Obituaries

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...

Dec 30, 2022

William (Bill) C. Watts 74, passed away on December 30, 2022. He was born on September 2, 1948 to the late Robert Jeremiah (Jerry) Watts and Dorothy Watts Arnette of West Columbia, SC. Bill was a graduate of Walterboro High School and completed Carolina’s School of Ministry. He was the current pastor of Lugoff Faith Church of the Nazarene,...

Dec 21, 2022

Robert Michael Cameron went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, December 21st 2022 at the VA hospital in Columbia, South Carolina.

Born in Norfolk VA, he was the son of the late Robert and Gladys Cameron. He was preceded in death by his sister Sharon Berry.

Michael served in the US Army and was stationed...

Dec 21, 2022

Linda Amick, 77 of Batesburg passed away peacefully on Dec 21st after a long battle with cirrhosis. She loved movies, reading, her family and cherished everything her kids, grands, or great grands made for her. She is survived by her children, Rhonda McGlothlin of Columbia, Tonja Gantt (Jackie) of Lexington, Tessa McCarty (David) of Batesburg, and Jane Hawfield (Jimmy)...

Dec 19, 2022

James Edward Gregory (Jim) Of Cayce, South Carolina. Son of Manning Cliffton and Geneva Owens Gregory ,Passed away from brief health complications. Born in Walterboro. After graduating from Walterboro high school in 1957. After receiving a football scholarship from The Citadel and later transferring to Clemson University. He served briefly in the Army. Later worked at Bankers Trust in...

Dec 19, 2022

Kathryn Loretta Gunter, 80, of West Columbia passed away Monday December 19, 2022. She was Born in Swansea SC and was the daughter of the late Haston and Alice Wise Sharpe. Kathryn enjoyed sending greeting cards out to others and was a member of First Baptist Church of Gaston.

Kathryn is survived by sister, Evelyn (Harold) Chavis;...

Dec 17, 2022

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

Dec 17, 2022

Cynthia 'Cindy' Marlene Williams January 19,1957 - December 17, 2022

Cindy ( Mama, Nanny) went to be with The Lord December 17, 2022. She leaves behind her husband Allen Williams her children Tracy Cooper and Erica Bryant. Her grandchildren Erin Cooper, Shane Cooper, Tyler Cooper, Leah Lee, Justin Cooper, Jacob Cooper, Kiley Cooper, Seth Cooper, Cheyenne Coker,...