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Mr. Douglas Edward Dyar

Mr. Douglas Edward Dyar

Sep 5, 2021

Douglas Edward Dyar, 64, of Blythewood, died on Sunday, September 5, 2021. Born in Anderson, SC, on January 20, 1957, he was a son of the late Ronald Eugene and Barbara Jean Sanders Dyar. Doug was a pipefitter in the construction industry for over 25 years. When Doug wasn't working, he spent all of his time with his three grandchildren....

Mr. Freddie Lee Peake

Mr. Freddie Lee Peake

Sep 4, 2021

Freddie Lee Peake, 75, of Lugoff, died on Saturday, September 4, 2021. Born in Columbia, SC on October 21, 1945, he was the son of the late Fred and Ruby Mae Shannon Peake. He was the loving husband to Linda Gale Fleming Peake. Their story began when the two met while Gale was a pianist and Freddie was a part...

Mr. George August Braun, Jr.

Mr. George August Braun, Jr.

Sep 4, 2021

George August Braun, Jr., 81, of Columbia, died Saturday, September 4, 2021. Born January 2, 1940, in Asheville, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Lillian Giest Braun and George August Braun, Sr. Prior to his retirement, he was employed as a sales representative for several prominent interior furnishing manufacturers. Mr. Braun enjoyed collecting sports memorabilia and was...

Mr. William Gregg Spillane

Mr. William Gregg Spillane

Sep 4, 2021

Gregg was the son of Willian M. and the late Alva Hope Gregg Spillane. Born on July 29, 1976, he was a lifetime resident of Spring Valley Subdivision. He graduated from Spring Valley High School and went on to receive his Bachelor's degree in Anthropology from the University of South Carolina. In his earlier years, Gregg received the Sportsmanship award...

Mr. Peter Lynn Spadetti, Sr.

Mr. Peter Lynn Spadetti, Sr.

Sep 2, 2021

Peter Lynn Spadetti, Sr., 70, of Columbia, died on Thursday, September 2, 2021. Born in Bedford, Indiana, on January 9, 1951, he was a son of the late Olindo G. and Ruth Legalley Spadetti. A member of the last graduating class of Dentsville High School in 1970, who then attended Spartanburg Methodist College. Beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Pete was,...

Miss Margaret "Maxie" Amanda Feuerstein

Miss Margaret "Maxie" Amanda Feuerstein

Sep 2, 2021

Margaret "Maxie" Amanda Feuerstein, 39, of Columbia, passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2021. Born February 24, 1982, in Columbia, she was the daughter to Dr. Paul Allan Feuerstein and Elizabeth Geiger Feuerstein Seale. Maxie was a member of First Baptist Church in Columbia, SC and of "Little People of America" (LPA). She attended Cardinal Newman High School and Richland...

Mr. Harlon Walter "Turtle Man" Drew

Mr. Harlon Walter "Turtle Man" Drew

Sep 2, 2021

Harlon Walter "Turtle Man" Drew, 25, of Elgin, SC, died Friday, September 3, 2021. Born February 26, 1996, in Columbia, he is the son of Harlon Michael Drew and the late Sonya Oddie Drew. Harlon lived life to the fullest every day. He was always the life of the party and could brighten any room with his presence. Harlon loved...

Mr. Ronald Phillip Jackson

Mr. Ronald Phillip Jackson

Sep 1, 2021

Ronald "Ronnie" Phillip Jackson, 66, of Columbia, died on Wednesday, September 1, 2021. Born August 28, 1955, in Richland County, SC, he was a son of the late Paul Jackson and Ethel Burnett Jackson. Ronnie loved life and lived it to the fullest. He and his wife loved to travel to the mountains and loved the beauty of just being...

Ms. Sharon Ann Scothorn

Ms. Sharon Ann Scothorn

Sep 1, 2021

Sharon Ann Scothorn, 57, of Columbia, died on Wednesday, September 1, 2021. Born in Bristol Township, Pennsylvania on November 23, 1963, she was a daughter of Elizabeth Dooley Sisk and the late Barry Kent Scothorn. Sharon was a devoted daughter, sister and mother. A graduate of Spring Valley High School, she went onto earn an associate degree from Midlands Technical...

Mr. Randall Langevin Declue

Mr. Randall Langevin Declue

Sep 1, 2021

Randall Langevin DeClue, 64, of Pelion, SC, died Wednesday, September 1, 2021. Randall Langevin DeClue, 64, of Pelion, SC, died Wednesday, September 1, 2021. Born January 4, 1957, in Parkersburg, West Virginia, he was a son of the late Robert Thurman DeClue and Elaine Margaret Langevin DeClue. Mr. DeClue earned his bachelor's degree in Philosophy from Angelicum: Pontifical University of...

Mr. James Mccaskill Stricklin

Mr. James Mccaskill Stricklin

Sep 1, 2021

James McCaskill Stricklin November 25, 1950 – September 6, 2021 Lexington, South Carolina Jim Stricklin was born in Florence, South Carolina, to the late William Joseph Stricklin, Jr. and Willie Fae (Brown) Stricklin. Jim attended The Citadel for his college education. He loved living in Charlotte, North Carolina, before spending his later years in Columbia, South Carolina and Lexington, South...

Mrs. Franki Martin Agnew

Mrs. Franki Martin Agnew

Aug 31, 2021

Franki Marin Agnew, 59, of Elgin, died on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. Born May 29, 1962, in Suffolk, England, she is the daughter of Grady Shannon Martin and the late Furman Etherage Martin. A member of Alpine Baptist Church, Franki enjoyed the outdoors whether she was camping, or fishing. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, who...

Mr. James Lesesne Bennett

Mr. James Lesesne Bennett

Aug 31, 2021

James L. Bennett, 98, of West Columbia, passed away Tuesday, 31 August 2021. Born on the 13th of January 1923, in Hendersonville, NC, he was the son of the late Willet Amos Bennett and May Clifton Boyd Bennett. He was a US Army veteran who proudly served his country during WWII. Mr. Bennett earned his bachelor's degree in architectural engineering...

Cwo Clarence Ray Smith, Us Army (Ret.)

Cwo Clarence Ray Smith, Us Army (Ret.)

Aug 31, 2021

CWO Clarence Ray Smith, US Army (Ret.), 93, of Blythewood, died Tuesday, August 31, 2021. Born June 24, 1928, in Oxford, Mississippi, he was the son of the late Escar Sevantus and Rosalie Reeder Smith. CWO Smith enlisted in the US Army September 1, 1948. He served in the occupation forces in Europe following WWII, one tour of duty in...

Mrs. Fae H. Williams

Mrs. Fae H. Williams

Aug 30, 2021

Fae Hennies Williams, 93, of Columbia, died Monday, August 30, 2021. Born August 19, 1928, in Columbia, she was a daughter of the late Walter Blanton Hennies, Sr. and Helen Yongue Hennies. Mrs. Williams spent her entire life in Columbia. She attended Taylor Elementary School, Wardlaw Junior High School, and was a 1945 graduate of Columbia High School. Mrs. Williams...

Mr. John Dinnis King

Mr. John Dinnis King

Aug 30, 2021

John Dinnis King, 97, long-time resident of Blythewood, SC, died at home Monday, August 30th, 2021, with his oldest son by his side. John was born April 6th, 1924, in Laurinburg, NC to the late Pearl and James King. He had three brothers and three sisters. Not long after losing his mother as a young teen, John enlisted in the...

Mrs. Mary Ann Gamble

Mrs. Mary Ann Gamble

Aug 30, 2021

A time of gathering to celebrate the life of Mary Ann Reckling Gamble, 76, of Chapin, SC, will be held 2 o'clock, Friday, October 22, 2021, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Columbia, SC. All are welcome to attend, however, masks and social distancing practices are encouraged to maintain a safe environment for all. A livestream may be viewed by visiting...

Mr. Robert Elliott Mcelveen Ii

Mr. Robert Elliott Mcelveen Ii

Aug 30, 2021

Robert Elliott McElveen was born on June 28th, 1939 in Columbia, South Carolina to George Raymond and Susan Powers McElveen. Robert was the brother of Susan McElveen Graybill and Raymond and Powers McElveen. Robert was the baby of the four (by many years) and his mother enjoyed having him remain at home with her playing Go Fish, rather than attend...

Mr. Richard Steven "Steve" Morris

Mr. Richard Steven "Steve" Morris

Aug 29, 2021

Mr. Richard Steven "Steve" Morris, 67, passed away at home on Sunday, August 29, 2021. Born on October 30, 1953, in Moncrief Army Hospital at Fort Jackson in Columbia, South Carolina. He was a son of the late Richard Lee and Reba Ward Morris and is married to Katherine Funderburk Morris. He loved spending time with his family and friends...

Mrs. Gaywinard S. Spratlin

Mrs. Gaywinard S. Spratlin

Aug 29, 2021

Gaywinard S. Spratlin, of Charleston, formerly of Chapin, died on Sunday, August 29, 2021. Born in Greenville, SC, she was a daughter of the late John Seymour and Leona Neal Seymour. She was a member of Chapin Baptist Church and retired from Fort Jackson after many years with the Army Airforce Exchange Service. Survivors include her son, Robert "Bob" Oneal...

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