Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

Aug 28, 2022

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

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...