Carolyn Smith Boney
Jul 16, 2026
Carolyn Smith Boney, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 84. Born on January 5, 1942, in Charleston, West Virginia, Carolyn was the daughter of the late Russell Roberts Smith and Margaret Gertrude Keswick Smith. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Rodney Keswick Smith. Carolyn attended the University of West Virginia,...
Henry Herbert Mott
Jul 15, 2026
Henry Herbert Mott, 84, of Columbia, SC formally of Murrells Inlet, SC, died peacefully on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Mr. Mott was born on April 25, 1942, and grew up and lived most of his life in Spartanburg, SC. He was the son of the late Henry Herbert Mott and Sally Mott of Spartanburg, SC Mr. Mott was educated in...
Lynette Chavis Craft
Jul 15, 2026
Lynette Chavis Craft, 87, of Lexington, died on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family and will announce further plans.
Frances Caroline Blizzard
Jul 14, 2026
Frances Jones Blizzard, 87, of Ridgeway, died on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Born on March 20, 1939, in Columbia, she was the daughter of the late Willie and Gladys Sanders Jones. Frances was a faithful and devoted member of Sandy Level Baptist Church, where she faithfully served as a leader in her Sunday School class. Through her church, she participated...
Paul Douglas Miro
Jul 13, 2026
Paul Douglas Miro (DOUG), 78, of Camden, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on July 13th. He was born on April 4th, 1948, in Newington, Connecticut to the late Paul A. Miro and Virginia Fenner Miro. Doug spent his life doing what he loved most. He served honorably in the US Navy and during his time there he met and married...
Tom S. Arledge
Jul 13, 2026
Thomas Sidney Arledge, 86, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2026. He was the son of Melbourne Arledge and Louise Ruth Lowe Arledge. Tom was born in Greenville, SC on October 16, 1939. He graduated from Greenville High School in 1957, and upon graduation he honorably served his country in the US Navy for two years. Tom felt pulled to...
Jacob Alan Ladd
Jul 12, 2026
Jacob Alan Ladd, 24, of Blythewood and most recently of Conway, SC, died on July 12, 2026. Born in Alexandria, LA, on May 12, 2002, he was the son of Dr. Ricky Alan and Erin Leigh Dickinson Ladd. He was the husband of Hannah Lyric Stone. Jacob lived his life with an open heart and an infectious smile. A talented...
Clark Wendell Hornsby
Jul 11, 2026
Clark Wendell Hornsby, 83, of Camden, died on July 11, 2026. Born on April 7, 1943, in Blaney, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Otto Hornsby and Katherine Wages Hornsby. Clark was a man who loved the Lord, he enjoyed the simpler pleasures in life. He enjoyed living on the lake, spending his time sailing. Clark was...
Ruth Wilson Tidwell
Jul 11, 2026
Mrs. Ruth Ardella Wilson Tidwell of Irmo, SC, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2026 at the age of 73 in the presence of her family with her beloved husband by her side. She was born on February 3, 1953 to Mr. Sydney Francis Wilson, Sr. and Mrs. Ruth Isabell Tinsley Wilson in Columbia, SC. After graduating from Eau Claire...
Edward C. Kennedy
Jul 11, 2026
Edward Crosby Kennedy, 86, of Lexington, died on Saturday, July 11, 2026. Born in Columbia, South Carolina, on April 7, 1940, he was a son of the late Glenn Owens Kennedy, Sr. and Clara Blanche Crosby Kennedy. Ed graduated from Dreher High School before continuing his education at Furman University. He also completed studies at the School of Banking of...
Donald R. Stewart Sr
Jul 10, 2026
Donald Ray Stewart, Sr., 92, of Elgin, South Carolina, went to be with his Lord and Savior and loved ones on July 10, 2026. Born in Pensacola, FL on March 27, 1934, he was the son of the late Mabel Culbreth Jordan and Walker Winston Stewart. He grew up in Norfolk Virginia where he spent many hours swimming and enjoying...
Richard D. Clark
Jul 10, 2026
Richard Dowling Clark, 75, of Blythewood, died on Friday, July 10, 2026. Born in Gainesville, Florida, on October 4, 1950, he was a son of the late Haynesworth Keene and Helen Burnette Clark. Richard retired in 2023 but still managed to stay active. He always enjoyed being at work and talking to people. He was also always willing to give...
James Douglas Byrd Jr.
Jul 10, 2026
It is with broken hearts that we announce James Douglas Byrd, Jr., 81, of White Rock, SC, went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 10, 2026. Mr. Byrd was born on February 5, 1945, in the family home built for his parent by his maternal grandfather in Jefferson, SC. He was the middle child of the late J.D....
Joan Margaret Schwieters
Jul 8, 2026
Joan M. Schwieters, 79, passed away peacefully in her home on July 8, 2026, in the loving care of her husband. Born on October 8, 1946, Joan was the beloved daughter of the late Henry “Harry” and Claire Healy. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Joseph Healy. Joan shared a loving marriage of 40 years with her...
Linda Audrey Edwards
Jul 7, 2026
Linda Audrey Edwards, 80, of Columbia, died on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. Born on April 28, 1946, in East Orange, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late George and Audrey Alford. Linda proudly served her country in the United States Air Force with unwavering dedication, compassion, and courage. As a flight nurse during the Vietnam War, she cared...
Robert McColloch Weir
Jul 7, 2026
Robert McColloch Weir, historian, educator, and beloved husband, father and grandfather, died peacefully at his home in Blythewood, South Carolina, on July 7, 2026. He was 92. Born on August 26, 1933, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Robert was the son of Hellen Gillette Weir and Horace M. Weir. As a child, he lived in Berlin, Germany, from 1936 to 1938 while...
David Everett Bates
Jul 3, 2026
David Everett Bates, 73, of Columbia, died on Friday, July 3, 2026. Born November 23, 1952, in Columbia, he was a son of Clyde Anderson Bates, Jr. and Alice McGrady Burk. Mr. Bates honorably served his country in the US Army. Throughout his career he was employed in various jobs in the Midlands area. Most recently Mr. Bates worked as...
Philip Michael Cinnamon
Jul 1, 2026
Philip Michael Cinnamon, Sr. passed away July 1, 2026. He was born May 25, 1941 in Knoxville, Tennessee, a son of the late Thomas Estil and Frances Wright Cinnamon of Knoxville. Mike attended the public schools of Knoxville, Chattanooga and graduated from Tennessee High School in Bristol, Tennessee and also attended East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, Tennessee. Pursuing...
Anna Khouri Rumsey
Jun 30, 2026
Our beloved Anna Marie Khouri Rumsey, 74, of Blythewood, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Anna will be remembered for her giving heart and lifelong service to others. She loved to cook and often shared her bounty with family, friends, and those in need. A woman of many talents, Anna enjoyed quilting, sewing,...
Donald Marchell Foxworth
Jun 28, 2026
Donald M. Foxworth, 81, of Columbia, South Carolina, entered the presence of his Lord and Savior on June 28, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Though our hearts are heavy with grief, we rejoice in the assurance that he has heard the words he longed to hear throughout his life: "Well done, thou good and faithful servant." (Matthew...
