Obituaries

Andrew Ray Culbreth

Andrew Ray Culbreth

Sep 18, 2022

Andrew Ray Culbreth died Sunday, September 18, 2022 at his home in West Columbia, SC.  Born on July 8, 1968, Ray was 54 years old at the time of his death.

Ray was predeceased by his parents, Charles W. and Francis C. Culbreth, and his nephew, Altie W. Hooker, Jr.  He is survived by his sister, Charlie...

Mary “Dessie” Brazell

Mary “Dessie” Brazell

Sep 15, 2022

Mary "Dessie" Brazell, 90, of Lexington passed away September 15, 2022 at Lexington Medical Center. She was born March 13, 1932 and was the daughter of the late  George “Man” Brazell and Mary “Molly” Brazell. Dessie is survived by her sister in laws, Linda (Roland) Brazell, Teresa (Boyd) Brazell; brother in law, Edward (Lessie) Courtney and many nieces and...

Phillip E. Parker, Jr.

Phillip E. Parker, Jr.

Sep 14, 2022

Phillip Eugene Parker Jr. 56, was born on August 24 1964 to Phillip E. Parker, Sr. and Annette Parker. He loved the outdoors as well as hunting and fishing and was a big Clemson fan and enjoyed watching NASCAR. A service to celebrate his life will be held on September 25, 2022 at 3pm at Moseley Funeral & Cremation...

Lillian Witt

Lillian Witt

Sep 14, 2022

Lillian Lanell Williford Witt, CACYE - “Nell” Witt 94, died Wednesday, September 14th in Blythewood, surrounded by the loving care of her family. Born February 11th, 1928, Nell was one of eight children to parents John David and Lourena Estella Smart Williford of Waycross, GA. In the fall of 1946, Nell met a “young man just back from the...

Brenda M. Cranford

Brenda M. Cranford

Sep 13, 2022

Brenda Joyce Matheson Cranford was carried home by the covered wings of angels to the Lord Tuesday, September 13, 2022.

Born in Wallace, SC, she was the daughter of the late Jesse Lee "Doc" Matheson and Alene Quick Matheson

Brenda lived most of her life in Cheraw, SC attending Cheraw High school, and North Cheraw...

Jon Dwight Roche

Jon Dwight Roche

Sep 12, 2022

With great sadness the family of Jon Dwight Roché announce his passing September 12, 2022, at the age of 70. He passed away peacefully with loved ones at his side. His strength, clever wit, and sly humor were present to the end. Jon was born to Virgil Joseph Roché and Wanda Ella (Sherrod) Roché of Greenville, PA on December...

Robert Mcnutt

Robert Mcnutt

Sep 11, 2022

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

Julie Keisler Dykes

Julie Keisler Dykes

Sep 9, 2022

Julie Bobbett Dykes (Keisler) 58 of Swansea passed away September 9, 2022. She was born in Columbia on May 1,1964 to the late Bobby & Elaine Keisler. Mrs. Dykes is Survived by her loving sons, Wayne Liva & Clayton Arbogast, Granddaughter Alexus Liva, Sisters Angela Keisler & DeeDee Keisler, Brother Eric Waldron, Nephews Bobby Keisler, Jeremy Keisler, Jace Keisler...

Ernest Wilson

Ernest Wilson

Sep 9, 2022

Ernest Dove Wilson (Ernie) Born February 12, 1944 in Columbia, SC to Ernest Dean Wilson and Bonnie Blalock Wilson. Ernie passed away Friday September 9, 2022, With family at bedside after a short illness. Ernie graduated from Eau Claire High school in 1962 and enlisted in the US Navy, After graduation he served at Sanford Naval Air Station in...

Loretta Fowler Lauber

Loretta Fowler Lauber

Sep 8, 2022

Mrs. Loretta Fowler Lauber, 92, passed away September 8, 2022. She was born on August 26, 1930 to that late Martha and Russell Belue. After retiring from nursing, Loretta spent countless hours watching her Gamecocks play and working in her yard. Surviving are her children, Richard (Melissa) Lauber and Debra Snow. Grandsons,  “Trip” and Spencer Lauber and two great...

James M. Witherspoon

James M. Witherspoon

Sep 7, 2022

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

Howard Oscar Rabon

Howard Oscar Rabon

Sep 4, 2022

Howard “Oscar” Rabon, 97, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2022, at his home in Chapin, SC.

Oscar was born in Lugoff, SC, to Eddie and Sallie (Kelly) Rabon on December 19, 1924.  He married Ellen Martin Rabon on June 13, 1947. He was predeceased by his siblings, Elma Schmidlkofer, Ed Rabon, and Ethel Branham. While serving...

Michael Charles Hallbick

Michael Charles Hallbick

Sep 1, 2022

Michael Charles Hallbick, 69, of West Columbia passed away September 1, 2022 at Lexington Medical Center. Mr. Hallbick was born in Urbana, Illinois and was the son of Barbara Campbell Robinson and the late Donald Hallbick. He worked for Cooper Industries for 30 years as a machinist, he loved fishing and prospecting for gold. Mr. Hallbick achieved a Associate...

Alfred Utsey

Alfred Utsey

Aug 28, 2022

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Claude Edward Hayes

Claude Edward Hayes

Aug 23, 2022

Claude Edward Hayes 60, of West Columbia passed away peacefully on August 23 2022. He was born in West Columbia and was the son of Olin Hayes and the late Dixie Hayes. He is survived by long time companion Anna Jones (AJ), Daughter Amber Hayes(Kevin Bozard) and grand daughter Kassidy Bozard; son, Michael Hayes; brother Freddie (Debora) Hayes, sisters...

John E. Strange, Jr.

John E. Strange, Jr.

Aug 22, 2022

Lexington, South Carolina - Colonel John E. Strange, Jr., 87, U.S. Air Force (Ret) went to be with the Lord after a long battle with cancer. He leaves behind to forever cherish his memory, his beloved wife Darleen M. Strange, their precious daughters Dana Salters (Frank) Of Red Bank, S.C and Debra Daney (Lee) Of Colorado Springs, CO. and...

Quince Oren Edwards

Quince Oren Edwards

Aug 20, 2022

Quince Oren Edwards, 87, of West Columbia, passed away on August 20, 2022. He was born in Galivants Ferry, SC to the late Noah Patrick and Emma Johnson Edwards; born on December 31, 1934. He is survived by his wife and high school sweetheart Hilda  Hardwick Edwards of 67 years.

Oren is survived by his children: Randy...

Shirley Mckinney

Shirley Mckinney

Aug 15, 2022

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

Clyde R. Lowery

Clyde R. Lowery

Aug 15, 2022

A graveside service to celebrate the life of Clyde R. Lowery, 91, of West Columbia will be held 11:00am Thursday August 18, 2022 at Southland Memorial Gardens with military honors. The family will receive friends from 6:00pm to 8:00pm Wednesday August 17, 2022 at Moseley Funeral & Cremation Service of West Columbia.

Mr. Lowery passed away Monday...

Shannon Eric Young

Shannon Eric Young

Aug 14, 2022

With heavy hearts we announce the death of Shannon Eric Young, 58, of Lexington, SC who passed away on August 14, 2022. Shannon spent his childhood years in Indiana but moved with his family to Florida in his teenage years. He then made his way to South Carolina, which he always referred to as "home". Shannon spent many years...