Obituaries

Oct 30, 2021

Ken Plonk, age 72, died unexpectedly at his home in Columbia, South Carolina on October 30, 2021. Ken was born November 7, 1948, in Charlotte, NC to his late parents Clarence Samuel Plonk and Julia Pollock Plonk of Kings Mountain. Ken was preceded in death by his sister-in-law Rebecca Marvin Plonk. Ken is survived by brothers Thomas Plonk, Mike...

Oct 30, 2021

Dale Marie Smoak, 66, passed away on Saturday, October 30, 2021. Born on October 1, 1955 in Columbia, SC, she was a daughter of the late Charles McLaughlin and Mertie Coker McLaughlin.

Left to cherish her memory is her husband, Ken Smoak, Sr.; children, Ken Smoak, Jr. and Shawn Smoak; step children, Brandon Smoak and Nicole Nichols;...

Oct 27, 2021

Christopher Eugene Parker, 38, passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2021. Born on May 19, 1983 in Lexington, SC, he was the son of Phillip E. Parker, JR. and Tonya R. Parker.

He was preceded in death by his aunt, Brenda Tedder (Dean) and a grandmother, Carolyn Steele.

Left to cherish his memory, in addition...

Oct 25, 2021

Linda Lucia Wessinger, beloved daughter, niece, cousin, and friend, passed away Monday, October 25, 2021, after battling a lengthy illness. Born on August 9, 1956 in Orangeburg, SC, she was the daughter of Roberta Lloyd Wessinger and the late Herb Wessinger. Linda attended Brookland Cayce High School and Francis Marion University, where she earned her triple major Bachelors degree...

Oct 25, 2021

Allison Marie Brantley      March 1 st , 1985 to October 25 th , 2021

Allison Marie Brantley (Clark),36, Artist-Dancer-Philosopher passed away on Monday, October 25 th after a lifelong battle with seizures. She said she wished just once an obituary would show cause of death.

Born in Lexington SC she was the beloved daughter of...

Oct 24, 2021

Benny Campanella, Sr., age 77, of Bucyrus, Ohio passed away earlier this month following an extended illness.

Benny was born on January 18, 1944, in Freeburn, Kentucky; the son of the late Michele (Mike) Campanella, who emigrated from Sicily, and the late Margaret (Blankenship) Campanella.

After graduating from Phelps High School in 1962 where he...

Oct 20, 2021

Kate K. Sightler, 81, passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021. Born on May 20, 1940 in Prosperity, SC, she was a daughter of the late Roy Kelly and Cora D. Kelly.

Quilting, Gardening, hiking with family, and spending time with her pets were a few of Kate's favorite things.

Left to cherish her memory...

Oct 16, 2021

Della Lee Davis-Hagins, 49, passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021. Born on April 7, 1972 in Charleston, West Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Maynard “Butch” Davis and Patricia Lynn Davis. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Michael Vincent Davis. Left to cherish her memory, are her husband, Robert Hagins, Sr.; children,...

Oct 16, 2021

Requiem Mass will be celebrated for the Repose of the Soul of William Schell Reamer IV on Wednesday, October 20 at 10:30 am at the Church of the Good Shepherd (Episcopal), 1512 Blanding Street, Columbia. Bill died at age 63 after a long battle with cancer on Saturday, October 16, 2021. He will be missed by all that knew him...

Oct 14, 2021

Mrs. Carol Jean Smith, age 74, of Gaston, passed away Thursday morning , October  14, 2021, at her residence.

She was born May 4, 1947, in Lexington County, a daughter of the late Arthur and Pauline Smith of West Columbia.

Carol was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, James Monroe Smith Jr,a...

Oct 12, 2021

Brandon Lambert , 39 , died unexpectedly on October 12 , 2021 with h is family by h is side in Columbia, SC.

A memorial service w ill be Sunday, November 7 at a private venue on Lake Murray .

He was born in Lexington, SC to Derrell and Vickie Lambert .

Brandon...

Oct 4, 2021

Patricia Lynn Rangel, 52, passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021. Born on February 15, 1969 in Columbia, SC she was a daughter of the late Brent Hamlin and Linda Kimbler Hamlin.

Hard work defined Patricia. A true jack  (Jill) of all trades, she never shied away from getting her hands dirty, and her work ethic was...

Oct 4, 2021

Ronald W. Geddings, 67, of Columbia passed away Monday October 4, 2021. He was a son of the late Walter "Bokie" White and Lucille White. He was a truck driver for 30 years, driving all over the continental United States, Canada, and Mexico. He was a long time active member of Edmund Baptist Church serving as Sunday School Director and...

Sep 29, 2021

Scott Gary Weissman was born the youngest of four sons to Harriet and Marvin Weissman on July 29, 1961 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He lost his battle with pancreatic cancer, surrounded by family, on September 29, 2021. Scott spent his younger years traveling with his family due to his father Marvin's Navel career. Once Marvin retired, after his final...

Sep 28, 2021

Margaret Sara Crapps, 44, passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2021. Born in Lexington, SC on April 19, 1977 she was a daughter of Margaret Johnson and the late Joseph M. Frick, Jr.

Sara loved shooting pool, was passionate about her job at Lendmark Financial, and lived life to the fullest everyday. She enjoyed cooking and spending...

Sep 27, 2021

Ivory Johnson Huggins, “Tootie”, 72 of West Columbia, South Carolina passed away peacefully September 27, 2021 after a lengthy battle with Glioblastoma. Born in Columbia SC, Tootie was the daughter of Herbert Johnson and Dorothy Johnson Vaughn.

Tootie worked for South Carolina National Guard at McEntire Air Force Base and retired from the SC National Guard’s Adjutant...

Sep 26, 2021

Heather Renee Jordan, 30, passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021. Born on November 18, 1990 in Columbia, South Carolina she was a daughter of Robert G. Crosby and Ann Jordan Crosby.

Left to cherish her memory are her parents, Robert and Ann Crosby; daughter, Lily Jade Grantham; and siblings, Lisa Ann Jeffcoat, Christina Marie Jordan, Jason...

Sep 25, 2021

Richard Ford Jr, 36 passed away September 25, 2021 in the ICU unit at Lexington Medical Center with his wife and their son by his side  He was born May 20, 1985 in Columbia, SC. Richard was a husband and father of 2 kids with his wife, Linda Ford.. Richar.d was a hard worker who never gave up  He...

Sep 25, 2021

Harry R. Walters entered into Eternal Rest on Saturday, September 25, 2021. Harry was born on March 20, 1948 in Middlesboro, Kentucky. Harry was a resident of Gaston, South Carolina. He spent the majority of his life as a paint contractor in the construction field. He is survived by two brothers, Buell A. Bolin, Jr. of Augusta, GA and George...

Sep 20, 2021

Ralph W Wright, SR.  (83) Ralph a/k/a PaPa was born in Columbia, SC to the late Walter C and Jessie L Yandle Wright. He joined them in Heaven on Monday. He is survived by his wife of 64 years Jeanette Kelly Wright, his children Ralph Wayne Wright, JR, Janet M Granade (Joseph), Robert A Wright, siblings Curtis (Buddy) Wright,...