Obituaries

Apr 23, 2023

JoAnn Brasington Watts passed away  April 23, 2023 at age 77 after a lengthy illness. She was born November 4, 1945 and was a lifelong resident of the Columbia/West Columbia area.

The celebration of her life will be held at Moseley Funeral & Cremation Service on Thursday April 27, 2023 at 3pm. 914 Meeting Street, West Columbia,...

Apr 22, 2023

John Kenneth Senn of West Columbia passed away on April 22, 2023 at the age of 83. He is survived by a daughter, Ruth Senn Sturkie; a grandson, Zachary Aaron Sturkie; and niece, Debra Craft, nephews, Chip and Russell Senn. Mr. Senn was predeceased by his wife and highschool sweetheart, Sylvia Cashwell Senn, and a son, Jacob Swygert Senn....

Apr 18, 2023

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

Apr 18, 2023

CLIVE ANTON JAMES LUGMAYER, 65, husband, father, Christian and friend died Tuesday, April 18, 2023. He is survived by his wife, Brenda; son, David (Cristina-wife); daughters, Stephanie (John-husband) and Brittany (Peter-husband), grandson, Fred and beloved niece, Heidi (Matt-husband).

Clive had the honor and privilege to serve in the United States Army. He was stationed in multiple countries...

Apr 18, 2023

Harold Troy Phillips

March 18, 1962 - April 18, 2023

Troy Phillips, aged 61, of Eastover, SC, is now with his Lord and Savior.

Troy was born in Columbia, SC to Harold F. Phillips and Margaret Sox Phillips.

He was a graduate of Airport High School’s Class of 1980.

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Apr 17, 2023

Denise Hicks left her earthly home and gained her angel wings on April 17, 2023. She was born on March 12, 1952 to Martha Phipps and Obediah Watson in Lexington, SC.

She met her husband, Lloyd Gene Hicks, at Joel Baptist Church where they both attended. They would have celebrated their 55th Anniversary this June. They have...

Apr 16, 2023

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

Apr 15, 2023

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

Apr 14, 2023

Stephen Michael Aiello, 76, of West Columbia, passed away on April 14, 2023. He was born in Scottdale, PA to the late Sunday and Kathrine Aiello; born on August 17, 1946. He is survived by his wife Kathy Aiello.

Steve is survived by his children: Erin Armstrong (Mike) of Elgin, SC; Stacy Coggins (Patrick) of Lexington, SC; ...

Apr 9, 2023

Howard Sherwood Lever “Best Dad Ever” passed away peacefully at home on Easter Sunday, on April 9th, 2023, following extended illness. Howard was born in Columbia, SC on April 19th, 1960, to Elizabeth Sherwood Lever and John William Manderville Lever Sr. He was blessed with his loving wife Rosemary Joy Patrick, whom he married in May of 1987, and...

Apr 7, 2023

Betty Lou Pope White earned her wings to Heaven on April 7, 2023.      She  was born on January 20, 1930 to the late Charlie Burrell Pope and Elizabeth Barrett Pope. She is predeceased by her loving husband of 70 years, Graham White, Sr., a daughter, Ann Marie, her parents and nine brothers and sisters. Betty lived in Columbia all...

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...