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Recent Obituaries

Mr. George Wilbur Wise

Mr. George Wilbur Wise

Dec 15, 2014

Rev. George Wilbur Wise, 89, of Columbia, died December 15, 2014. Born September 30, 1925, in Columbia, he was a son of the late John George and Lessie C. Fulmer Wise. George was a US Army veteran of World War II, and a retired Wesleyan Methodist pastor. He was a loving and caring husband and Dad. Survivors include his son,...

Mrs. Barbara Lee Payne Elgin

Mrs. Barbara Lee Payne Elgin

Dec 15, 2014

Barbara Lee Payne Elgin, 68, of Columbia, graduated from this earth on Monday, December 15, 2014. Born in Columbia on October 12, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth Ray and Wilma Counts Sweet. She will now be working alongside her Lord and Savior for eternity. Survivors include her husband, Robert E. Elgin; her son, Michael (Kathy) Elgin;...

Mrs. Ruth Jacqueline Martin

Mrs. Ruth Jacqueline Martin

Dec 13, 2014

Ruth Jacqueline Martin, 78, of Columbia, entered into rest Saturday, December 13, 2014. Born August 12, 1936, in Columbia, she was a daughter of the late Ernest and Ollie M. Ford Lee. Survivors include her sons, Charles Oneill Martin, Jr., Ronald Edward Martin, Ernest Franklin (Delynn) Martin; daughters, Debra Ruth Hudson, Nezzie Ruth (Johnny) Martin, Samantha Martin, Shelby Wilson; thirteen...

Mrs. Marian Price Jordan

Mrs. Marian Price Jordan

Dec 11, 2014

Marian P. Jordan, 76, of Inverness, FL went home to the Lord on Dec 11, 2014 at Citrus Memorial Hospital following a lengthy illness. Mrs. Jordan was born on April 14, 1938 in Cayce, South Carolina to the late Charlton and Bertha Spires Price and was a 1956 Brooklyn Cayce graduate. She married and moved to Florida with her husband...

Ms. Julia "Karen" Harrington

Ms. Julia "Karen" Harrington

Dec 8, 2014

Julia Karen Harrington, 57, of The Heritage at Lowman in White Rock, died Monday, December 8, 2014. Born December 18, 1956, in Columbia, she was a daughter of Julia "Loubie" Whitaker Harrington and the late William Lucas Harrington. Karen graduated from Spring Valley High School and attended Presbyterian College. She worked for the Marriot Corporation in Atlanta. Karen was a...

Mrs. Paula Gallagher

Mrs. Paula Gallagher

Dec 4, 2014

Paula Lynnwood Kiser Gallagher, 68, of Little River, SC, died peacefully surrounded by family, Thursday, December 4, 2014. Born in Hendersonville, NC on November 16, 1946 she was a daughter of the late Paul Douglas Kiser and Margaret Livingston Kiser. Paula was a graduate of TC Roberson High School in Asheville, NC and East Tennessee State University. Her love of...

Mr. William Earle Riedley

Mr. William Earle Riedley

Nov 29, 2014

Mr. William Earle Riedley, 60, of DeLeon Springs, FL, died November 29, 2014. Born May 12, 1954 in Lake Charles, LA, he was a son of the late Earle Crockett Riedley and Alice Long Riedley. A graveside service will be held at 10 o'clock, Monday, December 8th at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church Cemetery, 501 St. Andrews Road, Columbia, SC.

Mrs. Julia Sharpe Ellinger

Mrs. Julia Sharpe Ellinger

Nov 28, 2014

Mrs. Julia Sharpe Ellinger, 92, of Blythewood, died Friday, November 28, 2014. Born in Columbia on July 13, 1922, she was the daughter of the late John Sharpe and Eva Reynolds Sharpe. Mrs. Ellinger is survived by her daughter, Vi Welch (David) of Newberry. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Heinkle S....

Mr. Riley Augustus Bradham Jr.

Mr. Riley Augustus Bradham Jr.

Nov 26, 2014

Mr. Riley Augustus Bradham, Jr., 91, of the Columbia Presbyterian Community, died Wednesday, November 26, 2014. Mr. Bradham was born March 26, 1923 in Sumter, SC, to the late Riley Augustus Bradham, Sr. and Mabel Bowman Bradham. He attended Sumter city schools, Davidson College, and received a BA degree in English from the University of South Carolina where he was...

Ms. Mary B. Kelly

Ms. Mary B. Kelly

Nov 25, 2014

Mary Bowen Kelly, 62, of Columbia, died Tuesday, November 25, 2014. Born in Columbia, on October 12, 1952, she was a daughter of Pauline Nates Bowen Keels and the late Norman C. Bowen. Mary was employed with Bell South for 30 years, was an active volunteer with various groups, and was a member of Jackson Creek Baptist Church. Survivors include...

Mr. Chris Allen Miller

Mr. Chris Allen Miller

Nov 25, 2014

Mr. Chris Allen Miller, 56, of Elgin, died Tuesday, November 25, 2014. Services will be private.

Mr. Wade Eugene Goff

Mr. Wade Eugene Goff

Nov 24, 2014

Wade Eugene Goff, 60, of Columbia, died Monday, November 24, 2014. Born in Greenville, SC, on September 16, 1954, he was the son of the late Telbert Goff and Myrtle Ball Pasatana. Wade was a loving grandfather, who enjoyed painting, drawing, and shooting pool. Survivors include his former wife, Nancy Cecil Taylor of Blythewood; daughter, Tiffaney Creamer of Blythewood; son,...

Mr. Joel Adrian Fulmer

Mr. Joel Adrian Fulmer

Nov 24, 2014

Joel Adrian "Whitey" Fulmer, 71, of Gaston, died Monday, November 24, 2014. Born in Columbia on February 25, 1943, he was predeceased by his parents, the late Durham F. and Frances Simpkins Fulmer, as well as a brother, David La Vaughn Fulmer. Adrian retired after more than 40 years with the University of South Carolina, yet remained an avid Gamecock...

Mrs. Lois Wolfe

Mrs. Lois Wolfe

Nov 20, 2014

Lois Louise Wolfe, 89, of Winnsboro, formerly of Findlay, OH, died Thursday, November 20, 2014. Born in Hancock County, OH on September 8, 1925, she was a daughter of the late Ewing Waltermire and Gertrude Longbrake Waltermire. Mrs. Wolfe was a member of Forest United Methodist Church in Silver Springs, FL as well as the Eastern Star. Survivors include Jerry...

Mrs. Dorothy Mae Schilz Luce

Mrs. Dorothy Mae Schilz Luce

Nov 20, 2014

Mrs. Dorothy Mae Schilz Luce, 95, of Columbia, died Thursday, November 20, 2014. Arrangements are private.

Mrs. Rosa L. Rowson

Mrs. Rosa L. Rowson

Nov 18, 2014

We thank God our Heavenly Father for the life of Rosa L. Rowson, who entered this life in January of 1933 and departed this life on November 18, 2014. Rosa's Godly contributions continue in the lives of her two loving sons and her daughter. She was preceded in death by her husband and oldest daughter. Rosa will be lovingly remembered...

Miss Georgia A. Duensing

Miss Georgia A. Duensing

Nov 17, 2014

Georgia Ann "JoJo" Duensing, 69, of Columbia, died Monday, November 17, 2014. Born in Columbia on January 29, 1945, she was a daughter of the late E.W. "Bill" and Mary Campbell Duensing. Georgia was a long time member of New Heights Church (formerly Colonial Heights Baptist Church), where she served as church secretary, Sunday school teacher, G.A. and Acteen leader,...

Mrs. Gypsy Mauney Mack

Mrs. Gypsy Mauney Mack

Nov 15, 2014

Gypsy Mauney Mack, 95, of Columbia, died November 15, 2014 at National Healthcare in Sumter, SC. She was born in LaGrange, Georgia, on February 6, 1919, to the late John Stowe and Vassie Vinson Mauney. She moved to Columbia after her mother died when Gypsy was two years old. She was raised by her grandmother, Victoria Mauney. Gypsy graduated from...

Mr. Rodney Redd

Mr. Rodney Redd

Nov 15, 2014

Rodney Redd, age 71, passed away in his sleep on November 15, 2014 at his home. Born in Columbia, SC, on October 7, 1943, Rodney was a son of the late Levins Redd and Mary Alice Mobley Redd. He, along with his son, actively ran Redd Flooring and Design Center until his retirement in 2013. Rodney's love for the outdoors...

Mrs. Sandra K. Kingsley

Mrs. Sandra K. Kingsley

Nov 15, 2014

Sandra K. Kingsley, 65, of Lexington died Saturday, November 15, 2014. Sandy was a special lady that touched many lives and will be missed by all who knew her. Survivors include her son; three grandchildren; and her soul mate of 26 years, Furman A Boney of Lexington. A graveside service will be held at 1 o'clock, Wednesday November 26, 2014...

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