Dr. Robert Masters Clark
Apr 10, 2025
Robert Masters Clark, 86, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Still Hopes Retirement Community. Rob was born on September 28, 1938, in Walhalla, SC, to James Roy Clark and Bertha Masters Clark. During his childhood, he spent summers at Camp Carolina as a camper and counselor. He drove the school bus at age 15 and played football as...
Mrs. Nancy Christy Day
Apr 9, 2025
Nancy Christy Day, 78, of Columbia, died on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. Born on February 14, 1947, in Burlington, North Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Cornelius Klutz Christy and Edna Juanita James Christy. Mrs. Day was a registered nurse who graduated from The University of South Carolina College of Nursing. She began her career as an operating...
Mr. Graham John Shirley
Apr 9, 2025
Mr. Graham John Shirley, 79, of Columbia, SC, died on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. Born on June 4, 1945, in Reading, England, he was a son of the late John Shirley, and the late Mary Elizabeth Slade Shirley. Graham was a lifelong member of Eau Claire Presbyterian Church. He served in many roles including Deacon, Session, Sunday School teacher as...
Mrs. Gladys Welch Winter
Apr 5, 2025
Gladys Welch Winter, 90, a beloved wife and devoted mother passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 5, 2025. Born on June 21, 1934, in Chester County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Clyde Rogers Patrick and Mary Lou Love Patrick. Mrs. Winter's life revolved around her faith and her family. She was a member of Shandon Baptist Church...
Mrs. Kathryn Lemon Clark
Apr 4, 2025
Kathryn Lemon Clark, 87, peacefully passed away on April 4, 2025 at Still Hopes Retirement Community. Kaye was born on January 31, 1938 in Barnwell, SC to Clinton Calhoun Lemon, Sr. and Kathryn Craven Lemon. She enjoyed a happy childhood riding horses at her home, swimming, fishing, and boating at nearby Fuller Pond, and spending summers on Pawleys Island. She...
Mr. Joseph Mormon
Apr 4, 2025
Joseph Thomas "Joe" Mormon, 81, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 4, 2025. Born on December 29, 1943, in Long Island, New York, he was the beloved son of the late Joseph Harry Mormon and Adelaide Nette Mormon. Joe was a hard-working, hands-on guy with a big heart and a great sense of humor. Over the years, he owned several...
Mr. James Vernon Elliott
Apr 4, 2025
James Vernon Elliott, 81, of Sandy Run, SC, formerly of Columbia, died on Friday, April 4, 2025, after a brief illness. Born in Orangeburg on November 21, 1943, he was the son of the late Raymond Henry Elliott and Ouita Hickman Elliott. James graduated from Dreher High School and Clemson University. While at Clemson, he was a member of the...
Mr. Gerald Meetze
Apr 3, 2025
Mr. Gerald Meetze, 79, of Blythewood, died on Thursday, April 3, 2025. A graveside service was held in St. Mark's Lutheran Church Cemetery, Blythewood, SC.
Mr. Marion Daniel Christmus
Apr 3, 2025
Marion Daniel (Dan) Christmus, 98, of Columbia, died on Friday, April 4, 2025. Born in Columbia, SC, on January 23, 1927, he was a son of the late Robert Henry and Katie Hedgepath Christmus. Mr. Christmus was a graduate of Columbia High School class of 1943. He later enlisted in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was stationed...
Mr. David Eugene Behning
Apr 3, 2025
Dave Behning, 74, of Ridgeway, SC, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2025, at his home. He was born on December 14, 1950, in Indianapolis, IN, to Fred Behning Sr., and Marjorie Elliott Behning. He was the second of five brothers and is survived by Fred Jr., Larry, Doug, and George Behning and their families. Dave loved the outdoors and...
Mr. William Kenneth Ginnery, Jr.
Apr 3, 2025
William "Bill" Kenneth Ginnery, Jr., 77, of Blythewood, died on Thursday, April 3, 2025. Born in Lancaster, Ohio, on November 28, 1947, he was a son of the late William K. Ginnery, Sr., and Catherine "Katy" Elizabeth McCrady Ginnery. Bill was a graduate of Fairfield Union Highschool and received a bachelors degree from Ohio University where he received his Engineering...
Mr. Nathaniel "Nate" Guy Baker
Apr 2, 2025
Nathaniel "Nate" Guy Baker, 21, of Glen Allen, Virginia, died on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, in Columbia, South Carolina. Nate was born on March 19, 2004, in Richmond, Virginia, a son of Daniel Guy Baker and Leslie Yvonne Carroll Baker. Nate had an infectious smile and a passion for life that many saw in his daily adventures. From family vacations...
Ms. Helen Kersey
Apr 2, 2025
Helen Kersey, 71, of Columbia, died on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. Born in Vidalia, GA, on August 13, 1953, she was a daughter of Vera Grace Roberts Hazelwinkel and the late Ray Kersey. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her stepmother, Loretta Kersey; brothers, Jack Kersey (Thea), Jim Kersey (Donna), and Joe Kersey (Paula); as well as...
Mrs. Elizabeth M. White
Apr 1, 2025
Elizabeth McCroskey White passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at the age of 84 in her room at the Presbyterian Community of Lexington, SC. She was born on February 13, 1941, to William Floyd McCroskey and Rosalis Kibbe McCroskey in Corpus Christi, Texas. She attended Randolph Macon Women's College in Lynchburg, Virginia, for two years. She transferred to the...
Mr. Alonzo Edward Houseman, Jr.
Apr 1, 2025
Mr. Alonzo Edward Houseman, Jr., 73, of Columbia, SC, died on April 1, 2025. Born in Staunton, VA, on January 20, 1952, he was the son of the late Alonzo Edward Houseman, Sr. and Lovell Riggle Houseman. Mr. Alonzo proudly served in the United States Army. Following his service, he worked as a pharmaceutical sales representative for many years. Mr....
Mr. Mark Amoth
Apr 1, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mark Amoth, who departed this life on April 1, 2025, in Everett, Washington after a courageous battle with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF). Mark will be remembered for his vibrant spirit, easy-going nature, and boundless enthusiasm for life. From his early years spent fishing and hiking to his athletic achievements,...
Ms. Carol Ann Byars
Apr 1, 2025
Carol Ann Byars, 68, of Columbia, died on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Born on September 26, 1956, in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Seaborn Woodall and Barbara Elizabeth Byars. Ms. Byars retired from BellSouth Telecommunications following a career that spanned over two decades. Over the last 10 years she has been employed with South...
Mr. William Henry Moody "Billy"
Mar 31, 2025
William Henry Moody "Billy", of Columbia, died peacefully on Monday, March 31, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Columbia, SC, he was the son of the late Rhett Lloyd Moody and Frances Youngblood Moody. Billy retired from Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina following many years of service. A graduate of The University of South Carolina, Billy...
Mr. George Alexander Kennedy, Jr.
Mar 30, 2025
George Alexander Kennedy, Jr., 76, of Ridgeway, passed away on March 30, 2025. Born January 9, 1949, in Ridgeway, South Carolina, he was the son of Martha Brown Kennedy and George Alexander Kennedy, Sr. He was the oldest of three boys. Mr. Kennedy grew up an avid athlete and Gamecock fan, who was a member of the 1966 Brooklyn-Cayce High...
Mr. James Dale Richardson, Ii
Mar 29, 2025
Mr. James Dale Richardson, II, 70, of Columbia, SC, passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Born in Columbia, SC, on October 7, 1954, he was the son of the late James Dale Richardson and Ellen Davis Richardson. Mr. Richardson proudly served in the United States Navy. Following service to his country, he worked as an insurance agent for 30...
