Obituaries

Aug 20, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Meredith Coulter Dial on August 20, 2024. Meredith was the foundation of her family and a beacon of light to the Midlands community she loved so dearly.

Meredith was born September 2, 1988, to David and Alena Coulter in Columbia, SC. From the beginning, she radiated...

Aug 16, 2024

Brenda Kay Risinger

May 29, 1942 – August 16, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Brenda Kay Risinger on August 16, 2024, at the age of 82. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

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Aug 15, 2024

Heaven received our favorite angel Abby Patricia Rolls at the age of 42, where she is joined by her Mother Kathryn Rolls and Father Lonnie Rolls. She is the loving mother of Shelby and Piper and loving sister to Amanda Rolls ( Brian Sampman) and proud aunt of Devan Sampman, Kaylee Sampman and loving partner Roger Skoczek and a...

Aug 14, 2024

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

Aug 6, 2024

Major General (R) George W. Goldsmith, Jr. Columbia, SC

Retired U.S. Army Reserve Major General George William Goldsmith, Jr., passed away on 6 August 2024.  George was born in Greenville, South Carolina on 3 July 1939 and made his home in Liberty, South Carolina.

George was predeceased by his parents George and Mary.  He is...

Aug 5, 2024

A service to celebrate the life of Martha Marie Phillips Hendrix, 81, of Gaston will be held at 3:00 pm Saturday August 10, 2024 at Fish Hatchery Road Church of God. The family will receive one hour prior to the service at the church.

Mrs. Hendrix passed away Monday August 5, 2024 at her home surrounded by...

Aug 3, 2024

Beverley Rice Mitchell, 75, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at home in Gaston. She was born December 30, 1948, in Camden to the late Bob and Betty (Clyburn) Rice. She married Wayne Mitchell and had three children Teri, Bobby, and Craig. Beverley truly lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures, chatting with friends and spending...

Jul 31, 2024

Tina Renee Ritchie, aged 61, of Lexington, SC, formerly of Pontiac Michigan, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at Lexington Medical Center.

Born on February 11th, 1963, in Pontiac, Michigan, she was the daughter of late Hubert D Hunnicutt and Judy Ann Hamilton. She is survived by her sons, Christopher John Hunnicutt and Shane Michael Ritchie of...

Jul 31, 2024

Michelle Lyne Moseley (Mickie), 63, of Columbia, South Carolina passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024.

A funeral service will be held on Sunday, August 11 at First Presbyterian Church, 1324 Marion Street, Columbia, SC 29201 at 3:00 PM with visitation beginning at 2:00 PM in Jackson Hall. The Reverend Bryan Bult will officiate.

Mickie...

Jul 23, 2024

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

Jul 23, 2024

Robert G Elliott passed away peacefully at home on July 23, 2024. He was born November 14,1931 in Sebring, Ohio to Francis and Lois Elliott. He went on to attend Ohio State University earning a degree in mechanical engineering, and later an MBA. He is preceded in death by his parents and siblings Elmer, Don and Ray. He is...

Jul 23, 2024

On July 23, 2024 Jose Luis Torres passed away peacefully at the age of 66.  He was born in Berlin, Germany as the first born  to Eleuterio and Margit Torres.   He was a graduate of Spring Valley High School in Columbia, SC and served as an Airman in the United States Air Force.

Jose enjoyed watching and...

Jul 10, 2024

James T. Sheppard Sr. passed away July 10, 2024 surround ed by his loved ones. Jimmy as he was best known retired from work uniform management and was a two year navy veteran. He was proceeded in death by his parents, James R Sheppard, Sr. and Jean O’Connor Sheppard; Brothers, Michael J. Sheppard, William E. Sheppard, James R. Sheppard...

Jul 8, 2024

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

Jul 7, 2024

Mary Elizabeth (Beth) Baker Murphy of West Columbia passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024. Beth was born on September 26, 1955, in Columbia, SC to Rufus Laverne Baker and Thelma Robinson Baker.

Beth was raised in Columbia with her three brothers, Tommy, Bobby, and Mike, and two sisters, Harriet, and Susie, all of whom she loved...

Jul 6, 2024

John Scott Rambach, 93, of Columbia, South Carolina, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2024. He was born May 8, 1931, in Boston, Massachusetts, to Raymond and Mary Rambach. Scott is predeceased by Diane Rambach, his wife of 41 years. He is survived by his son, Robert Whitney Rambach, and his grandson, Bryce Rambach.

Scott earned his bachelor's...

Jul 6, 2024

Charles Edney Bayne Sr., 74, of Blythewood passed away peacefully on July 6, 2024 at home. Born on June 5, 1950, Charles was a beloved husband, father, and friend. Charles is survived by his devoted wife of 27 years, Dawn, with whom he shared many wonderful years of marriage. He was a loving father to his three children: daughters,...

Jun 30, 2024

Louis Calvin Gareis, Jr., 82, of Cayce, South Carolina, passed away June 30, 2024. He was born December 6, 1941 in Baltimore, MD to Dr. Louis Calvin Gareis, Sr. and Edna Cecilia Gareis (Nester). He graduated from City College in December 1959 where he was a three year varsity letter winner playing center on the football team.

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Jun 27, 2024

Catherine Smith Oswald was born in Columbia, South Carolina, to Sally Ruth Collum Smith and Carl P. Smith on January 17, 1931. She was an avid reader since childhood, remarking that if the family could not find her, they would check the neighborhood library. She developed a lifelong love for Vincent van Gogh’s Sunflowers #4 painting after seeing a...

Jun 27, 2024

Judy Pless Norris, 81, passed away peacefully on Thursday June 27, 2024. born on January 25, 1943 to the late Ray and Sarah Pless. Judy’s life was marked by her deep love and dedication to her family. She is survive by her children, Eddie Norris (Terri), Tracey Schultz (Trey); Grandchildren, Shelby Frost (Ryan), Courtney Tucker (Tristan), Cameron Norris and...