Obituaries

Paulette Brooks Sheppard

Nov 25, 2020

Paulette Brooks Sheppard made her grand entrance into heaven November 25th, 2020. Born to the late W.T. and Sarah Williams on May 23rd 1951, God truly broke the mold when he created Paulette. In life she enjoyed ballroom dancing, all things Elvis, borrowing her friends husbands, and of course, margaritas. Endowed with the gift of individualization, Paulette made everyone...

Regina Victoria Crouch

Nov 24, 2020

Regina Victoria Crouch, 63, of South Congaree entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 after a brief illness. Regina was born in Lexington County, and remained a lifelong resident. She was the loving wife of Robert “Bob“ Crouch of the home, where they raised three sons. Regina will be remembered for her beauty and kindness of heart,...

Francisco Torres

Nov 22, 2020

Rev. Francisco “Frank” Torres, Jr. was born on November 21, 1944 in Mercedes, TX. He served in the United States Army from 1965 until September 22, 1971 where he served as a SP4 when he was honorably discharged. Rev. Torres accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his Savior and baptized in his name by Rev. Miguel Marrufo, Jr. on May...

Cathy Robinson

Nov 20, 2020

Cathy Baughman Robinson, age 61, passed away on November 20, 2020, four weeks after suffering a heart attack and multiple complications both during and after heart surgery.

Born on November 1, 1959 in Saluda SC, Cathy was the daughter of the late Donald “Sonny” Baughman and the late Louise Harvey Baughman.

Cathy is survived by...

Lula Mae “Lou” Spearman Major

Nov 15, 2020

Lula M ae "Lou" Spearman Major

WEST COLUMBIA – Lula Mae "Lou" Spearman Major, 94, of West Columbia passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2020.

​ Born on December 25, 1925 in Piedmont, SC, Lou was the daughter of the late James Earl Spearman and the late Lula Ivadell Sanders Spearman. Lou was predeceased by...

James M. Smith, Jr.

Nov 10, 2020

James Monroe Smith Jr (Kilo-watt),78, of Gaston South Carolina, signed off for the last time

Tuesday November 10th 2020. He was born on Nov 18th 1941 in Columbia, South Carolina to James M Smith Sr and Molly Fulmon Smith.

James, United States Veteran, faithfully served in the US Army for 8 years including the Vietnam...

Jill Marie Knobloch

Nov 7, 2020

Jill Marie Knobloch, age 42, went to be with the Lord on November 7, 2020 while being held in her mother’s arms and her son gently stroking her hand after suffering from complications of a stroke. Jill was born in Marquette, MI on June 23, 1978 to Kathy (Kaczuk) Knobloch of Columbia, SC and Joe Knobloch of San Angelo,...

Ruth (Evans) Riddle

Nov 7, 2020

Ruth Evans Riddle passed peacefully in her sleep on Saturday November 7, 2020. She was born on May 19, 1945. She graduated from Lee Edwards High School in Asheville NC. For the majority of her career, Ruth worked as a tax preparer, office manager and city manager at H&R Block. She finished her career working for Randall Raber CPA. Ruth...

Shirley Lee (Blazer) Best

Nov 5, 2020

On Thursday, November 5, 2020, Shirley Lee Blazer Best of West Columbia, loving wife and mother of three children, passed at age 76. Shirley was born on September 2, 1944, in Van Wert, OH to Orvie and Mildred Blazer. On April 5, 1964, she married her best friend and soulmate William Allen Best. Mrs. Best is survived by her...

Farin Derrick

Nov 3, 2020

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Nora Ellen Rucker

Nov 1, 2020

A private Family graveside service for Nora Ellen Rucker, 97 of Cayce will be held at 11 AM Thursday, November 5, 2020 in Elmwood Memorial Gardens and Cemetery. Pastor Brett Deyoung will officiate the service. Nora Ellen was born in Columbia South Carolina on February 7, 1923 and passed away on November 1, 2020. She was the daughter of the...

Debra Bradham

Oct 28, 2020

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Ernest “Eugene” Hallman

Oct 28, 2020

Eugene Hallman is survived by his children: Morwenna Denise Hallman, Laura Hallman Hunter Cunningham (son-in-law William Cunningham) and Christina Hallman. His grandchildren: Kristina Hallman, Brittany Hallman, Cameron Hunter (wife Jayde), Ashley Hopper (fiancé Jackson Dukes), Kathleen Hallman, Jordon Hallman (fiancé Rachel Jezzard), Brooke Hallman, and Amber Cunningham. His great-grandchildren: Storm, Landyn, Kaysen, Savannah, Coulson, Ensley, Maveryk, and Sophia. He...

Eleanora Allen

Oct 19, 2020

Eleanora Kathryn "Tommy" Allen, 99, formerly of Clarksville, Tennessee, passed away on October 19, 2020 at Opus Post-Acute nursing home.  She had been moved to the Columbia SC area by her son and daughter in law.

Mrs. Allen was born in East Palestine, Ohio on November 20, 1920.  After high school she joined the American Red Cross and...

Doris Green

Oct 17, 2020

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Joyce Patterson

Oct 17, 2020

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Bobby Joshua “Sheert Skeert” Campbell

Oct 13, 2020

A service to celebrate the life of Bobby Joshua Campbell 26 of Pelion will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at 3:00pm at Dolorosa Worship Center Fellowship Hall or outside if weather permits! Due to Covid 19 restrictions we are limited to 70 people so we ask that unless weather permits an outdoor service that only close friends...

Alice Mae Bales

Oct 11, 2020

Alice Mae Bales, of Hopkins went to be with the lord on Oct 11, 2020, Mrs.  Bales was born in Louisa Virginia on Sept 24, 1947 to Berry and Alice Shapre. Ms. Bales is processed in death by her husband Billy Wayne Bales and grandchild, McKellar Wayne Rhea. She leaves behind 3 children, Paul Bales, Todd Bales and Tassy...

Pedro Roman

Oct 11, 2020

Pedro Luis Roman June 27, 1938-October 11, 2020 Beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.  Survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Elvira Roman; daughters Milagros Rinehart-Schmitt, Betzaida Roman-Arguello, Elizabeth Marrero, Anabell Roman-Colon and son Jose Luis Roman. Grandchildren Elvira, Tiffany, Jonathan, Tabitha, Aiden, Brielle and Jade. Great grand-daughter Mila.

Frances Cromer Link

Oct 11, 2020

Frances Cromer Link-   September 28, 1933-October 11, 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Frances Estelle Cromer Link. Mrs. Link was born in Lexington, South Carolina , on September 28, 1933 , and passed away peacefully on October 11, 2020.

She was the loving wife, of 69 years, to Lloyd...