Obituaries

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...

David Orlin Browne

David Orlin Browne

Dec 28, 2023

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

Nancy Baker Smith

Nancy Baker Smith

Dec 27, 2023

Nancy Baker Smith, age 75, of Gilbert, SC, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at her home with her family by her side. She was born June 24, 1948 in Batesburg-Leesville, SC, daughter of Charles and Evelyn Baker.

Predeceased by her brother Charles “Booty” Baker, Jr. and survived by one sister Mary Jo “Binky” Shumpert, one daughter,...

Katherine Powell

Katherine Powell

Dec 23, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Katherine Deloris Powell, a cherished mother, grandmother,sister and friend. She departed this world on December 22, 2023 at 85 years old. Katherine was born in Columbia, SC on October 21, 1938 to Gertrude and Howard Powell.

Katherine (or Mimi as her grandkids called her) was a...

Jeffrey Lee Bell

Jeffrey Lee Bell

Dec 22, 2023

Jeffrey Lee Bell, 59, of West Columbia, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2023. Born on June 13, 1964, in Augusta, Georgia, he was the son of Jerald Lee Bell and Elizabeth Bell, both of whom preceded him in death.

Lee is lovingly remembered by his children, Caitlan Lynn Bell and Zachary Lee Bell; his brother and...

Linda B. Senn

Linda B. Senn

Dec 22, 2023

Linda Bush Senn Went home to be with her Lord and Savior on December 22. She was a devoted mother and wife. Ms. Senn enjoyed cooking and spoiling her granddaughter. She was a long time employee of Richland School District Two and a member  of Harmony Baptist Church in Elgin. Predeceased by her parents James and Mary Bush, her...

Jean D. Osborne

Jean D. Osborne

Dec 20, 2023

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

Grace Leota Cook Downing

Grace Leota Cook Downing

Dec 19, 2023

Grace Leota Cook Downing was born on December 27, 1922 in Whittington, Illinois.  She is predeceased by her husband of 56 years, Rev. B.W. Downing, her parents Rev. C.N. and  Grace(House) Cook, twin brother, Lee Cook, sister Marjorie Saxe, brother James Cook, a grandson, Billy Wade Downing III and a great grandson, Lucas Kochendorfer.

She is survived...