Obituaries

Apr 5, 2023

Nathan Mackenzie Archie, age 6, passed on April 5, 2023. Nathan was born on September 21, 2016 at Prisma Health Richland in Columbia, South Carolina. He was a very happy and lively child. He was known by his family and friends to always be smiling and full of laughter. Though his time with his family was short, he touched...

Apr 5, 2023

Ronald Hankinson On April 5th, 2023, Ronald Henry Hankison, age 73, passed away holding the hands of his two children who he loved with all of his heart. Moments before he took his last breath, his son Travis prayed with him for God's peace and mercy to embrace him as he transitioned into heaven to be with his Lord...

Apr 4, 2023

Jody Andes, 53, passed away April 4th at Lexington Medical Center in Columbia SC surround by family. Jody passed away unexpectedly due to complications following a freak accident on December 27, 2022.

Jody was born on October 17, 1969 in Spring Valley, IL to John (Joyce) Andes and Madeline and the late Arlan McLaughlin.

Jody...

Mar 27, 2023

Dr. Thomas W. McElfresh, age 75, died peacefully surrounded by his wife, daughter and granddaughter on March 27, 2023. We spent his last hours around his bedside singing and praising the Lord for the blessings He has given of eternal life through Jesus Christ.

Tom was born on March 5, 1948, to the late James McElfresh and...

Mar 23, 2023

Steve Hamltion passed on March 23rd, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents Bill and Marlene Hamilton and leaves behind his daughter, Ashley Smith; his son, Shane Hamilton; and his much loved grandchildren, Lily, Kelsie, Hannah, Kassidi, Conner, Landon, Chance, and Hunter.

Steve was someone who was larger than life. Friendly, caring, and loving. He...

Mar 19, 2023

The Lord and Savior called our loving mother and friend home on Sunday, March 19, 2023, after a short battle with cancer.

Carolyn Louise Osbon Branham, b. November 27, 1942 – d. March 19, 2023. Born in Aiken, South Carolina on November 27, 1942. She attended Aiken High School. She was a young bride (Wesley Clark) and...

Mar 19, 2023

Thomas Ray Gilbert, Jr., 98, of Gilbert, S.C., passed away on March 19, 2023.  Funeral services will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, in the chapel of Moseley Funeral & Cremation Service.  Burial, with full military honors, will be held on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at 12:00 noon at Beaufort National Cemetery.

Mr....

Mar 15, 2023

Marie Elizabeth “Betty” Taylor Timmons, 74, of Fountain Inn, SC widow of Richard H. Timmons passed away Wednesday March 15, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Timmons was born in Mullins, SC and was the daughter of the late John M. Taylor, Jr. and Orine Cain Taylor. She was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with...

Mar 15, 2023

Carolyn Elizabeth Pearson, 81, of West Columbia, SC, sadly passed away March 15, 2023.  Carolyn was born November 1, 1941, in Elkins, W. Va.  She was a retired Paralegal and worked for over 20 years at McNair Law Firm in Columbia, SC.  Carolyn was preceded in death by her Father, Mother, Sister and Brother.  She is survived by her...

Mar 11, 2023

A service to celebrate the life of Laurie Shealy Gonda, 55, of West Columbia will be held 11:00 am Wednesday March 15, 2023in the chapel of Moseley Funeral & Cremation Service. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Laurie passed away Saturday March 11, 2023, after a long, hard...

Mar 11, 2023

David Wesley Wild, husband of Marcella Ann Hudson Wild, father of Dr. Stephen Wesley Wild and Dr. Mark David Wild, son of Raymond W. Wild and Ezra Mae Gaul Wild was born in Covington, KY on May 2,1936. He passed away on March 11, 2023 in West Columbia, SC.

Wild earned a BS degree in Business from...

Mar 10, 2023

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

Mar 5, 2023

Edward Kowalczyk, 77, of Gilbert, SC passed away March 5, 2023.

He was born September 4, 1945 in Chicago.

He was a Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam war from 1965-1966 where he was injured and awarded two Purple Hearts.

He went on to work for the Disabled American Veterans as the Chief...

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...