Mr. Michael Lyn Norris, Sr.
Jul 17, 2021
Michael Lyn Norris, Sr., 67, of Blythewood, died on Saturday, July 17, 2021. Born in Fürth, Germany, on June 20, 1954, he was a son of the late Joe B. and Estherlene Weaver Norris. Michael was a graduate of Spring Valley High School and spent his career with Hobart Corporation, Whirlpool and later Pontiac Foods. Michael loved working in his...
Mrs. Irmgard Bertha Miller
Jul 13, 2021
Irmgard Bertha Miller, 92, of Columbia, died Tuesday, July 13, 2021. Born June 12, 1929, in Heidelberg, Germany, she was a daughter of the late George Michael and Wilhelmina Klingenfuss Kuecherer. Mrs. Miller was the matriarch of her family. She dedicated her life to being a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She enjoyed cooking and hosting special occasions for...
Ssg Tom Wilbur Hutson, Us Army (Ret.)
Jul 13, 2021
SSG Tom Wilbur Hutson, US Army (Ret.), 91, of Abilene, TX, died Tuesday, July 13, 2021. Born October 11, 1929, in Bamberg, SC, he was a son of the late Wilbur and Lou W. Hughes Hutson. SSG Hutson honorably served his country for more than 20 years in the US Army, until his retirement in 1968. At the conclusion of...
Mr. William Howard Furr, Jr.
Jul 13, 2021
William H. Furr, Jr., 83, of Columbia, died on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. Born in Concord, NC on June 20, 1938, he was a son of the late William H. Furr, Sr. and Christine Ethel Jane Cauble. He began a military career in 1956, and throughout his career, was awarded numerous awards/medals to include the Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal,...
Mr. Hans D. Lail
Jul 10, 2021
Hans D. Lail, 64, of Columbia, died Saturday, July 10, 2021, surrounded by his family. Born April 14, 1957, in Fulda, Germany, he is the son of Olin and Christina Rausch Lail. Hans lived life to the fullest each day and always did things in his unique way. He was an accomplished carpenter, working numerous years in the residential construction...
Sfc James F. Stewart, Us Army (Ret.)
Jul 10, 2021
Sgt. 1st Class James Frederick Stewart, 88, died Saturday, July 10, 2021. Born Nov. 20, 1932, in Blackstock, S.C., he was the eldest son of the late James Walter and Essie Thompson Stewart. James proudly served his country with honor for more than 22 years in the U.S. Army as a scout and Nuclear, Chemical and Biological (NBC) warfare specialist....
Mrs. Margaret L. Smith
Jul 7, 2021
Margaret Lang Smith, "Marnie" and "Gram," died peacefully at home in Columbia on July 7, 2021 after a brief illness following a diagnosis of stage IV pancreatic cancer. She is survived by her husband of sixty years, artist and photographer, Robin Smith; children, spouses, and grandchildren: Rob Smith and Maria Long of Charlotte, NC; Lang, Lillian, and Beaumont Smith of...
Mr. Donald Benedict Kinder
Jul 3, 2021
Donald "Don" Benedict Kinder, 74, of Lugoff, died on Saturday, July 3, 2021. Born in Richmond, Virginia, on October 18, 1946, he was a son of the late Benedict Fred and Mary Frances Johnson Kinder. Don served in the Air Force during the Vietnam War and later started an exterminating business in 2001 which he successfully owned for many years....
Mrs. Eltis Lucille B. Keels
Jul 2, 2021
Eltis Lucille Brown Keels, 89, of Prosperity, SC, died Friday, July 2, 2021, at Prisma Health Baptist Hospital in Columbia. Born March 2, 1932, in Columbia, she was a daughter of the late A. Frank Brown and Eltis Barton Brown. Mrs. Keels was a faithful member of Bethel Baptist Church in Prosperity, where she was a member of the Women's...
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...
