Obituaries

Mar 5, 2025

John Calvin Cockram Jr., a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and master electrician, passed away peacefully on March 5,2025, at the age of 69 after a short, but courageous battle with cancer. Born July 18, 1955, in Gastonia, North Carolina, John resided in Eastover, South Carolina, for over 30 years, where he built a life marked by hard work, dedication,...

Feb 28, 2025

Jennifer Jaco (Snyder) - Known as “Jennifer” to most, but simply referred to by many as “Jen”; only two ever privileged to call her “Mom”, and yet above all of these, her favorite name to hear was “Gigi” ... that’s the name she embraced and cherished abundantly. Jennifer touched each and every person that she ever encountered, in one...

Feb 24, 2025

A service to celebrate the life of Sandra R. Brazell of West Columbia will be held at 11:00 am Wednesday March 5, 2025 at Grace Baptist Church. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will follow the service at Fort Jackson National Cemetery.  Memorials may be made to Grace Baptist Church, ...

Feb 18, 2025

Johnny Richard Kyzer, age 78 of Irmo, SC passed away February 18, 2025. Johnny was born in San Francisco, CA but was a lifelong resident of the Columbia area. He was the son of the late Hollie and Betty June Kyzer. Johnny proudly worked for many years at Horseman Dolls in West Columbia and later retired from Meetze Plumbing...

Feb 10, 2025

Richard A. “Ricky” Roddy Born August 17, 1962 in Lexington County to Cleo and Carole Roddy. Growing up, his father coached him and his brother in baseball which spurred his passion to coach softball. Anyone who knew him, knew Ricky lived his life to the fullest! He loved his Harley and riding with family and friends, kayaking and white...

Feb 6, 2025

It is with deep sorrow, the family announces the passing of Patricia Ann Ballard Sikes of Lugoff, SC on February 6, 2025. Mrs Sikes was born October 19, 1953 in Columbia, SC. She was the baby girl of seven children.

She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Alvin Eugene Sikes; parents, Luther H. Ballard and Edna Earle...

Feb 4, 2025

Jeffery Scott Greer, 60, of West Columbia passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. He was born on January 8, 1965, in Warner Robbins, Georgia, to the late Gary Elbert and Nelda “Gerry” Hill Greer Sr.

Jeff is survived by his wife of 37 years, Brenda Wyatt Greer, son Joshua Greer (Dusty Roether), daughter Kathryn Livingston (Benjamin),...

Feb 3, 2025

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

Feb 3, 2025

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

Feb 1, 2025

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

Jan 24, 2025

Nancy Rhoads Hess went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday January 24, 2025 after her courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.

Born on May 14, 1940, in Brooklyn, New York, she was the daughter of Ellsworth and Madeleine Rhoads. As her father was career military, the family moved often during her childhood, living in...

Jan 20, 2025

Judy La Rue Murphy (Lyles) of West Columbia, SC passed away of natural causes on Monday, January 20, 2025, at the age of 85.  Born May 23, 1939, in Chester SC; she was the daughter of the late Howard and Doris Lyles (Estridge).

Judy was a very loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother,and great-grandmother throughout her life.  She...

Jan 18, 2025

Mary “Sue” Funk Jordan of Elgin. A funeral service celebrating the life of Sue Jordan, 94, of Elgin who passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025 will be held at 1:00 pm Tuesday January 28th 2025 at Spring Valley Baptist Church. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will follow at...

Jan 18, 2025

Tonya marie spires passed away on January 18th, 2025. She was born on January 13th 1968 in Columbia South Carolina. It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our mother who lived a beautiful life; Full of love, laughter and resilience. Shetouched the life of all who knew her. Tonya spent her last 11 years with ...

Jan 17, 2025

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

Jan 17, 2025

Dr. James M. Donahue passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025 after a prolonged illness and was surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 27, 1954, and was preceded  in death by his father, William F. Donohue and mother, Helen Wells Donohue. Dr. Donahue leaves behind his beloved wife, Carolyn Cooper Donahue; children, Margaret (Meg) Halloran...

Jan 16, 2025

Barbara Meetze Kyzer, age 80 of Irmo, SC, passed Thursday, January 16, 2025. Barbara was born in Lexington County and was the daughter of the late Elton Sanders Meetze and Bessie Rawls Meetze. Mrs. Kyzer proudly worked for many years at Horseman Dolls in West Columbia and later retired from Meetze Plumbing in Irmo. Her greatest love was always ...

Jan 15, 2025

Mary Shannon C. Dameron, a loving wife, mother, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Prosperity, SC on Wednesday, January 15th 2025. She was 50 years old. Mary Shannon was born August, 14 1974 in Lexington, SC the daughter of Freddie L. Cain and Janette Fulmer Cain. Mary Shannon graduated from Airport Highschool in 1992, then...

Jan 14, 2025

Nancy Grace DeWitt of Lexington, SC, affectionately known as “Nance” by her husband, Alan, passed away unexpectedly at home on January 14, 2025, at the age of 70. Nancy was born April 18, 1954 in Youngstown, Ohio to the late Robert Francis and Mary Grace (Sox) Hannon.

“No farewell words were spoken, no time to say goodbye,...

Jan 12, 2025

Buren Rufus Oswald was born in Leesville, SC, on January 18, 1931. He spent his early years working on his parents’ farm with siblings Reba, Mary Lou and Wilbur. He recalled neighbor Eskie Ellewine teaching him how to make a newfangled sandwich, “you put jelly and pinnit butter between two pieces of bread and, boy, you’ve got yourself something.”...