Obituaries

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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.

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

Dec 18, 2023

Nancy Cormack, 94, went to be with The Lord on December 18th, 2023 – shortly before her 95thbirthday.

Nancy was born in New York to Rose Cormack and William Joseph Cormack, Sr. and graduated from Dreher High School in Columbia. She graduated from the University of South Carolina with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and a...

Dec 11, 2023

Our family sadly announces the passing of Joyce Grice DuBois. Joyce died peacefully surrounded by her children and friends on the evening of December 10th at the Blake in Elgin SC, her residence for her last 3 years. Joyce was a humble, loving mother who lived a simple life.  She will be remembered for her kindness to others, her...

Dec 8, 2023

Virginia Lee Hill (Andrews) Packard passed on December 8th, 2023, in the home and in the presence of her son and daughter-in-law, Daniel Andrews and Adina Maynard.

Her biographical legacy is vast and varied. She was born in Petersburg, Virginia, on March 12, 1942 to Viriginia Thompson Hill and John Sanford Hill, Sr. (The telegram from her...

Dec 8, 2023

William Murray Hinson (Billy) , 62, of Swansea, South Carolina, son of late Charles and Betty Jean  Hinson, passed away peacefully at home on December 8, 2023. He was a retired army veteran with the Army Airborne. Bill was a devoted husband (33 years) and beloved father. Bill enjoyed the time he spent with his family and friends while...

Dec 7, 2023

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

Dec 6, 2023

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

Dec 6, 2023

Easley Benjamin Jeffcoat, 16 of Sandy Run, found eternal peace amongst the stars on December 6th, 2023.

Easley was born on January 15th, 2007 to Lacey Brooke Busbee and Curtis Jeffcoat.

He attended Calhoun County High School and enjoyed performing in the Chorus there. Easley was an avid reader, loved musicals- especially Chicago. He had...

Dec 4, 2023

With sadness, love and profound gratitude, the family of Betty Hayes Morris announces her passing on December 4, 2023. Betty was born on February 16, 1933, daughter of Lacy & Hallie Newsom Hayes, on a cotton and tobacco farm in Dillon County, South Carolina. She was an honors graduate and an outstanding basketball player at Latta High School. She...

Dec 2, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of our dear Kristy Lee Davis Bowman (Keep Smilin) on Sunday, December 3rd, 2023. Born on December, 22nd, 1990 at Lexington Medical Center in Columbia, South Carolina, Kristy filled our lives with love from the moment she came into the world. Her kind and loving spirit enveloped everyone...