Mr. Theodore Kimball Harris, Jr.
Jun 14, 2020
Theodore "Ted" Kimball Harris, 72, of Columbia, died Sunday, June 14, 2020 following a long illness. Born in New York on April 30, 1948, he was the son of the late Theodore Kimball Harris, Sr., and Lillian Arcuri Harris. Ted graduated from Tufts University in Medford, MA. He then moved to Columbia where he worked for the Palmetto Alliance and...
Mrs. Frances M. Morris
Jun 13, 2020
Frances M. Morris, 88, of Columbia, died suddenly on Saturday, June 13, 2020. Born October 29, 1931, in Society Hill, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Walter Thomas Morris and Gertrude Capps Morris. She was a graduate of Winthrop College. Frances was married to the love of her life, Jack Dillard Morris Jr., for 48 years. The...
James Henry Tuten
Jun 12, 2020
Brigadier General James H. Tuten, a key figure in the growth and leadership of the South Carolina National Guard for more than four decades, died on June 12, 2020. He was 89 years old. General Tuten's life was dedicated to his country, his faith, and his family. As an Air National Guard officer and leader, he was a friend and...
Mrs. Mary Mcgrath Mcgee
Jun 12, 2020
Mary McGrath Albright McGee, daughter of Elsie and William McGrath, passed away Friday morning June 12, 2020, holding hands with her loving husband, Joseph Leslie McGee, Sr. Mary was born July 30, 1930, in Meridian, Connecticut. She was a longtime member of Rehobeth United Methodist Church in Dentsville, where she served as Worship Chairwoman. Mary also loved to bring small...
Mr. Thomas E. Chance, Jr.
Jun 11, 2020
Thomas E. Chance, Jr., 75, of Columbia, died Thursday, June 11, 2020. Born July 12, 1944, in McColl, SC, he was a son of the late Thomas E. Chance, Sr. and Ella Mae Cheek Chance of Laurinburg, NC. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Ed Chance. Mr. Chance honorably served his country during...
Mrs. Nancy Phillips Hughes
Jun 11, 2020
Nancy Phillips Hughes, 77, of Columbia, died unexpectedly Thursday, June 11, 2020. Born July 29, 1942 in Columbia, she was a daughter of the late William F. and Iva Nell Gooms Phillips. Mrs. Hughes was a Logistics Assistant. In her retirement she proved to be fearless never being afraid to set out on a new adventure, alone if she had...
Mr. Kenneth Duane Mcmillan
Jun 10, 2020
Kenneth Duane "Ken" McMillan, 72, of Gaston, died Wednesday, June 10, 2020. Born May 30, 1948 in Martinsburg, WV he was a son of the late Carlton Gayle and Doris Lee Donivan McMillan. Ken grew up in a community called Four Mile Woods, surrounded by aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandparents. Ken joined the Army in 1967 and served a tour...
Mrs. Larraine Lourie Moses
Jun 8, 2020
Larraine Lourie Moses, 71, of Columbia, died Monday, June 8, 2020. Born in Columbia, SC, on January 15th, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Sol Lourie and Toby Baker Lourie. Larraine was a graduate of A.C. Flora High School and attended the University of South Carolina with a major in French and Spanish. She was sweetheart of the...
Mrs. Margie M Shealy
Jun 8, 2020
Margie M. Shealy, 99, of Chapin, died Monday, June 8, 2020. Born October 3, 1920, in Winnsboro, SC, she was a daughter of the late James Aiken and Nina Stevenson McClintock. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Maxie Holland Shealy. Margie was a long-standing member of St. Andrew's Lutheran Church where she taught...
Mrs. Hope G Spillane
Jun 8, 2020
Hope G. Spillane of Columbia passed away on June 8, 2020, at age 81. She was the daughter of Alva Mayes Gregg and Chrystal Wellborn Gregg. Hope was born in Charleston, SC and spent her early days in McClellanville, SC. She was a graduate of Agnes Scott College and received her Master's degree in English Literature at the University of...
David Michael Katz
Jun 8, 2020
David M. "Katman" Katz, 58, of Blythewood, died Monday, June 8, 2020. Born December 12, 1961, in Columbia, SC, he was the only child of Jim Katz and the late Jane Katz. David was an avid outdoorsman and he hunted and fished every chance he got. He never met a stranger, and was loved by all who knew him. His...
Ms. Barbara A. Blanks
Jun 7, 2020
Barbara A. Blanks, 78, of Columbia, died Sunday, June 7, 2020. Born April 7, 1942 in Columbia, she was a daughter of the late William P Blanks, Sr., and Meta Quattlebaum Blanks. She was a 1960 Graduate of Columbia High School and later attended classes at the University of South Carolina. Barbara retired from BellSouth with more than 25 years...
Mrs. Sheila Stiglitz King
Jun 7, 2020
Sheila King, 87, of Columbia, died Sunday, June 7, 2020. Born in New York City, New York on March 10, 1033, she was the daughter of the late Elias and Beatrice Goldberg Stiglitz. Sheila met the love of her life, Jerome "Jerry" King at the age of 16 and the couple was married in 1953. Together they loved to travel...
Mr. Tracy Earl Sawyer
Jun 6, 2020
Tracy Earl Sawyer, 53, of Columbia, died Saturday, June 6, 2020. Born July 23, 1966, in Columbia, he was the son of Verna Bickley Sawyer and the late Freddie Earl Sawyer. For many years, Tracy was employed as an electrician with various companies in the Columbia area. He was an avid outdoorsman who especially loved fishing. He enjoyed NASCAR and...
Mr. Michael L Kelly
Jun 4, 2020
Michael L. Kelly, 67, of Elgin, died Thursday, June 4, 2020. Born January 21, 1953 in Columbia, SC, he was a son of the late Alvin C. "AC" Kelly and Jacqueline Ward Kelly. Mike loved the outdoors and especially enjoyed fishing, camping, and gardening. He was a talented carpenter, specializing in trim work. A few of his last words were:...
Mr. Marshall Keith Poston
Jun 4, 2020
Marshall "Keith" Poston, 55, of Columbia, died Thursday, June 4, 2020. Born in Horry County, SC on August 26, 1964, he was the youngest child of the late James Leonard and Lillie Gill Poston. Keith graduated from Richland Northeast High School in 1982 with a drive for an automotive repair/service occupation. Keith started out as a helping hand and cleaning...
Annadell Carter
Jun 4, 2020
The gentle soul of Ruth "Annadell" Carter entered the presence of her Savior Jesus Christ in the early morning of June 4, 2020, leaving behind this sad world of dementia and other turmoil. The graveside service for Annadell will be held at 12:30 o'clock, Tuesday, June 8, 2020, at Crescent Hill Memorial Gardens, 2603 Two Notch Rd, Columbia. For those...
Mr. Cecil Byrd
Jun 3, 2020
Herman Cecil Byrd, 54, of Columbia, died Wednesday, June 3, 2020. Born in Cheraw, SC, he was a son of Mary Rogers Byrd-Terezakis and the late George Fate Byrd. Cecil was a graduate of Irmo High School and a went on to attend culinary school. He was a chef in North Carolina and the Columbia are. As the comedian of...
Mr. Melbourne E. Clarke
Jun 3, 2020
Melbourne E. Clarke, Sr., 87, of West Columbia, died Wednesday, June 3, 2020. Born May 6, 1933, in Blenheim, SC, he was the son of the late Ansel Earl and Hattie Kersey Clarke. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lelia Doris Sanders Clarke, as well as his siblings, Carrol O. Clark, Dorothy Clark...
Mrs. Myrna Rodriguez
Jun 3, 2020
Myrna Rodriguez de Abadie, 88, of Columbia, formerly of Ponce, Puerto Rico, died Wednesday, June 3, 2020. Born October 31, 1931 in Guayanilla, Puerto Rico, she was a daughter of the late Jose Antonio Rodriguez and Adela Ruiz de Rodriguez. Raised in Puerto Rico, Myrna as a child enjoyed riding paso fino horses. She was best friends with her late...
