Obituaries

Gerald B. Brant

Gerald B. Brant

Feb 2, 2024

Gerald Beauregard Brant age 46, went home to be with the Lord on February 1, 2024. While Gerald enjoyed working, hanging out with friends, and spending time with his daughters his greatest joy was spending time with his grandson Grayson. Gerald was survived by his wife Laura Brant, twin daughters Selene and Elizabeth Brant, grandson Grayson Brant, and father...

Charles Donald Lucas

Charles Donald Lucas

Feb 2, 2024

Charles Donald Lucas, 84, of West Columbia went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 2, 2024. He was born on May 24, 1939 in Dixiana, SC to the late Henry Thomas Lucas and Minnie Viola Shivers Lucas.

At the age of 16, Don joined his older brother, Cecil, in the construction business as a carpenter....

Ann Stanley Boan

Ann Stanley Boan

Jan 31, 2024

Ann Stanley Boan, 78, of Lexington, SC passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 31, 2024. Born October 20, 1945, in Belvedere, SC. Ann was the eldest daughter of the late Paul and Frances Stanley, and lovingly raised by the late Jesse and Jackie Peebles.

She is survived by her adoring husband of 56 years, Richard Thomas Boan, Jr.,...

Jerry L. Mclain

Jerry L. Mclain

Jan 31, 2024

Jerry Lamar McLain, 81 of West Columbia, passed away January 31, 2024 surrounded by his loving family and great friend Woody Threlkeld. He was born in Greeneville, TN and was the son of the late Harold K. McLain and Mary Louise Thompson McLain. Jerry was a co-owner of Campbell Steel Company for many years. He enjoyed golfing, boating at...

Gayle Roudabush

Gayle Roudabush

Jan 30, 2024

Gayle Raymond Roudabush, 91 of Columbia, SC passed away peacefully on January 30, 2024; in the presence of his loving wife Gay Winter, after fighting two years of vascular dementia.

Gayle was born in Muskegon, Michigan where his passion for country and water started at an early age. He was passionate about his country having served in...

Roberta Anne Marsteller

Roberta Anne Marsteller

Jan 26, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for Roberta Anne Marsteller. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Thomas “Tommy” Eugene Tager

Thomas “Tommy” Eugene Tager

Jan 25, 2024

Thomas “Tommy” Eugene Tager,  71, of Pelion passed away with his family by his side on January 25, 2024. He was born in Columbia South Carolina and was the son of the late Mary Baker and Ernest Tager. Tommy was a graduate of job corps in Oakland, California, and spent a short term in the US Navy receiving a...

Fredric D. Kennedy

Fredric D. Kennedy

Jan 24, 2024

Fredric Dalton Kennedy, known to all as Fred, passed away on January 24th, 2024 in Columbia, South Carolina at the age of 88. Fred was born on April 9th, 1935 in High Point, North Carolina. Shortly thereafter, the family moved to Florence, South Carolina where Fred would spend his childhood and attend primary and high school. He left at...

Jimmy Leroy Baker, Jr.

Jimmy Leroy Baker, Jr.

Jan 22, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for Jimmy Leroy Baker, Jr.. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Carlis P. Edwards

Carlis P. Edwards

Jan 22, 2024

Carlis Patrick Edwards was born March 23, 1969 and he passed away January 22, 2024. A memorial service will be held at Trinity United Methodist Church on Mohawk Drive in West Columbia Saturday, February 3 at 2 p.m. and a visitation following the service. We asked that any memorials be made to the church Trinity United Methodist Church at ...

Larry Alvstad

Larry Alvstad

Jan 17, 2024

Larry Alvstad, 79 years of age, passed away on Wednesday January 17, 2024, at MUSC Columbia Hospital. Larry was born June 12, 1944, in Williston, ND to the late Margaret Whitaker. He was the third born of seven children. He enlisted in the military on January 15, 1967, served a tour in Vietnam 1968-1969 awarded numerous medals to include...

John Allen Smith

John Allen Smith

Jan 15, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for John Allen Smith. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Peter Dambrose

Peter Dambrose

Jan 12, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for Peter Dambrose. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Deborah Bodie “Debbie” Ballard

Deborah Bodie “Debbie” Ballard

Jan 8, 2024

Deborah "Debbie" Bodie Ballard, 74, of West Columbia, SC, passed away on January 8, 2024. She was born on March 30, 1949, in Columbia, SC. Debbie was preceded in death by her parents, Buice and Gladys Bodie, and her brother, Al Bodie. She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, J. David Ballard, and their daughters, Karen...

Irmgard Barzanti

Irmgard Barzanti

Jan 7, 2024

Irmgard Barzanti, age 89 of Columbia passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024. Burial to be held Thursday, January 18, 2024 at Fort Jackson National Cemetery.

Mrs. Barzanti was born on October 29th, 1934 in Mannheim, Germany, daughter of the late Mina Weisbrod. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, Oma (grandmother), great grandmother and great-great grandmother....

James Jacques

James Jacques

Jan 5, 2024

James Braxton Jacques, 78, of Gaston, SC, passed away on January 7, 2024. He was born on September 18, 1945, in Columbia, SC to Charles and Helen Jacques.

James is survived by his loving wife, Ann Jacques, and their children: James M. Jacques, Michelle J. Phillips, Anthony Jacques, Melissa "Mel" Johnston, and Micky Dill. He was also...

Dale Lee Dasher

Dale Lee Dasher

Jan 5, 2024

Celebration of Life Service for Dale Lee Dasher, 64, of Swansea, SC, will be held on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at 12 p.m. at Swansea First Baptist Church.  Visitation with the family prior to service from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the church.

Please dress casual.  Dale wasn’t a suit and tie...

Lynda Schenck

Lynda Schenck

Jan 2, 2024

Lynda Howard Schenck,  95 , formerly from Kannapolis, NC, passed away January 2, 2023 at NHC Healthcare in West Columbia, SC. Born January 26, 1928 in Mooresville, NC, she was the daughter of the late Ernest Webb Howard and Myrtle Ervin Howard.

She was a graduate of Mooresville High School and lived on Evergreen St. in Mooresville,...

Naithan D. Durney

Naithan D. Durney

Dec 31, 2023

Naithan Durney met Jesus December 31st 2023. Born November 28th 1999 to his mother Jodie Nicko Friend and late father, Larry Lamar Durney in West Columbia SC. He is predeceased by his sister kinsli "jaid" Bruce and maternal grandmother Robin Collingwood Bartsch

Naithan shared his life with Erin Elise Robinson Durney whom he loved everyday since the...

Katharin “Kitty” Wise Bass

Katharin “Kitty” Wise Bass

Dec 29, 2023

Katharin Lynn Wise Jackson Bass,"Kitty," age 75, of West Columbia, S.C. was welcomed into the kingdom of Heaven on December 29, 2023. Born May 15, 1948 to Jacob E. & Juanita R. Wise, Kitty was a 1967 graduate of Airport High with higher education at Midlands Technical College in Banking and Finance. She worked in banking, insurance, mortgage, and...