Mr. Eugene B Berendsen
Jun 1, 2019
SGM Eugene Bruce Berendsen, US Army (Ret.), 82, of Columbia, died Saturday, June 1, 2019. Born February 14, 1937 in Cheviot, OH, he was a son of the late Harold Godfrey and Genevieve Pauline Ernst Berendsen. SGM Berendsen joined the US Army in 1954 and served in the Infantry, Armor, Artillery, Transportation and Quartermaster branches. He completed tours in Germany,...
Wyllene Flanders Boulware
May 31, 2019
Wyllene Flanders Boulware, 83, of Jenkinsville, died Friday, May 31, 2019. Born May 1, 1936, in Metter, Georgia, she was a daughter of the late Walton Hiram and Neta Blackburn Flanders. Mrs. Boulware attended Mt. Zion High School in Winnsboro and later retired from the United States Postal Service in Jenkinsville. She was a member of Little River Baptist Church....
Mrs. Eleanor L. Kneen
May 29, 2019
Eleanor L. Kneen, 98, of Blythewood, died peacefully Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at the home of her daughter in SC, with her daughter, Carol, and her granddaughter, Kelly, by her side. Eleanor was born January 4, 1921 in Cherokee, Iowa, to parents Fredric and Anna Julius. She married Chet Kneen June 3, 1940. During WWII she owned and operated her...
Ms. Janice Marie Lucas
May 29, 2019
Janice Marie Lucas, 54, of Columbia, died Thursday, May 30, 2019. Born August 26, 1964, in Columbia, she was a daughter of Mable Smith Lucas and the late Martin Shelton Lucas. Surviving in addition to her mother is her niece, Kate Lashway (Chris); nephew, Travis Lucas (Angel); great nieces and nephews, Brady Lashway, Penelope Lashway, Alyssa Lucas, and Zoey Lucas;...
Jeffrey Riggs Scott
May 28, 2019
Jeffrey Riggs Scott (Jeff), 72, of Columbia, died Tuesday, May 28, 2019. Jeff was born October 20, 1946 in Charleston, WV. He was the son of the late William Austin Scott and Marjorie Jaugstetter Scott. Jeff was a 1968 graduate of the University of Kentucky and was a member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. He enlisted into the United States...
Mrs. Martha Parasco Coombs
May 28, 2019
Martha Parasco Fanti Coombs passed away at the home of her daughter and son-in-law on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at the age of 98. She was born in Boston, MA, July 3, 1920, the second child to the late Eleftharios and Anastacia (Lynadarkis) Parasco. The family resided in Saugus, MA and she proudly graduated from Saugus High School. Martha and...
Mr Billy Franklin Key
May 27, 2019
Billy Franklin Key, 46, of Columbia, died Monday, May 27, 2019. Billy was born in Raleigh, NC, on March 31, 1973, to William Franklin Key and Brenda Hatley Campbell. Billy was raised in the Methodist Church and worked as a R & D Technician. He loved to fish, kayak, and be outdoors. Always willing to give advice, he was never...
Mr David Dewayne Cable
May 26, 2019
David Dewayne Cable, 55, of Lugoff, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2019. David was born at Sewart Airforce Base in Smyrna, TN, on August 6, 1963 to Paul David and Gladys Merrell Cable. He married Bonnie Mason Cable in 1987 and was a loving husband and father to his two children. David was a caring and giving man and...
Mr. James Brian Gainey
May 26, 2019
James Brian Gainey, 47, of Hopkins, died Sunday, May 26, 2019. Born January 6, 1972, he was a son of Jenny Lynn Cherry Gainey and the late Oscar David Gainey, Jr. Brian was a family man who loved his children and grandchildren. He especially enjoyed his daily morning visits with his mother. He was an avid outdoorsman, who loved to...
Mr Keith B. Phillips
May 23, 2019
Keith B. Phillips, 82, entered into eternal rest on May 23, 2019 after a brief illness. He was born in Pearsall, TX to Laurel S. Phillips and Margaret Brown Phillips. Keith attended the University of Texas in Austin before serving in the U. S. Army as a second lieutenant. He also served in the Army National Guard in South Carolina...
Mrs Ann P. Hollis
May 23, 2019
Ann P. Hollis, 81, affectionately known as "Meme" and long-time resident of Blythewood, SC, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 23, 2019, surrounded by her family and loyal companion, "Scout". Ann was born to the late James Wyatt and Thelma Still Priester on December 9, 1937. She spent her childhood in Ehrhardt and Olar, SC. After rearing...
Rev. H. Laverne Hancock, Sr.
May 22, 2019
Rev. H. Laverne Hancock, Sr., 89, of Columbia, died Wednesday, May 22, 2019. A son of the late Houston Luther and Irene Raley Hancock, he was married 66 years to Barbara Brigman Hancock. Rev. Hancock graduated from Furman University and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. His first pastorate was a Native American Church in North Carolina. Additionally, he went on to...
Zion Oyedapo Akinrefon
May 22, 2019
Zion Oyedapo Akinrefon, 4, died Wednesday, May 22, 2019. Zion was born on Fort Carson in Colorado Springs, Colorado, a son of Oyeyemi Akanmu Akinrefon and Rena Latrice Smith Akinrefon. Zion was an adventurous young boy who loved being outside and talking his parents into getting him a new pair of shoes. He especially enjoyed being on the playground, riding...
Mrs. E. Adelaide "Candy" Johnson
May 20, 2019
E. Adelaide "Candy" Johnson Johnson, 91, died on Monday, May 20th, at her home in Columbia. Born in Latta, South Carolina, to the late Luther and Carrie Lee Johnson, she was the eldest of three daughters and the wife of Lt. Col Herbert Hulon Johnson, USAF, (Ret.), from Belton, South Carolina for 69 years. Candy graduated from Latta High School,...
Mr. Larry Michael Corley
May 19, 2019
Larry Michael Corley, of Blythewood, South Carolina, lived 75½ years, full throttle all the way. He appreciated every little thing in life. His infectious smile made him easy to love, and he never met a joke he didn't like. Hilariously, in response to "How are you," he'd grin and quip, "Beyond reproach!" His children and grandchildren remember hearing often a...
Mrs. Linda Kaye Manuel
May 19, 2019
Mrs. Linda Kaye Manuel, 71, of Elgin, died Sunday, May 19, 2019. Born April 20, 1948, she was a daughter of the late Harry Samuel Mabe, Jr., and Evelyn Louise Kitts Mabe. She was a loving Mom, Me Maw and sister. Linda's family was her biggest joy in life. She will be greatly missed. She is survived by a daughter,...
Constance Coulter Kelly
May 18, 2019
Constance "Connie" Coulter Kelly, 69, of Columbia, died at her home on Saturday, May 18, 2019. Connie was born in Springfield, Minnesota, on April 19, 1950, to Hugh and Juanita Jenkins Coulter. Following the death of her mother at a young age, Connie was raised by her father and step-mother, Myrtle B. Coulter. She earned an associate degree in Interior...
Mrs. Martha E. Hudgens
May 18, 2019
Martha Crosswell Eargle Hudgens entered into eternal rest on May 18, 2019, after a long illness. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Dr. John Hampton Hudgens II. A quintessential Southern lady, Martha was beloved by family, friends, and community. "Grace was in all her steps, heaven in her eye, in every gesture, dignity and love." (John Milton)...
Mrs. Clara Bernice Labbate
May 17, 2019
Clara Bernice "Bernie" Labbate, 84, of Columbia, died Friday, May 17, 2019. Born August 26, 1934 in Harlan, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Dewey Gibson and Maude Golden Shupe Gibson. Prior to her retirement, she was employed in retail jewelry sales for many years. After the death of her husband, Bernie relocated to Columbia to live with...
Mr. Joseph W. Steele
May 17, 2019
Joseph W. Steele, 85, of Columbia, died Friday, May 17, 2019. Born September 22, 1933 in Holden, West Virginia, he was a son of the late Parry Boyd Steele and Ivory Nichols Steele. Mr. Steele honorably served his country in the US Navy. Prior to his retirement, he was employed by Southern Bell/AT&T for more than 25 years. Survivors include...
