Mr. William Duane Clark
Apr 22, 2025
William Duane Clark, 91, of Columbia, died on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Born on May 15, 1933, in Detroit, Michigan, he was the son of the late William John and Illys Lee Clark. Mr. Clark was a graduate of Indiana State University in Terre Haute, Indiana, where he received his bachelor's degree in engineering. He was employed for many years...
Mr. Christopher P. Areheart
Apr 21, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce that Christopher P. Areheart, age 70, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 21, 2025. His wife of 34 years, Rebecca "Becky" Lee Areheart, family, friends and all that knew Chris over the years are devastated by his passing. Chris was born in Columbia, South Carolina on September 7, 1954, to James Lee...
Mr. Michael Heniford Quinn
Apr 21, 2025
Born in Columbia, South Carolina and raised in the town of Loris, South Carolina, Mike was the son of the late William Ray and Geneva Heniford Quinn. During his years at Loris High School, he was a student leader and standout athlete, playing football, basketball, and baseball—earning the Most Athletic award as a senior and Most Intelligent senior superlative. His...
Mr. Alonzo Williams Shealy
Apr 20, 2025
Alonzo Williams Shealy, 89, of West Columbia, died on Sunday, April 20, 2025. Born in Richland County, SC, on September 28, 1935, he was a son of the late William Daniel and Esther Mae Williams Shealy. Mr. Shealy retired after over 20 years from the United States Air Force where he served as a Computer Engineer. At his retirement, Mr....
Mr. Robert George Van Horne
Apr 20, 2025
Robert (Bob) George Van Horne of Blythewood, SC, went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, January 25,1964 to his parents Dolores Manslow Van Horne and George Robert Van Horne, II. He had wonderful memories of growing up in Pennsylvania with his family and friends. Bob was a...
Ms. Patricia B. Patterson
Apr 19, 2025
Patrica Bernadette Kirby Patterson, born on August 12, 1944, was 80 years old when she drew her last breath on April 18, 2025, at 11:39pm. She had three children, Briggette Bernadette Bonsecour (estranged for 25 years), the late Christopher Charles Bonsecour (July 3, 2023), and Deirdre Renee Bonsecour (Survivor). Patricia lived with a true zest for life. She was passionate...
Mr. Robert Earl Geiger, Jr.
Apr 17, 2025
Mr. Robert Earl Geiger, Jr., 92, of Irmo, SC, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025. Born in Columbia, SC, on July 14, 1932, he was the son of the late Robert Earl Geiger, Sr. and Nettie Estelle Brazell Geiger. Mr. Geiger proudly served in the United States Army and South Carolina National Guard. Mr. Geiger was a dedicated Christian...
Mrs. Winfred Dunnavant Dew
Apr 16, 2025
Winfred Dunnavant (Winnie) Dew, 91, of Columbia, died peacefully on April 16, 2025 in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Winnie was born in Petersburg, Virginia on October 5, 1933 and lived there until she moved to Atlanta, Georgia to attend nursing school. It was there that she met the love of her life, Ronald Dew, and soon after their first date, Winnie...
Sfc Norman Richard Helblig, U.S. Army (Ret.)
Apr 14, 2025
SFC Norman Richard Helblig, U.S. Army (Ret.), 86, of Columbia, died Monday, April 14, 2025. Born on August 31, 1938, in Bluffton, Indiana, he was a son of the late John Franklin Helblig and the late Mary Torina Davis. Mr. Norman was a dedicated and honorable man whose life was built on love, service, and strength of character. He cherished...
Ms. Kelli Sue Northcutt
Apr 12, 2025
Kelli Sue Northcutt, 71, of Columbia, died on Saturday, April 12, 2025. Born on December 8, 1953, in Columbia, she was a daughter of the late Vernon Dalhart Northcutt and Elizabeth Rose Smith Northcutt. Ms. Northcutt worked for many years in the food service industry. Whether she was waitressing or operating her own restaurant, she demonstrated attention and commitment to...
Dr. Robert Masters Clark
Apr 10, 2025
Robert Masters Clark, 86, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Still Hopes Retirement Community. Rob was born on September 28, 1938, in Walhalla, SC, to James Roy Clark and Bertha Masters Clark. During his childhood, he spent summers at Camp Carolina as a camper and counselor. He drove the school bus at age 15 and played football as...
Mrs. Nancy Christy Day
Apr 9, 2025
Nancy Christy Day, 78, of Columbia, died on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. Born on February 14, 1947, in Burlington, North Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Cornelius Klutz Christy and Edna Juanita James Christy. Mrs. Day was a registered nurse who graduated from The University of South Carolina College of Nursing. She began her career as an operating...
Mr. Graham John Shirley
Apr 9, 2025
Mr. Graham John Shirley, 79, of Columbia, SC, died on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. Born on June 4, 1945, in Reading, England, he was a son of the late John Shirley, and the late Mary Elizabeth Slade Shirley. Graham was a lifelong member of Eau Claire Presbyterian Church. He served in many roles including Deacon, Session, Sunday School teacher as...
Mrs. Gladys Welch Winter
Apr 5, 2025
Gladys Welch Winter, 90, a beloved wife and devoted mother passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 5, 2025. Born on June 21, 1934, in Chester County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Clyde Rogers Patrick and Mary Lou Love Patrick. Mrs. Winter's life revolved around her faith and her family. She was a member of Shandon Baptist Church...
Mrs. Kathryn Lemon Clark
Apr 4, 2025
Kathryn Lemon Clark, 87, peacefully passed away on April 4, 2025 at Still Hopes Retirement Community. Kaye was born on January 31, 1938 in Barnwell, SC to Clinton Calhoun Lemon, Sr. and Kathryn Craven Lemon. She enjoyed a happy childhood riding horses at her home, swimming, fishing, and boating at nearby Fuller Pond, and spending summers on Pawleys Island. She...
Mr. Joseph Mormon
Apr 4, 2025
Joseph Thomas "Joe" Mormon, 81, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 4, 2025. Born on December 29, 1943, in Long Island, New York, he was the beloved son of the late Joseph Harry Mormon and Adelaide Nette Mormon. Joe was a hard-working, hands-on guy with a big heart and a great sense of humor. Over the years, he owned several...
Mr. James Vernon Elliott
Apr 4, 2025
James Vernon Elliott, 81, of Sandy Run, SC, formerly of Columbia, died on Friday, April 4, 2025, after a brief illness. Born in Orangeburg on November 21, 1943, he was the son of the late Raymond Henry Elliott and Ouita Hickman Elliott. James graduated from Dreher High School and Clemson University. While at Clemson, he was a member of the...
Mr. Gerald Meetze
Apr 3, 2025
Mr. Gerald Meetze, 79, of Blythewood, died on Thursday, April 3, 2025. A graveside service was held in St. Mark's Lutheran Church Cemetery, Blythewood, SC.
Mr. Marion Daniel Christmus
Apr 3, 2025
Marion Daniel (Dan) Christmus, 98, of Columbia, died on Friday, April 4, 2025. Born in Columbia, SC, on January 23, 1927, he was a son of the late Robert Henry and Katie Hedgepath Christmus. Mr. Christmus was a graduate of Columbia High School class of 1943. He later enlisted in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was stationed...
Mr. David Eugene Behning
Apr 3, 2025
Dave Behning, 74, of Ridgeway, SC, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2025, at his home. He was born on December 14, 1950, in Indianapolis, IN, to Fred Behning Sr., and Marjorie Elliott Behning. He was the second of five brothers and is survived by Fred Jr., Larry, Doug, and George Behning and their families. Dave loved the outdoors and...
