Mrs. Jean Oliver Drotor
Dec 7, 2020
Jean Oliver Drotor, 90, died peacefully in her sleep in her own home on Monday, December 7, 2020. She was born in 1930 in Cooley Springs, South Carolina to Clyde Alton and Berlie Smith Oliver and married to Harry Windell Drotor of Spartanburg, SC. As an active and supportive military wife of a US Army officer and pilot, they traveled...
Ms. Michele Staat Rainwater
Dec 6, 2020
Michele Staat Rainwater, 58, died Sunday morning, December 6, 2020 peacefully in her home. She was lovingly attended by her sister, Laura Staat of Edisto Island, SC at the time of her death. Shelly was the sweet one and always thought of others. She was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was the gentlest dental hygienist...
Mrs. Verdie Lewis Wells Christmus
Dec 6, 2020
Verdie Lewis Wells Christmus, 92, of Columbia, died Sunday, December 6, 2020. Born December 15, 1927, in Columbia, she was a daughter of the late William Henry and Mary McFarland Wells. Mrs. Christmus graduated from Dentsville High School and later earned an associate degree from Columbia Commercial College. She met her future husband, Dan Christmus, following his military service, while...
Mrs. Frances L. Lee
Dec 6, 2020
Frances Langley Lee, 79, of Lexington, died Sunday, December 6, 2020 after a long illness. Frances retired from Lexington County Government where she served in numerous roles for 29 years. She was a past President of The Business & Professional Women of South Carolina and also enjoyed volunteering at the State Museum. Frances was preceded in death by her parents,...
Mr. Murdic Bowen
Dec 5, 2020
Murdic Bowen went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at the age of 98. He was born on July 20, 1922, in Blaney, South Carolina where he grew up. He was the son of the late Zack and Avie Branham Bowen. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 72 years, Beulah...
Mrs. Marilyn J. Roberts
Dec 4, 2020
Marilyn J. Roberts, 87, died Friday, December 4, 2020. Born February 22, 1933 in Schenectady, NY, she was a daughter of the late Winthrop Stewart Lyons and Muriel Viola Fifield Lyons. Ms. Roberts grew up in Long Island, NY and went on to attend and receive her bachelor's degree from Miami University. She continued her education by going to Howard...
Ms. Tiffany Ann Hornsby
Dec 4, 2020
Tiffany Ann Hornsby, 28, of Columbia, died Saturday, December 4, 2020 in Charleston, SC. Born February 10, 1992, in Columbia, she is a daughter of William Ray Hornsby of Hopkins and Wanda Ann Ross Rhodes of Elgin. In addition to her parents, Tiffany is survived by her stepfather, Michael Howard Rhodes; stepmother, Brandi Labombard Hornsby; maternal grandmother, Annie Grace Ross;...
Mrs. Rita Burke Sherrer
Dec 2, 2020
Rita Burke Sherrer, 83, of Columbia, died Wednesday, December 2, 2020. Born in Raleigh, NC, on January 9, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Quinton Stinson Burke and Wilna Foust Burke. A graduate of Needham B. Broughton High School and Peace College, and a retiree of Nationwide Insurance Company, Mrs. Sherrer was predeceased in 1990 by her husband,...
Rev. Spencer Watson Brown
Dec 2, 2020
Reverend Spencer Watson Brown, 60, of Lexington, went to his Heavenly home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 2, 2020. Born December 3, 1959, in Charleston, SC, he was a son of the late Clarence Lee and Sarah Faulkenberry Brown. Through 1978-1984 Rev. Brown served as a Fireman for the North Charleston District Fire Department. Rev....
Ms. Mary Helen Baum
Dec 1, 2020
Mary Helen Baum, 70, of Columbia, died Tuesday, December 1, 2020. Born in Nashville, TN, on January 15, 1950, she was the only child of the late George Armistice and Vivian Vinida Eason Baum. Mary Helen graduated high school from Glynn Academy in Brunswick, GA and later earned her master's in nursing from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta....
Mrs. Joan M. Savage
Dec 1, 2020
Joan Savage, 82, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2020, in the company of her family. She was born on May 20, 1938, in Atlanta, Georgia, a daughter of George and Enid Milton and grew up in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Joan graduated from Salem College, did graduate work in chemistry at UNC Chapel Hill, and earned her Master's degree in...
Mr. Robert Frank Sowers
Dec 1, 2020
Robert Frank Sowers, 85, of Moncks Corner, died Tuesday, December 1, 2020. Born May 15, 1935, in Columbia, he was a son of the late Lawrence Andrew and Carrie Silvers Sowers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Jo Ann Strange and brothers-in-law, Howard Strange and Clyde Koon. Prior to his retirement, Mr. Sowers...
Mrs. Avia Dyson Skipper
Dec 1, 2020
Avia Dyson Skipper, 89, of Columbia, died Tuesday, December 1, 2020. Born in Richland County, SC, on January 22, 1931, she was a daughter of the late Willie Huggins and Eva Marie Sorgee Dyson. Avia spent her career working in retail for JC Penny. Survivors include her sons, John S. Skipper, Jr. (Judy) and Stephen T. Skipper (Karin); daughter, Jane...
Mr. Bobby Loner, Sr.
Nov 30, 2020
Mr. Robert (Bobby) Walter Loner, Sr. 90, of Blythewood, SC, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, November 30, 2020. Born on May 28, 1930, in Columbus, Georgia, he was the youngest son of the late Albert Eugene Loner, Sr. and Ethel Lennie (Dolly) Reid. He moved to Blythewood at 2 years of age to...
Colonel Bobby Lowe Huguley, Sr., Us Army Reserves (Ret.)
Nov 27, 2020
Colonel Bobby L. Huguley, US Army Reserves (Ret.), 90, of Columbia, died peacefully on Friday, November 27, 2020. Born October 31, 1930, in McCormick, SC, he was a son of Laura Lowe Huguley and Claude Holloway Huguley. He was preceded in death by his older brother, Claude Holloway Huguley, Jr. Colonel Huguley is survived by his wife of 67 years,...
Mr. Roy Norman Taylor, Jr.
Nov 25, 2020
Mr. Roy Norman Taylor, Jr., 92, died peacefully on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at Still Hopes Retirement Community. He is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Laura McLean Taylor. Born on June 10, 1928 in Hamlet, NC, Roy, the only child of the late Sarah Whitlock Taylor and Roy Norman Taylor, lived most of his early years in...
Mrs. Nancy Huselton
Nov 25, 2020
Funeral services for Nancy Huselton, 62, will be held at 12 o'clock, Saturday, November 28th, at Shives Funeral Home, Colonial Chapel, 5202 Colonial Drive, Columbia. Visitation will be held prior to the service beginning at 10:30 o'clock. Burial will follow the service in Southland Memorial Gardens. All are invited to attend; however, masks are required, and social distancing is enforced...
Mrs. Susan Anderson Moore
Nov 25, 2020
Susan Anderson Moore of Blythewood, SC, passed away on November 25, 2020 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's disease. Born on Aug 10, 1938 in Herkimer, NY, she was preceded in death by her parents, Harry Thornton Anderson and Geraldine King Anderson, as well as her brother-in-law, Dr. Daniel Schmitt. She is survived by her husband of over 59 years...
Mrs. Sonya Drew
Nov 25, 2020
Sonya Drew, 45, of Elgin, died Wednesday, November 25, 2020. Sonya was born in Salisbury, NC, a daughter of Terri Russell Oddie and the late Walter Lewis Oddie. Sonya was a branch manager for Security Finance. She was a loyal and dedicated employee for over 10 years, until her illness prevented her from working any longer. Sonya was very fond...
Ms. Tonya Renee Crews
Nov 24, 2020
Tonya Renee Crews, 58, of Elgin, died in Macon, GA, on Tuesday, November 24, 2020. Born in Columbus, GA, on May 30, 1962, she was a daughter of Sally Davis Crews and the late William Crews. Tonya was a genuine person, who never hesitated to support her family. She loved to be around animals and ride her Harley. In addition...
