Obituaries

Feb 1, 2025

An obituary is not available at this time for Francine M. Shipley. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 24, 2025

Nancy Rhoads Hess went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday January 24, 2025 after her courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.

Born on May 14, 1940, in Brooklyn, New York, she was the daughter of Ellsworth and Madeleine Rhoads. As her father was career military, the family moved often during her childhood, living in...

Jan 20, 2025

Judy La Rue Murphy (Lyles) of West Columbia, SC passed away of natural causes on Monday, January 20, 2025, at the age of 85.  Born May 23, 1939, in Chester SC; she was the daughter of the late Howard and Doris Lyles (Estridge).

Judy was a very loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother,and great-grandmother throughout her life.  She...

Jan 18, 2025

Mary “Sue” Funk Jordan of Elgin. A funeral service celebrating the life of Sue Jordan, 94, of Elgin who passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025 will be held at 1:00 pm Tuesday January 28th 2025 at Spring Valley Baptist Church. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will follow at...

Jan 18, 2025

Tonya marie spires passed away on January 18th, 2025. She was born on January 13th 1968 in Columbia South Carolina. It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our mother who lived a beautiful life; Full of love, laughter and resilience. Shetouched the life of all who knew her. Tonya spent her last 11 years with ...

Jan 17, 2025

An obituary is not available at this time for Michael Paul Kooiman. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 17, 2025

Dr. James M. Donahue passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025 after a prolonged illness and was surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 27, 1954, and was preceded  in death by his father, William F. Donohue and mother, Helen Wells Donohue. Dr. Donahue leaves behind his beloved wife, Carolyn Cooper Donahue; children, Margaret (Meg) Halloran...

Jan 16, 2025

Barbara Meetze Kyzer, age 80 of Irmo, SC, passed Thursday, January 16, 2025. Barbara was born in Lexington County and was the daughter of the late Elton Sanders Meetze and Bessie Rawls Meetze. Mrs. Kyzer proudly worked for many years at Horseman Dolls in West Columbia and later retired from Meetze Plumbing in Irmo. Her greatest love was always ...

Jan 15, 2025

Mary Shannon C. Dameron, a loving wife, mother, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Prosperity, SC on Wednesday, January 15th 2025. She was 50 years old. Mary Shannon was born August, 14 1974 in Lexington, SC the daughter of Freddie L. Cain and Janette Fulmer Cain. Mary Shannon graduated from Airport Highschool in 1992, then...

Jan 14, 2025

Nancy Grace DeWitt of Lexington, SC, affectionately known as “Nance” by her husband, Alan, passed away unexpectedly at home on January 14, 2025, at the age of 70. Nancy was born April 18, 1954 in Youngstown, Ohio to the late Robert Francis and Mary Grace (Sox) Hannon.

“No farewell words were spoken, no time to say goodbye,...

Jan 12, 2025

Buren Rufus Oswald was born in Leesville, SC, on January 18, 1931. He spent his early years working on his parents’ farm with siblings Reba, Mary Lou and Wilbur. He recalled neighbor Eskie Ellewine teaching him how to make a newfangled sandwich, “you put jelly and pinnit butter between two pieces of bread and, boy, you’ve got yourself something.”...

Jan 12, 2025

Barbara Jeaneen Bowers (Bobbie) went to be with her Heavenly Father January 12, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Louise Pratt Bowers and William Henry Bowers, born in Columbia and lived there until 1955, when she and her family moved to Cayce, SC. Barbara graduated from Dreher High School and shortly  after became employed with GMAC and...

Jan 9, 2025

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

Jan 8, 2025

Dottie Hoffman Baughman, 88, of Swansea passed away Thursday January 8, 2025. She was the widow of Foster Baughman,  a homemaker and member of Sandy Run Baptist Church. Mrs. Baughman is survived by her children, Ray (Lynn) Baughman and Wade (Theresa) Baughman; grandchildren, Chris, Melissa (Brandon), Michael (Kristy), Jason (Stacie), Valerie (Matt) and Ryan; 12 great grandchildren and 3...

Jan 7, 2025

Lewis Anthony “Tony” Williams, 64 years old, of West Columbia, South Carolina passed on January 7th, 2025 surrounded by his family.

Born February 20th, 1960 he lived a long, hard, and rewarding life. He started working for his maternal grandfather, Arthur C Smith and uncle Arthur W “Wayne” Smith at a young age in construction and was...

Jan 2, 2025

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

Jan 2, 2025

Patsy C Brotherton, 82, of Lexington passed away January 2, 2024. She was born to Samuel J. and Juanita B Couch on November 29, 1942. Mrs. Brotherton retired from teaching after 30 years from Richland School District One. She was a member of Springdale baptist church. Her greatest joy was spoiling her grandchildren. She was their biggest cheerleader. Mrs....

Dec 28, 2024

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

Dec 27, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Mary "Grandmama" Clayborn. Born on June 13, 1940, Mary left us on December 27, 2024, leaving a void in our lives too large to be filled.

Mary was the beloved matriarch of our family, adored for her vibrant and caring personality. She was immensely proud...

Dec 24, 2024

Bill Orris passed away December 24, 2024, he was born in Columbia and was the son of the late Russell Orris and Francis Orris and the widower of the late Julia Orris. Bill is survived by his children, Billy Orris, Amelia Orris, Jennifer Cardwell, and Matthew Orris; grandchildren, Jonathan Cardwell, Trinity Cardwell, Evander Cardwell, and Karter Orris; brother, Hubert...