Mr. Bobby Truesdale
Jan 16, 2021
Bobby Truesdale, 89, of Columbia, SC, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021, at Providence Health, Forest Drive. He was born to the late Eva Blake Horton and Seaborn LeRoy Truesdale, on April 8, 1931 in Kershaw, SC. Bobby graduated from Kershaw High School and received a Bachelor of Science from the University of South Carolina School of Pharmacy in...
Mr. Thomas Stephen Homolash
Jan 16, 2021
Thomas Stephen Homolash, 49, of Columbia, died Saturday, January 16, 2021. Born September 13, 1971, in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, he is a son of Thomas Steve Homolash and Ruth "Penny" Henry Homolash. Mr. Homolash was a 1990 graduate of Boiling Springs High School in Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania. He then joined the US Army and honorably served his country for four years....
Mr. Gaston Allan Lamontagne
Jan 15, 2021
Mr. G. Allan LaMontagne, died Friday, January 15,2021. Born May 10, 1937, in Lordsburg, NM, he was a son of the late Laurier Joseph LaMontagne and Frances McDonnell LaMontagne. A graduate from the University of South Carolina, he went on to attend and earn his master's degree in aerospace engineering from the University of Southern California. Allan joined the United...
Margaret Gignilliat Carswell
Jan 15, 2021
"She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children arise and call her blessed." Proverbs 31: 25 – 28 Margaret Gignilliat Carswell, 89, passed away...
Mrs. Sadie Vondilee Turner
Jan 15, 2021
Sadie Vondilee Palmer Turner, 89, passed away Friday, January 15, 2021. Born in Richland County, on March 28,1931, she was a daughter of the late Tillman DuBose Palmer, Sr. and Irene Agnes Martin Palmer. Sadie was a faithful member of Anchor Baptist Church where she enjoyed being a part of her Church Family and looked forward to attending Worship Services....
Mr. Donald Albert Joyner
Jan 14, 2021
Donald Albert Joyner, 84, of Columbia, died Thursday, January 14, 2021. Born in Columbia, SC on September 29, 1936, he was the youngest son of the late Albert Lester and Myrtle Smith Joyner. He attended Columbia High School where he met the love of his life, Loretta, and the two were married in 1957. Mr. Joyner was a lifelong member...
Mr. Glen Eli Craig, Sr.
Jan 14, 2021
Glen E. Craig, 89, died in Columbia, on Thursday, January 14, 2021. The graveside service for Mr. Craig will be held private with immediate family only in the First Presbyterian Churchyard. Mr. Craig was born in Columbia, and the son of Robert Eli and Sara S. Craig. He attended the Columbia public schools. He graduated from Georgia Military Academy and...
Ms. Sabra Coward Lott
Jan 13, 2021
It is with broken hearts that the family of Sabra Anne Coward Lott, a.k.a Bubbles the Blythewood Beauty Queen, announces her tragic passing on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. Sabra was born on November 16, 1967, to Rudy and Anne Coward in Columbia SC. She was a life-long resident of the Blythewood and Columbia communities. She was a graduate of Spring...
Mr. John Hampton Johnson
Jan 13, 2021
Mr. John H. Johnson was born on October 11, 1946 in Clarendon County, SC. He was born to the late Mr. and Mrs. John Johnson Sr. Mr. Johnson ended his journey peacefully on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. John was a compassionate and loving person, who loved to fish and hunt. He was quite the craftsman and an expert with firearms....
Mr. Glen B. Ward
Jan 12, 2021
Glen Bruce Ward, 73, of West Columbia, met his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 12, 2021. He passed away at Lexington medical Center, with his wife and children by his side. Glen was born on June 28, 1947 in Columbia, SC and was the son of the late Otto and Mamie Ward. He graduated from Eau Claire High school...
Mrs. Ivalene Scott Marvin
Jan 10, 2021
Ivalene "Ivy" Scott Marvin, 90, of Columbia, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 10, 2021. While on this earth with us, our precious Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother always had a beautiful smile and faced her physical adversity with grace (Philippians 4:13). Even as her memory failed her, this sweet southern lady always thanked you...
The Honorable William "Bill" Thomas Smith, Jr.
Jan 9, 2021
The Honorable William "Bill" T. Smith, Jr., - KD4HQB, of Columbia, passed away on January 9, 2021, at the age of 90. Born and raised in Greensboro, North Carolina, he was the only son of the late William T. Smith, Sr., and Maude B. Smith, and he was married to Peggy W. Smith for 72 years. Bill graduated from Greensboro...
Ms. Linda Delane Douglas
Jan 9, 2021
Linda Delane Wells Douglas, of Blythewood, died Saturday, January 9, 2021. Born January 1, 1962, in Richland County, she was the daughter of Mary Wells and the late Robert Wells. Ms. Douglas worked for William Jennings Bryan Dorn Veterans Affairs Medical Center for 27 years, until her retirement in 2015. She loved the Lord and demonstrated this love to those...
Mr. Christopher James Prewitt
Jan 9, 2021
Christopher "Chris" James Prewitt, 34, of Elgin, died Saturday, January 9, 2021. Born January 10, 1986, in Columbia, he is the son of Brian David Prewitt (Vicky) of Camden, SC and Pamela Dyann Mock McConnell (Shawn) of Elgin, SC. Chris always lived his live to the fullest. He loved Karaoke, even though he could not sing, and was always reluctant...
Mr. James Dexter Ray
Jan 8, 2021
James "Jim" D. Ray, 86, of Columbia, died Friday, January 8, 2021. Born January 7, 1935 in Louisville, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Chester and Chloe Ray. Mr. Ray was a graduate of Mount Union College in Alliance, Ohio, and was employed as an engineer in many capacities throughout career. In the 1960's Mr. Ray worked as...
Mr. Douglas G. Milliman
Jan 8, 2021
Mr. Douglas G. Milliman, 81, of Columbia, died Friday, January 8, 2021. A native of Lansing, Michigan, Mr. Milliman was the son of the late Ella Lenore Gordon and Douglas L. Milliman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Stephanie Jahnke. Mr. Milliman was a graduate of Michigan State University, where he was a...
Mr. John Leslie Jackson
Jan 7, 2021
John "Johnny" Leslie Jackson, 62, of Lugoff, died Thursday, January 7, 2021. Born August 13, 1958, in Columbia, his father was the late Everett Leroy Jackson and his mother was the late Betty Boulware. Johnny loved to go to church, sing, and play his guitar. Prior to his retirement, he was employed for over three decades in the maintenance department...
Mr. Harold Lloyd Roach, Jr.
Jan 7, 2021
Harold Lloyd Roach, Jr., 67, of Forest Acres, died Thursday, January 7, 2021, surrounded by his loving family and listening to The Beatles greatest hits. Born April 13, 1953, in Columbia, he was a son of the late Harold Lloyd Roach, Sr. and Cynthia Miller Roach. Known by his friends as, "Hal", he was loved by all for his easy-going...
Mrs. Sylvania Rosellen Bowen
Jan 7, 2021
Mrs. Sylvania Rosellen Bowen, 71, of Camden, died Thursday, January 7, 2021. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family and will announce further plans.
Mr. Joseph M. Kinsey, Jr.
Jan 6, 2021
Joseph M. Kinsey, Jr., son of the late Joseph Miley and Nelle Dent Kinsey, was born in Columbia, SC, on May 13, 1943. He was the second of three children and was preceded in death by his beloved sister, Linda Kinsey Sessions and her husband, Raymond, as well as his brother, William Kinsey. Joe is survived by three daughters; Laurie...
