Mr. Finice D. Ryan
Sep 13, 2017
Finice Daina Ryan, 76, of Lugoff, died Wednesday, September 13, 2017. Born January 14, 1941 in Oneida, Tennessee, he was a son of the late Charles E. Ryan and Cora E. Ryan. Mr. Ryan was a humble man who loved the Lord, his church and witnessing to others. He enjoyed boating, fishing, and dinners with his family. He was the...
Ricky Ray Hewitt
Sep 12, 2017
Ricky Ray Hewitt, 59, of Columbia, died September 12, 2017. Born in Columbia, SC on September 5, 1958, he was a son of the late Thomas Lester Hewitt, Sr. and Virginia Dare Hewitt Harmon. Ricky was a US Army veteran and member of Cedar Creek Baptist Church who had a love for music and movies. He was a gifted artist...
Mrs. Hazel T. Gaskin
Sep 9, 2017
Hazel T. Gaskin, 86, of Columbia, died Saturday, September 9, 2017. Born on July 23, 1931, in Greeleyville, SC, she was a daughter of the late Julius and Aleen Frierson Braxton. She was a former member of Shandon Baptist Church. Hazel pursued several entrepreneurships, including Fins and Paws Pet Shop, Hazel's Pet Boutique, Speedy-Mart and various real estate ventures. She...
Mr. Saw Aung Ko Lat Oo
Sep 7, 2017
Mr. Saw Aung Ko Lat Oo, 40, of Columbia, died Thursday, September 7, 2017. A service will be held 2 o'clock, Sunday, September 17th at Boyce Chapel, First Baptist Church, Columbia. Interment will follow in Gibson Cemetery, West Columbia. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel is assisting the family.
Mrs. Penny Ann Cruz
Sep 3, 2017
Penny Ann Cruz, 49, of Elgin, died Sunday, September 3, 2017. Born on April 8, 1968 in Rochester, NY, she was a daughter to Roland Reed and the late Margaret Reed. She dearly loved her children, grandchildren, and dogs. Surviving are her husband, Joseph R. Cruz; daughter, Amanda Ortiz (Roberto); sons, Robert Jeffries Markidis, Jr., Michael Roland Markidis, and Cory...
Mrs. Bonnie Lackey Adams
Sep 3, 2017
Bonnie Lackey Adams, 91, of Columbia, South Carolina, joined her Heavenly Father on Sunday, September 3, 2017. The youngest of twelve, Bonnie was born on August 10, 1926 in Newton, North Carolina, to the late Lillie and Forney Lackey. She was a 1944 graduate of Newton-Conover High School, and in 1946 married Thomas "Tom" Adams. Bonnie and Tom built a...
Mrs. Rachel Rogers Jennings
Sep 3, 2017
Rachel Rogers Jennings, 88, widow of Alton R. Jennings, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2017. Born in Lee County, she was a daughter of the late Isaiah "Buddy" and Hannah Rogers and was the last surviving of 10 siblings. Rachel was a member of Crescent Hill Baptist Church since 1952, where she lovingly taught children's Sunday school. Due to...
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...
