Mr. Ka Ree
Aug 31, 2017
Ka Ree, 72, of Columbia, passed away August 31, 2017 at Palmetto Health Richland Hospital. He was born on January 1, 1945 in Pazound, Myanmar. Ka Ree served in Christian ministry for 50 years. He was married to Ah Mu and God gave him five daughters and thirteen grandchildren. His main goal was to live to the glory of God,...
Mrs. Linda Anne Smarr Spencer
Aug 29, 2017
Linda Anne Smarr Spencer, 57, of Columbia, died Tuesday, August 29, 2017. A daughter of the late Col Albert W. Smarr, Jr. and Anne Kirkpatrick Smarr, she was married to the late Randy Spencer. She attended Forest Lake Presbyterian Church in her youth, was a graduate of the University of South Carolina and a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority....
Dr. Sarah Louise Turner
Aug 28, 2017
Was a devoted student and teacher her entire life, as well as a beloved friend, sister, and aunt. The daughter of Henry Selkirk Turner and Louise Fendrich Turner, she grew up on the banks of the St. John's River in Jacksonville, Florida. Sarah attended Wheaton College in Illinois, where she earned a B.A. and M.A. She furthered her education at...
Mrs. Helen W. Mclendon
Aug 28, 2017
Helen W. McLendon, 93, of Columbia and more recently Chapin, died peacefully, Monday, August 28, 2017. Upon hearing of Helen's passing, one of her countless "adopted" children, Bevan Weyburn, said "As much as one can, she left quietly, peacefully on her own terms and fully present cognitively until the end." Born November 11, 1923 in Wilson, NC, she was the...
Mrs. Rachel Sutherland Cole
Aug 27, 2017
Rachel Sutherland Cole, 97, of Columbia, died Sunday, August 27, 2017 at her home. Born on August 18, 1920 in Abbeville, SC, she was a daughter of the late Jesse Lee and Myrtle Napier Sutherland. Mrs. Cole was member of Main Street United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women. She attended Columbia College, State Hospital School of Nursing, Roper...
Mrs. Betty Jo "Bj" Epps
Aug 27, 2017
Betty Jo "BJ" Kaiser Epps, of Columbia, died Sunday, August 27, 2017 after a short illness. Born in Columbia, she was a daughter of the late Knowlton and Mable Matheson Kaiser. BJ was a retired CPA and was a member of Holland Avenue Baptist Church. Survivors include her sister, Annie (Francis) Eveleigh; nieces, Amy (Gaetan) Fraikin, and Nancy (Juan) Copa;...
Mrs. Bernice C. Driver
Aug 25, 2017
Bernice Cockrell Driver, 94, of Columbia, died Friday, August 25, 2017. Born April 25, 1923, she was a daughter of the late James and Annie Mae Smith Cockrell. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and was a member of Bayview Baptist Church. Survivors include her son, Charles Ray Driver (Christine); daughter, Vickie D. Vonohsen; three grandchildren; and nine...
Mrs. Lucy Whitener Chadwick
Aug 25, 2017
Lucy Whitener Chadwick,86, widow of Thomas R Chadwick died Friday, August 25, 2017. Born March 14, 1931in Wilkes County, GA, she was a daughter of the late Joe Whitener and Maezell Slayton Whitener. Lucy was a member of St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church where she volunteered her time and talents as long as her health permitted. She also...
Mr. William Dale Kurts
Aug 23, 2017
William Dale "Bill" Kurts, 84, of Columbia, died Wednesday, August 23, 2017. Born August 3, 1933 in Memphis, TN, he was a son of the late John L. Kurts, Sr. and Iva Harvell Kurts. Growing up in Memphis, a junior high group formed the "Friday Night Club" and became a tight group of life-long friends. They helped create humorous nicknames...
Mr. Charles Louis Reeves Ii
Aug 23, 2017
Charles Louis Reeves, II, 71, of Columbia, died Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at his home. Born October 16, 1945, in Keokuk, Iowa, he was a son of the late Charles Louis Reeves and Iola Mae Gates Reeves. He served in the United States Air Force and was a member of the American Legion Post 41, in Keokuk. Charles retired from...
Mr. Ralph Clinton Hall
Aug 21, 2017
Mr. Ralph C. Hall, 82, of Columbia, South Carolina passed away on Monday, August 21, 2017. Born on April 13, 1935 in Pulaski, Virginia he was the son of the late Raymond and Edith Hall. He was the oldest of four children. Ralph married Hilda Rigney Hall in 1956 and together they served the Lord, and their family for 60...
Sgm Albert P. Hudak Us Army (Ret.)
Aug 21, 2017
Retired Sergeant Major Albert P. Hudak, Jr., 89, of Columbia, died Monday, August 21, 2017. Born in Egypt, PA, he was a son of the late Albert P. Hudock, Sr. and Anna Jandura Hudock. A veteran of the Korean War, SGM Hudak retired from the US Army following 25 years of service. After retirement from the service, he taught at...
Mr. William John Lawther Iii
Aug 21, 2017
William John "Bill" Lawther, III, 74, of Columbia, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 21, 2017. Born February 11, 1943, in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of the late William John Lawther, Jr. and Irene Wagner Lawther. He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Janis Collins Lawther; his children, Jennifer Lawther Ferguson (Chris), Thomas Wagner Lawther, Daniel...
Mr. Michael John Kelly
Aug 18, 2017
Michael John Kelly, 51, of Columbia, died Friday, August 18, 2017. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family.
Col (R) Fleming H. Jones
Aug 18, 2017
COL (R) Fleming H Jones retired to his forever peace on Friday, August 18, 2017 surrounded by family and friends. He was at home with his wife Dianne, son Fleming, daughter Shannon, daughter-in-law Bonnie and granddaughter Meagan by his side. Fleming was born in Lynchburg, Virginia on July 28, 1943 to the late Isaac and Lois Jones. He grew up...
Mrs. Helen Zimmerman Mcdermott
Aug 18, 2017
Helen Zimmerman McDermott, 95, widow of Charles A. "Chuck" McDermott, passed away at home from natural causes on August 18, 2017, with her beloved son and grandchildren by her side. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on New Year's Eve to Albert E. and Eva W. Zimmerman, Helen always loved a party. She was one of five children and is survived by...
Mr. Rigba Conner Wolfe
Aug 18, 2017
After 81 years of faithful service to the Lord, Rigba Conner Wolfe, finished his race on August 18, 2017. Born June 5, 1936, to Asbury and Julia Wolfe in Neeses, SC, he was the youngest of nine children, and was predeceased by his parents, three brothers, and one sister. Rigba gave his life to Jesus as an 18-year old. He...
Mr. Walter Robert Webb
Aug 17, 2017
Walter Robert Webb, 77, of Cayce, passed away after a short illness on August 17, 2017. Bob was born in Opelika, AL on June 13, 1940 to the late James Woodrow and Rubye Long Webb. His high school days at Columbia's Eau Claire High School showed his athletic prowess, repeatedly lettering in track, football, and basketball. He graduated from USC...
Mr. Vincenzo "Vincent" Morana
Aug 16, 2017
Vincenzo "Vincent" Morana, 88, of Columbia, died Wednesday, August 16, 2017. Born on January 9, 1929 in Bagheria, Sicily, Italy, he was a son of the late Tommaso Morana and Cristina Cordova Morana. Vincent was a hard-working man who was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church. He is survived his...
Mrs. Norma Clark
Aug 16, 2017
Norma Illene Clark, 91 of Ridgeway, died peacefully at home Wednesday, August 16, 2017. Born May 6, 1926 in Bethany, MO she was a daughter of the late Simon L. and Grace Stookey Martin. Mrs. Clark was a loving, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a member of Sawney's Creek Baptist Church. Survivors include her daughters, Tena Illene Becknell...
