Ms. Beth T. Collum
May 1, 2025
Beth Thompson Collum, 86, of Columbia, died on Thursday, May 1, 2025 after a brief illness. Born in Columbia, SC on December 26, 1938, she was a beloved daughter of the late Lee Woodrow and Anna Louise (Yobs) Thompson. She is survived by her son, Derek Collum (Michelle); granddaughter, Lindsey J. Collum, all of Jacksonville, FL; and sister, Anita Parker,...
Mrs. Rose Marie Clements
Apr 30, 2025
With heartfelt sorrow and deep gratitude for her life, we announce the passing of Rose Marie Clements (née Barto), who entered eternal rest at the age of 93. A devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother and great-grandmother, and faithful servant of God, Rose leaves behind a beautiful legacy of love, strength, and service. Born on July 17, 1931, Rose lived...
Mr. Charles George Kahaly
Apr 28, 2025
Charles George Kahaly, 77, of Columbia, died on Monday, April 28, 2025. Born on April 28, 1948, in Columbia, he was a son of the late Edward Anthony Kahaly and Rosalie George Kahaly. Mr. Kahaly was a US Navy veteran who honorably served his country during the Vietnam War. He graduated from the University of South Carolina where he received...
Mr. Billy Wayne Wilson
Apr 27, 2025
Billy Wayne Wilson, 58, of Greenville, SC, died on Sunday, April 27, 2025. Born on December 22, 1966, in Columbia, he was a son of the late J. B. Wilson and Sally Chesser Wilson. Prior to health concerns, Mr. Wilson was employed for many years as a HVAC technician in the residential and commercial construction industry and as a shredder...
1Sg Jerry A. Miller, Us Army (Ret.)
Apr 25, 2025
1SG Jerry A. Miller, US Army (Ret.), 83, of Columbia, died on Friday, April 25, 2025. Born on April 8, 1942, in Fischers Hill, Virginia, he was the son of the late Raymond G. Miller and Mary Virginia Rhodes Miller. 1SG Miller honorably served his country for over 23 years in the US Army. During the Vietnam War, he received...
Mrs. Susan Slye Taylor
Apr 25, 2025
Susan "Sue" Slye Taylor, 95, of Columbia, died on Friday, April 25, 2025. Born in Springfield, MA, on April 5, 1930, she was a daughter of the late Albert Brewer and Doris Mansfield Slye. Sue Taylor grew up in Dalton, Massachusetts and attended Smith College in Northhampton, Massachusetts. Upon graduation in 1952, she entered Officers Candidate School in the US...
Mr. Edward Robert Cain
Apr 24, 2025
Edward Robert "Bob" Cain, Sr., of Ridgeway, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025. Bob was born in Pennsylvania on September 11, 1938. He was the son of the late Mrs. Mildred Durnell Cain and Mr. Edward Miller Cain. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Elizabeth M. (Beth) Cain; sons, Edward Robert (Bob) Cain, Jr., (Heidi)...
Mrs. Emma Carn Humphries
Apr 23, 2025
Mrs. Emma Claire Carn Humphries, 88, went to be with The Lord on April 23, 2025. She was a resident of Wellmore of Lexington, Lexington, S.C. She was born on September 18, 1936, in Harleyville, S.C. Mrs. Humphries was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, W. Kenneth (Ken) Humphries; her parents, C.P. and Emma Jane Wimberly Carn;...
Ms. Mariann Frances Murphy
Apr 23, 2025
Mariann Frances Murphy, 64, of Blythewood, died on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Born in New York, on July 18, 1960, she was a daughter of the late Alice May Doyle and Pat Smith. Following the death of her father at a young age, her mother married Harold Murphy who became the father she knew, grew to love and was raised...
Mr. C. Ray Harris
Apr 23, 2025
C. Ray Harris went to be with his Father God and Jesus Christ, his Lord and Savior, on April 23, 2025. Born in Columbia, Tennessee, Ray received an engineering degree and a Commission as a Second Lieutenant from Auburn University. After active duty, he was employed with the DuPont Company in Chattanooga, Tennessee as a research engineer. During his tenure...
Mr. William Duane Clark
Apr 22, 2025
William Duane Clark, 91, of Columbia, died on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Born on May 15, 1933, in Detroit, Michigan, he was the son of the late William John and Illys Lee Clark. Mr. Clark was a graduate of Indiana State University in Terre Haute, Indiana, where he received his bachelor's degree in engineering. He was employed for many years...
Mr. Christopher P. Areheart
Apr 21, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce that Christopher P. Areheart, age 70, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 21, 2025. His wife of 34 years, Rebecca "Becky" Lee Areheart, family, friends and all that knew Chris over the years are devastated by his passing. Chris was born in Columbia, South Carolina on September 7, 1954, to James Lee...
Mr. Michael Heniford Quinn
Apr 21, 2025
Born in Columbia, South Carolina and raised in the town of Loris, South Carolina, Mike was the son of the late William Ray and Geneva Heniford Quinn. During his years at Loris High School, he was a student leader and standout athlete, playing football, basketball, and baseball—earning the Most Athletic award as a senior and Most Intelligent senior superlative. His...
Mr. Alonzo Williams Shealy
Apr 20, 2025
Alonzo Williams Shealy, 89, of West Columbia, died on Sunday, April 20, 2025. Born in Richland County, SC, on September 28, 1935, he was a son of the late William Daniel and Esther Mae Williams Shealy. Mr. Shealy retired after over 20 years from the United States Air Force where he served as a Computer Engineer. At his retirement, Mr....
Mr. Robert George Van Horne
Apr 20, 2025
Robert (Bob) George Van Horne of Blythewood, SC, went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, January 25,1964 to his parents Dolores Manslow Van Horne and George Robert Van Horne, II. He had wonderful memories of growing up in Pennsylvania with his family and friends. Bob was a...
Ms. Patricia B. Patterson
Apr 19, 2025
Patrica Bernadette Kirby Patterson, born on August 12, 1944, was 80 years old when she drew her last breath on April 18, 2025, at 11:39pm. She had three children, Briggette Bernadette Bonsecour (estranged for 25 years), the late Christopher Charles Bonsecour (July 3, 2023), and Deirdre Renee Bonsecour (Survivor). Patricia lived with a true zest for life. She was passionate...
Mr. Robert Earl Geiger, Jr.
Apr 17, 2025
Mr. Robert Earl Geiger, Jr., 92, of Irmo, SC, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025. Born in Columbia, SC, on July 14, 1932, he was the son of the late Robert Earl Geiger, Sr. and Nettie Estelle Brazell Geiger. Mr. Geiger proudly served in the United States Army and South Carolina National Guard. Mr. Geiger was a dedicated Christian...
Mrs. Winfred Dunnavant Dew
Apr 16, 2025
Winfred Dunnavant (Winnie) Dew, 91, of Columbia, died peacefully on April 16, 2025 in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Winnie was born in Petersburg, Virginia on October 5, 1933 and lived there until she moved to Atlanta, Georgia to attend nursing school. It was there that she met the love of her life, Ronald Dew, and soon after their first date, Winnie...
Sfc Norman Richard Helblig, U.S. Army (Ret.)
Apr 14, 2025
SFC Norman Richard Helblig, U.S. Army (Ret.), 86, of Columbia, died Monday, April 14, 2025. Born on August 31, 1938, in Bluffton, Indiana, he was a son of the late John Franklin Helblig and the late Mary Torina Davis. Mr. Norman was a dedicated and honorable man whose life was built on love, service, and strength of character. He cherished...
Ms. Kelli Sue Northcutt
Apr 12, 2025
Kelli Sue Northcutt, 71, of Columbia, died on Saturday, April 12, 2025. Born on December 8, 1953, in Columbia, she was a daughter of the late Vernon Dalhart Northcutt and Elizabeth Rose Smith Northcutt. Ms. Northcutt worked for many years in the food service industry. Whether she was waitressing or operating her own restaurant, she demonstrated attention and commitment to...
