Obituaries

Feb 13, 2024

Louia (Louie) P Armstrong Jr passed away peacefully in Lexington SC on February 13, 2024 after a long illness and will be interred at Greenhaven Preserve, Eastover SC. Born February 17, 1944, to Grace Roberts Armstrong and Louia P Armstrong Sr, Louie was a kind soul and a friend to many. Surviving are brother Ted and Sister-in-law Diana Armstrong...

Feb 11, 2024

Shirley Shealy Gilmore, 88, of West Columbia, SC passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, February 11, 2024. Shirley was born on November 3, 1935 in Columbia, South Carolina to Daniel Sease Shealy and Eunice Holley Shealy. Shirley attended Dreher High School and was a part of the 1955 graduating class. Shirley was a longtime employee of Giant...

Feb 10, 2024

March 5, 1981 - February 10, 2024 Christopher Isiah Mckissick of Gaston, S.C. Passed away February 10, 2024 Chris is the son of Ann (Donnie) Tanui, from Gaston, S.C. and the late Teddy Mckissick from Pamplico, S.C. Surviving are his daughters Natiley and Alyssah Mckissick both of Batesburg, S.C. Brothers Jason (Tara) Mckissick and Logan (Kailynn) Traylor and many...

Feb 8, 2024

Columbia, SC - Mrs. Claudia Verdery Benjamin 72, entered into eternal rest Thursday, February 8, 2024 after a life well lived. Always a natural leader, she was the first-born of four to the late Marcellus Claudius Verdery and Jane Reese Verdery in North Augusta, SC. She graduated from Augusta College with a Bachelors Degree in Math and Physics and...

Feb 7, 2024

Faith became sight for Victoria Diane Baxley, 47, of West Columbia, SC on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, as she entered the gates of Glory. Victoria fought her fight, finished the race, kept the faith, and won the victory. She is now safely resting in the arms of her Lord and Savior.

Victoria leaves in this earthly life...

Feb 5, 2024

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

Feb 4, 2024

Mimi “Rita” O’Reida Allen, 83, of Gaston SC passed away peacefully in her home on February 4, 2024 after a short battle with cancer. Born in Columbia, SC on Augusta 5th 1940 to the late Sallie Christine Reynolds and Fletcher Reynolds. Rita spent 18 years of her professional career as a Computer Programmer at Square D. She then moved...

Feb 3, 2024

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

Feb 2, 2024

A service to celebrate the life of John Edward Gantt, 64, will be held at 10am on February 17th at Hulon Baptist Church Batesburg - Leesville Mr. Gantt died Friday February 2, 2024, Born in Newberry County, he was a son of the late Walter Gantt and Rosa Stevens, Mr. Gantt is Survived by his loving wife Sheree M....

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...

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....

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.,...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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.

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 ...

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...