Obituaries

Mar 5, 2023

Lessie “PeeWee” Chavis Davis gainEd her wings to be with our Heavenly Father on March 5, 2023. she was born in Columbia SC one of four children of John Westley and Lizzie Chavis. She was a beloved wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, great grandmother, and Friend to all who knew her and will be deeply missed. Surviving and her spouse...

Mar 4, 2023

​Melissa was born in Columbia. SC on August 8, 1976 to Barbara D. Tidwell and Harry C. Neill Jr. She was raised in West Columbia, where she worked at Zesto and graduated from Brookland- Cayce High School. She was the most strong-willed and the least selfish determined young mother there was. Her unimaginable strength came from her dedication to...

Feb 27, 2023

Barbara Ann Gosnell Gantt, of Gastonia, North Carolina, age 90 went to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday, February 27, 2023. Ann is preceded in death by her husband and love of her life, Max Perkins Gantt, parents Roy William Gosnell & Ruth Hendrix Gosnell, son, Robert “Steve” Long, daughter, Melody Long Martin and stepdaughter, Brenda Gantt...

Feb 24, 2023

John Louis Knight Sr. of West Columbia Went to home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 24, 2023. He was born January 13, 1947 to the late Howard Audway Knight Sr and Fannie Able Knight.

He joined the United States Navy at the age of 17 and served in Vietnam. He later joined the Coast...

Feb 24, 2023

Euba Young Stephenson, age 83 went to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday, February 24, 2023. Euba is preceded in death by her husband of 63 years David I. Stephenson, parentsDewey & Ava S. Young.

She is survived by: Daughters: Tammy Swindell (Andy) of Durham, NC; Jill Strickhouser, “the Girl” (Doug, “the Boy”) of Lexington...

Feb 23, 2023

Jean W. McLane was born on August 10th, 1927 to John R. Waites and Ethel H. Waites. She could be described by few yet great words. A simple woman full of love. Jean was a beloved member of Fairlawn UMC. She loved working in her yard. She loved animals, particularly horses and dogs. She loved her family and her...

Feb 23, 2023

Hulon Dean Parks, was born in Gleason, Tennessee and was the son of Joe Parks and was born on Dec 25, 1931. He enjoyed hunting and fishing as well as his friendships, Waffle House, Walmart and auctions. Mr. Parks was the owner of Parks Furniture and Antiques for 45 years and enjoyed watching Tennessee Volunteers football games. Hulon is...

Feb 22, 2023

Dr. Frances Owens Cannon of Forest Acres was born on June 23, 1918 to William Travis Owens and Mary Walke Owens in Montgomery, Alabama.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her siblings William Owens, Mildred Sullivan, Margaret Hoefer, and Mary Adams; her grandson Christopher Geier, sons-in-law, James Wendell Geier, Sr., Melvin Price and...

Feb 22, 2023

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

Feb 20, 2023

Susan Ibbye Winders, 76 of West Columbia went home to be with the Lord Monday February 20 2023 She passed away at home with family by her side. Susan attended A.C. Flora High School. She worked for the state in the IT support (SC Department of Disabilities and Special Needs) for over 30 years. Susan is the daughter of...

Feb 17, 2023

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

Feb 13, 2023

Re: Teresa Austin Creighton DOB 1-9-1965 DOD 2-13-1923 Teresa passed from Emphysema resulting in hearth failure.

She is predeceased  by her father Harry Austin. She is survived by her mother Louise Austin. 1 son- Justin Shumpert (Maddie) 3 granddaughters- Kelsey, Parker & Riley 4 sisters- Patty Garland (Mike) Rita Long Myra Cooper (Ricky) Shawne Glenn 6 nieces...

Feb 13, 2023

Rhonda Lynn Flannery, born in Germany on August 13, 1964, to the late Lucille Smith and Kenneth Devinney went home to be our Lord on February 14, 2023. She proceeded in death by her sister, Cathy Grainger, grandfather, Lewis Smith, and son, Lewis Huffstetler. She leaves behind her daughter, Jennie Taylor and her son in law, Scott Taylor to...

Feb 12, 2023

Victoria ( Vickie ) Sharpe , Was born Oct 7 1968 and was a life long resident of Cayce S.C. died February 12th at home surrounded by her family after a long battle with multiple illnesses. She is survived by her mother Patricia ( Pat ) Sharpe , sisters Sandy (Woody ) Zeigler , Connie Busby , brother Lester...

Feb 6, 2023

Cyril Joe Lamere, II passed peacefully to be with the Lord on February 6th, 2023. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Lee (Rushton) Lamere; children, Brandi (Tony) Bactad and Brian (Jackie) Williams; and his grandchildren, Aaliyah, Anthony, Logan, Kennedy, and Thomas. He was preceded in death by his parents, step dad, Robert E. Tucker and sister Cynthia Grace...

Feb 6, 2023

Funeral services for Billy Joe Aulds, Jr., will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Grace Baptist Church, 416 Denham Avenue, West Columbia, South Carolina, with Pastor David Goforth officiating. The family will receive visitors at the church one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at Celestial Memorial Gardens.

Billy was born...

Feb 5, 2023

Andrew Daniel Bunton, Jr, (Danny) 64, a resident of Columbia SC, passed away on February 5, 2023.  Danny was born October 26, 1958 in Columbia, South Carolina, the son of the late Andrew D. Bunton, Sr and the late Eula Elizabeth Bunton.  He was a lifelong member of Bayview Baptist Church.

A true follower of Jesus Christ,...

Feb 5, 2023

​James M. “Jim” Paul, Jr., 86, a long-time resident of Cayce, South Carolina, died February 5, 2023 at Lexington Medical Center after a brief illness.  Mr. Paul was born on December 28, 1936 in Conway, South Carolina, the son of James M. Paul, Sr. and Grace P. Paul.  He graduated from Conway High School and worked as a sports...

Feb 2, 2023

02.02.2023 “If heaven wasn’t so far away, I’d pack up the kids and go for the day”

With heavy hearts, we celebrate the life of Justin T. Wilhoite.

While we gather together or read from afar, remember that when we lose someone we love, we don’t learn to live without them but to live with...

Feb 2, 2023

On Thursday Feb 2, 2023 Frankie went home to be with the Lord. He passed away at home at the age of 67 peacefully with his wife of 49 years, Debra by his side. He is survived by is wife Debra. He is predeceased by Thurman and Louvenia  Frye, Gene Frye, Sharon Steele, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins....