Obituaries

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...

Kenneth Stevens, Sr.

Dec 29, 2020

Kenneth "Ken" Lee Stevens, Sr.  died peacefully at home  on December 29, 2020 in Columbia, South Carolina supported  by his loving family. He was 79 years old. A small family graveside service to be led by family friend MAJ Paul Carroll will be held on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Celestial Memorial Gardens in West Columbia. In...

Sybil Gleaton

Dec 27, 2020

Sybil Jane Whetstone Gleaton

West Columbia - Graveside services for Sybil Gleaton, 81, of 201 Parkwood Court, West Columbia, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at Clinton United Methodist Church, 332 Hollow Creek Road in Salley, South Carolina.  An one hour visitation with the family afterwards will be available. In lieu of flowers,...

William Rex Bush

Dec 24, 2020

William Rex Bush passed away December 24, 2020 from a long battle with lung cancer. He is survived by his father, Reggie Bush and stepmother, Shiela; brothers, Steven Bush and Jake Dehart. Rex also leaves behind his loving daughter, Molli-Anna Bush; stepdaughters, Chantel Matthews and Madalyn McCarter; grandsons, Tyler, Randy and Leo; nieces and nephews. Rex was preceded in death...

Harry Allen Cameron

Dec 20, 2020

Harry Allen Cameron passed peacefully to his heavenly home on Sunday, December 20, 2020 on his 53 rd wedding anniversary. He is now reunited with his beloved wife, Connie, and now in the presence of his Savior.

Allen is survived by his children, Jennifer Cameron Johnson and Daniel Cameron, granddaughters ,Rachel(Chris), Chelsea(Caleb), and Katie, and many cousins....

Eric L. Fowler

Dec 18, 2020

Eric L. Fowler went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 18, 2020. He was 88. A life-long resident of West Columbia, SC, he was the son of Benny and Birdie Fowler, and brother to Raymond Fowler and Miriam Fowler Morris King. He graduated from Brookland-Cayce High School in 1952, where he was later inducted into their athletic...

Jimmy Elmore

Dec 16, 2020

A graveside service for Jimmy W. Elmore, Sr., 84, of Cayce will be held on Saturday December 19, 2020 at 12:30 in Sightler Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00am to 12:00 noon Saturday prior to the graveside at Moseley Funeral & Cremation Service. Mr. Elmore passed away Wednesday December 16, 2020 at his home surrounded by his...

Alta L. Lambert

Dec 8, 2020

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

Judy Dyanne Burnett

Dec 3, 2020

Judy Dyanne Burnett passed away December 3, 2020. She was predeceased by her parents George Monroe And Doris P. Shealy. Surviving are her son Terry Anthony Burnett and daughter Misty Denise Burnett, along with one grandchild Julia Laken Belle Doughty. Surviving siblings are Jettie (Thomas) Covington, Joyce (Tom) Rosson, and George (Vicki) Shealy, among many nieces and nephews. Due...

Susan (Duncan) Terry

Nov 30, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Susan (Duncan) Terry. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.