Mr. Michael Charles Diimmler
Apr 7, 2015
Michael Charles Diimmler, 63, of Blythewood, died April 7, 2015. Born in Queens, NY on June 28, 1951, he was a son of the late Charles and Dorothy Toman Diimmler. Michael worked as an engineer with KitchenAid-Whirlpool. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Burke Diimmler; his son, Mark (Catherine) Diimmler of Lansdale, PA; his daughter, Jessica (Matthew) Campbell of Navarre, FL;...
Mr. Cecil Phillips
Apr 6, 2015
Cecil Phillips, 85, of Columbia, widower of Jacquelin Park Phillips, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 6, 2015 at Agape Hospice House. A service of remembrance will be conducted 2 o'clock, Wednesday, April 8th, at Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, 7600 Trenholm Rd Ext, Columbia. The family will greet friends following the service. A private burial will take place...
Mr. Ernest L. Nates
Apr 5, 2015
Mr. Ernest L. Nates, 89, of Columbia, died Sunday, April 5, 2015. Born February 10, 1926 in Columbia, SC, he was a son of the late Lonnie and Pearl Sharpe Nates. A US Army veteran of WWII, Mr. Nates worked for over 40 years as a master mason with the Niggel Brothers Company, and he helped in the construction of...
Mrs. Lucile R. Shannon
Apr 3, 2015
Lucile R. Shannon, 78, of Elgin, died Friday, April 3, 2015. Born in Richland County on September 4, 1936, she was a daughter of the late Allen Lewis and Nezzie Lee Richardson. Her greatest love was spending time with her family. Lucile is survived by her daughters, Paula Stanley (Lee), Bonnie Simpson (Bobby), and Barbara Blizzard (Allen); sons, Danny James...
Mr. Jordan Christian Basl
Mar 31, 2015
Jordan Christian Basl, 22, of Columbia died Tuesday, March 31, 2015. Born in Dayton, OH on July 23, 1992 he was a son of Roger William Basl and Catherine Lynn Basl. Jordan was a member of St. Matthew's United Methodist Church in Annandale, VA; Delta Sigma Pi Business Fraternity, and an Eagle Scout with Bronze Palm. A talented musician, he...
Mrs. Kay Wilson Kennedy
Mar 28, 2015
Kay Wilson Kennedy, 72, of Columbia, went to be with her Lord, Jesus Christ on Saturday, March 28, 2015. Born October 1, 1942, in Shelby, NC, she was the daughter of the late Robert Knox Wilson and Mary Thompson Wilson. Kay attended Shelby, NC schools, and was an officer of her high school student body and member of the honor...
Mrs. Flora Louella Franklin Hutto
Mar 28, 2015
Flora Louella Franklin Hutto, 83, of Columbia, died Saturday, March 28, 2015. Born in Jonas Ridge, NC on August 20, 1931, she was a daughter of the late Marvin Alexander and Eva Wiseman Franklin. Mrs. Hutto was a retired registered nurse and a member of Eastside Baptist Church. She exemplified the role of a pastor's wife. She was a loving...
Mrs. Susan Sedell Goodman Hazel
Mar 27, 2015
Susan Sedell Goodman Hazel, 87, of Columbia, died Friday, March 27, 2015. Born in Chappells, SC on October 27, 1927 she was a daughter of the late James O. Goodman and Susie Pauline Smith Goodman. Mrs. Hazel was an active member of Belmont Baptist Church and did a significant amount of missionary work. A loving mother and grandmother, Mrs. Hazel...
Robert Richard Taylor M.D.
Mar 27, 2015
Robert Richard Taylor, Jr., M.D., 80, of Columbia, died Friday, March 27, 2015, at his home following an extended illness. Son of the late Robert Richard Taylor and Reba Carroll Taylor, Robert was born August 28, 1934 in Columbia. Educated in Columbia schools, he graduated from the University of South Carolina in 1956 with a Bachelor's of Science and went...
Mr. Tally E. Hood Jr.
Mar 27, 2015
Mr. Tally Edward Hood, Jr., 70, of Blythewood, SC, died Friday, March 27, 2015. Born March 2, 1945, in Winnsboro, SC, he was a son of the late Tallie Edward Hood, Sr. and Corrie Fulmer Hood. Tally served with the Army National Guard, worked as a technician with BellSouth, and was a member of The Village Church and the Valley...
Mrs. Elizabeth Hall Moseley
Mar 25, 2015
Elizabeth Hall Moseley, 86, of Blythewood, died Wednesday, March 25, 2015 following a lengthy illness. Born January 30, 1929 in Richland County, she was a daughter of the late James W. Hall, Sr., and Nora Branham Hall. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, and a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. Survivors include her sons, Kenneth Moseley...
Mr. Chris John Barrie
Mar 23, 2015
West Columbia – Chris John Barrie, 64, of West Columbia, died Monday, March 23, 2015. Mr. Barrie was born June 24, 1950, in Bayonne, NJ, and graduated from Neptune High School, Neptune, NJ. He earned a degree in Economics and Accounting from Rutgers University in 1977. Mr. Barrie moved to Columbia in 1980 where he worked for Policy Management Systems...
Mrs. Jacqueline A. Davis
Mar 23, 2015
Elgin: Jacqueline A. Davis, 80, of Elgin, died Monday, March 23, 2015. Born in Baltimore, MD on October 17, 1934, she was a daughter of the late Silas W. Bull, Sr. and Ethel Marie Bull. She was member of Midway Methodist Church, and retired from Blue Cross Blue Shield after 27 years of service. Active with the BCBS softball team,...
Mr. Homer A. Wofford Sr.
Mar 22, 2015
Homer Anthony Wofford, Sr., 92, of Blythewood, died Sunday, March 22, 2015. Born in Gaffney, SC on April 12, 1922, he was the son of the late William Smith Wofford and Hattie Peeler Wofford. He was a member of Sandy Level Baptist Church, and served with distinction in the US Army during WWII, the Korean Conflict, and the Vietnam War....
Mrs. Dorothy Benton
Mar 13, 2015
Dorothy B. Benton, 81, of Blythewood, died Friday, March 13, 2015. Born in Columbia on January 3, 1934, she was a daughter of the late Johnny and Virginia Law Hendrix. Dorothy was a retired postmaster from Batesburg-Leesville, and was a member of Sandy Level Baptist Church. Survivors include her daughters, Rholon Starnes and husband, Allen, Jackie Britt and husband, Mikie,...
Mrs. Penelope Osborne Sumter
Mar 12, 2015
Penelope Osborne Sumter, 62, of Swansea, died Thursday, March 12, 2015. Born January 31, 1953 in Columbia, she was a daughter of the late Mark Rayburn and Bridget Palmer Osborne. Penelope had a master's degree in early childhood education and spent much of her career teaching kindergarten. Survivors include her son, Jesse (Corene) Hawkins of Lexington; sister, Elizabeth (Malcolm) Johnston...
Ms. Patsy D. Chapman
Mar 12, 2015
Patsy Doretha Welch Chapman, 80, of Lexington, died Thursday, March 12, 2015. Born in Columbia on March 28, 1934 she was a daughter of the late Arthur Robert and Viola Welch. Patsy was a retired school principal and a member of the Blythewood Seventh-day Adventist Church. Survivors include her children, David Randy Chapman (Arnold Theis) of Boca Raton, FL, Alyse...
Mr. Christopher Peter Aluah
Mar 11, 2015
Christopher Peter Aluah, 44, of Columbia and Ghana, West Africa, died Wednesday, March 11, 2015. Born in Navrongo, Ghana, he was a son of Victoria Abakane Akolgo Yitah and the late Peter Aluah Yitah. Christopher was attending Shandon Baptist Church, and the University of South Carolina's School of Public Health to receive his doctorate in health promotion, education and behavior....
Mr. Fred O. Smith
Mar 7, 2015
Newberry – Fred O. Smith, 86, of Newberry, died Saturday, March 7, 2015. Born March 13, 1928 In Honea Path, SC, he was a son of the late Andrew and Addie Mae Saxon Smith. Survivors include his sisters, Mary Moose and Marian Risinger of Lexington; niece, Brenda Hatfield Barber; nephews Tommy and Ray Risinger. In addition to his parents Mr....
Mrs. Rina S. Roy
Mar 7, 2015
Mrs. Rina Roy died on March 7th, 2015 peacefully at home. Born on February 15th, 1939, she lived her life with grace, dignity and quiet strength. She was gentle in nature, simple in her ways with a big heart full of love for everybody. She is survived by her elder sister, Deepali and two younger brothers Dilip and Pradip. Remembered...
