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),...
Mrs. Jeanne Crawford Kean
Jun 13, 2021
Jeanne Crawford Kean passed away on Sunday, June 13, 2021, at Still Hopes Episcopal Home in West Columbia, South Carolina. She was born in Columbia, on September 2, 1928, to Geddings Hardy Crawford and Jesse Thomson Crawford. She was a graduate of Columbia High School and Sweet Briar College. In the community, Jeanne served as chair of The United Way...
Mr. Eugene "Gene" James Harris
Jun 11, 2021
Gene Harris, 72, of Columbia, died on Friday, June 11, 2021. Born in Hamtramck (Detroit), Michigan on November 28, 1948, he was a son of the late Frank and Helen Bawol Harris. Gene graduated from St. Florian High School and Macomb Community College. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Chris Harris; children, Jennifer Harris (Dr. Hershel Smith),...
Mrs. Charlotte Boykin Jackson
Jun 10, 2021
Charlotte Boykin Pool Jackson, 97, of Lugoff, South Carolina died on Thursday, June 10, 2021. Born in Greenville, South Carolina on May 18, 1924, she was a daughter of the late Otho Richard Singleton and Nelly Boykin Pool. Charlotte was a graduate of Blaney High School and Spartanburg Methodist College. She was a faithful member of Smyrna United Methodist Church,...
Mrs. Allie P Dillard
Jun 10, 2021
Allie P. Dillard, 94, of Shallotte, NC, formerly of Columbia, SC, died on Thursday, June 10, 2021. Born on February 3, 1927 in Glen Alpine, NC, she was a daughter of the late Oliver and Ethel Perkins. Ms. Allie enjoyed gardening and loved spending time collecting antiques. Survivors include her son, William "Tony" G. Dillard and his wife, Charlotte; along...
Mrs. Cornelia Burnett Williams
Jun 7, 2021
Cornelia Ann Burnett Williams was the epitome of a gracious, southern, Christian woman. She welcomed and engaged everyone. She loved making new friends of all ages as well as keeping up with old friends. Cornelia was born in her mother's Columbia, SC home on January 16, 1930. She was raised by strong Christian women who believed in service to others....
Mr. James Edward Broach, Sr.
Jun 5, 2021
James Edward Broach, Sr., 79, of Blythewood, died on Saturday, June 5, 2021. Born in Lake City, SC, on October 6, 1941, he was a son of the late Robert and Janie Lynch Broach. Mr. Broach was a member of North Columbia Church of God. He enjoyed fishing and collecting antiques, especially Oil Lamps and cars. He was known as...
Mr. Archie T Taylor, Iii
Jun 4, 2021
Archie "Tommy" Taylor, 59, of Columbia, died on Friday, June 4, 2021. Born November 3, 1961, in Walterboro, SC, he was a son of the late Archie Thomas Taylor, Jr. and Shirley D. Bowman Autry. Tommy loved riding his Harley Davidson and all of his Harley friends. He took pride in participating in Veteran charity rides, especially Toys for Tots....
Mrs. Barbara Mengedoht Bell
Jun 4, 2021
Barbara Mengedoht Bell, 89, died Friday, June 4, 2021. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family. A private service will take place at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral at a later date.
Mrs. Betty Ward Hagood
Jun 3, 2021
Betty Jean Ward Hagood, 71, of Blythewood, died on Thursday, June 3, 2021. Born in Columbia, SC, on August 25, 1949, she was a daughter of Millie Maples Ward and the late Curtis Eugene Ward. Betty enjoyed cooking, sewing, painting and gardening where she loved being in the presence of flowers and birds. She was a loving and devoted daughter,...
Mrs. Cinnamon Lee Metzler
Jun 3, 2021
Cinnamon Lee Metzler, 51, of Irmo, SC and Stoughton, WI passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at her home in Irmo, South Carolina. She was born in Stoughton, WI on November 12, 1969. A graduate of Stoughton High School and Carroll College. Cinnamon worked for Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Madison and then transferred to Columbia, South Carolina....
Mrs. Deborah Daniels Winter
May 31, 2021
Deborah "Debbie" Daniels Winter, 63, of Columbia, died Monday, May 31, 2021 after a vigilant and courageous 42 year battle with cancer. Born on Fort Jackson in Columbia, SC, on November 8, 1957, she was a daughter of Joseph Edward and Ada Lewellen Daniels. Debbie was a graduate of Lower Richland High School. She was a longtime member of Shandon...
