Mr. Arthur Breland Collier, Jr.
Jul 12, 2025
Arthur Breland Collier, Jr. went to be with his Lord on July 12, 2025 after an extended illness. He was born on November 1, 1941 in Charleston, South Carolina to parents Arthur Breland ("Bill") and Aline Tuten Collier. The family, including his younger brother, James ("Jim") David Collier, lived in Charleston until moving to Walterboro, South Carolina when Art was...
Mrs. Betty Abell Boney Price
Jul 11, 2025
The funeral service for Mrs. Betty Boney Price, 92, of Blythewood, will be held at 11 o'clock on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at Trinity United Methodist Church, with burial to follow in the Church Cemetery. The Rev. Scott Smoak and The Rev. Julie Belman will officiate. Betty Lee Abell was born at home on February 8, 1933, and died Friday,...
Dr. Lawrence Kirk Bennett
Jul 11, 2025
Dr. Lawrence Kirk Bennett, 66, of Blythewood, died unexpectedly on Friday, July 11, 2025. Born on November 26, 1958, in Great Falls, Montana, he was the son of Barbara Bennett-Leanza and the late Kirk Bennett. Dr. Bennett earned his Bachelor of Science in Physics from the University of North Carolina Wilmington, Master of Science in Medicinal Chemistry from the University...
Mrs. Kathryn Benton Rivers
Jul 9, 2025
On July 9, 2025, our beloved mother, Kathryn Benton Rivers, was peacefully called home to be with the Lord. She was a devoted follower of Christ, whose love for the Lord shone through every aspect of her life. Kathryn shared her faith through kindness, compassion, and an unyielding trust in God's plan. Born January 22, 1927, in Timmonsville, SC, Kathryn...
Mrs. Patricia Clayton Patteson
Jul 8, 2025
Patricia Clayton Patteson of Lexington, SC entered into eternal rest on Tuesday July 8,2025 following a 8 month battle with glioblastoma. Patsy, as she was affectionately known, was born July 17, 1936 in Schenectady, NY to Massey Barnes Clayton and Dorothea Sheasley Clayton of Birmingham, Al. The Claytons moved to Wilson Dam, AL, then to Signal Mountain, TN where she...
Mr. Billy Carl Rawls, Sr.
Jul 7, 2025
Billy Carl Rawls, Sr., 82, of Columbia, died on Monday, July 7, 2025. Born on March 11, 1943, in Columbia, he was a son of S.W. Lee and Katherine Brown Lee. Mr. Rawls was the owner and operator of 555 Paint and Body for 27 years. His hobbies included woodworking, restoring classic cars, and spending time with his family. Mr....
Mrs. Betty Hatley Amick
Jul 5, 2025
Betty Hatley Amick, 83, of Columbia, died on Saturday, July 5, 2025. Born on August 22, 1941, in Columbia, she was a daughter of the late Jay Edward Hatley and Kathleen Carroll Hatley. Prior to her retirement, she enjoyed a career that spanned nearly three decades with the South Carolina Department of Health (DHEC). Mrs. Amick had a green thumb...
Mrs. Jacqueline J. Weaver
Jul 4, 2025
Jacqueline J. Weaver, 89, of Cayce, died Friday, July 4, 2025. Born in Russellville, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late John Albert and Bessie Catherine Mitchum Jackson and was married to the late Merle Thomas Weaver, Sr. for 54 years. Jacqueline enjoyed being with her children and grandchildren. Her cat, Miss Kitty, was very special to her....
Mr. Benjamin E. Brown
Jul 3, 2025
Benjamin Edward Brown, 64, of West Columbia, South Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on July 3, 2025, in Lexington, South Carolina. Born on October 6, 1960, in Columbia, South Carolina, Ben lived a life marked by dedication to his family, service to his community, and a deep appreciation for the outdoors. A proud 1978 graduate of Brookland Cayce High School and...
Mr. Ronnie Eugene Price, Sr.
Jul 3, 2025
Ronnie Eugene Price, Sr., 87, of Winnsboro, died on Thursday, July 3, 2025. Born on March 13, 1938, in Rembert, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Colon Joyce Price and Leila Mae Berry Price. Mr. Price was a member of Greenbrier United Methodist Church, loved to garden, and was a supporter of The University of South Carolina...
Mr. Fred Dwayne Harmon
Jul 2, 2025
Mr. Fred Dwayne Harmon, 59, of Columbia, died on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family.
Mr. Glenn Matthew Elkins
Jul 1, 2025
Glenn Matthew Elkins, 91, of Columbia, SC, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. Born on April 13, 1934, in Columbia, SC, to the late Joe C. Elkins and Agnes Turnipseed Elkins. Glenn's life was marked by a deep love for family, faith, and laughter. His infectious sense of humor could lift anyone's spirits, filling any room with joy. Glenn...
Mrs. Debra Price Mills
Jul 1, 2025
Debra "Debbie" Price Mills, 69, of Columbia, died on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. Born in Columbia, SC, on February 29, 1956, she was a daughter of the late Colon Wayne and Sarah Ann Fetner Price. Mrs. Mills was a lifelong Columbia resident and a member of Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church. She spent her life serving students as a Child...
Mrs. Jean Jenkins Jones
Jun 30, 2025
Jean Jenkins Jones, 92, of Columbia, died on Monday, June 30, 2025. Born on April 3, 1933, in Tarboro, NC, she was a daughter of the late Edward Earl Jenkins and Ora Mae Traylor Jenkins. She was a charter member of Northeast Presbyterian Church. Jean was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She is survived by her children,...
Mr. Curtis Ellis Branham
Jun 29, 2025
Curtis Ellis Branham, 87, of Blythewood, SC, transitioned to his heavenly home on Sunday, June 29, 2025. He was born on November 29, 1937 to the late Ben Tillman and Dora Barfield Branham. Curtis was a loving husband, father and grandfather, and a faithful member of Killian Baptist Church. A graduate of Blythewood High School, Curtis married the love of...
Mr. Lee Ramon Wilson
Jun 28, 2025
Lee Ramon Wilson, 92, of Columbia, died on Saturday, June 28, 2025. Born on March 22, 1933, in Rutland, Vermont, he was the son of the late Earl "Roxie" D. Wilson and Marie Snyder Wilson. Lee is survived by his wife of nearly 38 years, Suzette Chalmers Wilson; son, Scott B. Wilson of New Mexico & his fiancée Jennifer Ross;...
Mr. James Edwin Chamberlain
Jun 25, 2025
James Edwin Chamberlain, 73, of Columbia, died on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Born on March 9, 1952, in London, England, he was the son of the late James Edwin Chamberlain, Sr. and Mary Teresa Friel Chamberlain. Mr. Chamberlain honorably served his country in the US Army. Following his military enlistment, he earned his bachelor's degree from Marist University in Poughkeepsie,...
Mr. Blaine Jerome Johnson, Sr.
Jun 23, 2025
Blaine "Johnny" Johnson Sr., USAF MSgt (Ret.), of Blythewood, SC, passed away on Monday, June 23rd, 2025. Born in Aberdeen, South Dakota, he was the son of Fernnel and Gladys Johnson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his former wife, Johanna Johnson. He is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Maggie Johnson of...
Rev. William Arvis Robertson, Lt. Col., Us Army (Ret.)
Jun 22, 2025
Reverend William Arvis Robertson, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army (Retired), of Columbia, died on Sunday, June 22, 2025. Born in Anderson, South Carolina on February 14, 1946, he was the son of Arvis Edgar and Eunice Eveline (McClellan) Robertson. As the son of a career military veteran, he grew up in many different countries and areas of the U.S. As a...
Mr. Herbert Michael Hedgepath
Jun 22, 2025
Herbert Michael Hedgepath,75, of Columbia, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025, in Columbia, SC. He was born in Columbia on March 1, 1950, and was the son of the late Herbert Wilson Hedgepath and Norma Frances Walker Hedgepath. Mike graduated from Eau Claire High School and the University of South Carolina. He spent over 40 years as a jeweler...
