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Recent Obituaries

Herbert R. Davis

Herbert R. Davis

Dec 16, 2013

Herbert Richardson "Dickie" Davis, 70, of Lexington, passed at home Monday, December 16, 2013 surrounded by family and friends. Born in Columbia on July 23, 1943, he was a son of the late Daniel Bruce Davis and Saluda Bell Starnes Davis. "Dickie" attended the First Church of the Nazarene, was an avid Gamecock fan, and classic car collector. Survivors include...

Mrs. Isabella Blackburn Wilson Krause

Mrs. Isabella Blackburn Wilson Krause

Dec 15, 2013

Isabella Blackburn Wilson Krause of Columbia, died Sunday, December 15, 2013. Born in Spartanburg, SC she was the daughter of the late Dr. Oscar Britton Wilson and Louise Arthur Claridge Wilson. Mrs. Krause was a member of the Pi Beta Phi Sorority; the National Society of the Daughters of the Barons of Runnemede; and was a longtime member of Trinity...

Mr. James R. Kelly

Mr. James R. Kelly

Dec 13, 2013

Mr. James Rudolph "Rudy" Kelly, 70, of Blythewood, died Friday, December 13, 2013. Born July 12, 1943, in Fairfield County, SC, he was a son of the late James and Helen Branham Kelly. Mr. Kelly worked as a carpenter in the construction field. Survivors include his wife, Priscilla Kelly; daughter, Amanda Kelly, both of Lugoff, SC; grandchildren, Jamie Kelly, Jr.,...

Mrs. Navis "Bobbie" Bedenbaugh Cannon

Mrs. Navis "Bobbie" Bedenbaugh Cannon

Dec 12, 2013

A funeral service for Navis "Bobbie" Bedenbaugh Cannon, 88, of Lugoff, will be held at 3 o'clock, Sunday, December 15, 2013, at the Lutheran Church of the Ascension with The Rev. Jackie Utley officiating. Interment will follow at Elmwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at 2 o'clock in the church fellowship hall. Memorials may...

Mr. Robert Hughey Hutchinson

Mr. Robert Hughey Hutchinson

Dec 8, 2013

Mr. Robert Hughey Hutchinson was born in Conway, South Carolina, on Nov 25, 1944, to the late Clarence and Kathryn Hutchinson. He was raised in West Columbia, South Carolina, and graduated from Brooklyn-Cayce High School in 1963. He attended the University of South Carolina and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration in 1967. He later earned his Master's...

Mr. Fred Oscar Martin

Mr. Fred Oscar Martin

Dec 7, 2013

Fred Oscar Martin was born by God's grace to the late Fred Daniel and Effie Mae Chambers Martin on March 21, 1929. He was returned into God's grace and caring hands on December 7, 2013. He is survived by his children, Fred Randall Martin, Sr., his wife Kim S. Martin, Robin Martin Gerrish and husband Tom Gerrish, Rhonda Martin Dennis...

James Luther Mcguire Jr.

James Luther Mcguire Jr.

Dec 4, 2013

James "Jim" Luther McGuire, Jr., 86, of Columbia, died Wednesday, December 4, 2013. Born September 30, 1927, in McDowell County, WV, he was the son of the late James L. McGuire, Sr. and Anna Lee Reed McGuire. During the Korean conflict, Mr. McGuire served in the U. S. Army, where he was awarded two Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star....

Mrs. Pearle H. Frick

Mrs. Pearle H. Frick

Dec 4, 2013

Pearle Harmon Frick, 92, of Columbia, passed on Wednesday, December 4, 2013. Born in Columbia, on November 11, 1921, she was a daughter of the late Fred C. and Mamie Carman Harmon. Pearle graduated from Columbia High School and went on to earn a degree from Draughon's Business School. She was a lifelong member of Eau Claire Baptist Church, where...

Susie Peavy Wingard

Susie Peavy Wingard

Dec 4, 2013

Susie Peavy Wingard, 93, of Columbia, died Wedensday, December 4, 2013. Born October 17, 1920 in Richland County, she was a daughter of the late Jim and Lillie Sanders Peavy. Susie retired as a supervisor with Stone Manufacturing. She was a longtime member of Eau Claire Baptist Church, and was a very giving and loving person. Survivors include daughters, Nita...

Mr. Roy Brooke Jordan

Mr. Roy Brooke Jordan

Dec 3, 2013

Lt. Col. Roy Brooke Jordan, Sr., USMC (RET), died Tuesday, December 3, 2013. Born in Edgefield county, he was the son of the late Barnie Allen Jordan, Sr. and Ida Kreps Jordan, and the husband of the late Mary Lever Jordan. He was a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the US Marine Corps in which he served as a Naval Aviator...

Rev. Charles L. Dunn

Rev. Charles L. Dunn

Nov 30, 2013

Rev. Charles Loney Dunn 87, died peacefully at home on Saturday, November 30, 2013. He was born October 15, 1926 in Conway, SC to late, Loney Calvo and Mary Ettie Dunn. He served in the US Navy during WWII, graduated from Conway High School, Campbell College, High Point College, and received his Masters of Divinity from Erskine Seminary. He was...

Ms. Kathleen V. Fitch

Ms. Kathleen V. Fitch

Nov 30, 2013

Mary Kathleen Vaughn Fitch, 59, of West Columbia, died on Saturday, November 30, 2013. Born on April 14, 1954, she was a daughter to the late Wilburn W. and Nellie McCollum Vaughn. She will be remembered dearly by friends and family as a loving mother and sister. Survivors include her daughters, Kathleen Faith Vaughn Batchelder, and Brandilyn Ashe Fitch; son,...

Mrs. Lessie B. Clarke

Mrs. Lessie B. Clarke

Nov 30, 2013

Mrs. Lessie B. "Nanny" Clarke, 87, of Columbia, died on Saturday, November 30, 2013. Born May 21, 1926, in Roxboro, North Carolina, she was a daughter of the late John Tracy Brandon, Sr., and Myrtle Thompson Paylor Brandon. Lessie attended Spring Valley Baptist Church, was very caring, and was known as everyone's "Nanny". Mrs. Clarke cared for children of the...

Mr. Don Edward Lee

Mr. Don Edward Lee

Nov 29, 2013

Don Edward Lee, 76, of Columbia, died Friday, November 29, 2013. Born September 13, 1937, near Houston, TX, he worked in the transportation industry, and eventually retired from the Metropolitan Trucking Company. Don was known for his sense of humor and was greatly loved by his family and friends, by whom he will be greatly missed. Survivors include wife, Helen...

Nina Cox Mclellan

Nina Cox Mclellan

Nov 28, 2013

A memorial service for Nina Cox McLellan, 89, of Columbia, will be held 1:30 pm, Saturday, December 7, 2013 at Windsor United Methodist Church, with The Rev. Stephen D. Gaither officiating. Memorials may be made to Windsor United Methodist Church, 9500 Windsor Lake Blvd., Columbia, SC, 29223 or to a charity of one's choice. Mrs. McLellan died Thursday, November 28,...

Tayshun Antoine Swearington

Tayshun Antoine Swearington

Nov 27, 2013

Tayshun Antoine Swearington, 2, of West Columbia, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2013. Born December 21, 2010, Tayshun was a source of joy for all who knew and loved him, and he will be missed tremendously by his family and friends. Tayshun was preceded in death by his great-aunts, Delois and Rosalee Haynes; and his great-grandfather, Earvin Haynes. Left to...

Mr. Furman W Hoopaugh

Mr. Furman W Hoopaugh

Nov 27, 2013

Furman William Hoopaugh, 83, of Blythewood, died Wednesday, November 27, 2013. Born in Blythewood on August 28, 1930, he was a son of the late James D. and Ora Lee Trapp Hoopaugh and was a veteran of the US Air Force. Survivors include his wife, Nellie Cooley Hoopaugh; daughters, Judy Arnold, and Mary Gilwee and husband Roger all of Blythewood;...

Mr. Jack Mattox

Mr. Jack Mattox

Nov 23, 2013

Mr. Jack L. Mattox, of Blythewood, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2013. Born February 27, 1933, in Richland County, SC, he was a son of the late Henry Mattox and Kate Kelly Mattox Hampton. A member of the Baptist Faith, he retired from DuPont after 38 years of service. After retirement, Mr. Mattox enjoyed creating projects in his workshop...

Mrs. Regina Bradley Rhodes

Mrs. Regina Bradley Rhodes

Nov 21, 2013

Regina Bradley Rhodes, 48, of Gaston, died Thursday, November 21, 2013. Born in Columbia on January 16, 1965, she was a daughter of John H. Bradley and the late Martha McCartha Bradley. Regina was a member of Brookland United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband, Larry Rhodes; daughters, Chelsea and Jessica Rhodes, both of Gaston; three sisters; and one brother....

Virginia "Ginger" Stevens

Virginia "Ginger" Stevens

Nov 21, 2013

Virginia "Ginger" Lee Stevens, 55, of Elgin, died Thursday, November 21, 2013. Born in Richland County, she was a daughter of the late Charles Allen Shelley and Rosa Lee Sawyer Shelley. She was a member of Jackson Creek Baptist Church. Virginia was dearly loved and will be greatly missed. Survivors include her husband, Gary Stevens of Elgin; daughter, Brittany Stevens...

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