Mr. Christopher "Chris" Paul Sheppard
May 1, 2021
Christopher "Chris" Paul Sheppard, 48, of Blythewood, died Saturday, May 1, 2021. Born October 15, 1972, he was the son of Ann Marie Marsh Lowrance of Blythewood. Chris was an avid outdoorsman who especially enjoyed fishing and golf. In addition to his mother, he was survived by his wife, Susan L. Sheppard; daughter, Madeline Joye Sheppard of Pebble Beach, CA;...
Dr. Frank E. Kinard
May 1, 2021
Frank Efird Kinard, husband of Mary Angelyn, died at his home at Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community on May 1, 2021. A memorial service will be held at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral on Saturday, May 15 at 10am. Livestream of the service will also be available. Following the memorial service, a reception will be held at the Robert Mills Carriage House....
Sgm Robert Donald Mccoy, Us Army (Ret.)
May 1, 2021
SGM Robert Donald McCoy, US Army (Ret.), 90, of Columbia, died Saturday, May 1, 2021. Born in Whitesburg, TN, his parents were Horace and Willie Ruth Range McCoy and he was married to the late Sarah Elizabeth Lockey. Robert retired from the US Army and the city of Columbia where he worked as a civil engineer. Upon his retirement from...
Mrs. Cecile Belle Payne
Apr 30, 2021
Lydia "Cecile" Belle Payne, 96, widow of James "Jay" Robert Payne, Sr., entered peacefully into glory on April 30, 2021. Born November 21, 1924, in Lamar, SC, she was the daughter of the late Connie Glenn Belle and Addie Estelle Smith. Cecile was the 11th of 15 children and the last surviving sibling. She moved to Columbia at an early...
Mr. Howard B. Stravitz
Apr 30, 2021
Howard B. Stravitz, longtime professor at the University of South Carolina School of Law, gourmand, wine connoisseur, and beloved by his family and his many friends, passed away on April 30, 2021, at the age of 73. Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Howard migrated to Columbia, South Carolina, in 1983 and became a fixture of the academic, Jewish,...
Mr. R. Don Weeks
Apr 30, 2021
R. Don Weeks, 81, of Columbia, died April 30, 2021. He was born April 13, 1940, in Augusta, Georgia. Mr. Weeks served his country honorably in the United States Army. He retired from The University of South Carolina as a facilities manager following many years of service. Mr. Weeks enjoyed camping with his late wife, gardening, and hunting. Mr. Weeks...
Mr. David Michael Beaudoin
Apr 30, 2021
David Michael Beaudoin, 61, of Elgin, SC, died Friday, April 30, 2021. Born October 1, 1959, in Concord, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Rene Alfred Beaudoin and Patricia Frances (Mullen) Beaudoin. David served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1981-1984. He then pursued a degree in aviation at Daniel Webster College in Nashua, NH. David was known...
Mrs. Frieda B Wells
Apr 29, 2021
Frieda Baum Wells, 86, passed away on Friday, April 30, 2021. She was born August 14, 1934, in Wiesbaden-Bierstadt, Germany, a daughter of the late Carl and Frieda Kaldwasser Baum. She was the widow of Marvin Francis Wells, United States Army (Retired), who preceded her in death. Prior to her retirement, she worked in food service at Fort Jackson. Frieda...
Mr. Franklin Delano Monroe
Apr 29, 2021
A funeral service for Franklin Delano Monroe, 87, of Elgin, will be held at 3:00, May 2, 2021, at Highway Pentecostal Holiness Church, 2290 Heath Pond Road, Elgin 29045 with The Reverend Timothy McIver officiating. Interment will follow at Union Baptist Church, 1177 Wildwood Lane, Elgin. Honorary pallbearers will be John Horton, Joe Hudson, Joey Hudson, and The Senior Adult...
Mr. Jarrod Heath Lanier
Apr 29, 2021
Jarrod Heath Lanier, 54, of Blythewood, died Thursday, April 29, 2021. Born March 25, 1967 in Lexington, NC, he was the son of Ferne Hartley Cole and Jackson Gray Lanier. Jarrod was a loving father, son and husband. He was a skilled mechanic in the automotive industry for many years, and had a passion for fixing and making things work....
Mr. Donnie Cecil Fulmer, Jr
Apr 28, 2021
Donnie C. Fulmer, Jr., 85, of Chapin, South Carolina, formerly of Columbia, died on Wednesday, April 28, 2021. Born in Charleston, SC, on June 16, 1935, he was a son of the late Donnie Cecil Fulmer, Sr., and Odessa "Dessie" Nettles Fulmer. Donnie was a proud graduate of The University of South Carolina and a member of Riverland Hills Baptist...
Ms. Jessica "Jessi" Lauren Blease
Apr 27, 2021
Jessica "Jessi" L. Blease, 32, of Elgin, died Tuesday, April 27, 2021. Born May 10, 1988, in Columbia, she is a daughter of Robert H. Blease, Jr. and the late Marlene Starnes. She will be remembered for her beautiful soul and dedication to her three children. Jessi especially enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. In addition to her...
Mrs. Ruby Renee King
Apr 27, 2021
Ruby Renee Davis King, 63, of Elgin, died on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. Born in Monroe, GA, on August 25, 1957, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Lucille McGahee Davis. Ruby worked as an Activity Coordinator with the Midlands Center and was a member of North Columbia Church of God. Survivors include her sons, Anthony King (Sharon),...
Mr. Michael Lee Taylor
Apr 27, 2021
Michael L. Taylor, 41, of Blythewood, died Tuesday, April 27, 2021. Born November 11, 1979, in Columbia, SC to Dorothy Hammond and raised by his loving father, John Hammond. Michael was blessed with a large family. His father, James Sanders, and stepmother, Edith Sanders, loved him dearly. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his son, Hunter Taylor;...
Mrs. Rebecca Willis Hackett Mills
Apr 25, 2021
Mrs. Rebecca Willis Hackett Mills, age 72, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, April 25, 2021, after a long illness. She was the daughter of the late Harley Benjamin Hackett, Jr. and Rebecca Willis Knobeloch. Rebecca was also the stepdaughter of the late John Hazel Knobeloch. Born in Cairo, Egypt, on December 7, 1948, Rebecca,...
Ms. Carol Jean Mitchell
Apr 24, 2021
Carol Jean Mitchell, 84, of Columbia, SC, died Saturday, April 24, 2021. Born July 24, 1936, in Mansfield, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Cecil Wilson Andrews. Prior to her retirement, Ms. Mitchell was employed for Travelers Insurance for fifteen years and Wells Fargo Bank for 8 years. Most recently, she worked part time for CVS...
Mr. Donald Francis Busbey
Apr 23, 2021
Donald "Don" Francis Busbey, 61, passed away unexpectedly on April 23, 2021 from natural causes. He was born December 14, 1959, in an American Military Hospital in Germany. Don served his country honorably from 1980 to 1986 as a Specialist in the New York National Guard. He was a very hard worker and was well respected by his peers. Don...
Mr. George Lloyd Mayer
Apr 23, 2021
George Lloyd Mayer, 93, died Friday, April 23, 2021. Born on March 24, 1928, in St. Paul Minnesota, he was a son of the late Edwin H. and Mae Brimmer Mayer. Mr. Mayer enlisted in the United States Army during the Korean War and served from 1951 – 1953 earning his rank of Corporal. Following his military service, Mr. Mayer...
Mrs. Iva Lee Claxton
Apr 22, 2021
Iva Lee Claxton, 99, of Columbia, passed from this life to meet her Lord and Savior on April 22, 2021.Born March 15, 1922, she was a daughter of the late Homer and Ina Gilmore of Springfield MO. She was married to James G Claxton until his death in November 1988. Ms. Iva Lee attended Draughon's Business School in Springfield and...
Mr. Dubose Rivers Martin
Apr 20, 2021
Dubose "Bosie" Rivers Martin passed away at his home in Columbia, SC on Tuesday, April 20th, 2021. Born in Winnsboro, SC, March 16, 1956, he was the son of the late Mary McMaster Boulware Martin and Senator John Alfred Martin. He was a graduate of Fairfield High School. Educated at the University of South Carolina, he earned a bachelor's degree...
