Mr. Edwin Nicholas "Nick" Thomasson
Apr 20, 2021
Edwin Nicholas "Nick" Thomasson passed away April 20, 2021. Nick was born in Alamance County, NC on August 13, 1943. He was the seventh of eight children of the late Paul McCauley Thomasson and Alice Watson Thomasson Campbell. Survivors include his brother, Tripp (Teresa) Thomasson of Irmo, SC; brother-in-law, Bernie Lee Massey of Burlington, NC, many nieces and nephews, as...
Mrs Juanita O. Hicks
Apr 17, 2021
Juanita Owens Hicks, 92, of Columbia, passed away at home surrounded by her family and loved ones on Saturday, April 17, 2021. "Nita" was born August 6, 1928, in Darlington, SC, to Henry Owens and Juanita Hall Owens. She was married for 60 years to Colonel Joe Hicks, US Air Force (Ret). During the "Colonel's" 34-year Air Force career they...
Cpt William Sherman "Opie" Reid (Ret.)
Apr 17, 2021
CPT William Sherman "Opie" Reid, 76, of Columbia, died of a sudden illness Saturday, April 17, 2021. Born in Spartanburg County, SC, he was a son of the late William Bramlett and Ruby Irene Coggins Reid and married to Linda Jackson Reid for 54 years. Opie served his country in the United States Army and retired as a captain with...
Mr. Herman Wendell James, Jr.
Apr 14, 2021
Herman Wendell "Jimmy" James, Jr. passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, April 14, 2021. Born April 24, 1936, in Cabin Creek, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Herman Wendell James, Sr. and Judith Elizabeth Thompson. After serving in the United States Marine Corps, he obtained his graduate degree from Duke University. Jimmy had a successful...
Ms. Tammi Paige Gibson
Apr 13, 2021
Tammi Paige Gibson, 61, of Columbia, went to her heavenly home Tuesday, April 13, 2021. Born in Anderson, SC, on July 28, 1959, she was a daughter of the late Sturgis 'Hoot' Gibson and Sonja Hall Jones. Tammi was a beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend. Along with spending time with family, she enjoyed her time working at Calhoun...
Mrs. Sandra Mccarter Long
Apr 11, 2021
Sandra McCarter Long, 76, of Columbia, died Sunday, April 11, 2021. Born November 3, 1944, in Marion County, she was the daughter of the late James Wylie McCarter and Dorothy Elvington McCarter. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister. Mrs. Long was raised in Columbia, SC. She began her career with SCE&G and then...
Mr. Robert C. Storey
Apr 10, 2021
Robert C. Storey, 90, of Elgin, died on Saturday, April 10, 2021. Born in Detroit, MI, on November 9, 1930, he was a son of the late Clifton and Jane Ormsby Storey. Robert was the proud CEO of a family owned and operated equipment leasing company that he started with his wife, Stephanie. The small company had grown to three...
Mr. John Wesley Blizzard, Jr.
Apr 10, 2021
John Wesley "JW" Blizzard, Jr., 83, of Lugoff, died on Saturday, April 10, 2021. Born in Columbia, SC, on January 5, 1938, he was a son of the late John Wesley and Irene Richardson Blizzard. JW was always willing to help others in need and he was an avid junk collector. He spent his career as a Welder, Mechanic and...
Dr. David Bays Calhoun
Apr 9, 2021
David Bays Calhoun, age 83, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 9, 2021, after a long battle with several health conditions. He died at home in Batavia, Illinois, with his wife, Anne, by his side, just as she had been, caring for him continuously, throughout the last years of his life. Born on November 9, 1937, in...
Mrs. Sandra Puckett Hiott
Apr 9, 2021
Mrs. Sandra "Sandy" Puckett Hiott, 72, of Lexington, died on Friday, April 9, 2021. Born on April 24, 1948 in Columbia, SC, she was a daughter of the late Ernest Heyward Puckett and Margaret Catherine Howard Puckett. Ms. Hiott graduated from Eau Claire High School and went on to work as a clerk for Baptist Hospital until her retirement in...
Mr. Chris Coleman
Apr 8, 2021
Chris Coleman left this earth on April 8th at age 71 to enter his heavenly home. He died peacefully at home cradled in the arms of his beloved wife of 44 years, Roxanne Coleman. By God's mercy he did not suffer. He is predeceased by his parents, Melrose and Ernestine Coleman, brothers, David and Steven Coleman, of Oakland, CA, and...
Mr. Herman G Mancil
Apr 8, 2021
Herman G. Mancil, 83, of Columbia, died on Thursday, April 8, 2021. Born in Andalusia, AL, on October 11, 1937, he was a son of the late Oliver Green and Arrie Anna Lee Mancil. Mr. Mancil attended Sanford High School and served his country in the US Reserves. He retired from ABF Trucking after many years of service. Mr. Mancil...
Ms. Melissa Anne Medlin Lee
Apr 7, 2021
Mrs. Melissa "Missy" Anne Medlin Lee,50, passed away Wednesday, April 7,2021 after a long battle with Lupus. She fought a hard fight for 31 years and passed peacefully with her family at her side. Missy was born October 30, 1970 in Columbia, SC. Survivors include her husband, Steve Wayne Lee; son, Mitchell Medlin (Melissa); daughter, Marcie Medlin; grandson, Kyle Littlejohn;...
Ms. Betty Halford Jones
Apr 7, 2021
Betty Halford Jones, 71, of Columbia and Lake Murray, died Wednesday, April 7, 2021. Born May 29, 1949, in Danville, VA, she was a daughter of the late James Harlan Halford and Pauline "Polly" Devine Luke. Betty spent her younger years in Greensboro, NC and moved to Columbia when she was 11 years old. Some of her fondest memories were...
Mr. Forrest L. Whittier
Apr 7, 2021
Forrest L. Whittier left this world unexpectedly on April 7, 2021 at the age of 66. Born on May 11, 1954 in Charleston, South Carolina to R. Allison Powers Whittier and the late Reverend Arthur Livingston Whittier. He grew up in Columbia with his parents and three siblings. After graduating from Eau Claire High School in 1972, Forrest moved to...
Mrs. Patricia Kahle
Apr 6, 2021
Mrs. Patricia Ratliff Kahle, 70, of Neptune Beach, FL, died on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. A graveside service for Mrs. Kahle will be held in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family in Columbia; Quinn-Shalz Family Funeral Home, is assisting the family in Neptune Beach, FL.
Mr. Rob Kennedy
Apr 5, 2021
Robert "Rob" Tremayne Kennedy, 50 years old, died April 5, 2021. Born in Winnsboro, SC, on November 17, 1970, he was the son of Rosetta Davis Kennedy Butler and the late Eddie James Kennedy. Rob was a 1989 graduate of Fairfield Central High School and served his country in the US Navy. After serving in the Navy, Rob drove trucks...
Mrs. June Canfield
Apr 4, 2021
June K. Canfield, 91, of Columbia, died on Sunday, April 4, 2021. Born July 8, 1929 in Binghamton, NY, she was a daughter of the late Robert Kilmer and Margaret DeStephano Kilmer. A member of Forest Lake Presbyterian Church, Ms. June married the love of her life, Walter H. Canfield, on July 26, 1947. Survivors include numerous nieces, nephews, cousins;...
Mrs. Doris M. Strickland
Apr 2, 2021
Doris M. Strickland, 75, formerly of Columbia, SC, died Friday, April 2, 2021. Born February 10, 1946, in Columbia, she was a daughter of the late Thomas Everett and Estelle Bryant Myers. In addition to her birth parents, she was preceded in death by her foster parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Crumpton; as well as her brothers, Andrew, Thomas, and...
Mr. William Kirk Dudley
Apr 1, 2021
William Kirk Dudley, 66, devoted son, brother, and friend, died Thursday, April 1, 2021 at the Glen A. Kiser Hospice House in Salisbury, NC. Born September 15, 1954, in Bennettsville, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Kirk and Frances Leaphart Dudley Mr. Dudley was the epitome of a true Southern Gentleman and always acted with great integrity....
