Obituaries

Jul 8, 2024

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

Jul 7, 2024

Mary Elizabeth (Beth) Baker Murphy of West Columbia passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024. Beth was born on September 26, 1955, in Columbia, SC to Rufus Laverne Baker and Thelma Robinson Baker.

Beth was raised in Columbia with her three brothers, Tommy, Bobby, and Mike, and two sisters, Harriet, and Susie, all of whom she loved...

Jul 6, 2024

John Scott Rambach, 93, of Columbia, South Carolina, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2024. He was born May 8, 1931, in Boston, Massachusetts, to Raymond and Mary Rambach. Scott is predeceased by Diane Rambach, his wife of 41 years. He is survived by his son, Robert Whitney Rambach, and his grandson, Bryce Rambach.

Scott earned his bachelor's...

Jul 6, 2024

Charles Edney Bayne Sr., 74, of Blythewood passed away peacefully on July 6, 2024 at home. Born on June 5, 1950, Charles was a beloved husband, father, and friend. Charles is survived by his devoted wife of 27 years, Dawn, with whom he shared many wonderful years of marriage. He was a loving father to his three children: daughters,...

Jun 30, 2024

Louis Calvin Gareis, Jr., 82, of Cayce, South Carolina, passed away June 30, 2024. He was born December 6, 1941 in Baltimore, MD to Dr. Louis Calvin Gareis, Sr. and Edna Cecilia Gareis (Nester). He graduated from City College in December 1959 where he was a three year varsity letter winner playing center on the football team.

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Jun 27, 2024

Catherine Smith Oswald was born in Columbia, South Carolina, to Sally Ruth Collum Smith and Carl P. Smith on January 17, 1931. She was an avid reader since childhood, remarking that if the family could not find her, they would check the neighborhood library. She developed a lifelong love for Vincent van Gogh’s Sunflowers #4 painting after seeing a...

Jun 27, 2024

Judy Pless Norris, 81, passed away peacefully on Thursday June 27, 2024. born on January 25, 1943 to the late Ray and Sarah Pless. Judy’s life was marked by her deep love and dedication to her family. She is survive by her children, Eddie Norris (Terri), Tracey Schultz (Trey); Grandchildren, Shelby Frost (Ryan), Courtney Tucker (Tristan), Cameron Norris and...

Jun 25, 2024

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

Jun 24, 2024

Bobby R. Starkes passed away suddenly in his home on Monday June, 24, 2024. Bobby was born in 1952 to Thomas and Mary Martin-Starkes. After the death of his mother in 1965, Bobby migrated to Washington, DC.

Bobby worked in construction as well as carpentry before working years at both Marriott and then Amtrak before he retired....

Jun 23, 2024

Patricia Wooten Whittaker beloved sister, aunt, and friend. Went to heaven on June 22 at 5:29am She was born May 5 1959, Trish will be remembered for her unwavering love and devotion to her family especially to her sisters and nieces and nephews. Trish also loved her dog (Yoda). She is survived by her by her longtime partner and...

Jun 20, 2024

Robert David Murphy, aged 81, passed away on June 20, 2024, in Columbia, South Carolina. Born in Philippi, West Virginia, Robert was a proud veteran of the Vietnam War, serving his country with honor until his release on February 1, 1977. Post-military, he continued his life of service as a retired veteran, dedicating much of his time to woodwork,...

Jun 14, 2024

Thomas Vonney Mitchell, 74, passed away Thursday, June 14, 2024 Thomas was born on January 15, 1950, In Aiken, SC. He was the son of Samual Vanoy Mitchell and Elizabeth Irene. His surviving sisters are Cathy Anderson and Linda Meyers and his deceased sisters names were Esther Reville, and Jean Iwanicki, followed by his deceased brothers Billy Ray Mitchell...

Jun 14, 2024

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

Jun 13, 2024

Elizabeth Ann Cooper (Betsy) of Columbia, passed away on June 13, 2024. She was the daughter of James D Cooper, Sr. and Betty D Cooper. She is survived by her brother, James D. Cooper, Jr of North Carolina and sister, Carolyn Cooper Donahue of Columbia; nieces and nephews and grand nieces and nephews.

Betsy graduated from AC...

Jun 11, 2024

Emory Miles Of West Columbia, South Carolina, Went to home to be with his Lord and savior in the early morning hours of June 11th 2024. He leaves behind a loving wife (Jackie Miles) of 50 golden years and 3 children. Marty (Hope) Miles Of Gaston, SC. Donald (Deann) Miles Of Troy, North Carolina and  Amanda Shumpert (Zachery Inabinet)...

Jun 9, 2024

Barbara (Bass) Marlow, 66, of Columbia, SC passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024.

Barbara was born at Fairfield Memorial Hospital, Winnsboro, South Carolina to Dorothy and Charlie Bass of Ridgeway, SC.

Barbara was married for 29 years to the love of her life, Ray Marlow in 1982 until his death in 2011.

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Jun 9, 2024

Richard A. Clauss, 72, of Irmo, South Carolina, entered into his heavenly home on June 9, 2024.

Richard was born on August 14, 1951, in Elizabeth, NJ, and was the son of Jessie and Henry Clauss, and the brother of Carl F. Clauss.

A proud Navy Vietnam veteran who loved God, his country, and his...

Jun 9, 2024

Nancy Gail Senn Smith, 71, of West Columbia passed away peacefully, at home, on Sunday, June 9th. Born in Columbia, she was the daughter of the late Charles (Bubba) and Sylvia (King) Senn. Nancy was a member of Brookland United Methodist Church and a 1970 graduate of Brookland-Cayce High School. She worked many years as a cosmetologist.

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Jun 6, 2024

Kathy McCarty Hornsby, daughter of the late Travis J. and Kathleen M. McCarty, joined God in her eternal home on June 6, 2024. Kathy was born in Clinton, SC and spent her childhood in several cities, including Greenwood, North Augusta and West Columbia. Kathy was a graduate of USC and Midlands Technical College. She worked as a NICU nurse...

Jun 3, 2024

Marilyn Jean (Myers) Hoffmann, 82, formerly of Bellevue, Iowa, most recently of Lexington, SC, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024.

Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 22, 2024 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Bellevue, Iowa. Visitation will be 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Friday, June 21, and 9:00  – 10:00 a.m. Saturday at Hachmann-Mier...