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Mr. Kenneth Owen Plemons, Jr.

Mr. Kenneth Owen Plemons, Jr.

Jan 6, 2020

Kenneth "Kenny" Owen Plemons, Jr., 66, of Eastover, passed away Monday January 6, 2020. Born April 20, 1953, in Eastover, he was the son of the late Kenneth Owen Plemons, Sr. and Boyd and Mary Sue Humphries Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Marion Phyllis Ballentine Plemons. He retired from Square D/Schneider...

Elise Maria Roberts

Elise Maria Roberts

Jan 3, 2020

Elise Maria Ederle Roberts passed on January 3, 2020 in Irmo, SC at the age of 92. Ms. Roberts was born on April 3, 1927 in Fussen, Germany to her parents, Xaver and Antonie Ederle. After World War II she married Sergeant First Class, Odell Roberts in 1955. The Roberts moved to Columbia where Odell was stationed at Ft. Jackson....

Dr. Hazel Ann Gantt Seigler Josey

Dr. Hazel Ann Gantt Seigler Josey

Jan 3, 2020

Dr. Hazel Ann Gantt Seigler Josey, 103, widow of the late Richard Bedon Josey, M.D., died January 3, 2020 at the Columbia Presbyterian Home in Lexington, SC. She was born October 1, 1916 in Hickory, NC, the daughter of the late Ann Hoffman Gantt and Summie Osgood Gantt. She grew up in Durham, NC, attended Durham city schools, and graduated...

Kathleen Leilehua Kealoha

Kathleen Leilehua Kealoha

Jan 2, 2020

Kathleen Leilehua Kealoha, was born July 24, 1947 in Oahu, Hawaii to deceased parents Sam and Mildred Kealoha. She was 72 years old when she fell asleep in death on January 2, 2020. Lei was the first born of their 6 children followed by Sam Kealoha (April), Sister Puanani Kealoha, Brother James, Sister Caroline Molina (Kelvin), Deceased Brother Daniel. She...

William Cooper Moffett

William Cooper Moffett

Jan 1, 2020

William "Bill" Jesse Moffett, 86, of Columbia and formerly of Greenville, went to be with the Lord on New Year's Day, January 1, 2020. Born in Ardmore, Pennsylvania, he was a son of Jesse Woodall and Margaret Sanders Moffett. A graduate of Villanova University in Mechanical Engineering, he had a fine career with ITE Circuit Breaker Company and ended with...

Mrs. Cynthia Ann Robbins

Mrs. Cynthia Ann Robbins

Jan 1, 2020

Cynthia Ann Keller Robbins, 47, of Elgin, concluded her beautiful life on January 1, 2020. She was the daughter of Mary Ann Keller. While she will be missed dearly, she will be remembered always by her beloved family, including her husband of 23 years, James Michael "Mike" Robbins; two sons, Michael and Cody; mother, Mary Ann; siblings, Charles and Christie;...

Mr. Joe Earle Berry, Jr.

Mr. Joe Earle Berry, Jr.

Dec 31, 2019

A memorial service for Joe Earle Berry, Jr. will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 6, 2020 at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 1100 Sumter Street, Columbia, SC. The family will receive friends in Satterlee Hall following the service. Mr. Berry passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2019. Born in Columbia, S.C. on August 28, 1931, Joe was the son of...

Mr. Jimmy Allen Brown

Mr. Jimmy Allen Brown

Dec 31, 2019

Jimmy Allen Brown, 67, of Columbia, died Tuesday, December 31, 2019. Born in Columbia, SC, August 18, 1952, he was a son of the late Louis Belton and Inez Heath Brown. Jimmy was a motorcycle enthusiast, a member of a club, and had a lifelong passion for cars. He was a people person who loved everyone, and everyone loved him...

James Marion Mccabe

James Marion Mccabe

Dec 31, 2019

Mr. McCabe was born in Colonial Heights (Columbia, SC) on October 14, 1923, to the late James Monroe McCabe and Sallie Watts McCabe. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 72 years, Doris Page McCabe, a brother George McCabe, and five sisters: Virginia McMillan, Sarah Sanders, Lois Krell, Jimelle Watson, and Dorothy Brown. Mr. McCabe is survived by: his...

Mr. Ray Earl Meetze

Mr. Ray Earl Meetze

Dec 31, 2019

Ray Earl Meetze, 78, of Blythewood, died Tuesday, December 31, 2019. Born in Winnsboro, SC, on October 30, 1941, he was the son of the late Frances Boulware and Earl Meetze. Ray worked as a Carpenter for Richland County School District Two for over 30 years, where he was known as the right-hand man who could accomplish anything. He loved...

Mr. William F Able

Mr. William F Able

Dec 29, 2019

William F. Able, 86, of Columbia, died Sunday, December 29, 2019. Mr. Able was born in Saluda, SC to the late Otis and Bertha Able. He was a US Army Veteran, a graduate of USC Law School and practiced law locally for many years. He is survived by his son, Stephen F. Able. In addition to his parents, he was...

Mr. George William "Billy" Barfield, Jr.

Mr. George William "Billy" Barfield, Jr.

Dec 28, 2019

George W. "Billy" Barfield, Jr., 63, of Columbia, died Friday, December 28, 2019 at his home. Billy was born on September 9, 1956, in Columbia, SC, to the late George W. "Bill" and Joan Barfield. Billy attended Eau Claire High School and earned a degree. He spent some time as a Lexington City Policeman before leaving to open a trucking...

Meritta Lucille Branham

Meritta Lucille Branham

Dec 28, 2019

Mrs. Meritta Branham, 84, of Elgin, died Saturday, December 28, 2019. She was born November 5, 1935, in Blythewood, SC. Mrs. Branham formerly attended Sandy Level Baptist Church, adored taking care of her four boys, and enjoying eating. Survivors include her only surviving son, Justin Clyde Branham (Cindy); granddaughter, Jessica Branham; as well as her great grandchildren, Brooklyn and Bridget....

Ms. Joanie Leigh Youmans

Ms. Joanie Leigh Youmans

Dec 27, 2019

Joanie Leigh Youmans, 42, of Lexington, died Friday, December 27, 2019. Born May 21, 1977 in West Columbia, she was a daughter of the late Richard Youmans and Patricia Brewer. Survivors include her children, Corey R. Youmans (Mariah), Jared Thompson, Kaitlyn Leitner and Sarah Margaret Miles; grandson, Guy Ryan; granddaughter, Kinslie Rose, and one on the way. In addition to...

Mrs. Barbara Louise Prichard

Mrs. Barbara Louise Prichard

Dec 26, 2019

Barbara Louise Slusher Prichard, 83, of West Columbia, died Thursday, December 26, 2019. Born in Salem Iowa, on October 5, 1936, she was a daughter of the late Harold Ray and Marguerite Kennedy Slusher. In addition to her parents, Barbara is preceded in death by her husband, William Robert Prichard (USAF Ret.) Survivors include children: William Prichard (Linda), Debbie Robinson...

Mrs Margaret W. Stackleather

Mrs Margaret W. Stackleather

Dec 25, 2019

Mrs. Margaret W Stackleather, 85 of Columbia died Wednesday, December 25, 2019, after a long illness. Born in Cramerton, NC, she was a daughter of the late Lewis Franklin and Lula Bryte Wells. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Homer W. Stackleather; daughters, DeRhonda Stackleather and Connie Austin (Jim Fanning); and daughter-in-law Terri Stackleather. She had one...

Mrs. Jacqueline Phoebe Ward Kelly

Mrs. Jacqueline Phoebe Ward Kelly

Dec 24, 2019

Jacqueline Phoebe Ward Kelly, 97, of Elgin, died Tuesday, December 24, 2019. Born April 13, 1922 in Palatka, FL she was a daughter of the late Perry and Margaret Platt Ward. Ms. Kelly worked for the Elgin Watch Company and retired from the Bendix Corporation. She was a creative person who loved to draw, crochet and sew, even without a...

Mrs. Audrey Addy Cate

Mrs. Audrey Addy Cate

Dec 24, 2019

Audrey Addy Cate, 78, passed away December 24, 2019. Born in Columbia on December 21, 1941, she was the daughter of Thelma Fulmer and Aubrey Franklin Addy. She was married for 59 years to Charles H. Cate, Sr. Mrs. Cate graduated from Columbia High School in 1959, where she was elected student body president and homecoming queen. She attended the...

Mrs. Patricia Ann Phillips

Mrs. Patricia Ann Phillips

Dec 24, 2019

Patricia Ann Morgan Phillips, 79, of Elgin, died Tuesday, December 24, 2019. Born in Rutherfordton, NC, on February 20, 1940, she was a daughter of the late Memory James Morgan and Ola Mae Frazier Morgan. Prior to her retirement, she was employed as a seamstress for various retail businesses. Mrs. Phillips was a faithful Christian and a longtime member of...

Deryl K Tucker

Deryl K Tucker

Dec 21, 2019

Deryl Kent Tucker, 72, of Columbia, died Saturday, December 21, 2019. Born in Buncombe County, North Carolina, he was a son of Myron J. Tucker, Sr. and Cozette Liske Tucker. He was a Navy veteran and worked in North Carolina before moving to South Carolina. Deryl is survived by his son, Michael Tucker of Indiana; daughter, Patricia Page of Hickory,...

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