Mr. Nick Fitzenreider
Jul 2, 2021
Nicholas W. "Fitz" Fitzenreider, 81, died on Friday, July 2nd, 2021. Born in St. Louis, MO, on July 14, 1939, he was the son of the late Charles Fitzenreider, Sr. and Ada Fitzenreider. Fitz graduated from Cleveland High School in South St. Louis and later received an associate degree. He served in the US Army and achieved the rank of...
Mr. Leif Erik Maseng
Jul 1, 2021
Leif Erik Maseng of Columbia passed away peacefully on Thursday afternoon, July 1, 2021, a month shy of his 97th birthday. Leif was a registered professional engineer and a pioneer in designing and building America's interstate highway system, as well as transportation systems around the world. The loving husband of the late Betty Maseng and father of three daughters, he...
Mrs. Neva Siever Burley
Jun 29, 2021
Neva Siever Burley, 95, of Elgin, died at Generations of Batesburg on Tuesday, June 29, 2021. Born in Coots Store, Virginia, on November 6, 1925, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Perry and Ada Whetzel Siever. Neva dedicated most of her life to being a homemaker for her family. Excelling in home arts, she was a talented seamstress,...
Mrs. Anne Newton Nates
Jun 28, 2021
Anne Newton Nates, 83, of Columbia, died on Monday, June 28, 2021. Born in Columbia, SC, on October 9, 1937, she was a daughter of the late Woodrow Miller and Laura Aughtry Newton. Mrs. Nates was a member of North Trenholm Baptist Church and enjoyed being involved with the children's ministry, prayer room and other ministries at the church. She...
Ltc Stephen Mcintyre, Iii
Jun 28, 2021
LTC Stephen McIntyre, III, US Army (Ret.), died at his home on Monday, June 28, 2021. Born in Lumberton, NC, he was the son of Dr. Stephen McIntyre and Mrs. Evelyn Boyer McIntyre. Steve graduated from Wake Forest University where he received his commission. His distinguished military career spanned almost 30 years, and he often said, "I did everything in...
Ms. Linda F. Dukes
Jun 28, 2021
Linda F. Dukes, 79, of Columbia, died on Monday, June 28, 2021. Born on November 24, 1941, in Chattanooga, TN, she was a daughter of the late Gordon Powell and Thelma Smith Powell. A member of Shandon Baptist Church, Ms. Linda was strong in her faith. Before joining Shandon Baptist Church a decade ago, she was a member of Lexington...
Mr. Jeffrey Craig Lindemann
Jun 27, 2021
Jeffrey "Jeff" Craig Lindemann, 64, of Blythewood, unexpectantly died Sunday, June 27, 2021. Jeff will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He was a wonderful husband, amazing father, brother, uncle, and friend. He always could put a smile on your face and bring laughter to your heart. He was the life of the party and quick to welcome...
Mr. Wayne Allen Holmes, Sr.
Jun 23, 2021
Wayne Allen Holmes, Sr., 62, of Columbia, died Wednesday, June 23, 2021. Born February 27, 1959, in Columbia, he was the son of the late Franklin Theodore Holmes and Betty Sue Stone Starnes. Wayne's greatest love in life was his family. He cared for them all dearly. He especially loved spoiling his nieces, nephew, and great nephew. Wayne was always...
Ms. Betty Elizabeth Belk
Jun 22, 2021
Betty Elizabeth Trapp Belk, 83, of Blythewood, died on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. Born September 21, 1937, in Blythewood, she was a daughter of the late Thomas Marion Trapp and Nannie Eloise Branham Trapp. Ms. Betty was an active and lifelong member of Sandy Level Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening and reading. Ms. Betty was a very talented seamstress, sharing...
Mr. Milton Perry Moore
Jun 22, 2021
Milton Perry Moore was born December 3, 1943, in Clinton, South Carolina to Wilma McCracken Moore and Perry Martin Moore. His father was a farmer and his mother owned and operated a loan office. She was one of very few women in business in her day. Growing up in Clinton, an idyllic, southern mill town, shaped his life. He and...
Ms. Alicia Ann Joiner
Jun 22, 2021
Ms. Joiner was born in Columbia, SC on February 11, 1985, and passed away at her home on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. Ms. Joiner grew up in Chapin, SC and attended Chapin High School. She graduated from Paul Mitchell The School Columbia and received her cosmetology license. She was a member of Mt. Horeb Lutheran Church and served on Global...
Mr. James Robinson, Jr.
Jun 21, 2021
James Robinson, Jr., 72, of Winnsboro, SC, died Monday, June 21, 2021. Born December 21, 1948, in Winnsboro, he was a son of the late James and Rosie M. Robinson and Lugenia Jackson Robinson. Mr. Robinson worked in the construction industry for much of his life. He was a very simple man and will be remembered for his courteous disposition...
Mrs. Karen June Tolson Riley
Jun 20, 2021
Karen "Kay" June Tolson Riley, 70, of Columbia, died at her home on June 20, 2021. Born in Timmonsville, South Carolina on October 18, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Charles Foster and Sue Nell Lyles Tolson. Survivors include her husband of 53 years, Emory "Dean" Riley; sons, Douglas Riley (Ashley) and Brian Riley; grandson, Davis Riley; sister,...
Mr. Joseph Earl Sharpe, Sr.
Jun 18, 2021
Joseph "Joe" Earl Sharpe, Sr., 79, of Blythewood, died on Friday, June 18, 2021. Born in Columbia, SC on January 10, 1942, he was a son of the late John Lawrence Sharpe, Jr., and Mardenia Hatchell Sharpe. Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Jennie Stockman Sharpe; daughters, Becky Brooks (John), Kellie Ballentine (Dennis); a son, Joseph "Joey" Sharpe, Jr...
Mr. Woodrow Byrd Howle, Jr.
Jun 17, 2021
Woodrow B. Howle, Jr. went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on June 17, 2021. Woody was born May 22, 1934, in Hartsville, South Carolina, the son of the late Woodrow B. Howle, Sr. and Jessie Elizabeth Gainey. Surviving are his daughters, Elizabeth Anne Howle of Columbia, Mary Nell Rhoden (Mark) of Columbia; grandsons, Seth (Samantha) and...
Mrs. Linda Christine Laughead
Jun 17, 2021
Linda Christine "Chris" Laughead, 65, of Elgin, died on Thursday, June 17, 2021. Born December27, 1955, in Columbia, SC, she was a daughter of the late Leland Caughman and Louise Kinard Caughman. Chris loved gardening, especially growing herbs and her interest in flowers led her to becoming a florist. She enjoyed cooking for her family and get togethers. Ms. Chris...
Mr. Harold Reeves
Jun 15, 2021
Harold Reeves was a man who strove for independence and personal agency until his passing on June 15, 2021 of complications related to diabetes. He was 70 years old. Hal was born in Columbia, South Carolina to Harold M. Reeves and Emma Hawley Reeves. He was a Blythewood native. In 1972, he completed a B.A. in English from Mars Hill...
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Frye
Jun 15, 2021
Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Frye, 88, of Elgin, died on Tuesday, June 15, 2021. Born March 7, 1933, in Blythewood, SC, she was a daughter of the late Calvin T. Branham and Corrie Peake Branham. A member of Congaree Baptist Church, Ms. Betty was strong in her faith. She enjoyed singing in the church choir and loved playing the piano. Ms....
Mr. Robert Heyward Trapp
Jun 15, 2021
Robert Heyward Trapp, 85, of Winnsboro, died on Tuesday, June 15, 2021. Born in Blythewood, SC, on February 16, 1936, he was a son of the late Johnnie Marion and Emily Mae Hood Trapp. Mr. Trapp was a member of Great Falls Church of God and retired from Nations Bank. He enjoyed hunting deer and dove. Survivors include his daughter,...
Mrs. Nadine Jeffers Bigby
Jun 13, 2021
Nadine Jeffers "Mops" Bigby, affectionately known as "Mops" by her Children and Grandchildren, at 96, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, June 13. Born April 8, 1925 in Blaney, S.C., she was the eldest daughter of the late Furman K. and Catherine B. Jeffers. Mrs. Bigby is survived by her children, Adrian Jeffrey Bigby, Sherri B. Prime (Pete),...
