Obituaries

Willie  James  Weatherford, Jr.

Willie James Weatherford, Jr.

Jun 28, 2020

In loving memory of a loving husband, father, grandpapa and friend gone but not forgotten (JW) Willie James Weatherford for Junior passed away on June 28, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Jenny Griggs Weatherford and son Willie J. Weatherford, III; Granddaughters Casey Castles Paitan Castles,  Chloey G. Weatherford and  Leanna M. Weatherford; brother, Billy Weatherford of Darlington....

Michael  “Todd” Hewitt

Michael “Todd” Hewitt

Jun 25, 2020

Michael “Todd” Hewitt, loving husband, father, son and brother went to be with our Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 25, 2020 after an extended battle with ALS (Commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease). Todd was born November 26, 1971 to Bishop and Janice Hewitt. He attended Midlands Technical College and went on to a career in IT. He married...

John  Minh (Diep Minh An)  Diep

John Minh (Diep Minh An) Diep

Jun 14, 2020

John Minh Diep (Diep Minh An), aged 83, passed away the morning of June 14, 2020 from complications due to ALS. John was born on October 9, 1936 in the village of Nam An ,Ba Vi District, Vietnam. John married Mary (Nguyen Thi Vong) in August 1968. John and Mary emigrated to the United States in 1980 with their four...

Martin  Levi Brown, Jr.

Martin Levi Brown, Jr.

Jun 11, 2020

Martin Levi Brown was born on June 10, 1928 to parents Martin L. Brown Sr. and Gertrude Shumpert Brown. Martin grew up with a strong work ethic from the farm work h e did in his younger years . After school, Martin attended Newberry college, obtaining a degree in business. Martin also attended classes at both LSU and Harvard...

Patricia  (Risinger)  Wilson

Patricia (Risinger) Wilson

Jun 3, 2020

Patricia Risinger (Pat) Wilson, 72, of West Columbia, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2020 with her husband, Charles, by her side. Pat had fought a courageous battle against Stage 4 Breast Cancer for the past 15 months. She is now free from her earthly body and is present in the presence of her precious Lord and Saviour, Jesus...

Andrew  Daniel Bunton, Sr.

Andrew Daniel Bunton, Sr.

Jun 3, 2020

 Andrew Daniel Bunton, Sr, 88, passed away peacefully at his home in Columbia, SC on June 3, 2020. He was born June 17, 1931 in Colleton County, the son of the late Willie and Cora Bunton. He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Eula Elizabeth. He is survived by his son, Andrew “Danny” Bunton, Jr...

Fred  L.  Watts

Fred L. Watts

May 29, 2020

Fred L. Watts, 92, of West Columbia passed away Friday May 29, 2020. He was the son of the late John Watts, Sr. and  Thelma Crime Watts Busbee.

Mr. Watts is survived by his daughter, Brenda Watts (Dennis) Reese and son in law, Ralph Jordan; grandson, John W. Deaver, III and granddaughter, Wendy D. Leonard; great grandchildren,...

Thomas  Lee Brown, Jr.

Thomas Lee Brown, Jr.

May 16, 2020

Thomas Lee Brown, Jr., 79, passed away peacefully on Saturday May 16, 2020 at Providence Hospital with his two daughters by his side. He was born in Columbia, SC on December 6, 1940 to Thomas Lee Brown, Sr. and Annie Lee Arnold Brown. He grew up in the Shandon area, graduated from Dreher High School, attended Spartanburg Methodist Junior College...

Pamela  Kirby

Pamela Kirby

May 13, 2020

Pamela Ann Kirby passes away May 13, 2020. She was born in Lexington, SC and was the daughter of James and Doris Cook Shoemake. Pamela is survived by her parents, children, Shauna (Tyson) Wise, Jada Cason, Bella Palma and Marques Cason; granddaughter, Caylani Wise; sister, Samantha Kirby and Samantha Pontzer and brothers, William (Adrianna) Trader and Richard (Victoria) Trader;...

Marvin  Crawford  Thompson

Marvin Crawford Thompson

May 5, 2020

Marvin Crawford Thompson, 83, of Lexington SC passed away on May 5, 2020 due to dement ia at Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community .

Marvin was born in Cottage Hill, Florida on October 1 8 1936 .  He was the son of the late James Hope Thompson and Ada Lou Simmons Thompson.  He is survived by his...

William  Doyle Jones

William Doyle Jones

Apr 29, 2020

William Doyle Jones passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at Lexington Medical Center.  Willie was born in Whitmire to Mable A. and Thomas Doyle Jones in 1949.  He moved to Newberry when he was in first grade where he lived and grew up, graduated from Newberry High School in 1967.  He was named Court...

James Douglas  “Jd” Campbell, Sr.

James Douglas “Jd” Campbell, Sr.

Apr 23, 2020

James Douglas (JD) Campbell of Lexington, SC was called home to Jesus on Thursday April 23 rd , 2020 . He ha d very kind and loving Doctors , Surgeons and Nurses.

JD’s wife of 65 years preceded him in death on December 17 th , 2018 and grandson James Devon Campbell passed October 10 th ,...

Luther W. Worrell, Jr.

Luther W. Worrell, Jr.

Apr 22, 2020

Luther W. Worrell, Jr., 83, of Columbia, passed into his heavenly home on Wednesday, April 22, 2020, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on September 2, 1936 in Florence, SC and was the son of the late Luther W. Worrell, Sr., Annie Laura Rowell Baker, and stepfather James Oscar Baker. During WW2, from 1940 until...

Robert  Robert  Ferry

Robert Robert Ferry

Apr 18, 2020

Michael Robert Ferry passed at Prisma Health Richland April 18, 2020.  Michael Robert Ferry was born, June 3, 1951 in Wellsboro, PA to the late Robert & Marjorie Ferry.  He is survived by daughter , Tammy Marriner of Arnot , Pa, granddaughter , Sierra Marriner of United Kingdom, brother, Joseph Ferry (Nellie) of Osceola Pa, sister , Regina Horton...

Earlean  (Butler)  Cutter

Earlean (Butler) Cutter

Apr 18, 2020

Earlean Butler Cutter, born February 28, 1931, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2020 at the age of 89. A longtime resident of West Columbia, South Carolina, Earlean is preceded by the death of her husband John Frederick Cutter. She is survived by her son Cary Cutter, son Craig Cutter, daughter in law Melissa Cutter, granddaughter Tara Maddock (Dan),...

Annie  S. Nanney

Annie S. Nanney

Apr 11, 2020

Annie S. Nanney born November 6, 1932,  in Hampton County SC, died peacefully in her home in Springdale, SC on Saturday, April 11. Daughter of Kirby and Cherry Smith, she was the widow of Alvis R. Nanney Sr. Due to the current Healthcare restrictions, the immediate family will inter her on Monday April 13 at Southland Memorial Gardens and...

William “Robby”  Robert  Bates, Jr.

William “Robby” Robert Bates, Jr.

Apr 3, 2020

William Robert “Robby” Bates, Jr. of Lexington passed away peacefully at his residence Friday April 3, 2020, at the age of 64. He was born on July 30, 1955 in Columbia, SC. Robby was the son of the late William Robert Bates, Sr. And Eleanor Sanders Bates. Robby graduated from Columbia High School. He was a longtime employee of...

Walter  Dwight  Zeigler, Jr.

Walter Dwight Zeigler, Jr.

Mar 30, 2020

Walter Dwight Zeigler, Jr.

August 23, 1948 – March 30, 2020

Lifelong Elloree resident, Walter Dwight Zeigler, Jr, entered into eternal rest March 30, 2020, at his h ome surrounded by family.

Mr. Zeigler was born August 23, 1948, in Elloree , SC to Dwight and Mildred Zeigler.

He attended Elloree...

Billy  Lynn  Williams, Jr.

Billy Lynn Williams, Jr.

Mar 27, 2020

Billy Lynn Williams, Jr. 73 of West Columbia passed away at the Agape Hospice House on Friday, March 27, 2020. He was born in Columbia South Carolina on February 5, 1947 to the late Billy Lynn Williams, Sr.  and Mary Frances (Williams) Williams. He studied for 12 years at the Cedar Springs School for the Deaf and Blind in...

Gerald  Baker

Gerald Baker

Mar 21, 2020

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