Mr. Samuel Davis Randazzo
Mar 13, 2020
A celebration of life for Sam will be held 2 o'clock Sunday, April 25th at First Baptist Church, 1306 Hampton St, Columbia, SC 29201. Following the celebration of life, the family will host a reception and greet friends in Ellis Hall. All are invited to attend; however, masks and social distancing are required to create a safe environment for all....
Christopher C Carawan
Mar 13, 2020
Christopher C. Carawan, 94, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2020. Chris was born in Bath, NC on July 1, 1925 to Minnie O'Neal Carawan and Chris Carawan. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in electronics from the University of Maryland. On October 25, 1945, he married his sweetheart Alma Lee Barnes, and they raised 3 children: Cindy, Chris...
Carolyn Stone Ross Lewis
Mar 11, 2020
Carolyn Stone Ross Lewis, 74, of Columbia, died Wednesday, March 11, 2020. Born in Charleston, SC on August 2, 1945, she was a daughter of the late Bill and Mae Stone. Mrs. Lewis attended Orangeburg High School and went on to graduate from the University of South Carolina, where she earned her master's degree. Mrs. Lewis worked in civil service...
Mr. Willie Dean Frazier
Mar 11, 2020
Willie Dean Frazier, 68, of Columbia, died Wednesday, March 11, 2020. Born September 8, 1951, he was the son of Lilly Brown Frazier and the late Tony Frazier. He was a graduate of SC State University and retired from the SC Dept. of Education, serving his last school as a principal at Kingstree High School, Kingstree, SC. Dean was a...
Mrs. Christine D. Kunkel
Mar 11, 2020
Christine Dominy Kunkel, 92, of Columbia, died Wednesday, March 11, 2020. Born in Baxley, GA, on September 10, 1927, she was a daughter of the late Argene and Lolly Carter Dominy. Prior to her retirement, she was employed in various capacities with 60 Minute Dry Cleaners, WJS Security, Rosen Appraisal, and Sellars & Cole. Mrs. Kunkel was a dedicated member...
Sandra Davidson Walden
Mar 10, 2020
Sandra Davidson Walden passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at the age of 83. She was born in Miami, Florida on July 20, 1936. Sandra was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James Garvin Walden. She is survived by her daughters, Katherine Walden Barron and Mary Walden Lassiter; grandchildren, Cameron Barron (Sarah), Hannah Barron Anderson (Rosson), William Lassiter,...
Maj James Elias "Jim" Mallios, Sr.
Mar 8, 2020
MAJ James Elias "Jim" Mallios, Sr., 87, of Columbia, died peacefully, Sunday, March 8, 2020. Born February 26, 1933 in Columbia, he was a son of the late Louie Elias and Fedwa Khoury Mallios. MAJ Mallios served his state and country with honor for more than 29 years in the SC Army National Guard. He served the guard in many...
Mr. Walter Allen Robertson, Jr.
Mar 7, 2020
Walter Allen Robertson, Jr., 93, of Columbia, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2020. Born in Charleston, SC, July 25, 1926, he was the son of the late Walter Allen Robertson, Sr. and Carrie Carter Robertson. Walter was preceded in death by his wife, Rosemary N. Robertson; son, Walt Robertson; brother, Kenneth Robertson; and sister, Margarite Robertson. Walter graduated from Charleston...
Mr. Robert Russell "Rusty" Lee, Ii
Mar 7, 2020
Robert Russell 'Rusty" Lee, II, 54, of Columbia, died Saturday, March 7, 2020. Born in Columbia, SC, June 28, 1965 he was the son of Jane Provo Lee and the late Robert Russell Lee, I. Rusty lived in the Columbia area for more than 50 years and prior to a decline of his health was a roofer. For the last...
Msg Larry Daniel Sparks, Us Army (Ret.)
Mar 6, 2020
MSG Larry Daniel Sparks, US Army (Ret.), 78, of Columbia, died peacefully at home, Friday, March 6, 2020. Born April 6, 1941 in Wharton, WV, he was a son of the late Cash and Opal Vint Sparks. Larry was retired from the US Army and was a loving husband and father. Survivors include his wife, Anna Mae Steven Sparks; daughter,...
Mrs. Tammie S. Mclemore
Mar 6, 2020
Tammie S. McLemore, 54, of Ridgeway, died at her home on Friday, March 6, 2020. Born in Bristol Township, Pennsylvania, on September 1, 1965, she was a daughter of Elizabeth Dooley Sisk and the late Barry Kent Scothorn. Survivors include her husband of 31 years, Thomas McLemore, Sr.; son, Eric McLemore; daughter, Katie McLemore; step-son, Thomas McLemore, Jr.; step-daughter, Jennifer...
Albert Louie Winter, Jr.
Mar 6, 2020
A. Louie Winter, Jr., 92, of Columbia, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Friday, March 6, 2020. Born on September 6, 1927 in Sandersville, Georgia. He was a son of Louie Sr. and Thelma Stephens Winter. Louie is survived by his loving wife, Gladys Welch Winter; sons, Rev. Robert Winter (Ann), Steve Winter (Debbie); son-in-law, Paul Howard;...
Mrs. Aileen Mae Franklin
Mar 5, 2020
Alieen Mae Pyne Franklin, 84, of Columbia, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2020. Born December 11, 1935 in Newport, RI, she was a daughter of the late Anthony Christopher and Irene A. Gill Pyne. She attended The University of Vermont and left school to marry the love of her life, the late LTC Robert Andrew Franklin, US Air Force (Ret.)....
Mrs. Nancy Hoban Johnson
Mar 3, 2020
Nancy Hoban Johnson, 86, of Columbia, died Tuesday, March 3, 2020. Born in Charleston, SC, August 6, 1933, she was a daughter of the late Michael John Hoban and Nancy Poole O'Neal Hoban. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-two years, William Lewis "Bill" Johnson and her sister, Caroline Mary Hoban. Nancy...
Lindsay Connor Stetson
Mar 1, 2020
Lindsay Anne (Connor) Stetson, 36, of Columbia, died Sunday, March 1, 2020. Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, September 2, 1983, she was a daughter of James Aloysius Connor and Catherine Anne Ciocca Connor. Lindsay was raised in the West Scranton community and graduated from Scranton Preparatory School in 2001. While in high school she lettered in softball and was captain of...
Ms. Jacqueline Blankenship
Feb 29, 2020
Jacqueline Kay Short Blankenship, 74, of Columbia, died Saturday, February 29, 2020. Born on April 15, 1945, in McDowell County, WV. She was a daughter of the late Posey and Julia Elizabeth Beavers Short. Survivors include her daughter, Chrystal Stephens; grandson, Seth Stephens (Christy); granddaughter, Nora Stephens; nephews, Chance S. Eriksen of Columbia, and Steven R. Short, of Mocksville, NC....
Beverly Baughman Brown
Feb 29, 2020
Beverly Baughman Brown, 84, wife of Brooks S. Brown, III, died Saturday, February 29, 2020. She was preceded in death by her father, Harmon Baughman; her mother, Ora Lee Baughman; as well as a daughter, Susan Henry. Mrs. Brown was a co-owner of Flowers by Brooks. She served twice as President of the Columbia Woman's Club and was twice elected...
Mr. Melvin Levi Brazell
Feb 29, 2020
Melvin Levi Brazell, 71, of Eastover, died Saturday, February 29, 2020 at his home. Born in Columbia, SC, he was a son of the late David Ray and Nellie Wallace Brazell. Mr. Brazell retired after 28 years from Westinghouse as maintenance manager. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who loved spending time with family. Mr. Brazell...
Sara Barber
Feb 28, 2020
Sara Crowell Barber departed this life on Friday, February 28, 2020. Born September 6, 1933 in Salisbury, NC, she was the daughter of Perry Cameron Crowell and Exie Fogleman Crowell. Preceding her in death are her husband, James E. Barber, who passed away October 1, 1994. Sara and James were married January 16, 1955 and were blessed with three children...
Annie Henson
Feb 28, 2020
Annie Bell Allred Henson, age 95 went to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, February 28th, 2020 at the Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro, NC. Mrs. Henson was born February 9th, 1925 to the late Arnold (Mac) McCray Allred and Maude Wray Allred and grew up in the Worthville community in North Carolina. She was married to Brooks Houtchings...
