Mrs. Susan Campbell Winburn Mckenna
Sep 27, 2015
Susan Campbell Winburn McKenna, 77, of Florence, passed away peacefully Sunday, September 27, 2015. Born August 31, 1938, in Patrick, SC, she was a daughter of the late William Edward Winburn and Flossie Sydney Turnage Winburn. Susan attended Thornwell School in Clinton and Palmer Business College in Columbia. She retired as secretary from JP Stevens. A member of First Presbyterian...
Mr. Albert Cook
Sep 27, 2015
Columbia - Albert Cook was born June 17, 1930 in Red Bluff, AL to Willie and Chloe Bell (Meeks) Cook. He passed away on September 27, 2015 in Columbia, SC at the age of 85. Albert was one of nine children, where he often would say, "You sure had to reach fast for the biscuits before they were gone." Albert...
Mr. John B Thomas Jr.
Sep 26, 2015
John Baynon Thomas, Jr., 70, of Winnsboro, died Saturday, September 26, 2015. Born in Columbia on May 29, 1945, he was son of Margaret Georgiana Fridy Thomas and the late John B. Thomas, Sr. He was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church in Winnsboro. Mr. Thomas began his military career in the US Marine Corps and completed his service...
Mr. John Clifton Daniels
Sep 26, 2015
John Clifton Daniels, 85, of Columbia, died Saturday, September 26, 2015. Born April 18, 1930, in Columbia, he was the son of the late John Henry and Janie Sprouse Daniels. Mr. Daniels was a sheet metal worker who was considered one of the best in the Southeast, renowned for the quality of his work. He was a US Army veteran,...
Mrs. Gracie Powell Herring
Sep 25, 2015
Gracie Powell Herring, 86, of Columbia, went home to be with her Lord and Savior and family, Friday, September 25, 2015. Born April 21, 1929 in Loris, SC she was a daughter of the late, Rosier Q. and Fannie Blackburn Powell. She was a longtime member of Jackson Creek Baptist Church and was active in her Sunday School Class. Survivors...
Mrs. Rosa Corn
Sep 24, 2015
Rosa Anna Corn, 90, of Swansea, died Thursday, September 24, 2015. Born April 8, 1925, in Greenville County, SC, she was a daughter of the late James Wilburn and Janie M. Emery Gosnell. Mrs. Corn worked in the Charleston Navy Yard during WWII and became known as Rosie the Riveter. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW# 3341...
Mrs. Gracie L. Church
Sep 23, 2015
Gracie Lee Church, of West Columbia, died Wednesday, September 23, 2015. Born in Marion County, South Carolina to the late Atticus Hagood Carter and Lula Edna Carter, she married the late Robert Lee Church. Being a homemaker, Gracie loved to cook for her family and friends, sew quilts, can vegetables and fruits, and travel. She was a long time member...
Mr. Daniel Steven Melbourne Sr.
Sep 22, 2015
Daniel S. "Paco" Melbourne, Sr., 60, of Lexington, died Tuesday, September 22, 2015. Born November 18, 1954 in Burlington, VT. He served during Vietnam in the US Air Force and owned Body Mender Collision Center for 20 years. He is survived by his wife Karen Debaggis Melbourne; children, Shane Melbourne of Columbia, Nicole Beran of Lexington, Daniel Melbourne, Jr. of...
Mrs. Fay Moore Bullard
Sep 22, 2015
Fay Moore Bullard, 97, widow of Thomas LaGrant Bullard passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2015, in Columbia, S.C. She was born October 30, 1917 in Columbia, S.C. Mrs. Bullard was the daughter of the late Lawrence Moore and Carrie Slice Moore. She is survived by nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews and a great grandniece. In addition to her parents...
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...
