Obituaries

Jan 31, 2023

Mary Elizabeth “Libby” Lucas Hutto, 65, of Cayce passed away January 31, 2023 from health complications. She was born September 29, 1957 to the late Earl Lucas and Janis J. West (Lucas). She was preceded in death by the love of her life John Vinson. Libby is survived by her loving daughter, Lona “Chrysty” Hutto; former spouse, Michael E....

Jan 29, 2023

Regina Christel Eleonore Voigt Smith, 80, passed from this earth to her heavenly home on January 28, 2023.

Regina is survived by her two children, Marina Tyler (Ted Philbrick) of West Columbia and Bucky (Tina) Smith of Kernersville, North Carolina; her two stepchildren, James (Sharen) Smith of West Columbia and Terri Wilkinson of Murrells Inlet; Shelia Neese...

Jan 26, 2023

Jeanne Wallace Fetner, 59, of Lexington, SC passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2023.

Raised in Batesburg, SC, she was a 1981 graduate of Batesburg-Leesville High School and a former legal secretary in the Columbia area.

A loving mother to all special needs kids, Jeanne was the former commissioner of PAL League Baseball of Pineview,...

Jan 24, 2023

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

Jan 24, 2023

Shelly Baughman Derrick, 60, of Lexington passed away Tuesday January 24, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Columbia and was the daughter of the late Harmon E. Baughman, Sr. and Osceola Frankin Bartlett Baughman. Shelly was sassy, beautiful, scrappy and loved by all and was affectionately know as Nona. Shelly is survived by husband of...

Jan 23, 2023

Shirley Ann Rawls, 65, passed away Monday, January 23, 2023. Mrs. Rawls was born in Ridge Spring, SC on April 26, 1957. She was the daughter of the late Betty Jean Kelly of Gilbert, SC.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 29, 2023, from 6-8pm at Moseley Funeral & Cremation Service, 914 Meeting Street, West Columbia, ...

Jan 22, 2023

Jackson “Jack” Ryan Mack, 18, of Gaston, returned to his heavenly father on January 22nd 2023, from a single vehicle collision. He was born to Ryan Thomas Mack and Karen Anita Sharpe Mack on March 20th 2004. Jackson went to Sandy Run Elementary and Middle School, and Gray Collegiate Academy where he graduated with the class of 2022. He...

Jan 19, 2023

David Phenix, local Free Times ranter and raver and dad joke connoisseur, passed away peacefully on January 19th at the age of 62.

He is survived by his son, Matthew (Kaley); his grandchildren, Harper and Leia; his brothers, Glen (Cheryl), Claude (Tracey), and Joe Reilly (Gayle); and his many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by both...

Jan 19, 2023

A Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of Helen T. Spencer will be celebrated at the Church of the Good Shepherd (Episcopal), 1512 Blanding Street, Columbia on Thursday, January 26 at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow the Memorial Garden, after which there will be a visitation in the parish hall

Helen was born in Attapulgus,...

Jan 15, 2023

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

Jan 12, 2023

Theodore “Ted” Reiter, 63, went to be with Jesus on January 12, 2023.  Born in Queens, NY to Karl & Maria Reiter he grew up in Forest Hills;  He was a graduate with his GED, worked as a trained machinist at Precision Gear for many years, trained in automotive mechanics then moved to South Carolina in the early 90’s. ...

Jan 11, 2023

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

Jan 9, 2023

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

Jan 9, 2023

A service to celebrate the life of Joanne Hall Wilson, 81, of Cayce will be held at 11:00 am Wednesday January 18, 2023 at Broadacres Baptist Church, 2350 Taylor Road, Cayce, SC 29033. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the church. Mrs Wilson...

Jan 7, 2023

Robert Naaman Tobias (Papa), died Saturday, January 7, 2023 at his home in Gilbert, SC. He was survived by his wife of 26 years, Dianne S. Tobias, brother and sister in law, Albert & Jeanie Tobias, children, Wendy & Rob Dill and Travis Guess, grandchildren, Della Rose Dill,Luke Dill, Jude Dill, Mark& Levi Dill, and Alex Smith. He also...

Jan 5, 2023

Tillman {Timmy} Williams 68 passed away on January 5, 2023 he was born in Orangeburg county July 23, 1954 the son of the late Wilton & Enoree Williams he was preceded by His brothers, Nelson, Jesse & Ronnie Williams.  He has two sisters, Mira {Joe} Baltzigar & Catherine (Johnny} Slice, son, Timothy {Amanda} Williams; daughter, Cassie {Jamie} Knight; 2...

Jan 3, 2023

Darrell Ferris Branham, Jr. of Leesville Entered into eternal rest on Tuesday  January 3, 2023. He was the son of the late Darrell F. Branham Sr., Donna McCray and step father, Thomas Mitchell. Darrell was employed by UPS. He loved traveling the roads and watching his favorite football team Carolina Gamecocks! He loved his family deeply and always had...

Jan 3, 2023

WEST COLUMBIA – Deneen Sharpe Craft, 58, of West Columbia, passed away on Tuesday January 3, 2023.  Deneen was the wife of Michael Craft and they enjoyed 21 years of a loving marriage, except when her beloved Georgia Bulldogs took on the USC Gamecocks.

Deneen attended Midlands Technical College and was an avid Georgia Bulldogs fan who...

Dec 31, 2022

Dieter “John” Rogers, Lexington, SC-Born October 9, 1963, John was called home by Jesus early in the morning on Dec. 31st, 2022.  John passed, surrounded with the love of his family after a long and courageous battle with a sickness that lasted for over 23 years.  He was a devoted/loving husband to his wife Paula for 36 years.   John...

Dec 31, 2022

James “David” Huggins, 74, of West Columbia passed away December 31, 2022.  David was born  October 29, 1948, in Memphis Tennessee to James F. and Carney W. Huggins.

David graduated from Dreher High School in 1966 and Midlands Technical college in 1972 with an Associate Degree in Accounting. David worked at different Credit Unions and as Bookkeeper...