Bobby Cole Catoe, Sr.
Oct 25, 2019
Bobby Cole Catoe, Sr. 85, of Columbia, lived a wonderful, full, happy life. Bobby, as he was known to all his friends, passed away peacefully while tending his garden on Friday, October 25, 2019. He was born to Bernard and Nettie Catoe in Kershaw county. The youngest of three brothers, Bernard Jr., Donnie; and a sister, Nancy, he attended Columbia...
Hilary (Marilyn Kay Hilyar) Ward
Oct 25, 2019
Hilary (Marilyn Kay Hilyar) Ward, wife of Thomas E. Ward, passed away October 25, 2019, after a courageous fight with Pancreatic Cancer. Hilary was born on January 9, 1948, to the late Mike and Alice Hilyar, of Crosby, Minnesota. The family moved to Alice's hometown of Tryon, North Carolina, when Hilary was four years old. For much of her childhood,...
Mrs. Margaret W. Clarkson
Oct 23, 2019
Margaret Westmoreland Clarkson - 102 of Columbia, wife of the late Nathaniel Heyward Clarkson, Jr., died on October 23, 2019. Born December 1, 1916 in Pacolet, SC, she was the daughter of the late Eugenia Childs Westmoreland and James Ripley Westmoreland. She attended Converse College and the University of South Carolina and was a longtime active member of Trinity Episcopal...
Dr. Lee Allen Christensen
Oct 23, 2019
Lee Allen Christensen has gone home to meet his Lord. His earthly journey spanned 81 years. But the earthly body is not what defines a person. It is simply the vehicle that the Lord gives us to do His will. We are defined by who we become as we seek and live out God's purpose for our lives. Each one...
Ms. Anita Marie Johnson
Oct 22, 2019
Anita Marie Johnson, 76, of Columbia, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2019. Born in Dearing, Kansas, on February 24, 1943, she was a daughter of the late Harold Raymond and Dorothy Alice Donaldson Armstrong. Survivors include her sons, James Manley, John Manley, and Frank Norvell; a daughter, Dorothy Edens. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death...
Mr. Jefferson Blakely Bates, Ii
Oct 21, 2019
Following a valiant battle with cancer, Jefferson Blakley Bates, II passed away October 21, 2019 at his home with his loving wife Millisa Marcengill Bates and his children. The son of Joseph McCord Bates, Jr. and Annie Coleman Bates, Jefferson was born September 7, 1971 in Charleston, SC. He grew up in Irmo where he graduated from Irmo High School...
Ms. Eloise Rosborough Pearson
Oct 20, 2019
Eloise Rosborough Heins died on October 20, 2019, after living bravely with Alzheimer's Disease. Rosborough was born on April 21, 1945, in Columbia, SC. She was a daughter of Emma Kersh Muller Heins and Arthur Boerner Heins, Jr. Rosborough graduated from Dreher High School and attended the University of South Carolina. During her working career, Rosborough worked as an administrative...
Mrs. Rosea Carolyn Newton
Oct 20, 2019
Rosea Carolyn Sellers Newton, 79, of Columbia, died Sunday, October 20, 2019. Born in Conway, SC, on April 28, 1940, she was a daughter of the late Henry Harmon and Lucille Nealy Sellers. Carol loved flowers, especially roses and was passionate about holistic medicine. Family was always first and foremost in her life; and she enjoyed spending time with them...
Mr. Paul Gordon Amos, Jr.
Oct 20, 2019
Paul Gordon Amos, Jr., 80, of Columbia, departed this life in the early morning hours of October 20, 2019 following an extended illness. Born on March 22, 1939, in Aiken, SC, he was a son of the late Paul Gordon, Sr., and Annie Bain Amos. He attended St. Angela Catholic School in Aiken and East Aurora High School in New...
Mr. Thomas L. "Jack" Coker
Oct 19, 2019
Mr. Thomas Lemuel "Jack" Coker, 86, of Columbia, died Saturday, October 19, 2019. Born August 19, 1933 in Greenville County, SC, he was a son of the late Rufus Albert Coker and Myrtle Crisp Coker. A member of the 1950 graduating class of Ellen Woodside High School, Jack continued his education at Cumberland College in Williamsburg, KY. He proudly served...
Mr. Robert Corley Wilson, Sr.
Oct 18, 2019
Robert Corley Wilson, Sr., 92, passed away on October 18, 2019. He was born in Columbia, SC on January 29, 1927, to Lila Mae Corley Wilson from Lexington, SC, and Roscoe Horton Wilson from Abbeville, SC. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Patricia Hutchison Wilson. Robert was known for his gracious generosity, talent, leadership, and quick wit. He was...
Margaret D Brazell
Oct 16, 2019
A Funeral service for Margaret Dixon Brazell, 87, of Elgin, will be conducted at 10 o'clock, Friday, October 18th, at Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, 7600 Trenholm Road Ext., Columbia. Burial will follow the service in Crescent Hill Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 o'clock, Thursday evening at the funeral home. Following the burial...
Glen David Segal
Oct 15, 2019
Glen David Segal, 62, of Parkland, FL, October 15, 2019. Born in Columbia, he was a son of Betty Segal of Mt. Pleasant, SC, and the late Ronald Segal. Glen worked in Columbia with Bobbin Magazine. The owner of his own consulting firm, he was an early IT Specialist and worked for Motorola, Bank of American, and Microsoft. In addition...
Mrs. Eugenia Elizabeth Rogers
Oct 15, 2019
Eugenia Elizabeth Rogers, 85, of Columbia, died Tuesday, October 15, 2019. Born on January 24, 1934, she was a daughter of the late Murphy E. Newman and Carie Driggers Newman. Survivors include her husband of 66 years, Melvin Paul Rogers, Sr.; her son, M. Paul Rogers, Jr. (Claudia); her daughter, Debra Vazquez (Julio); four grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; sister, Alice Hollis....
Mrs. Marlene E. Chandler
Oct 13, 2019
Marlene Elizabeth Morgan Chandler, 78, of Columbia, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on the evening of Sunday, October 13, 2019. Born March 5, 1941 in Woodruff, SC where she was raised. She was the daughter of the late Eddie Lee Morgan and Lake Erie Smith Morgan. Marlene was married 57 years to the...
Mr. Dwight Andrew Stewart
Oct 12, 2019
By Jack Kuenzie – "Never tell me the odds."---Han Solo Dwight Andrew Stewart was five years old when Harrison Ford gave heroes everywhere that mantra in "The Empire Strikes Back." The boy we'd come to know as Drew had a lot of growing up to do before he'd need those fighting words to launch his own epic battle against darkness....
Harry A Wilson, Jr.
Oct 12, 2019
Harry A. Wilson, Jr., 99, of Columbia, died Saturday, October 12, 2019. Born in Lathrop, Missouri, on July 7, 1920, he was a son of the late Harry Albert and Mabel Elizabeth Kurfman Wilson. Harry served 28 years as a police officer before his retirement. He was a member of Alpine Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife Linda Vickery Wilson;...
Wilbur R Ross
Oct 11, 2019
Wilbur Raymer Ross, 93, of Columbia, died peacefully on Friday, October 11, 2019. Born in Wilson, NC, on February 14, 1926, he was a son of the late John Leslie and Sadie Sallie Shehan Ross. Wilbur moved from Wilson, NC to Baltimore, MD, and following the Great Depression, to Columbia, SC. Wilbur served in the United States Marine Corps, 5th...
Mr. Charley Cecil Mcdonald
Oct 11, 2019
Charley Cecil McDonald, 87, of Columbia, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, October 13, 2019. Born in McCormick, SC, he was a son of the late Alfred Alexander McDonald and Sudie Holloway McDonald. A graduate of McCormick High School and member of their undefeated State Championship football team, Charley went on to serve more than 40 years in the...
Juanita P Daniel
Oct 10, 2019
Mrs. Juanita Pauline Bravo Daniel of Gaston, SC, was promoted to heaven on October 10, 2019, at the age of 92. Born on May 6, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Octave C. and Philomene E. Bravo of New Orleans, LA. She was the beloved wife of the late Reverend John Nelson Daniel of Columbia, SC for 47...
