Mrs. Patricia Rae Quinn Tuite
Sep 19, 2015
Patricia Rae Quinn (Patty) Tuite, of Columbia, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 19, 2015. She is survived by her husband, Andrew Matthew Tuite, Jr., to whom she was happily married for 56 years. She was born in Columbia, the daughter of the late William Ray and Geneva Heniford Quinn. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Patricia Rae Quinn...
Mr. Timothy D. "Tim" Chamblee
Sep 19, 2015
Timothy David "Tim" Chamblee, 59, of Columbia, died Saturday, September 19, 2015. Born on March 17, 1956, in Anderson, SC, he was a son of Mrs. Marian Bratcher Chamblee and the late C.D. Chamblee. Tim was a 1978 graduate of Clemson University, and remained a Tiger fan throughout his life. He was owner and president of The John Hensel Company...
Ms. Betty J. Kinard
Sep 16, 2015
Betty J. Kinard, 84, of Columbia, died Wednesday, September 16, 2015. Born November 5, 1930 in Columbia, she was a daughter of the late Alver Calvin and Gladys Louise Robinson Kinard. A member of Cedar Creek Baptist Church, she was an avid gardener, birdwatcher and sports enthusiast. She was a friend to everyone and loved her church. Survivors include her...
Mrs. Minnie Mae Harris
Sep 16, 2015
Minnie Mae Cooper "Mem" Harris, 87, of Columbia, died Wednesday, September 16, 2015. Born in Columbia on June 30, 1928 she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Pearl Dawkins Cooper. She was a member of Eau Claire Baptist Church. Survivors include her granddaughter, Sheree (Daniel) Rabon; grandson, Gregory Harris; great-granddaughters, Caitlin and Peyton Rabon; a brother, Louie Lee...
Mr. William Foster Snellgrove
Sep 13, 2015
William "Bill" Foster Snellgrove, 74, of Blythewood, died Sunday, September 13, 2015. Born in Port St. Joe, Florida on June 22, 1941, he was the son of the late William Young Snellgrove and Susie Foster Snellgrove. Bill graduated from Jordan High School in Columbus, GA and attended Auburn University. His professional career included 35 years with Blue Cross-Blue Shield that...
Mr. Leo A. Dryer Jr.
Sep 13, 2015
Leo Arthur Dryer, Jr., 73, of Cayce, died Sunday, September 13, 2015. Born in Hamburg, NY, on May 19, 1942, he was a son of the late Leo Arthur Dryer, Sr. and Pauline Sullivan Dryer. Mr. Dryer received his undergraduate degree from the University of Florida and his JD degree from the University of South Carolina, School of Law. Leo...
Mrs. Esther Tinsley Scurry
Sep 13, 2015
Esther Tinsley Scurry, 95, of Columbia, died Sunday, September 13, 2015. Born in Easley, SC, on March 31, 1920 she was a daughter of the late Jones Frank and Mamie Owens Tinsley. She was a member of Main Street United Methodist Church and worked as an accountant for both state and federal government. Survivors include her son, Ralph (Patti Grace)...
Mr. Marion Richard Owensby
Sep 10, 2015
Columbia – Marion Richard Owensby, 83, of Columbia, died Thursday, September 10, 2015. Born July 9, 1932 to the late J.B. and Sarah Stevenson Owensby, he was married to Frances Brock for 55 years. Marion retired as Sergeant First Class from the United States Army after 25 years of service. He was a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars....
Mrs. Margaret E. Bennett
Sep 9, 2015
Margaret Hulon Bennett, 75, of Columbia, died Wednesday, September 9, 2015. Born in Columbia, she was a daughter of the late Phillip "Sandy" Sanborn and Ola Grace Day Sanborn. She was the widow of Bobbie Lee "Bones" Bennett and a member of Dentsville Baptist Church. Survivors include her son, and daughter-in-law, Bruce and Judy Bennett of Summerton; granddaughters, Dana Stoner...
Mrs. Ruth P. Mclean
Sep 9, 2015
Ruth McLean, of Columbia, SC, a retired registered nurse and widow of Angus (Gus) McLean, died Wednesday, September 9, 2015. She was 90 years old and was the last surviving member of a generation of McLean siblings and spouses. Mrs. McLean was a graduate of Baptist Hospital School of Nursing in Columbia. She worked at Roper Hospital in Charleston, and...
Mrs. Dora E. Tucker
Sep 8, 2015
Dora E. Tucker, 88, died Tuesday, September 8, 2015. Born in Zinten, East Prussia, she was a daughter of the late Fredrich W. Radtke and Charlotte L. Radtke. Mrs. Tucker is survived by her children, Catherine Davis and Julie Thornberry of Columbia, S.C., and Kevin Tucker of St. Petersburg, FL. In addition to her parents, Dora was preceded in death...
Mr. Romeo Belen Mayo
Sep 7, 2015
Romeo Belen Mayo, 69, of Columbia, died Monday, September 7, 2015. Born in Naguilian-La Union, Philippines, on February 16, 1946, he was the son of Crispina Belen Mayo and the late Tomas Mejia Mayo. He joined the US Navy in 1966 and served his country faithfully for 31 years. His ships and duty stations included the USS Proteus, USS Nereus,...
Mr. Timothy Charles Chavis Jr.
Sep 7, 2015
Columbia – Timothy Charles Chavis, Jr., 32, of Columbia, died Monday, September 7, 2015. Born January 15, 1983, he was a son of Timothy and Sharon Chavis. Timothy had a heart of gold and was loved by many. He was known for his beautiful smile and was the baby of the family. In addition to his parents, he is survived...
Mr. Robert Anthony "Tony" Ford
Sep 6, 2015
Robert Anthony "Tony" Ford entered into heaven Sunday, September 6th, 2015. Tony was his Daddy's best friend. He was loved by everyone he met. Tony was born on July 28, 1969. He graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1987, and was employed by Omnisource. He was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church in Spartanburg, SC. Tony is survived...
Ms. Billie Jean Watts Driggers
Sep 6, 2015
Ms. Billie Jean Watts Driggers, 80, of Columbia, died Sunday, September 6, 2015. Born in Fairfield County on December 12, 1934, she was a daughter of the late Albert Madison Watts and Edna Reynolds Watts. Billie served the children of Richland District One as a cafeteria manager for more than 25 years, and she was a member of the South...
Mr. Archie Lanning Blanks Sr.
Sep 4, 2015
Mr. Archie Lanning Blanks, 81, of Columbia, died Friday, September 4, 2015. Born in Columbia on September 24, 1933, he was a son of the late William Boyce Blanks and Lena Deborah Pound Blanks. Following his graduation in 1951 from Columbia High School, Archie served in the US Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Afterward, he worked at SCE&G as...
Ms. Mary Sue Smith
Sep 2, 2015
Mary Sue Smith, 87, of Columbia, died peacefully September 2, 2015. Born in Lake Wales, FL on November 7, 1927 she was a daughter of the late William Walker Smith, Jr. and Susan Arlene Brawley Smith. She was a member of Eau Claire Baptist Church. Survivors include several nieces and nephews; numerous cousins, to include Richard Brawley of Chapin, and...
Mrs. Doris Sanders Clarke
Sep 2, 2015
Lelia Doris Sanders Clarke, 83, of West Columbia, died Wednesday, September 2, 2015. Born in the Blenheim Township of Marlboro County, SC, she was a daughter of the late James Peterkin Sanders and Elizabeth Hudson Sanders. Doris grew up in Blenheim, attended Key Elementary School and graduated from Lower Marlboro High School. She moved to Columbia, where she worked for...
Mr. Ronald Eugene Miller Sr.
Sep 2, 2015
Ronald Miller, Sr., 70, of Columbia, SC died suddenly on September 2, 2015. Born in Blytheville, Arkansas, he was the son of the late Norma Crowe Miller and Daniel Everett Miller. He earned a Bachelor of Arts with a double major in English and Music from Memphis State (now The University of Memphis) and a Master of Arts from The...
Mr. Paul Dean Wyatt Jr.
Sep 2, 2015
Mr. Paul Dean ("Paulisto" or "Pauley") Wyatt, Jr., 50, of Columbia, died Wednesday, September 2, 2015. Born in Vieques, Puerto Rico on December 24, 1964, he was a son of the late Paul Dean Wyatt and Miguelina Rivera Wyatt. Paul served proudly in the US Air Force, and following his military service, he obtained an associate's degree and a bachelor's...
