Mr. Minh V. Nguyen
Aug 29, 2019
Minh V. Nguyen, 66, of Columbia, died Thursday, August 29, 2019. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 9 o'clock, Tuesday, Steptember 3rd at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 100 Polo Road, Columbia, with The Rev. Fr. C. Alexander McDonald officiating. Final Commendation and Farewell prayers will be said in Vietnam with the date and time to be announced....
Nancy Leona Franklin
Aug 29, 2019
Nancy Leona Williford Carroll Franklin, 70, of Lugoff, SC passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2019. Born in Roane County, Tennessee, Nancy was a daughter of the late Oscar Williford and Mary Lou Dunaway. Nancy spent summers on her grandmother's farm where she learned to cook and garden. Nancy loved the Atlanta Braves, the UGA Bulldogs and the Atlanta Falcons....
Mr. Paul Baxter Rodgers, Iii
Aug 28, 2019
Columbia - Paul Baxter Rodgers III, passed away at his home midday Wednesday, August 28th, 2019 at the age of 66. Paul was the son of the late Paul Baxter, Jr. and Marianne Guerry Rodgers. He will be greatly missed by his wife of 40 years, Freddie Strickland Rodgers; his three children, Miriam Guerry, Paul Baxter, IV and Frank Lockehart...
Mr. Matthew Thomas Grossmann
Aug 27, 2019
Matthew Thomas Grossmann age 19 of Roswell passed away on August 27, 2019. He is survived by his loving parents, Jeffrey and Kathleen Mavis Grossmann; sister, Lauren Grossmann; grandparents, Ken and Pam Grossmann and John and Marianne Mavis; aunt and uncles, Paige and Jeremy Nicholson and Tom and BethAnn Mavis along with numerous cousins, extended family and friends. In lieu...
Jacob "Jake" Grey Clarkson
Aug 25, 2019
Jacob "Jake" Grey Clarkson, 16, of Hopkins, died Sunday, August 25, 2019. He is the youngest son of Zack "Chip" and Glenda Thomas Clarkson. Jake is a junior in high school at Heathwood Hall. Jake loves the outdoors, including hunting, salt water fishing, dirt bikes and mud riding. He is always surrounded by friends and most importantly, Jake has a...
Wade F. Pearson
Aug 25, 2019
Wade F. Pearson, 78, died August 25, 2019, in Columbia after a courageous struggle with cancer and Parkinson's disease. He was born October 28, 1940, in Sumter, SC, to the late Holland Decatur Pearson and Margaret Faust Pearson. He spent his formative years on his grandfather's farm in Denmark, SC, where he developed a love for the Edisto River and...
Mrs. Mary Jo Livingston
Aug 25, 2019
Mary Jo Livingston, 75, of Columbia, beloved wife of Glenn, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 25, 2019 after a short illness. Born July 13, 1944 in Battle Creek, MI, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Deldee Myrick Herman. Mary Jo, graduated from St Augustine High School in 1962, and then in...
Mr. Bruce Edward Deutschmann
Aug 24, 2019
Bruce Edward Deutschmann, loving husband of Deborah Drucker Deutschmann and devoted father of Jacob Deutschmann, passed away unexpectedly on August 24, 2019. Bruce was born on July 24, 1962, and grew up in Long Island, New York. He was the son of the late Leo and Alverna Deutschmann. Bruce is also survived by his in-laws, Barbara & Meyer Drucker, and...
Mr. Ryan L. Pyle
Aug 23, 2019
Ryan L. Pyle, 39, of Columbia, SC, died Friday, August 23, 2019. Born March 10, 1980, in Columbia, SC, he was a son of Larry Allen Pyle and Rosanne Malisheski Pyle. In addition to his parents, Ryan is survived by his infant daughter, Abigail Keilani Pyle, her mother and his years-long companion, Tricia R. Kim; sister, Danyelle Pyle-Stephens; nephew, Parker...
Mr. Mark Christopher Duroux
Aug 22, 2019
Mr. Mark Christopher Duroux, 22, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2019 at Prisma Health Richland Memorial Hospital. Born August 8, 1997, he was the son of Susan Duroux. Mark leaves behind a legacy of love and friendship for his family, friends and those he met daily in his professional and social circles. He was an avid baseball player, table tennis...
Mrs Jeanne S Craig
Aug 19, 2019
Jeanne S. Craig, 88, of Columbia, died Monday, August 19, 2019. Born in Sanford, FL, on March 23, 1931, she was a daughter of the late Minerva and John Straiton. Mrs. Craig graduated from Woman's College in Greensboro, NC and taught English for many years. She was a member of the Junior League of Columbia and was a long time...
Judy F Hughes
Aug 18, 2019
Judy F. Hughes, 71, of Columbia, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her children and her sister, Betty. Born in Lima, Ohio on April 10, 1948, she was a daughter of the late Daniel Wilson Money and Hazel Dillman Money. She is survived by her children, Michael B. Tata, Joe Tata (Katy), Misty D. Miles (DeWayne), Richard Klipich,...
Lester B Hacker
Aug 18, 2019
Lester B. Hacker, 88, of Columbia, died Sunday, August 18, 2019. Mr. Hacker was a son of the late Harvey and Virginia McPherson Hacker. Survivors include his children, Pastor Jerry Hacker (Shirley), of SC, Steve Hacker (Lisa) and Laura Hutchens, all of VA; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one great great-granddaughter; and a sister, Bertha Earnest. In addition to his parents,...
Dixie Carol Wright
Aug 18, 2019
Mrs. Dixie Carol Francis Wright, 70, of Columbia, formerly of Springfield, VA, died Sunday, August 18, 2019. A daughter of the late Robert E. and Kathryn Marie Ward Francis, she was married to Wayne Leonard Wright for 44 years. Dixie loved her family, church, and friends. She put others first and volunteered her time with numerous organizations. When Dixie was...
Mrs. Evelyn Cantey Marion
Aug 17, 2019
Columbia – Evelyn Cantey Marion, 99, of Columbia, died on Saturday, August 17, 2019. Born in Columbia, SC, she was the daughter of the late Edward Brevard Cantey and Helen Robertson Cantey. Mrs. Marion was married to the late Andrew Burnet Marion. She was a longtime resident of Greenville, SC where she was involved in a variety of community activities....
Aaron J. Alfaro
Aug 16, 2019
Aaron J. Alfaro, 24, of Columbia, died Friday, August 16, 2019. Born in Golfito, Costa Rica, he was a son of Henry Alfaro and Maria Magdaleana Casco. Aaron graduated from Richland Northeast High School and worked as an Assistant Electrician for Brad Electric Company. Aaron's life was marked by good friendship and lots of laughter. His disposition to help along...
Mr. Eugene Pastelak
Aug 14, 2019
Mr. Eugene "Gene" Pastelak, 85, of Chapin, formerly of Johns Island, died Wednesday, August 14, 2019. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 2 o'clock, Monday, August 19th at Transfiguration Catholic Church, 306 North Pines Road, Blythewood, with Msgr. James LeBlanc officiating. Final Commendation and Farewell Prayers will be said at a later date at Holy Cross Cemetery, Charleston,...
Ms. Dorothy L. Derakhshan
Aug 9, 2019
Dorothy Lonsdale Derakhshan, 85, of Columbia, died Friday, August 9, 2019. Born June 15, 1934 in Morristown, NJ, she was a daughter of Alan and Elma Mae Beatty Lonsdale. Dorothy, always helping others, spent her career as a dental assistant caring for patients in several states. She was a writer, poet, and volunteer. Donating her time at the Richland County...
Mrs. Violet Branham Derrick
Aug 9, 2019
Violet B. Derrick, 96, of Columbia, passed away Friday, August 9, 2019 after a long battle with heart disease. Violet was born in Ridgeway, SC, on October 7, 1922, a daughter of the late Frank G. Branham and Daisy Kelly Branham. Violet was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in which she had many church...
