robert Adam Glisson, age 52, of West Columbia, SC earned his wings and his place  in his Heavenly Home Friday, September 9th, 2025. 

Adam is the Son of Rebecca Gayle Glisson Gay, Brother of Mary Catherine Gay Warren, Uncle "Ya-Yee" to his beloved niece Sunny Mae Warren, Brother-In-Law of Chad Warren and Stepson of Lewis Mark Gay. 

Adam is nephew of Dr....

Sep 17, 2025

Gloria, one of ten children of Adelbert and Natalie Atwood, sister to surviving siblings James Atwood and Faith Altman, wife of Thomas Dorris, and mother to Leigh Price and John and Jason Dorris, grandmother to Willow, Nate, Jonah, Scott Thomas, Dylan, Liam, Gabriel, and Cassandra, died on September 17, at home in West Columbia, after a brief illness. She will...

Sep 5, 2025

John "Baldy" Hayes, husband of Julia Hayes, passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, September 5, 2025.He is survived by his children, Penny Hayes Davenport (Destry), Mandy Lamb (Buck), Teresa CaulderBrock (David), George Caulder (Elizabeth), Alicia Barrentine, Candie Chandler (Steven), William Caulder (Celeste), and James Campbell, his thirteen grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.

Sep 3, 2025

Sep 2, 2025

Ronald Eric Miles, born April 19, 1969, in Columbia, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2025, surrounded by his loving family and friends. He grew up in Olympia, where he built deep roots and lifelong connections that remained with him throughout his life.Eric was the beloved son of Blondie and Norma Jean Miles. He was preceded in death...

Sep 2, 2025

Aug 27, 2025

A service to celebrate the life of Evangeline Hunter Strickland, 94, of Blythewood will be held at 2:00pm Wednesday September 3, 2025 at Spring Valley Baptist Church. The family will receive one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will follow the service at Crescent Hill Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Spring...

Aug 26, 2025

Thomas A. “T.A.” Harman, Sr. 87 of West Columbia passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2025. He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years Gloria Faye Harman, his parents, Marchant M. Harman, Sr. and Evelyn Kannaday Harman Brother, Marchant A. “Doodle” Harman, Jr. and sister-in-law Nancy Harman.T.A. was born in Columbia, South Carolina. He was a lifetime member...

Aug 24, 2025

Alan DeWayne Crocker, 64, of Gaston, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, August 24, 2025.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 233 Shannon Street, Gaston, SC 29053.

Born on July 15, 1961, in Fayetteville, North Carolina, DeWayne was the son of the late Corley Lafar Crocker and Mildred Jean...

Aug 23, 2025

Linda Elder Aulds, 69, of Lexington, South Carolina, died on August 23, 2025. She was born in Athens, Georgia, on June 27, 1956, to Herbert and Gladys Elder. Linda attended Tennessee Temple University for her bachelor’s and Pensacola Christian College for her master’s. It was at PCC where she met Billy, her husband. Upon graduating, Linda taught at Grace Christian...

Aug 20, 2025

Mrs. Arrington passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Columbia, South Carolina and was the daughter of the late John Lewis Carter and Ruby Beatrice Rabon Carter. She retired from the Richland County auditor’s office after 20+ years of service and was very active in her church, North Columbia...

Aug 12, 2025

   Elizabeth Mattox Perry, age 99, peacefully passed away Tuesday August 12, 2025. Betty, as she was known by friends and family, was born February 13, 1926, in Argyle, GA. She is preceded in death by her husband James Bartlett Perry and her grandson James Matthew Brown.Betty was an adventurer in every sense of the word. In her early twenties...

Aug 12, 2025

Ann Miachelle Hart

November 11, 1943 – August 12, 2025

Ann Miachelle Hart, beloved mother, grandmother, teacher, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2025, surrounded by love. Born on November 11, 1943, in Charleston, South Carolina, to Annis Chavis Boyer, Ann was raised in Columbia by her uncle, S.L. Chavis, who instilled in her the values of hard work, education,...

Aug 9, 2025

Elbert Eugene “Gene” Causey, 75, of Columbia, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2025. Born on December 28, 1949, in Horry County, he was the beloved son of the late Elbert Causey and Gwendolyn Campbell.• At the age of 15, Gene moved to Columbia, where he would spend most of his life. At 17, he bravely enlisted in...