Obituaries

Phillip Corley

Phillip Corley

Aug 12, 2022

Phillip L " Bull" Corley, 73, passed away August 12, 2022 from Parkinson's.  He is survived by his loving wife, Frances Hilyer Corley, brother Ron Corley (Madaline), sister Sandra Amodio, God-given grandchildren Trey and Morgan Weaver and their parents, Alex and Nan Weaver, 16 nieces and nephews, and many grand-nieces and grand-nephews.  He was predeceased by his parents, Robert...

Marion Douglas “Doug” West, Sr.

Marion Douglas “Doug” West, Sr.

Aug 11, 2022

Doug West, 75, Former owner of Doug's Rugs, and lifelong resident of Cayce/west Columbia, passed away on August 11, 2022.

He was born in Camden on May 24th, 1947, son of late Clyde and Willie Mae West. He is survived by his wife Patty, son Doug Jr (Kim), daughter Mandy (Ryan), grandson Dean, and granddaughters Jayde, Trista...

Hazel (Pinzon)  Leonard

Hazel (Pinzon) Leonard

Aug 9, 2022

After a long battle with congestive heart failure, Hazel (Hayes) Pinzon Leonard, 82 of Lexington SC passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, 8/9/2022.

Hazel is survived by her daughter, Michelle Bear (Michael) of Irmo, grandson Michael All of Irmo, nephews Jeff Brewer (Suzanne) of Lexington, Greg Brewer of Lexington, a great grandson Liam All and nephews...

Lori Anne Bolen

Lori Anne Bolen

Aug 9, 2022

A service to celebrate the life of Lori Anne Bolen, 48, of West Columbia will be held at 11:00am Saturday October 15, 2022 at Edge Church, 3220 Platt Springs Road, West Columbia, SC 29170. The family request all those in attendance please wear bright cheerful colors to the service.

Lori passed away August 9, 2022. She was...

Merlin “Roy” Leroy Lawrence

Merlin “Roy” Leroy Lawrence

Aug 4, 2022

Merlin (Roy) Leroy Lawrence, 81 formerly of Lexington passed away on Thursday morning August 4, 2022.  Born in Merry Hill, North Carolina on May 9, 1941.

He was the son of the late Claude Lawrence and Rosa Mae Bowman.

Roy served in the U. S. Army during the Vietnam Era.  He worked for the Federal...

Walter Wesley Nelson

Walter Wesley Nelson

Aug 3, 2022

Walter Wesley Nelson (1940-2022) A Homecoming service celebrating Wesley Nelson will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 12, 2022 in the Chapel of Celestial Memorial Gardens in West Columbia. Wesley passed on Wednesday, August 3, 2022. Born February 8, 1940, to the late Berger Walter Nelson and Roxie Smith Stegal. Wesley was very proud of his early beginnings...

Robin Hanna

Robin Hanna

Jul 25, 2022

Robin ascended into heaven on Monday, July 25th, 2022, after a long battle with breast cancer.  Robin was born to Wilma H. Berry and John Ray Hanna in Augusta, Georgia on July 31, 1971.  She attended Brookland-Cayce High School and was an avid, loyal Clemson fan who enjoyed spending time with her husband, children and pets.  She is now...

Cathy Ruth Roche’

Cathy Ruth Roche’

Jul 24, 2022

It is with deep sadness that the family of Cathy (Conaway) Roché announce her passing on July 24th, 2022 at the age of 70. She passed away peacefully at home with loved ones by her side. The cruelty of glioblastoma is unforgiving, taking her far too early, less than one month from diagnosis. Cathy was born to Robert L....

Cathy Roche

Cathy Roche

Jul 24, 2022

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

Thaddeous Edward Bright

Thaddeous Edward Bright

Jul 23, 2022

Thaddeous Edward Bright, resident of Myrtle Beach, SC and formerly from Cayce, SC 81, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2022. He was born in Columbia, SC. He was the first of eight children to William Edward and Doris Gibbons Bright. Ed attended Hollywood High School in Saluda, SC. He worked as a salesman for numerous paper and packaging...

Ronald “Ron” Gene Lagrange

Ronald “Ron” Gene Lagrange

Jul 21, 2022

Ronald (Ron) Gene LaGrange, PhD, born December 5, 1939 in Abilene, TX, son of Gladys Moody and Gilbert Oscar LaGrange, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2022 in Irmo, SC, at home surrounded by family.

Ron attended Austin High in El Paso, TX, Texas Western College and SMU (BA), University of Illinois Urbana-Champagne (MS and PhD in...

Peggy Christine Shoup

Peggy Christine Shoup

Jul 11, 2022

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

Charles E. “Charlie” Pruitt

Charles E. “Charlie” Pruitt

Jun 29, 2022

Charles (Charlie) Pruitt was born on May 15, 1958, in Columbia, South Carolina. He passed peacefully on June 29, 2022, at 64 years old. Charles was a beloved son, brother, father, grandfather (Pops), great-grandfather and friend. Charles was a graduate of Dreher High School and self-employed. He played football at Dreher and many years of softball after high school....

Mary Ellen Wise Prater

Mary Ellen Wise Prater

Jun 29, 2022

Mary Wise Prater, 86, of West Columbia died June 29, 2022. Born in Newberry, SC, she was the daughter of the late Henry Walter and Gladys Shealy Wise Mrs. Prater was an active  member of Trinity Baptist church for many years. She loved her family and friends dearly. She enjoyed shopping, eating out, family gatherings, beach trips, and mountain...

Marvin Ronald Brown, Jr.

Marvin Ronald Brown, Jr.

Jun 28, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Marvin Ronald Brown, Jr.. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Ronald “Ronnie” Adrian Kelly

Ronald “Ronnie” Adrian Kelly

Jun 28, 2022

Ronald (Ronnie) Adrian Kelly

June 29, 1942 – June 28, 2022

Pelion, SC

Ronnie left this world behind one day shy of his 80th birthday – The family has decided to give him that day – so 80 it is. He was born in Spartanburg, SC to the late Silas W. and Jessie...

Barbara Ann Davis Johnson

Barbara Ann Davis Johnson

Jun 27, 2022

A service to celebrate the life of Barbara Ann Davis Johnson, age 70, of Columbia SC will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday July 2, 2022 in the chapel of Moseley Funeral & Cremation Service. Burial will follow the service at the Beaver Dam Baptist Church Cemetery in Bethune SC. The family will receive family and friends one hour...

James A. Gantt

James A. Gantt

Jun 27, 2022

A service to celebrate the life of James Aaron Gantt, 87, of Lexington will be held at 6pm Thursday June 30, 2022 in the chapel of Moseley Funeral & Cremation Service. The family will receive friends from 4-6pm prior to the service at the funeral home. Mr. Gantt will be buried at Fort Jackson National Cemetery at a later...

Francis “Boyd” Steele

Francis “Boyd” Steele

Jun 24, 2022

Francis Boyd Steele, 70, of West Columbia, SC went to be with his Creator on Friday, June 24, 2022. A memorial service for Boyd  will be held at 3:00pm at Mt. Tabor Lutheran Church at 1000 B Ave, West Columbia, SC 29169. Boyd’s ashes will be spread in the mountains in Cherokee, North Carolina. Boyd was born in West...

James E. Blackston

James E. Blackston

Jun 23, 2022

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