Obituaries

Apr 25, 2021

OBITUARY FOR MYRTLE T. RIKARD

Early Sunday morning, April 25, 2021, Myrtle T. Rikard passed from this life to her eternal home in Heaven.  After years of declining health, she made her transition to be with Christ.  She was 89 years old and was a resident at National Health Care in West Columbia .  She is predeceased...

Apr 24, 2021

Donnie Colie Shumpert, born November 23 , 1942, went to live with God and his ang els on April 24, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Carolyn (Hembree) Shumpert . He was preceded in death by his Father and Mother, Colie H. and Willie Mae Martin Shumpert and Brother-in-law Terry LeCraw.

He is...

Apr 17, 2021

Ora Ann Hayes passed away Saturday April 17, 2021. She was a wonderful woman, she had a huge, warm, caring and loving heart. Ann loved everyone, her life was all about helping others. She was dedicated to her family and enjoyed running her restaurant years ago. Ann retired and loved spending time with her family, friends and her two furbabies....

Apr 17, 2021

SFC (Retired) Wendell M. Templeton

Of Gaston, SC

Wendell, 81, son of the late John D. & Lillian Templeton, went home to be with the Lord on April 17, 2021.He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Phyllis Baxley Templeton, his son Gary D. Templeton of Austin, Tx , one brother, John D Templeton...

Apr 16, 2021

A service to celebrate the life of James Cecil Sharpe, 86,  of West Columbia will be held at 2 PM Monday, April 19, 2021 at the First Baptist Church of Gaston. The family will receive friends at the church beginning at 12:30 PM until the time of the service.  in lieu of flowers,  please make memorial contributions is to...

Apr 8, 2021

Wiley John Williams was a native of Shreveport, Louisiana where he studied violin, piano, and art. He was concertmaster his HS senior year of the Louisiana All State Orchestra.  He played trumpet and bass drum in his high school band, later changing to bassoon. BM and MM degrees were earned from the University of North Texas as a pupil...

Apr 7, 2021

Michael Free Spirit A.K.A

Michael Sylvester Proctor Of North, S.C. 29112, was finally set free on April 7 th , 2021.

Preceded in death by his parents Francis Marion Proctor and Margret Eunice Gunter as well as his younger brother Kenneth William Proctor.

Michael was 73 of North, SC, 29112

He...

Apr 5, 2021

Ashten Danielle Strickland, 32, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 5, 2021. She was born on June 4, 1988 in Lexington, SC.  Ashten enjoyed spending time with her boyfriend, Mark Scheibler, and most importantly deeply loved her two children, family and friends. Growing up, Ashten had a way about her that drew people to her, she was outgoing, outspoken,...

Apr 5, 2021

Marshall Monroe B uff, 86 , son of the late L eonard Hobson Buff, Sr. and Eliza Gunter Buff , died unexpect ed ly on January 19, 2021, while on vacation in Florida . He was born November 22, 1934 , and was a lif e long resident of W est Columbia, SC. M arshall was a member of...

Apr 4, 2021

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

Mar 31, 2021

We regretfully announce the passing of Pauletta Taylor Parker , who passed away on March 3 1st , 202 1 . Pauletta had a difficult battle with cancer and is finally at rest. She will be forever loved and forever remembered.

Pauletta was born on August 26, 1954 to Paul Ray Taylor and Patricia Faye Oswald Taylor...

Mar 28, 2021

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

Mar 27, 2021

Cynthia Ann Hicks Oswald

November 30, 1949 — March 27, 2021

Cynthia H. Oswald, 71, of West Columbia SC, joined her loving husband Robert L Oswald Sr. on March 27, 2021. She was born in Greenville SC to the late Rev Lloyd E and Rae Nell Snelgrove Hicks .

As a teenager, Cindy...

Mar 24, 2021

James Albert Amick, “JA” , of Columbia passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2021.  He was born February 26, 1930 in Lexington, SC.

​ He was the son of the late Jonas and Bertha Amick.  James is survived by his loving wife of almost 69 years, Martha Shealy Amick; a daughter, Ginger (Eddie) Hill of Rock Hill; and...

Mar 15, 2021

Dorothy M. Thompson, 93, died March 15 , 2021 at her home in West Columbia, SC. Dorothy was born on October 25, 1927 in Charleston, SC and grew up in North Charleston, SC. She graduated from North Ch arleston High School, worked for the Port of Embarkation, and for General Asbestos and R a y bestos Company (GARCO) in...

Mar 4, 2021

Earl “Alan” Harmon passed from this life into the Father’s Kingdom on Thursday March 4, 2021 after a short illness. He was born in Baton Rouge, LA. and was the son of the late Earl Ambrose Harmon and Helen Shull Harmon. He was a member of First Baptist Church of West Columbia Alan is survived by his loving wife...

Mar 3, 2021

Allan Dale Rotan

September 06 th , 1952 – March 3 rd , 2021

Allan “Pepaw” Rotan, 68, of West Columbia, South Carolina, passed away on the 3 rd day of March, 2021.

Allan was born September 6 th , 1952 to Frances Clyburn in Florence, South Carolina. He graduated from Airport High...

Feb 26, 2021

Julia Jackson Waters, 51 of West Columbia passed away Friday February 26, 2021. She was born in Columbia, SC and was the daughter of Sharleen Carole Ockoskis and the late Kenneth Ray Jackson. Julia was raised by her maternal grandparents, Ethel and Walter Ockoskis. She was a graduate of Dreher High School. enjoyed listening to the Grateful Dead and...

Feb 26, 2021

A private family graveside service to celebrate the life of Jane Robertson Eubanks, 94, of Cayce will be held Monday March 1, 2021 at Mt. Tabor Lutheran Church Cemetery. The family will not have a formal visitation but friends and family are welcome to come view and sign the register book beginning Sunday February 28,2021 after 1:00pm at Moseley...

Feb 25, 2021

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