Obituaries

Herbert B. Allen, Jr.

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...

Eleanor Rhodes

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,...

Alvin Ray Holsonback, Sr.

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...

Byron Thomas Smith

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,...

Carl Hartley

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...

Gloria B. (Jirel) Thoren

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....

Travis Mollett

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...

Wesley Thomas Bachman

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...

William G. Budenbender

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 :...

William Cody Miller

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)...

Paul Clements Knowles

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....

Carolyn (Rickenbaker) Roof

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...

Johnny Ray Prater

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...

Shelvy A. Sturkie

Jan 18, 2021

Shelvy Ann Ellisor Sturkie

July 30, 1937-January 18, 2021 Shelvy was born July 30, 1937 according to her mother.  The medical records say she was born on July 31, 1937.  We always celebrated on the 30th! Her parents were Ernest Olee Ellisor and Susilue Hatchell Ellisor.  She married George Lee Sturkie on November 25, 1953.  They had 5...

Sharon D. Parker

Jan 17, 2021

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

Jamie Warren Brimmer

Jan 17, 2021

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

Patricia Sox

Jan 11, 2021

A graveside service to celebrate the life of Patricia Sox, 84, of Gaston will be held at 12:00 noon Saturday January 16, 2021 at Celestial Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Sox passed away Monday January 11, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of the late Lottie and Eli Ekovich and William Virgil “Red” and Areta Millwood.  ...

James Leon Stroupe

Jan 8, 2021

James "Leon" Stroupe born on December 30, 1980 in Memphis, TN and passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021. He was the son of M.H. Stroupe lll & Elizabeth McDonald Stroupe.

Leon enjoyed life's simple pleasures. He was a diehard Clemson fan and often loved teasing his brother who is a fan of the Carolina Gamecocks. He enjoyed...

Harold P. Prater

Jan 6, 2021

Harold P. Prater, 85, of West Columbia died January 6,2021. Born in Newberry County, he was the son of the late Eugene and Bessie Prater. He retired from Carolina Eastman. He was also a member of the Masons. Mr. Prater served in the National Guard. Mr. Prater is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Mary Prater. He...

Catherine (Hammond) Bradley

Jan 4, 2021

Columbia – Catherine Spann Hammond Bradley, artist, teacher and rental property manager, died Monday morning, January 4, 2021, at Prisma Health Richland in Columbia. She was 74 years old. Catherine H. Bradley was the oldest daughter of Ellene Hill Hammond and Edward Spann Hammond, II. Mrs. Bradley was born December 10, 1946, at the old Columbia Hospital. She was...