Obituaries

Feb 21, 2021

Rodney “Burt” Elbert Grigsby, 61, of Lexington passed away Sunday February 21, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Columbia and was the son of the late Elbert James and Eva Mae Snellgrove Grigsby. Burt loved hunting, fishing and the outdoors and was a active member of Jackbone Hill Hunting Club with Bucky Weaver, Gene...

Feb 21, 2021

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

Feb 19, 2021

Robert Allen Smith “made the crossing” from this world to his heavenly world on February 19, 2021 while in Prisma Richland Hospital His Celebration of Life will be on February 26, 2021 at 2:00pm at Columbia First Church of The Nazarene located at 901 St Andrews Road, Columbia, SC 29210 . The service will be officiated by Reverend Deana...

Feb 16, 2021

Leonard Emanuel Larsen, Sr . affectionately known as Buddy and Papa of St. Croix, United States Virgin Islands. Sunrise 12-7- 19 30 Sunset 2-16-2021

Leonard E. Larsen Sr . is survived by Candida R Colon Larsen his loving wife of 64 years; his son Leonard E . Larsen Jr (Ingrid Richardson) of St. Croix; his daughter Angela...

Feb 14, 2021

Mike Shaffer entered his Eternal and Heavenly Home on Feb14, 2021.. Mike was a career paramedic and served in the United States Navy. During his career, Mike worked at both Lexington and Richland County Emergency Medical Services as well as SCDHEC EMS and Savannah River Site EMS. Mike  was the son of the late Mary Evelyn Anderson. He is survived...

Feb 13, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Gerald “Randy” Randall Smith. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Feb 12, 2021

Jerry Larkin Boone, Sr.,79, died at his home in Gaston, SC, on February 12, 2021.

Jerry was born on September 5, 1941 to the late Thomas Larkin Boone and Annie Gaddy Boone in Charlotte, NC.

Jerry graduated from West Mecklenburg High School in Charlotte, where he was voted most talented male in his senior class....

Feb 12, 2021

Herbert Bland Allen, Jr, Columbia, SC, age 72, passed away suddenly on Friday morning February 12, 2021.  Mr. Allen was a graduate of the Citadel class of 1970.  He proudly served in the United States Army, the South Carolina Army National Guard, and the US Army Reserve for over 32 years of total service.  His Army service included a...

Feb 10, 2021

ELEANOR FRICK RHODES

September 29, 1930 - February 10, 2021

Chapin, SC - Eleanor Frick Rhodes, 90, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 10, 2021.

She was born to the late Bessie (Arnold) and Lester E. Frick.  In 1954, she married the late Kenneth E. Cope, who was serving in the US Army,...

Feb 10, 2021

Alvin Ray Holsonback , Sr.

Ray Holsonback , Sr., of Cayce, passed away on February 10, 2021

Ray was born in Joanna, SC, on November 19, 1933. He was the son of the late John Marvin Holsonback and Gussie Lou Dominick Holsonback .

Ray was a member of Trinity Baptist Church and a...

Feb 9, 2021

Byron Thomas Smith of West Columbia was born November 28, 1967, to the late Roscoe Albert Smith and Ruth Roberta Coons Smith. He is survived by his mother, sister, Angela Smith McGee (Tracy), and a number of aunts, uncles, and cousins. Byron attended Mt. Vernon Nazarene College and the University of South Carolina where he earned a bachelor's in philosophy,...

Feb 6, 2021

Carl Hartley of Lexington passed away Saturday February 6, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Lexington County and was the son of the late Bub and Maude Chavis Hartley. He enjoyed NASCAR, fishing and loved watching football and baseball. Mr. Hartley is survived by his loving wife, Margaret Hartley; children, Carlton Hartley, Cheryl...

Feb 1, 2021

Gloria B. (Jirel) Thoren, 92, of Columbia, SC passed away in her home Monday , February 1 , 2021. She was born in Columbia, November 22, 1928 to the late Dock and Maude (Cartledge) Jirel. She was youngest of 6 children. In her early years, Gloria had numerous jobs in Columbia including Switchboard Operator, Department Store Clerk, and Secretary....

Jan 30, 2021

Travis Verldone Mollett, (Uncle T) 46, of Lexington SC. passed away on January 31,2021. A service will be held at Moseley Funeral & Cremation Service, Johnny Brewington of Rock Family Worship Center will be officiating, Visitation will be held on February 6th, 2021 at Moseley Funeral & Cremation Service. from 5-7pm , with the memorial service following at 7:00pm. Travis...

Jan 30, 2021

A graveside service to celebrate the life of Wesley Thomas Bachman, 94, of Lexington will be held at 4:00 PM Wednesday February 3 , 2021 at Highway Pentecostal Holiness Church with Pastor Gene Henderson officiating. Please note that due to Covid 19 concer ns, masks and social distancing will be appreciated to maintain a safe environment for all.  The...

Jan 29, 2021

Swansea – A Memorial Service will be held at Grace Baptist Church, 416 Denham Avenue, West Columbia, SC 29160 on Saturday , February 6 th , 10 :00 a.m. in memory of Bill (William G.) Budenbender who left earth Friday, January 29th for his mansion in Heaven as promised by Jesus Chr i st in John 14: 1-3 :...

Jan 27, 2021

William “Cody” Miller of Pelion went to be with the Lord Wednesday evening January 27, 2021 at the age of 28. Cody was born October 8, 1992 to Janis Margaret Simmons of Gaston and William Kenneth Miller of Neese’s. Surviving Cody is his girlfriend Cassandra “Sandy” Dotson. His seven children William Cody Miller Jr., Connor Cole Miller (Christina Langford)...

Jan 25, 2021

A family graveside service for Paul Clements Knowles, 90, of Chapin will be held at 1:00 pm Saturday January 30, 2021 at Lower Lotts Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Knowles passed away on Monday January 25, 2021 at the The Lowman Home of Whiterock. He was the son of the late Enos F. and Jimmie Clements Knowles. Mr....

Jan 20, 2021

Carolyn Rickenbaker Roof, 82, of Lexington passed away 20 January 2021, in care. Born in Columbia and raised in St Matthews, the beloved only child of John Ojayer and Gladys Spigner Rickenbaker, Carolyn moved to Columbia in 1956 to attend business college. She then lived in Lexington for 63 years, from the time of her marriage to Walter Hampton...

Jan 18, 2021

Johnny “Ray” Prater, 57, of West Columbia died January 18, 2021. He was the son of Mary Prater and the late Harold Prater. He was a member of Mt. Hermon Lutheran Church. He was employed at RSI of Columbia where he was loved. Mr. Prater was survived by his brothers, Harold L. Prater (Karen) and D. Wayne Prater (Tracy); 3...